Yesterday was absolutely extraordinary from beginning to end. I started the day training with my awesome EDH BJJ teammates and was promoted to blue belt by Professor Eliot Kelly.

Later that day, I held a “Yoga for BJJ” workshop at the dojo. The level of support from my teammates before and during the Yoga workshop was incredible! It was a wonderful opportunity to pass along some knowledge to help people open up mentally and physically as well as explore their possibilities. Everyone did an excellent job of absorbing the info and applying it on the mat.

The donation-based workshop benefitted the clients of My Sister’s House, an organization dedicated to helping women (and their children) displaced by domestic violence and human trafficking. The EDH BJJ family was able to provide over $200 in cash and a big ‘ol box of necessities to help them out during this season. I want to give huge THANKS to everyone involved!

I’m so grateful for the support that Vanessa and the kiddos gave me during this event. Their presence and actions meant the world to me.