A CHAMPION’S PATH: WHAT JIU JITSU REALLY TEACHES US
This past weekend, Coach Jason Hackett—one of our instructors here at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La Quinta and a Palm Desert native—achieved something truly special.
He took gold at the IBJJF Brazilian Nationals, held in São Paulo—one of the most competitive and respected arenas in the world of Jiu Jitsu. For an American to stand atop the podium there is rare. But Jason didn’t just win—he dominated.
Across the tournament, he had only two points scored against him. In the semifinal, he battled back to secure a dramatic comeback victory. And in the final, he closed the show with a clean submission from the back—securing his second major IBJJF title of the year, following his win at the Pan Americans.
It was the kind of performance that turns heads. But for those who train with Jason here in La Quinta, it came as no surprise. His win reflects years of discipline, humility, and the quiet consistency that defines the martial arts lifestyle we’re building across the Coachella Valley.
More Than a Sport
When Jigoro Kano founded the art of Judo—which would later give rise to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through his students—his goal wasn’t just to produce skilled fighters. He sought to shape better human beings.
He believed martial arts should be a path to mental, moral, and physical growth. His two guiding principles remain at the heart of what we teach at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La Quinta:
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Seiryoku Zenyo — maximum efficiency with minimum wasted effort
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Jita Kyoei — mutual welfare and benefit
In short: train smart, stay humble, and grow together.
Jason’s performance in Brazil is a reflection of that philosophy in action. His success wasn’t just about athleticism—it was about character, and the daily habits and decisions that shape a person into their highest self. Early mornings, disciplined routines, and quiet progress—those are the real victories, long before the champion’s hand is raised.
Building Champions in La Quinta
At Six Blades La Quinta, we’re not just building competitors—we’re building people.
Every Jiu Jitsu class in La Quinta is an opportunity to develop discipline, focus, resilience, and respect—whether you’re a kid just starting out or an adult getting back into shape and working toward a better lifestyle.
Jason’s win is a reminder that Jiu Jitsu in La Quinta is about more than training. It’s a lifestyle—one that brings success both on the mats and in everyday life. The same values that fueled Jason’s journey in São Paulo are the ones we pass on to our students every day.
To our community here in the Coachella Valley: thank you for being part of this journey. Keep showing up. Keep getting better. And remember—every step forward adds up.
Because the real victory isn’t just the medal.
It’s who you become along the way.
