09/11/2026
A Personal Post:
If you've visited with me, you may know I've been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over a decade now. It's become a very important part of life. About seven years ago, I entered into Magness BJJ for the first time to find a new gym. I've been blessed ever since. Owner, Michael, and coach Sheliah have since become great mentors and even better friends to me.
This past April, Sheliah won the West Coast ADCC trials to qualify for the ADCC BJJ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. It was no surprise thus who train with her, but it put the word on notice. Attached is a video created by fellow BJJ practitioner Jeff Irwin explaining the gym and her path towards this huge accomplishment. I hope you have a few minutes to watch to learn more about her, and the gym she and Michael created and many view as their second home, myself included.
Both the farm and the butcher shop, The Blind Pig Butchery have helped sponsor Sheliah's trip to Poland. It's an honor to be a small part in this journey for her and we wish her nothing but success. Her competition starts tomorrow, September 12th, and can be streamed live on Flo Grappling.
From humble beginnings to producing a world class talent right here in North Texas, Magness Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is hoping to make it’s mark on the world’s stage. NBC 5 photojournalist Jeff Irwin has their story.