Kegan earning a stripe! Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, tempted to take the easy way out? Maybe it’s skipping a workout,...

Life is a wild ride—a series of twists, turns, and unexpected detours that can leave us breathless, bewildered, or even broken if we let...

The martial arts world is rich with tradition, technique, and terminology that have evolved over centuries, adapting to new cultures......

Let’s start with a question: What comes to mind when you hear the term *self-defense*? What is it exactly that you're defending?

After listening to an episode of the Radical Personal Finance Podcast it made me think, have you ever wondered why some people seem...

At Self Defense Academy COS, we believe in empowering individuals through the art of self-defense Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu). Our approach which...

In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, few names carry as much weight as Helio Gracie. His teachings have shaped not only the technical aspects of the..

At Self Defense Academy COS, we're not just teaching martial arts – we're empowering lives through the Valente Brothers Method of Jujutsu.

As the holidays wrap up and the New Year begins, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the one ahead..

Professor Pedro Valente's words, "If you give us time, we will give you Jujutsu," encapsulate the essence of what we teach at...

Must We Have a Purpose? In a video I recently watched with Sadhguru, the Indian yogi and spiritual leader posed an intriguing question...

In the realm of martial arts, few names resonate as profoundly as Grand Master Pedro Valente Sr. His legacy is a tapestry woven ...

In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to get caught up in the “how” and “what” of things. We focus on "how" we’re going to reach our...

Imagine walking into a room, standing tall, shoulders relaxed, knowing that you are not just safe but empowered.

In the moment of conflict, when adrenaline courses through your veins and emotions flare, the decision to act or step back speaks volumes...

In every form of self-defense, there lies a deep-rooted principle that extends beyond physical techniques or combat. It's the principle...

In the world of martial arts, skill alone does not define a great teacher. Instead, it is the values they embody, both on and off the mat...

Let me tell you about Aaron, a talented Jiu-Jitsu practitioner whose journey in the martial art took him down two very different roads.

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n the world of martial arts, particularly within the philosophy of Jujutsu, rest and recovery hold paramount importance......