Well, I'm 46. I wrestled in school and trained bjj thru my purple belt in my 20's and 30's, but I always lived so far from my old academy that it was hard to be consistent and progress. When I got married 5 years ago, I stopped all together, but it ate at me every day. I started looking at schools, then covid hit. In November, my 4 year old daughter had a conflict at preschool on the playground, but didn't have the tools, words, or strategy to handle it, so she kicked the boy in the face. I knew the solution so the next week I found Coach Somalia, rightdown the street. He is a world class top tier competitor. He is legit. I read his long list of international pro level accomplishments so we both went to class to try it out. My daughter is in the 3-4yr old class. I honestly don't know of anywhere that someone of his class teaches ever single kids class. Most schools have a higher belt student teach kids in trade for a deal or something. My daughter gets trained by a world class competitor and teacher every single class. She loved coach Somalia day one, talks about him constantly, and loves going to jiujitsu. As for me he has been patient, letting me ease back in as I get in better cardio shape. Now I am in class 2-3 times a week, I still get gassed but I can do the whole class, roll hard for a little while at the end of class, and leave sweating and smiling. At most schools, you have a target on your back, everyone testing and wanting a shot at you immediately. Coach Somalia created a unique culture of understanding, patience, and encouragement. I feel old and sometimes intimidated but since day one he has watched out for me, forced me to ease in when he could tell I was spent, and has kept the whole experience positive, fun, and challenging. He is a incredible coach to me and my daughter, and supports us as parents as a outside role model and is 110% trustworthy to teach, coach, spend time, advise, correct, or whatever is needed for my child. For you or your child, it's hard to describe the positive change in ones life that happens with excellent coaching. Do not miss this. Among martial arts and jiujitsu, Rockstar in North McKinney is extraordinary. Seriously.
sincerely,
K Wolfe
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Posted 5 years ago