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 […]
It’s A Great Time to Join The Great Flip
It’s a great time to join The Great Flip! I am coming up on my one-year anniversary which means there is a solid selection of online self-defense instructional videos to choose from. If you have hesitated to join in the past, the wait is over. Now is the time to learn self defense! The Great […]
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 […]
A Self-Defense Technique Every Girl (and Her Mom) Should Learn
Self defense is protection from potential injury. Sometimes this means defending yourself against a bully or aggressor. But today, I want to share one technique every girl (and her mom) should learn. I believe self defense is a life skill. And this technique is definitely a life skill! Check this out. The Fall We all […]
Can Faith and Martial Arts Co-exist?
Faith and martial arts have co-existed for centuries. Many martial arts carry eastern mysticism origins with it. Symbols on the walls of a dojo or meditations used in the teaching may reflect these origins. Each dojo should be examined and prayerfully considered based on your comfort level. But apart from spirituality, learning a martial art […]
Rescued from Anorexia and the Joy of Food
When Kristi Tatro was 16 years old, she was rescued from anorexia. Her story is a powerful testimony of Jesus as her Rescuer and Redeemer! Now with two daughters of her own, she is passionate about sharing the joy of food and the power of positive nutrition. And as the American Heritage Girl (AHG) National […]
The Great Exchange
Faith-based Self-Defense for Girls
PODCAST TIME!!! Clearly, I’m working on my interview skills, so bear with me as you listen to a radio interview between myself and a delightful host at a Christian radio station in California. We talked about faith-based self-defense for girls. I’ve posted the entire interview on my Podcast. Besides sharing online self-defense and life skills for […]
