Pyles Jiu Jitsu, nestled in the town of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, has quickly become a cornerstone of the community. Since opening its new state-of-the-art academy on Cooke School Road in March 2024, Pyles Jiu Jitsu has not only expanded its facilities but also its mission: to create a space where fun, fitness, and family unite. This new academy represents a fresh chapter … [Read more...] about Building Strength& Community: Inside the New Pyles Jiu Jitsu Academy
September 2024
CHANGE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT
Change. It pretty much comes with the territory of being human, doesn’t it? We all experience change. Sometimes change is invigorating, and at other times, it’s traumatic. How do we respond when our world crashes and all our plans lie shattered at our feet? To find a life-affirming answer, I sought out my friend Bill Pendleton and his wife, Jan Frye Pendleton (Billy and Janice, … [Read more...] about CHANGE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT
Transition
“Lowe, where are you?” These were the words the little league football coach would holler every game. You see, every player went in for at least one play and this meant it was my turn. Honestly, it scared me to hear those words. I was skinny and really didn’t want to play even one play. Truth is, I was scared to death! There was a rule that no player could exceed 130 pounds … [Read more...] about Transition
Cream of Chicken Soup
The Sweet and Savory Life I discovered the deliciousness of homemade cream of chicken soup one summer while traveling around Martha’s Vineyard. After seeing it on several restaurant menus, I decided to try it. And I was very pleasantly surprised! This soup was nothing like canned cream of chicken soup that I was familiar with. It was delicious even during that summer’s … [Read more...] about Cream of Chicken Soup
Ingredient Swaps for a Healthier You
Fall sports are here. Many of us enjoy watching a good football or volleyball game, but I would encourage you to try a new game in your home kitchen – ingredient swaps for a healthier you. Is there a way you can change some of the ingredients in your favorite recipes to make them a little bit healthier while still tasting delicious? With any game the more you practice the … [Read more...] about Ingredient Swaps for a Healthier You
