Adult Virtual Class 6/2 – Putting It All Together
by Team Passos | Jun 5, 2020
This week in class we studied a match from Professor Bruno Frazatto at the 2008 World Championship. Professor Bruno is a world-class Jiu Jitsu player with a dynamic style. For this reason, his match is a great example of applying different strategies to efficiently...
Partnership with DreamRoot Leadership Institute
by Team Passos | Dec 18, 2019
We are super excited to be partnering with a new non-profit called DreamRoot Leadership Institute. DreamRoot serves to reverse the cycles of poverty by unleashing the potential of local leaders in under-resourced communities to solve local challenges and raise up...
Labor Day: Reflections from a First Generation American
by Team Passos | Sep 2, 2019
Bom dia and happy Labor Day! This year we roll in the 125th anniversary of Labor Day becoming a holiday in the United States. It is a holiday honoring the social and economic achievement of workers and consequently their...
Does Training Jiu Jitsu Get Easier?
by Team Passos | Aug 21, 2019
It is challenging to train Jiu Jitsu. Those of us who have trained Jiu Jitsu for any amount of time know that training gives us a beating both physically and emotionally. It is important to understand, especially for those who are just beginning their Jiu Jitsu...
Andre Galvao Seminar 2019
by Team Passos | Jun 17, 2019
We had an amazing seminar by Professor Andre Galvao today. It is always a privilege and honor to share the mat with him and learn from him. He dropped some incredible knowledge about Jiu Jitsu, competing and life. He truly embodies courage and leading by example...
Team Competition with U.S. Grappling
by Team Passos | Apr 28, 2019
Our kids did another amazing job yesterday at the U.S. Grappling competition in Richmond! Each of them fought well, had great results, and showed incredible sportsmanship. We couldn't be more proud of them! And a huge thanks to the parents and all of the Coaches who...