Venice Jiu-Jitsu

To the ones that just show up day in and day out, to the ones that never make excuses, they just show up and train OSS!

Congratulations to Jacob on his Blu belt. This was my first student at the new school and he has been one of the most dedicated hard working students I’ve ever coached. OSS!

Great no gi class tonight! Everyone put in 110%, especially our teenage students.

Single leg X class. As the attacker I want my opponent in the least athletic position as possible. We can use a series of bumping our partner first backwards then forward in an attempt to get them to step close enough that we can grab the secondary leg and sit them to the floor. If this doesn’t work we can start to apply an external rotation of their knee to off balance them, often causing them to drop to one knee. Once they drop to a knee we don’t want them to stand back up so we step on the downed leg and apply a slight bridge of our hips, making it difficult to stand back up. Follow for more tips or stop in and check out a class.

There’s nothing worse than being pinned in mount and feeling like there’s no way out. But guess what? There are several soild ways out and we’ll show you how. This week we’re breaking down essential mount escapes that work for us on a regular basis.

These aren’t survival tools. They’re game changers. Learn to stay calm, create space, and get out from under your opponent.

Big congrats to Riley and Aimar on earning their grey-white belts tonight!

Your dedication, discipline, and heart on the mats are what this journey is all about. We’re proud to see you both leveling up and embracing Jiu-Jitsu with focus and humility. Keep showing up and keep growing. This is just the beginning!

Thursday’s for the grinders at VeniceJiu-Jitsu. The ones who show up when the week’s tired them out. The ones who know technique beats strength.

Bring your gi, your grit, and your A-game. No egos & No fluff. Just clean drills and hard rolls. First-timers to black belts—everybody earns their stripes here.  

Leave your soul on the mats.

Your sweat tells the story your mouth can’t. Every drop left on the mat is a piece of your soul, your struggle, and your growth. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a sport—it’s a journey of resilience, discipline, and self-discovery.

When you step off the mat, you leave more than just sweat behind. You leave fear, doubt, and limits. And what do you take with you? Courage, strength, and confidence.

Keep showing up. Keep grinding. The mat doesn't lie.

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Tonight was a special one! We celebrated Wes on his promotion to purple belt. This is a tribute to his unwavering dedication and the heart he brings to every training session.

Wes, you’ve grown so much as a practitioner and a teammate. Your hard work, humility, and passion for Jiu-Jitsu inspire everyone around you. This promotion is well-earned!

This is what the Venice Jiu-Jitsu family is all about—supporting each other, pushing boundaries, and celebrating milestones together. Oss!