As coaches and parents, we often view success in tangible results. The medal, the podium, the grade, the score. Even in our discussions of last week’s tournament I found myself speaking in terms of who won what place. Now is a good time to remind ourselves that more important than any win is the preparation and process leading up to that win. The months of training, healthy dieting, and healthy living; the countless hours spent with training partners; our parents sacrifices i

Revolution 57 Tournament is fast approaching. We have 11 competitors from our team out of the roughly 1400 signed up. Come cheer our following competitors: Rebecca S./White/5 yr/Female Eliza G./White/9 yr/Female Adam G./White/13 yr/Male Elyas K./White/15 yr/Male Daniel O./Grey/8 yr/Male Mackenzie D./White/118/Adult Joseph U./White/154.5/Adult Jonathan A./White/181.5/Masters 1-2 Stephen R./Purple/181.5/Masters 1-2 Randy R./White/222.2/Masters 3-4 Alvin M./Black/168/Master

We added a few Elite Gi's to our inventory. Check them out in the "Shop" tab on our website or app. We have more coming in a few days. https://www.cornerstonejiujitsu.com/shop?sort=newest Out of more than 15 brands I've tried over the past decade, these gis are the highest quality at the best price. They fit well, hold up to daily use and daily washes, and, unlike all the other brands, do not shrink in the dryer. I highly recommend the Elite brand and I plan to carry more

Recent Study on BJJ Injuries: Analyzing Data from 800 Practitioners Bumps and bruises are inevitable as we journey deeper into our Jiu Jitsu practice. While we strive to mitigate risks, injuries can still occur, often requiring lengthy recovery times. The most crucial aspect of our training is not just learning how to win, but also how to train safely. By understanding where the risks lie, we can shape our behavior for safer and healthier training. A recent master’s thesis by

Recently, many in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community have been following troubling discussions circulating online involving a prominent academy and leadership figures in the sport. The conversation has surfaced something important and necessary for all academies to address: How do we ensure that our dojos are safe places for children, women, and men? As a dojo, we believe this is not a topic to avoid. It is a responsibility to speak clearly about it. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is bui

# Reflecting on Our Journey Together at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu Silverdale

A Gentle Reminder for Our Dojo Parents: Building a Strong Community Together