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Self Defense Academy COS
14 hours ago5 min read
What Are We "Really" Defending When We Talk About Self-Defense?
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?
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Self Defense Academy COS
Mar 211 min read
Why a Billion-Dollar Exit Won’t Make You Happy (And What Will)
After listening to an episode of the Radical Personal Finance Podcast it made me think, have you ever wondered why some people seem...
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Self Defense Academy COS
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Is the New You Worth Defending?
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..
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Self Defense Academy COS
Dec 8, 20244 min read
Simplifying Up vs. Dumbing Down: The Art of Effective Teaching at Self Defense Academy COS
At Self Defense Academy COS, we believe everyone has the capacity to learn, grow, and excel. Our teaching philosophy, rooted in the...
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Self Defense Academy COS
Oct 27, 20243 min read
Discovering Your Why: Vitality Through Purpose on the Mats
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...
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Self Defense Academy COS
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Unlocking Agency Through Self-Defense - Taking The First Step
Imagine walking into a room, standing tall, shoulders relaxed, knowing that you are not just safe but empowered.
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Self Defense Academy COS
Sep 29, 20244 min read
Agape in Self-Defense: The Heart of Teaching, Protecting, and Empowering
In every form of self-defense, there lies a deep-rooted principle that extends beyond physical techniques or combat. It's the principle...
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Self Defense Academy COS
Sep 8, 20244 min read
The Power of Helpfulness in Jiujitsu: A Guide to Shaping Culture
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...
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Self Defense Academy COS
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Meet Aaron: A Tale of Two Paths in Jiu-Jitsu 🥋📢
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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Self Defense Academy COS
Aug 4, 20243 min read
The Foundation of Rest: Connecting the Huberman Lab Sleep Series to Jiu jitsu Philosophy
n the world of martial arts, particularly within the philosophy of Jujutsu, rest and recovery hold paramount importance......
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