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Kristen DeBruycker Kristen DeBruycker

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The Wins Are Yours The Losses Are Mine Part 2- Coaching Fighters

in Blog Coaching Theory on 09/27/2018 10/03/2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

“What the f*** are you doing?” I look my fighter in the eyes as I pull out his mouthpiece between the second and final round of the fight. He says “ok.” I know he understands….

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Throat Punch Thursday: Does Kristen Have Grace? plus My Favorite Episodes for Women’s History Month

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Throat Punch Thursday: Does Kristen Have Grace?   Well, I like to think so. But my trainer partners in Kali/FMA class might think otherwise. Even though I am a woman I am not known for…

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Throat Punch Thursday: This is Valentines Day!

in Throat Punch Thursday on 02/14/2018 02/14/2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

About this Episode: This is Sparta! Well. No it’s Throat Punch Thursday but I was close. It’s almost Valentine’s Day and nothing screams romantic than the worlds most famous push kick, ancient Sparta, and a…

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Throat Punch Thursday: Getting Unwanted Attention?

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About this episode:   In this weeks episode of Throat Punch Thursday I teach the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu hand chop. But honestly, who doesn’t love a hand chop? I know I love a hand chop! Whether…

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DeBruyckerland: A Review of 2017

in Blog Coaching Competing Lifestyle Training on 01/29/2018 01/29/2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

We are almost done with January of 2018 and I’m already thinking about next month’s goals. See I’m a very goal-oriented person. If I don’t have something to work towards its hard for me to…

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Foodjitsu Fridays: Tips for Trouble Shooting Whole30

in Blog Lifestyle on 01/05/2018 01/05/2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

So the first week of my Whole30 is almost in the books and I’ve had some friends and family who were asking me questions about the Whole30 and tips for being successful. So I decided…

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“A Black Belt is a White Belt That Never Quit”: My Journey to Black Belt

in Blog Lifestyle Training on 01/05/2018 01/05/2018 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

On December 20th 2017 I had the honor of testing for Black Belt under Master Pedro Sauer. I passed and am now a black belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Master Pedro Sauer. It was…

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Gifts for Grapplers: Elite Sports Review

in Blog Lifestyle on 12/15/2017 12/15/2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Looking for the perfect gift for the grappler in your life? Then look no further than Elite Sports! I have been using their gear for the last year and I am very happy with it….

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Throat Punch Thursday Episode 28: Holiday Shopping Survival Guide

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Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season has officially begun. Have you got all your shopping done? Frankly, I haven’t even started but that’s what Amazon prime is for. But for some of you who are brave enough…

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Throat Punch Thursday Episode 27: Thanksgiving Safety Tips

in Blog Throat Punch Thursday on 11/29/2017 12/06/2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

What are you thankful for? Is it family? Unnecessary amounts of eating? Football? Or is it all of the above? Or least it appears to be that way based on the holiday of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving…

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