Empowering a Community through Martial Arts
In March 2024, our team went on an incredible trip to Austin, Texas, where we had the privilege of introducing CRAWL to Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin, owned by Xande Ribeiro.
It was an inspiring experience we will forever remember!
First off, if I had to describe the culture at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin in one word, it would be family. We were greeted with warmth, humility, and positivity. Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin was welcoming and the energy was uplifting. Xande Ribeiro and his team were not only leaders on the mats, but genuine human beings off the mats.
Our teams instantly connected and worked together to pull off an impactful event.
Our mission for this trip was clear: bring CRAWL to Six Blades to show its potential and help empower a community. We started with an instructor class to educate the staff on the program and how to integrate it into their offerings. We covered the 5 core values of CRAWL: Confidence, Respect, Awareness, Willpower, and Leadership. Together, we unpacked the curriculum, lesson plans, and program details. The enthusiasm from Xande and his team was infectious; they were eager to explore what CRAWL could do for their community and were dedicated to learning.
The highlight of our trip was a free demo class that was open to the public.
We limited attendance to 12 participants, and to our delight, every spot filled up quickly. The energy in the room was electric as people of all ages experienced CRAWL firsthand.
One of the best moments came when a local family happened to walk by and peek in. Curious, they decided to join the class on the spot. By the end, they were all interested and excited to start their martial arts journey - as an entire family. It was heartwarming to see their excitement and how quickly they connected with the program. Looking back, I feel grateful for the warm reception and genuine interest we received in Austin. This trip reinforced my passion for sharing CRAWL and its transformative powers.
We’re excited to return to Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Austin in the future and see how their Little Samurai by CRAWL program continues to thrive in their community.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, let's continue spreading the joy of martial arts through CRAWL!
Sincerely,
Casey Pedro, Founder
CRAWL Martial Arts