Archive: Ray Casias
BJJ for Kids: What Parents Should Expect from Training at TBJJA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that has been gaining popularity among kids in recent years. It’s an excellent way for children to develop physical fitness, self-defense skills, and…
Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy – Monthly Newsletter – May 2023
LETTER FROM COACH RAY Dear students, We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support over the years. It has been our pleasure to…
IBJJF Pan Ams Jiu-Jitsu Championship March 22nd – 26th Recap
The first major tournament of the year started Wednesday, March 22nd. We had a total of 19 students from White to Black Belt travel to Orlando, Florida competing over 5…
NAGA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament & Primal Combat Mixed Martial Arts Competition
We had a busy day this past Saturday as TBJJA had some of our child and adult students competing the NAGA (North American Grappling Association) and one adult fighting in…
What should you expect during this time?
First thing is we hope everyone is doing okay! Please keep us updated with anything you may need. I always try to be honest with our students about what is…
2020 goals
As 2019 comes to an end, we will see people making New Year’s resolutions for 2020. Let’s be honest, most people never stick to their resolutions. Why is this? Truth…
Valentines Day – Parents Night Out
Parents, Tennessee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy will be hosting a Parents night out on Valentines day! Coaches Shaley, Mckenna and Alex will be onsite keeping things fun for the kids. We…
Never Give Up
We here this alll the time “never give up”. Such simple words yet such a hard task. Giving up is always running through our mind. Since as early as I…
True Victory Is Over Self
When we talk about victories we don’t talk about victories over opponents it is the victories over your self that make the difference. As we prepare our students for competition…
What should I expect for my first class at TBJJA
That is a great question. In short expect to be excited, scared, overwhelmed, and lost. Does that sum things up? No seriously you will feel some if not all of…