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NEW SCHEDULE
Schedule will start on 7/6/2020 Due to the halt in capacity and covid safety procedures we will not be having spectators at the moment. The kids classes will now be separatedby age. Please let us know if you have questions 210-526-1175 Kids will have Zoom Classes Monday- Thursday at 5pm please check your email for the login information ….

Brook Hollow

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Brook Hollow

15032 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78232
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educed Class Times to insure time to sanitize

Stand in line on designated line up area, Until staff allows entry

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All students must change to gym shoes ( specifically for the inside of the gym that students brings with them) sanitize their hands and feet at entry into the building and each ….

Hi Everyone, We have updated the schedule. We added a 10:30am class for kids and removed the kids 2:00pm class. As we continue to follow safety protocols as a safety measure, We want to thank you all for your patience and understanding. We will continue to update the schedule until we are able to operate at full capacity. As always give us a call if you have any questions. 210-526-1175 ….

Alamo and Stone Oak Combined at Brook Hollow
WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION IN
BROOK HOLLOW
The Stone Oak Location and the Alamo Location will be CLOSED permanently, the schools will be combined together at a single location.
15032 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78232
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CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FOR OHANA SAFETY FOR RE-OPENING
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educed Class Times to insure time to sanitize

Stand in line on designated line up area, Until staff allows entry

Staff will Check Temperature of each student. ….

Alamo and Stone Oak Combined at Brook Hollow
WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION IN
BROOK HOLLOW
The Stone Oak Location and the Alamo Location will be CLOSED permanently, the schools will be combined together at a single location.
15032 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78232
CLICK HERE FOR —-> CLICK for DIRECTIONS

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FOR OHANA SAFETY FOR RE-OPENING
CLICK HERE TO WATCH
OHANA SAFETY GUIDE ……What to Expect R
educed Class Times to insure time to sanitize

Stand in line on designated line up area, Until staff allows entry

Staff will Check ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

Powerful word of the month: Pain
I think it is fair to say that the Modern Warrior is more familiar with pain than the one who has surrendered to a lesser intention. The Modern Warrior stands where others withdraw. Their wounds are their badge of honor. If you choose the way of the Modern Warrior you will bear many wounds. In victory every warrior looks to be brave and courageous. Yet it is defeat that strips you bare and forces you to see your truest self. Success allows you to maintain the illusion of who you are. It is in failure that you come to know yourself best. The skills of a warrior may help them in victory, but they are useless to them in defeat. When you ….

The modern warrior finds themselves most when they are connected to all things.
Sometimes to see the whole picture, you must first see the missing pieces. We can understand our need for connectedness only by recognizing where we are disconnected. We live in a society that has the ability to bring us closer together with technology but instead it breeds disconnection. We long for intimacy but are afraid of it. We are designed for relationships to walk this journey of life with, yet relationships are at the center of our struggles. You can see that we were created for connection by the intense consequences of disconnection. When we are disconnected, we experience isolation ….

The modern warrior finds themselves most when they are connected to all things.
Sometimes to see the whole picture, you must first see the missing pieces. We can understand our need for connectedness only by recognizing where we are disconnected. We live in a society that has the ability to bring us closer together with technology but instead it breeds disconnection. We long for intimacy but are afraid of it. We are designed for relationships to walk this journey of life with, yet relationships are at the center of our struggles. You can see that we were created for connection by the intense consequences of disconnection. When we are disconnected, we experience isolation ….

The modern warrior finds themselves most when they are connected to all things.
Sometimes to see the whole picture, you must first see the missing pieces. We can understand our need for connectedness only by recognizing where we are disconnected. We live in a society that has the ability to bring us closer together with technology but instead it breeds disconnection. We long for intimacy but are afraid of it. We are designed for relationships to walk this journey of life with, yet relationships are at the center of our struggles. You can see that we were created for connection by the intense consequences of disconnection. When we are disconnected, we experience isolation ….

The modern warrior finds themselves most when they are connected to all things.
Sometimes to see the whole picture, you must first see the missing pieces. We can understand our need for connectedness only by recognizing where we are disconnected. We live in a society that has the ability to bring us closer together with technology but instead it breeds disconnection. We long for intimacy but are afraid of it. We are designed for relationships to walk this journey of life with, yet relationships are at the center of our struggles. You can see that we were created for connection by the intense consequences of disconnection. When we are disconnected, we experience isolation ….

The modern warrior finds themselves most when they are connected to all things.
Sometimes to see the whole picture, you must first see the missing pieces. We can understand our need for connectedness only by recognizing where we are disconnected. We live in a society that has the ability to bring us closer together with technology but instead it breeds disconnection. We long for intimacy but are afraid of it. We are designed for relationships to walk this journey of life with, yet relationships are at the center of our struggles. You can see that we were created for connection by the intense consequences of disconnection. When we are disconnected, we experience isolation ….

Posted here is the Schedule for Thanksgiving! “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows their power. Even in defeat, the Modern Warrior is never powerless. Even when they are weak, the Modern Warrior knows their true strength. The Modern Warrior has learned how to harness their strength, focus their power, and replenish their energy. It is in this practice that the Modern Warrior becomes like a force of nature. The warrior finds their greatest strength when they love to live and live to love. Love is the warrior’s greatest strength. When we love our lives, we are inspired, encouraged, and energized to face even life’s greatest challenges. Imagine, You are born a piece of coal; you must become a fire. This is part of the Modern ….

The Modern Warrior knows there is no dishonor in defeat. Failure and defeat are not the same. Since there is no dishonor in defeat, the Modern Warrior takes ownership of their defeat; therefore defeat has no ownership over the Modern Warrior. The Modern Warrior knows they are most powerful when they take ownership for everything entrusted to them, yet they claim ownership over nothing. The Modern Warrior takes complete responsibility without ever needing any praise. In this way, the warrior owns both everything and nothing. Because the concept of ownership is an illusion. Ownership is not about possession; it is about responsibility. What you own matters far less than what you take ….

The Modern Warrior knows there is no dishonor in defeat. Failure and defeat are not the same. Since there is no dishonor in defeat, the Modern Warrior takes ownership of their defeat; therefore defeat has no ownership over the Modern Warrior. The Modern Warrior knows they are most powerful when they take ownership for everything entrusted to them, yet they claim ownership over nothing. The Modern Warrior takes complete responsibility without ever needing any praise. In this way, the warrior owns both everything and nothing. Because the concept of ownership is an illusion. Ownership is not about possession; it is about responsibility. What you own matters far less than what you take ….

The Modern Warrior knows there is no dishonor in defeat. Failure and defeat are not the same. Since there is no dishonor in defeat, the Modern Warrior takes ownership of their defeat; therefore defeat has no ownership over the Modern Warrior. The Modern Warrior knows they are most powerful when they take ownership for everything entrusted to them, yet they claim ownership over nothing. The Modern Warrior takes complete responsibility without ever needing any praise. In this way, the warrior owns both everything and nothing. Because the concept of ownership is an illusion. Ownership is not about possession; it is about responsibility. What you own matters far less than what you take ….

Mindset
“It shouldn’t be possible to lose yourself inside yourself, but I have become convinced that this is the only place where you can be truly lost” “The warrior knows that their imagination is not a place to escape but to create. The warrior retreats into themselves not to hide from the world but rather to prepare for it” “Genius isn’t about what you know; it’s about your insatiable curiosity for the unknown.” “While I was attending a seminar on neuroscience and cognitive development, it was stated that gratitude may be the most significant lubricant to mental acuity and adaptability” “The ….

Mindset
“It shouldn’t be possible to lose yourself inside yourself, but I have become convinced that this is the only place where you can be truly lost” “The warrior knows that their imagination is not a place to escape but to create. The warrior retreats into themselves not to hide from the world but rather to prepare for it” “Genius isn’t about what you know; it’s about your insatiable curiosity for the unknown.” “While I was attending a seminar on neuroscience and cognitive development, it was stated that gratitude may be the most significant lubricant to mental acuity and adaptability” “The ….

Mindset
“It shouldn’t be possible to lose yourself inside yourself, but I have become convinced that this is the only place where you can be truly lost” “The warrior knows that their imagination is not a place to escape but to create. The warrior retreats into themselves not to hide from the world but rather to prepare for it” “Genius isn’t about what you know; it’s about your insatiable curiosity for the unknown.” “While I was attending a seminar on neuroscience and cognitive development, it was stated that gratitude may be the most significant lubricant to mental acuity and adaptability” “The ….

Mindset
“It shouldn’t be possible to lose yourself inside yourself, but I have become convinced that this is the only place where you can be truly lost” “The warrior knows that their imagination is not a place to escape but to create. The warrior retreats into themselves not to hide from the world but rather to prepare for it” “Genius isn’t about what you know; it’s about your insatiable curiosity for the unknown.” “While I was attending a seminar on neuroscience and cognitive development, it was stated that gratitude may be the most significant lubricant to mental acuity and adaptability” “The ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

Greatness is not the absence of humility; it is the absence of apathy. Just as you can be famous and not be great, you can be great and not famous. Although the Modern Warrior may gain great fame, it is never their ambition. Let fame be the food of lesser men. To the Modern Warrior, greatness is not the product of ego but of Service. If you live for yourself, you can settle for less. If you live for others, it requires all of who you are. This is why the Modern Warrior never envies the greatness of others but in fact honors and admires it. The life of the Modern Warrior is defined by the pursuit of greatness. This is their greatest act of service because true pursuit of greatness ….

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Ohana North East is now open for classes! Stop by our North East location and check out the new facilities. We offer classes in Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA and Strength/conditioning. Come celebrate and meet our world class staff during the Soft Opening and receive a special promotion for New Members! Swing by or contact us to set up a FREE introduction class! 13924 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio TX 78217 (210)728-6363 ….

Powerful Word of the Week “Growth” from Ohana on Vimeo . Growth
Are you creating an environment of growth around you? Just as the growth of a tropical fish is limited by the size of its aquarium, We also are affected by the environment that surrounds us. If your current circumstances do nothing to help you grow, then you will have a hard time enlarging yourself to reach your full potential. Here is what growth is intended to look like… 1. Others ahead of you 2. You are still challenged 3. Your focus is forward 4. The atmosphere is confirming 5. You are out of your comfort zone 6. Others are growing 7. There is a willingness to change 8. Growth is ….

The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, Not on fighting the old, but rebuilding the new.- Socrates Ohana welcomes you to challenge yourself to seek change. This week lets focus on setting new goals, big or small and trying new things! We challenge you to embrace change and to build a brighter future. Don’t forget, bring a friend with you to class for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Help inspire change in people around you! ….

DISCERNMENT power to see what is not evident to the average mind and stresses accuracy and the ability to judge well. In daily life we are all faced with challenges. Our perception of how we face those challenges are altered by our ability to judge the confidence we hold within ourselves. There is no failure for the person who realizes their power, who never knows when they have been beaten: there is no failure for the determined endeavor, the unconquerablewill. There in no failure for the person who gets up every timethey fall, who rebounds like a rubber ball, who persists when everyone else gives up, who pushes on when everyone else turns back ! ….

COURAGE
Its great to have courage, and courage makes you great. Courage is a decision to transcend your fears. When you speak and act in a situation that is challenging for you, that is courage. Decide to transcend fears that needlessly limit you.Courage is in your mind. Courage comes from the thoughts you think in your mind. You choose your thoughts. Choose courage now.Courage does not mean that you do not have fears. It means that you are willing to speak and act even with fearful feelings. At times you might melt those fears. Even if not, say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done. ….

I am because we are
Ubuntu is a beautiful — and old — concept. At its most basic, Ubuntu can be translated as “human kindness,” but its meaning is much bigger in scope than that it embodies the ideas of connection, community, and mutual caring for all. “I am what I am because of who we all are.” ….

Growth
Are you creating an environment of growth around you? Because just as the growth of a tropical fish is limited by the size of the aquarium in which they live, we also are affected by our environment. If your current circumstances do nothing to help you grow, then you’re gonna have a hard time enlarging yourself to reach your full potential. Here is what an environment of growth looks like…
Others are ahead of you
You are still challenged
Your focus is forward
The atmosphere is affirming
You are out of your comfort zone
Others are growing
There is a willingness to change
Growth is modeled and expected Remember a life of continual growth is never easy, but a ….

Growth
Are you creating an environment of growth around you? Because just as the growth of a tropical fish is limited by the size of the aquarium in which they live, we also are affected by our environment. If your current circumstances do nothing to help you grow, then you’re gonna have a hard time enlarging yourself to reach your full potential. Here is what an environment of growth looks like…
Others are ahead of you
You are still challenged
Your focus is forward
The atmosphere is affirming
You are out of your comfort zone
Others are growing
There is a willingness to change
Growth is modeled and expected Remember a life of continual growth is never easy, but a ….

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TEAMWORK – the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: SUMMIT – the highest point. 2. the topmost level attainable. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: CLIMB – go or come up (a slope, incline, or staircase), especially by using the feet and sometimes the hands; ascend. ….

BUSHIDO – 1. Japanese term for the way of warrior. 2. the code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: CONNECTION – a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: WILLING – ready, eager, or prepared to do something. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: IMPETUS – the force or energy with which a body moves. ….

FREEDOM – the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. 2. the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. ….

RESPECT- a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. ….

RESOLUTE – admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: OVERCOME – succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty. ….

Powerful Word of the Week: RISK – exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance. What risks are you taking or not taking to get you closer to achieving your goals and dreams? ….

Powerful Word of the Week: HAPPINESS – the quality or state of being happy. 2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. What does happiness mean to you? How can you experience happiness everyday ? Most people search for happiness theirentire life yet it eludes them. Happiness is not found in stuff. Happiness is found in serving others. Happiness is found when you live a life of purpose on purpose. Students, don’t forget to do your homework. Homework must be turned in by Thursday. ….

FLOW – move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream. What does FLOW mean to you? Students, don’t forget to do your homework. Homework must be turned in by Thursday. ….

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Rectitude
This week’s powerful word of the week is, Rectitude. Rectitude has three main definitions: 1. the quality or state of being straight 2. moral integrity; righteousness 3. the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure Rectitude is a word that is not commonly used in our everyday discourse. In fact I don’t think I have ever heard it used. The question is how do we take the word rectitude and then apply it on the mat? There are two main ways that i feel the word rectitude can apply on and off the mat. No one can truly roll live with unimpeachable rectitude, but in my opinion this should be our goal. Why would you want to ….

Tenacity: 1. the quality of holding fast; persistence 2. the quality of retaining something 3. the quality or property of holding together firmly This weeks powerful word of the week is Tenacity. Tenacity is defined as: 1. the quality of holding fast; persistence, 2. the quality of retaining something, and 3. the quality or property of holding together firmly. I love the sound of the word tenacious. I have always strived to be tenacious in my game on and off the mat. I personally feel though, that I have a better definition for the word tenacity in regards to jiu jitsu. I personally think we should define Tenacity as “strength with a purpose. It’s not just being persistent ….

Submission: the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person. This weekend was an awesome weekend for Ohana Academy and also for Jiu Jitsu. On Friday we had Professor Gliesdon “Poney” Cutis compete at F2W’s pro grappling event in Austin, Tx. The very next day we had kids, teens, and adults compete in F2W’s grappling tournament. Later that evening we had the pleasure of watching the UFC and the demonstration of the relevancy of jiu jitsu in MMA. I want to start by saying congratulations to Professor Poney and all of the kids, teens, and adults that competed this weekend! After watching Professor Poney and also both ….

This weeks powerful word is Compare or Comparison. The definition of compare is to : estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. Now in reference to your journey on the mat, I believe that comparison is a subtle trap that can cause your game to plateau. Its a trap that all of us are guilty of falling into at one point or another. In last weeks post we talked about vision, and how knowing what you want to become will dictate the decisions of what you do in the moment. I reference this because this weeks powerful word Compare is the enemy to vision. Think about it for a second. You all have specific goals that you want to accomplish with Jiu Jitsu. (become a ….

Vision: 1) The act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight 2) the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be 3) an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present This weeks powerful word is Vision. Vision obviously plays a major role in the act of engaging in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It is something that i can pretty much guarantee we take for granted. Vision in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu though is so much more than just what you see with your eyes. Your vision on the mat is two fold. On one hand you hold a vision of what you want to become and on the other you hold the vision of what is reality at ….

This week our powerful word is Exclude or Exclusion. Which means… 1.) to shut or keep out; prevent the entrance of. 2.) to shut out from consideration, privilege, etc 3.) to expel and keep out; thrust out; eject As i mentioned in last weeks post this would be the 2nd part of what i see as one big major concept. Embrace (last weeks powerful word) can not truly happen until you Exclude the obstacles and obstructions to your path. Lets take a look at this concept of exclusions and examine it from a different perspective. I remember when as a blue belt i could count on one hand the amount of times i had tried to go for an ankle lock or a toe hold. I remember asking my ….

This week will be part 1 out of a 2 part blog for our powerful word of the week. I had a very hard time choosing between two words, Embrace or Exclude. Both I feel are filled with awesome concepts pertaining to the mat and also our lives. We will start with embrace and finish next week with exclude. The word embrace is interesting because it has a duality of purpose in the fact that it can be used as a verb or used as a noun. The verb form of embrace means to : 1. to hold someone or something in one’s arms, especially as a sign of affection 2. to accept or support a belief, theory, or change willingly and enthusiastically The noun form of the word embrace means: 1. ….

Complacency :self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies I would like to start off this week with saying congratulations to both Ray “The Judge” Rodriguez and Chris “Rakoon” Kuntschik. Both guys walked into the cage this past weekend and represented their craft and our family. No matter the outcome proud of both you guys. This weeks Powerful Word is Complacency. Complacency is the great antagonist/ adversary to progress or success in your game. It is such an easy trap to fall into that most of the time you are unaware of when you grow complacent. Be on the lookout for areas that you have grown complacent in your game because ….

Complacency :self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies I would like to start off this week with saying congratulations to both Ray “The Judge” Rodriguez and Chris “Rakoon” Kuntschik. Both guys walked into the cage this past weekend and represented their craft and our family. No matter the outcome proud of both you guys. This weeks Powerful Word is Complacency. Complacency is the great antagonist/ adversary to progress or success in your game. It is such an easy trap to fall into that most of the time you are unaware of when you grow complacent. Be on the lookout for areas that you have grown complacent in your game because ….

Powerful Word Of The Week
*Adapt* I would like to start off with saying congratulations to everyone that competed this past weekend at the MatShark tournament. Also want to say a big thanks to all the coaches that worked hard to be at every person’s mat during their matches. This was not an easy task because we had 56 competitors from Ohana alone. OSS The powerful word for this week is Adapt. The definition of adapt is two fold, 1. to adjust (someone or something, especially oneself) to different conditions, a new environment, etc. 2. to fit, change, or modify to suit a new or different purpose: to adapt a play for use in schools. After the competition this weekend i ….

The Ohana Spotlight this week is on the Martinez family! “A Family That Trains Jitz Together Stays Together!” Come out and Join our Family classes Monday through Friday! Dad, you and Mom can now train and learn Jiu Jitsu right along side Junior! For more details call us, and we’ll see you on the mats! ….

Our first Tournament at our Stone Oak location had great turn out! Lots and Lots of kiddos along with a good group of our adults! We are so very proud of everyone that participated from Ohana and from all our affiliate schools! Thank you Professor Pony And Professor Paul for such a great job at referring every single match that took place this past Saturday! Until our next one!! Oss!! ….

RESPECT- A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements. #ohana ….

Word of the Week: APPRECIATION – the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Parents please remind your children that homework on what appreciation means to them is due Thursday. Thanks ….

The word of the week for the kids at both Stone Oak and Alamo Heights is friendship. Parents please remind your children that their homework on what friendship means to them is due by Thursday. Thanks ….

There will be no classes this Friday at either Stone Oak or Alamo Heights Ohana locations. There will be an open mat at 11:30am-1pm or 6pm to 7:30pm at Alamo Heights Ohana. Happy Easter to all of our Ohana family and friends! ….

T ake a moment and visit this link. One of our students has been invited to a prestigious kids tournament. Here is his walk out t shirt. Let’s get behind Iverson and show our support when he goes to battle on jan. 4th. If you are interested in buying one please contact the gym. https://www.facebook.com/wil.white.7/posts/750092948336275 ….