heavy on the head

my take on BJJ, submission grappling, teaching, training, competing, pets, rural living, having fun, and whatever else

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#deadbabydownhill #marchingband #georgetown #seattle (at Georgetown, Seattle)

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#shilshole #sunset #pnw #summerfeelings #seattle #bikerides #outandabout

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#shilshole #sunset #pnw #summerfeelings #seattle #bikerides #outandabout

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#sunflower #bee #backyard #garden

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@tenocht0215 started training with me at 5. Now he's helping coach the younger kids at the #revolution. I couldn't be prouder #coachtenocht #raisethemtobebetterthanyou #coachlife #bjjlife #bjj #activecoach #teamsleeper #gb @gb_kirkland @libertyeventsllc (at Pacific Lutheran University)

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Another group of promotions tonight at @gb_kirkland. Congratulations to everyone who leveled up with new stripes and belts. I couldn't be prouder of what we all have created. Thank you for all each of you do everyday! #proudcoach #teamsleeper #gb #gbnw #bjj (at Gracie Barra Kirkland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

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Rekindling our relationship #bike #pnw #wallacefalls #summer #newgoals #somuchbetterthanaspinbikeatlafitness

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I am so proud to work with each of these kids. Today we got to recognize their hard work with some well deserved stripes and belts. Congratulations to everyone who received a promotion! @gb_kirkland #teamsleeper #bjj #growingupbjj #inspired (at Gracie Barra Kirkland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

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#raspberry game strong this year #growyourown #backyard #garden #worththewait #delicious #freshfoodeveryday

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Finally got to take @normandiehales and the coolest pup to Wallace Falls for a little hiking. #pnw #goldbarwa (at Wallace Falls State Park)

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#tbt that one time @bhonchak came by to pass my guard and @thisisdizzle got an awesome shot of it #bjj #wmma #photography #openspaces #cleanlines #luckytobeapartofotherpeoplesprojects #surroundedbytalent #grateful #Repost @thisisdizzle (@get_repost) ・・・ Barb, 2016

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Been nursing this lady back to health. #chickenproblems #bath #whoknew #doingbetter #chickenwhisper

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Stoked to chat it up with this amazing lady last week. @felicia0h #oneofnyfavoritegrapplers #oldschool #bij #storyswap #grownupinthesport #someonewithasmanyprojectsasme #Repost @felicia0h (@get_repost) ・・・ So glad I finally got to hang out with the amazing @sleeper96 #bjjwomen #roadlesstraveled #sharedmemories #alwayslearning #powertools #amazinglife

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It's coming along #backyard #garden #growyourown #goodfood #pnw (at Gold Bar, Washington)

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Beyond stoked to meet one of my idols! The legendary @hannettestaack! Thank you for the inspiration throughout my bjj journey and for smashing me with old school bjj pressure. It was my favorite day in a long time. #myhero #myfacesaysitall #bigsmile #bjj #idols #bestday

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Happy Father's Day. Thank you for teaching me to love dogs, play sports, be focused and do what I love. I will forever be grateful #fathersday #mikehales #hales

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Spent my morning off visiting @carlossievert and the @gbseattle noon crew. Thanks for the great training and helping me get ready for my match at @f2wpro @gb_kirkland @graciebarranorthwest #f2wpro39 #fightowinpro (at Gracie Barra Seattle Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy)