About Me
I am finally starting this blog, which I have been threatening to do for quite some time. What you can expect to find when you come here are my thoughts on Jiu Jitsu and training in general, but I am sure I will voice my opinions about other stuff as well. I will try to be as least offensive as possible.
I have been training various martial arts for many years, but primarily focused on BJJ for over 15 years or so now. I have been fortunate enough to train with some of the best in the world like Royce Gracie, Rodrigo Gracie, Rorion Gracie, and even the late Grandmaster Helio Gracie. I teach at Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy in Paducah, KY.
Aside from my training, I also do web administration work, and concentrate most of my efforts on my wife and brilliant daughter.
I hope that by visiting this blog, you get something out of it that maybe you haven’t thought of, or maybe you have and just wanted some validation.
July 24, 2009 at 1:35 am
Looks good! Look forward to more technique posts and your thoughts on the 2nd Amendment….
January 20, 2010 at 2:45 am
Hey just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your blog. I had a chance to met Royce at the last seminar at Three Rivers and it was phenomonal. All of you guys were great and made us feel right at home. Keep up the good work and I’ll keep reading and learning. Thanks.
February 26, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Your blog is truly inspiring. Prior to training in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, I had competed as a runner for 30 years or so. One of my favorite authors was George Sheehan, a runner, cardiologist, and “philosopher”. He was a well known writer, speaker, and thinker in running circles. My favorite book written by him was entitled, “Running and Being”. It was a reflective opus that related adventures in running to life.
Eli’s blog has a similar tune. It is not merely about physical martial art techniques, but is more transcendent. It encompasses character development, the emotional side of sport, and even the spiritual journey. With no disrespect to Dr. Sheehan, rather praise, Eli’s blog in my mind could be also thought of as “Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Being”.
March 9, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Hey Eli,
My name’s I’ve been a reader of your blog for
a while now.
I blog at http://www.ScienceofSkill.com and I’m going
to be writing a series called:
“The Top 12 Sites for BJJ Nerds”
I’m including your site, but I always like to
contact an author before just blogging about
your site. Plus, with a lot more traffic going to
my site it’ll mean more eyes on your blog
anywho!
Is it alright if I ask you a few questions for a
brief article?
All the best, talk to you soon,
-Daniel Faggella