Sitting in solitude and stillness, with no sound but the quiet hum of the breeze in the background, it becomes apparent that we don't often allow ourselves these opportunities enough.  How is it that life has gotten so busy?

All too often, we find ou...

It's that time of year again.  The time of new year's resolutions, goals to quit bad habits, and that big push to begin a mission to a happy, healthier you.  While many of us fall privy to that urge to crush goals , we must differentiate the intrinsic motivation from t...

EVENT: JITS N'EATS - EDMONTON WOMEN'S BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU [OPEN MAT] 

Our very own, Diana Trang, will be in Edmonton on Saturday, January 13th to share her experience and techniques for the first quarterly Jits N'Eats over at Bairro 124.  If you're a fellow Jiu Jiteira...

With the new year around right the corner, I find myself reflecting on the year past; goals seen to completion, others in progress, and some fallen off the radar.  Regardless of the stage, it's a great reminder of how valuable the simple act of writing goals can be; an...

While the intention of this post is aimed at why women should be training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I do also want to clarify that I believe it to be valuable to any person - man, woman, or child.  There are far too many benefits to list here, but here were a quick few that...

There is no elevator to success.  You have to take the stairs.

Heard that one before?  Yup.  While we often wish there was just a shortcut to success - you have to ask yourself the question: Wouldn't it be more rewarding to be challenged?

I felt drawn to w...

Happy Valentine's Day to You! Self Care Practices for Mothers: How to carve time for yourself in a busy day. Ideas to help increase your happiness levels and improve your mental health.