December 2 2019 First day of school

December 2 2019 First day of school

 

Abduction in Plain Sight – Why EVERY Mom Should Learn Jiu-Jitsu!

If someone tries to abduct your child right in front of you, what would you do? Rener and Eve Gracie break down three critical rules to help keep your family safe. Free Women’s Self-defense Seminars – July 13, 2019 Whether you’re a mom or not, we invite you to join us for our FREE 2.5-hour self-defense seminars at Gracie University Headquarters and at several Certified Training Centers around the world! Find a location near you and save your spot at http://www.GracieGirls.com.

You’re NOT bulletproof (Commentary on Chintya Candranaya self defense)

Popular martial arts YouTuber Chintya Canranaya has wowed the Internet with some impressive feats of skill, conditioning, and speed. But when she made a video on how to literally dodge bullets as a means of self defense, a line was crossed that should never be crossed. Shanghai-based MMA coach Ramsey Dewey comments on this questionable video.

Change Myself – Todd Rundgren

 

Half of me wants to knock you out
Half of me wants to tell you that I’m sorry, so sorry
Meanwhile, half of the world wants to scream and
Shout at half of the world
Just like you and I
Just another fact of life
We plan and we scheme
‘Til there’s nothing left of our little dream
But half of the time I can’t decide and
Half of the time I’m petrified
I want to change the world
I want to make it well
How can I change the world
When I can’t change myself
Try again tomorrow
I’d love to change your mind
Capture your citadel
How could I change your mind
If I can’t change myself
Try again tomorrow
Both of us want to win this fight
Both of us think the other is mistaken, so mistaken
Meanwhile, everyone wants to take up sides
So everyone helps us to fall apart

Lightsaber Fencing Is Now A Thing In France (HBO)

About a year ago, the French Fencing Federation (FFF) was facing an existential challenge: the number of young people interested in traditional fencing was declining, and French kids were more interested in staring at their screens than showing up to like parry a la 16th century dukes.

That’s why the FFF made a very controversial decision: to elevate lightsaber fencing — up to that point a cosplay-esque pursuit of Star Wars enthusiasts — to the same status as Olympic-level fencing.

“We already do artistic fencing,” FFF President Isabelle Lamour told VICE News. “It’s historic. So if we can have ancient fencing, why not have futuristic fencing?”

“We already do artistic fencing,” FFF President Isabelle Lamour told VICE News. “It’s historic. So if we can have ancient fencing, why not have futuristic fencing?”

“Disney is not really welcome, I’m sorry,” traditional fencer Alban Garrouste told VICE News, referring to Lucasfilms’ parent company. “Fencing is a huge part of the French identity, so I think we should stick to [its] values and historical origins.”

“Disney is not really welcome, I’m sorry,” traditional fencer Alban Garrouste told VICE News, referring to Lucasfilms’ parent company. “Fencing is a huge part of the French identity, so I think we should stick to [its] values and historical origins.”

“We’ve got everything to gain,” she said. “It doesn’t take anything away from participants in traditional fencing. It puts our discipline in the spotlight.”