We are thrilled to announce that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Winder – Team Pedro Sauer at Master Pattillo Martial Arts is officially an affiliate of Adopt a Cop BJJ. It’s extremely important to me that our martial arts studio creates a significant, positive impact on our community. One way we can do that is to make sure […]
The Truth About Self-Defense and the Martial Arts (Part 2) I am sometimes asked “Can you beat up Bruce Lee?” or “Could you take on Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai?”. Or, when someone finds out that I’m a 6th Degree Black Belt, they say, “Man, I bet you could really beat someone up.” The truth […]
2020 brought with it many unique, unexpected situations. But it also brought some pretty great things – and great memories. As we look forward to 2021, here is a look back at 2020.
The Truth About Self-Protection and the Martial Arts (Part 1) You may be surprised to hear what I’m about to tell you. Even if you disagree, at first, I want you to keep reading because I’ll explain what I mean by what I’m about to say. As a martial arts instructor, I want my students […]
When we started our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program at Master Pattillo Martial Arts, there was a buzz of excitement in the air. My adult students were excited to add Jiu-Jitsu to their martial arts training. The moms and dads of my kids program were excited to give the class a try, too. On top of […]
When we started our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program at Master Pattillo Martial Arts, there was a buzz of excitement in the air. My adult students were excited to add Jiu-Jitsu to their martial arts training. The moms and dads of my kids program were excited to give the class a try, too. On top of […]
5 Health & Fitness Benefits of Martial Arts for Adults If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to Master Pattillo Martial Arts near downtown Winder. Adult martial arts could be the fitness solution that […]
Often, when someone calls my martial arts school about adult martial arts classes, I ask if they’re interested in our Karate classes or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes. Some people want to do both programs and some want to stick with just one. Either way is perfectly fine! And some people have a good idea of […]
How BJJ Helps Improve Confidence Confidence. It’s something that a lot of people struggle with. Truth be told, it’s something that I have a challenge with, too. And, really, it’s not one of those things that you just “set it and forget it”. It’s a skill that needs to be developed, honed, and maintained. Though […]
The Shopper’s Self Defense Guide Holiday shopping can be a thrill. In a good way and even in a bad way. Adding a little self defense mentality can go a long way. Self Awareness You have society on your side. Potential criminals (for the most part) won’t just obnoxiously run up to you in front […]
Flowers might be the traditional gift for Mother’s Day, but they’re also what’s expected. Giving your mom a martial arts membership or enrolling her in a class might not be the usual choice, but there are many good reasons to consider giving your mom exactly that this Mother’s Day. The Benefits of Martial Arts for […]