Meeting Students Where They Are
I was recently asked to write a blog about mindful instruction and how to appropriately coach/teach those who don’t wish to compete or have other limitations. With more than a decade of experience in the classroom as a school teacher, I can offer a few insights into how and why we run things the way we do at Academic Grappling. Simply put, the key is to meet each student where they are.
Making Pancakes and why they Matter
It’s been quite some time since I’ve sat down to write a blog. However, our gym has recently started doing some mutual aid work that I thought deserved to be shared.
For those of you who know me personally or have just been following the gym on social media, you are likely aware that I recently started the Indy Pancake Popup. This little project is simple: I make pancakes and other breakfast foods for unhoused individuals in Indianapolis once a week. My children come with me and we set up a couple of propane stoves, throw a cast iron griddle on top, and get to work.