If you are a new student in BJJ, you might be wondering what it takes to earn that coveted blue belt! A common misconception is that a blue belt is earned by “beating” all the other white belts in the gym or “proving” oneself by…
On episode 4 of the Easton Online Podcast, Eliot sits down with Vellore Caballero, BJJ Black Belt and General Manager of the Centennial Academy. Eliot and Vellore discuss the importance of unity in the Easton organization, and how that unity was achieved over time. They…
Episode 3 of the Easton Online Podcast is now online! In this episode Professor Ian Lieberman, BJJ Black Belt and General Manager of the Denver Academy, talks with Eliot about the importance of connecting with and developing the people within an organization. Ian also discusses…
On November 2nd, Fight 2 Win will host their 130th pro BJJ event, in Denver. Often described as “the biggest party in grappling,” Fight 2 Win Pro events feature high level competitors from around the world as well as competitors from local academies. Easton will…
The Fight 2 Win Nationals tournament will take place on November 9th at the National Western Complex. Fight 2 Win events are the largest jiu-jitsu tournaments in Colorado, attracting hundreds of competitors from all over the western USA. You can read more about the event here….
I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Easton in January 2019. I walked into the gym at 6’5”, 360 pounds. I was the fattest I had ever been. But I wanted to make a change. I wanted to find an athletic program with structure and…
Episode 2 of the Easton Online podcast is now available! In this episode, Easton CEO Mike Tousignant comes out from behind the curtain. Mike and Eliot talk about how developing a clear vision and staying true to core values are essential elements of success for…
One of the best things about BJJ is that you can find academies all over the world. Traveling away from home doesn’t require you to take time away from training. In fact, visiting other academies while you are on the road is a great way…
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) hosts the Submission Wrestling Word Championship every two years. The tournament is the most prestigious no gi grappling championship in the world, with divisions limited to 16 participants. ADCC is often referred to as “the olympics of grappling,” and…
The summer essay contest was a huge success, with 32 essays submitted! We feel very honored to have so many members of our community share their stories of how training martial arts has improved their lives. Students wrote about how training helped them overcome past…