This week at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La Quinta, we pulled off something special. During what she thought was a regular class with a guest instructor, Aymee Xavier—fresh off a double gold performance at a regional competition—was surprised with a well-earned promotion to brown belt. But this belt wasn’t given for medals alone. Aymee’s martial arts journey began in Brazil […]
Paintball Day with Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La Quinta Was a Hit! La Quinta Jiu Jitsu Families Took Over the Paintball Field! The journey in Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about technique—it’s about the people you train with and the experiences you share along the way. And this past weekend, our Six Blades Jiu Jitsu La […]
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 […]
Last month, Coach Jason Hackett did something incredible—he brought home gold in his division and silver in the open class at the IBJJF Pan American Championships, one of the most prestigious tournaments in our sport. For those who know him, this wasn’t a surprise. Jason is the definition of discipline, consistency, and humility. He leads […]
Jiu-jitsu is a martial art that not only teaches self-defense techniques but also provides numerous benefits for children, including the development of confidence and self-assurance. In this blog post, we will explore the various ways that practicing jiu-jitsu can help increase your child’s confidence. Physical Competence One of the primary ways jiu-jitsu helps build confidence […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]