The Black and Blue White Belt: Chronicles of a Woman BJJ Neophyte

I moved to the heart of Texas kicking and screaming in protest, but here found another outlet for my frustration: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What sense is there for a middle-aged mother to be launching herself into full contact combat? Call it a healthy mid-life obsession.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

I "heart" BJJ

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Blood, Sweat, and Toots

The other day in BJJ class, I managed to chomp my tongue during a take down. I'll consider myself fortunate for having my first self-in...

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Lauren the Momminator vs. I-Pei the Brazilian Softwood: The Rematch

You may recall my previous performance at my first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament in April. My modest goal had been to last the entire 5 mi...

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Kisses from Tici

I didn’t go to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class on Saturday morning because I am on a strict budget and needed to use the $45 I would save on gasol...

Monday, April 28, 2008

Science and Superstition

I woke up last Wednesday feeling as though I had been hit by a, if not a Mack truck, at least a slow moving Winnebago. Perhaps it may be a l...

Sunday, April 13, 2008

The New Small Talk

The form of address that I receive from teenagers here is first, and foremost, ma'am. I am still not used to it outside of the grocery c...

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Dripping Springs Today, Vegas Tomorrow

Coming soon to a YouTube link near you: Brazilian Hardwood Stump I-Pei vs. Lauren the Momminator in BJJ Women Gone Wild... NOT!!! that there...

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