Entries by coachjody

Online Self-Defense for Girls

It’s a tough world out there. Girls face the threat of violence, assault, kidnapping and sex trafficking. They face encounters every day with bullying, cliques, cyber-bullying and more. No wonder self-confidence is low and anxiety is at an all-time high. And we haven’t even hit on mental health and the negative effects of the internet […]

Watch these self-defense videos

Stop what you are doing right now and watch these self-defense videos from The Great Flip! Really … This collection of free videos is a showcase of the techniques and life skills you and your daughter can learn. And you can learn The Wrist Escape right now!   The Great Flip is an introduction to […]

Animal-inspired Exercise

These animal-inspired exercises are not only fun and empowering, but each drill is designed to improve your jiu-jitsu training. Even though these are solo drills, exercise is more fun with a friend! If you are seeking physical education curriculum ideas for your home-school or private school, read to the end of this blog! I’ve got […]

At the Intersection of Jesus and Jiu-jitsu

Have you been hurt or confused by the church? Listen. Are you seeking truth from multiple religions, theologies and philosophies? Listen. Are you grappling with a decision to step into mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu or self defense for you and your daughter? Listen to this podcast and you will find my Podcast guest, Donavon […]

Self Defense from the Ground Up

“Stay on your feet!” This is the advice I heard a self-defense instructor give a group of middle school students. Great advice. But 80 percent of self-defense situations end on the ground, especially for girls. Then what? The ground becomes a position of power and strength when you train Brazilian jiu-jitsu! The Great Flip is […]

Gutsy Girls @ The Great Flip

Meet Amy L. Sullivan the author of “Gutsy Girls,” a children’s picture book series based on the lives of real Christian women who have impacted the world. The Gutsy Girls books introduce girls to five amazing women in history. And my favorite woman in history made the list! There is great synergy between gutsy girls […]