Black and BLu

11/17/2025

Let's talk about good sparring vs. bad sparring.

Good sparring is something everyone can learn from. It's not about winning or losing, it's about growing. You let your sparring partner "know" about holes in their game, with the goal to help them fix it. With good sparring, you're not hitting with maximum force - you can still use your speed, just not full power. With good sparring, everyone comes back healthy and learning. Clashes and injuries do happen, but nothing is done with hurting intent. Even hard sparring, which should be done sparingly getting ready for fights, has a mission of improvement and preparedness. At the end of good sparring, everyone can come together and lift each other's hands up.

Bad sparring is when someone is out to hurt or dominate. Bad sparring is where bullies thrive. Bad sparring is full of big egos, brain damage, and hurt people.

I will always offer good sparring opportunities during Sunday Open Martial Arts sessions at Southside Community Center, Inc. and am grateful to my training partners!

11/10/2025

Interested in getting 1-to-1 intensive martial arts training and guidance, with a focused and dedicated coach in a central location?

Book me for private sessions Monday - Friday 12PM - 1PM at Southside Community Center, Inc.!

Message [email protected] to book and confirm.

11/03/2025

Martial arts for adults and teens!

First class is Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30PM. Come prepared to move and learn!

10/27/2025

Adult striking classes are now here!

Every Wednesday at 7:30 at Crunch Fitness , get ready to grow! Drilling, heavy bag work, gym routines.

First class is Wednesday, October 29th at Crunch Fitness Ithaca.

10/26/2025

Every Sunday at 1:30PM, come to Southside Community Center, Inc. for martial arts open study! We will provide mats, gloves, punching bags, weights, work out equipment, and Babalu and the guidance of those who are present.

The glory of Open Mat is BYOG -- Bring Your Own Goals!

See you soon!

09/29/2025

Just because there's no school this Thursday October 2nd, doesn't mean there's no lessons to be had!

Join us for a Black and BLu martial arts class at Southside Community Center, Inc.!

Youth class will be from 12-1PM, adult class will be from 5-6PM in the Jerome "Brud" Holland gymnasium.

09/12/2025

Here's the schedule for martial arts this semester!

Please RSVP via email or call.

08/29/2025

08/24/2025

See you from 3-5PM today (8/24) at Southside!

08/17/2025

Open mat Sunday (8/17) is at Crunch Fitness today at 1:30PM!

08/05/2025

Every human being on the planet, regardless of status, job, position, rank, or money -- EVERY human being deserves the chance to become the best version of themselves. Our dedication to improving ourselves and each other comes through every Sunday.

Watch, listen, learn, teach, and become!