The Smokey Mountains, Dollywood, and My Trip To The Fit Factory
Every year my family takes a trip to the Smokey Mountains. We usually stay at a great cabin somewhere in Seiverville TN., just right...


Sideline Parents, Pushy Or Proud Parent
A Sideline Parent is a parent that is at every practice, scrimage, or game. We all know someone that is a sideline parent or has a...


My Dreams of Iowa State and Their Wrestling Program
I know I am going to catch it from the people I know, after all I am from Ohio, and anyone that lives here has Buckeyes in their blood....


Martial Arts Movies and Reality
Before I started in Martial Arts I had an image in my mind of what it would be like. I like many other children have watched tons of...


T-Shirt Orders Get Yours Today
I started a T-shirt fundraiser to help my parents with the cost of my upcoming tournaments, travel expenses and training fees. Anyone out...


Sensei Koshin Shimasaki Judo Master, Role Model, and Friend
Every once in a while in life you meet someone that truly amazes you. For me that is Sensei Koshin Shimasaki. I have only known Sensei...


Bullying In The 21st Century
As a teenager who attends school in 2015, I can tell you first - hand that bullying in schools takes place everyday. It's not the...


A Trophy Just For Showing Up
This is a subject that has been talked about for years. Should every child get a trophy/award just for showing up, win or lose? I am...


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Not Your Average Sport
Brazlian Jiu Jitsu is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The sport was created for the smaller, less athletic...


Met and Trained with One of the Greats, Carlson Gracie, Jr.
Anyone who has ever been involved with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will tell you that the Gracie family is huge in the sport. I've never been one...

