Team Tooke Fans

09/25/2024

No Gi class is cancelled this Saturday. Please join the team for the Grand Opening of 85 BJJ/Grindhouse Fitness. There will be sparring, training and lots of fun with your teammates! Please share

09/20/2024

Reminder that tomorrow is a special No-Gi class. All Team Tooke students are invited. See you at 10am!

09/20/2024

Great work Nate Veliz!

From his teacher at school:

Hello,

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to express my admiration for Nathaniel's performance in 3rd grade so far.
Academically, Nathaniel consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the material. He approaches each subject enthusiastically and curiously; his grades reflect his hard work and dedication. Whether tackling math problems, exploring new reading assignments, or engaging in science experiments, Nathaniel shows a genuine interest and a solid grasp of the concepts.
Beyond his academic achievements, Nathaniel's character is genuinely commendable. He is consistently well-behaved and respectful towards his peers and teachers; his positive attitude and willingness to help others create a warm and supportive classroom environment. Nathaniel's kindness and responsibility contribute significantly to his success and the positive atmosphere in our classroom.
Thank you for your continued support in fostering Nathaniel's growth. It is a pleasure to have him in class, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes this year.

Warm regards,

09/18/2024

Register ASAP to secure your spot. Space is limited

09/14/2024

Our Parent and Me class starts today at 11am! See you soon :-)

09/13/2024

We will have regular class tomorrow from 10-11am before our Parent and Me class at 11am

09/13/2024

Our Parent and Me class will be tomorrow from 11-12pm.

I know the original flyer said 12-1pm but we will be starting at 11am sharp. Please share with your fellow parents/teammates

09/09/2024

5th degree black belt!

When I started my Jiu-jitsu journey over a quarter century ago with , I just wanted to learn this cool, new fringe art form that Royce Gracie was using to beat up big guys in the UFC. Carlos Machado was the only black belt in Texas at that time and we would often travel to Dallas to train with him. I didn’t know that black belt was a possibility, and I didn’t even know what degrees were. I’m grateful to still be on this journey where I learn more everyday. And I’m honored to receive this promotion from Xande Ribeiro whose style has influenced my jiu jitsu tremendously.

Sharing this day with and promoting him to black belt was a special experience. Anthony started at Team Tooke as a 5 year old child. Today, he is a jiu jitsu black belt, a competitor, an instructor, a leader, and an example of excellence to so many. Soon to be graduating college with honors, I can only imagine what the future holds for him. Just don’t get too cocky, Anthony…I will always outwit you in the petty insult department 😂

Thank you to Robby Rabadi Jose Angel Llanas Miguel Castro Alexandre Ribeiro and everyone who has been a part of Anthony’s journey over the past 17 years.

I plan to be there for your 5th degree promotion so keep training Anthony. I’ll have less hair and more injuries but I’ll be there 👊🏼

07/22/2024

Our next Parents Night Out is just around the corner. Reserve your spot today!

07/11/2024

Had a great conversation with long time friend and MMA legend Yves Edwards.

We discuss, among other topics, why everyone should learn how to fight! Check it out

Also, I promise to have microphones next time 🎙️ 😒

In this interview we discuss, among other topics, why everyone, regardless of age or s*x, should learn the skill of fighting

06/21/2024

Tomorrow from 11-1pm!

12/18/2023

Still glowing with pride and gratitude from this past Saturday where I had the honor to promote 6 new Black Belts! With well over 100 people in attendance, the energy that everyone brought to support their teammates was a beautiful thing to experience.

Thanks you to all the instructors, Professor and students who make these moments possible and congratulations to everyone who leveled up.

The journey continues…see you in class students…and new professors 🤗