Student Stories
Check out interviews with Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu students. In these interviews, students share the impact jiu jitsu has had on their lives
How to Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids: Essential Skills Every Green Belt Youngster Needs
Sunday, 17 March 2024
by Alex Wells
At our academy, Noco Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense, we understand the significance of achieving the green belt level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for kids. It’s a pivotal moment that marks the transition from basic understanding to a deeper exploration of BJJ’s complexities. Mastering self-defense techniques at this stage is not just about physical prowess; it’s about
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Choking Out Your Inner Demons. Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt Nash Martin. Student Stories.
Thursday, 04 June 2020
by Matt Shoup
Welcome to Episode 3 of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu Student Stories.Watch as Instructor Matt Shoup, “zooms” in to speak with Nash Martin, a NOCO Jiu Jitsu student and professional chef. Nash Martin who lives in Windsor, Colorado details his journey from a jiu jitsu white belt to a jiu jitsu blue belt. Nash has transformed
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Rick Scadden. From Four Time Felon to Full Time Pastor
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
by Matt Shoup
Welcome to Episode 2 of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu Student Stories. In this episode, Loveland Colorado Pastor and Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu blue belt Rick Scadden shares his story. Rick’s journey from four time felon to full time pastor has played out over the last 15 years. Rick shares how jiu jitsu and self defense
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Meet Troy Pettyjohn and Matt Shoup. Instructors and Owners of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu.
Sunday, 19 April 2020
by Matt Shoup
Welcome to Episode 1 of Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu Student Stories. In this episode, Troy Pettyjohn and Matt Shoup share their story of meeting each other through training jiu jitsu, and their journeys leading up to that point. Troy and Matt both grew up being bullied, and each found martial arts as a form of
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