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Our Mission

Discover the champion within and embrace your inner crazy.

SOTG Lifestyle is a Bay Area based Mixed Martial Arts program located at Omni Movement in Hercules, CA. While it is tied to fitness and MMA, it is deeply connected to the mission of self love and self belief. SOTG is a lifestyle, rooted in biblical principles that help nurture and strengthen both the body and mind.

About SOTG Lifestyle

“Jiu-Jitsu can change your life, if you let it.”

— Coach Derrick Easterling

We want to make you strong. Mentally, physically and emotionally. We want to give you the mindset, self-discipline and resilience to achieve your goals. In life as well as in Jiu-Jitsu. Together we’ll harness the power of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Roadmap to Grappling Success

Download "Roadmap to Grappling Success" Today! Are you ready to take your grappling skills to the next level? Coach Derrick Easterling's free ebook, "Roadmap to Grappling Success," is packed with expert insights, proven strategies, and step-by-step guidance to help you achieve your goals on the mat.
What's Inside:
  • Comprehensive training plans
  • Tips from Coach Easterling
  • Techniques to enhance your performance
  • Strategies for mental and physical preparation
  • And much more!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your grappling game.

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“Jiu Jitsu often looks crazy until you feel it firsthand. 🤯 What seems like chaos to an outsider is actually calculated technique, patience, and precision. It might feel delusional at first, but once it clicks, it’s unstoppable. 💪🔥🥋

How do you like to escape the mount???

#SOTGLifestyle #JiuJitsu #TrustTheProcess #GrapplingArt #StayHumble”

“Jiu Jitsu often looks crazy until you feel it firsthand. 🤯 What seems like chaos to an outsider is actually calculated technique, patience, and precision. It might feel delusional at first, but once it clicks, it’s unstoppable. 💪🔥🥋

How do you like to escape the mount???

#SOTGLifestyle #JiuJitsu #TrustTheProcess #GrapplingArt #StayHumble”
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🐍 Advanced Side Control Escape with Anaconda Choke! When you’re advanced in BJJ, getting stuck just means a new opportunity to take control.

Step-by-Step Breakdown: 
1️⃣ Bridge and attempt to rise 
2️⃣ Opponent wizards—back control blocked 
3️⃣ Secure a hold on their shoulder 
4️⃣ Pull them in close, locking your hands 
5️⃣ Turn and execute the anaconda choke for a solid finish

🧠 Mastery in control leads to a decisive finish. Ready to add this to your game? 

Tag a teammate who should try this move! 💥

#SOTGAdvanced #AnacondaChoke #BJJTechniques #LevelUp
#BJJAdvanced #BrazilianJiuJitsu #AnacondaChoke #SideControlEscape #BJJTraining #SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong

🐍 Advanced Side Control Escape with Anaconda Choke! When you’re advanced in BJJ, getting stuck just means a new opportunity to take control.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:
1️⃣ Bridge and attempt to rise
2️⃣ Opponent wizards—back control blocked
3️⃣ Secure a hold on their shoulder
4️⃣ Pull them in close, locking your hands
5️⃣ Turn and execute the anaconda choke for a solid finish

🧠 Mastery in control leads to a decisive finish. Ready to add this to your game?

Tag a teammate who should try this move! 💥

#SOTGAdvanced #AnacondaChoke #BJJTechniques #LevelUp
#BJJAdvanced #BrazilianJiuJitsu #AnacondaChoke #SideControlEscape #BJJTraining #SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong
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⚡️ Side Control Escape for Non-Guard Players! ⚡️ Struggling to make your move? Coach breaks down the steps to regain control and end with a powerful finish.

Step-by-Step Escape: 

1️⃣ Walk your feet out to set the base
2️⃣ Bridge and create space 
3️⃣ Underhook to break free 
4️⃣ Navigate to their back
5️⃣ Feel the block? Bring yourself in and lock those hands
6️⃣ Secure the choke and end strong

🧠 Technique is key—turn defense into offense and keep control! 

Tag a training partner who’s gotta try this escape! 👇 

#SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong
#SOTGTechnique #SideControlEscape #BJJTips #BJJReversals
#BJJEscape #BrazilianJiuJitsu #SideControl #Grappling #MartialArtsSkills #SOTGTraining

⚡️ Side Control Escape for Non-Guard Players! ⚡️ Struggling to make your move? Coach breaks down the steps to regain control and end with a powerful finish.

Step-by-Step Escape:

1️⃣ Walk your feet out to set the base
2️⃣ Bridge and create space
3️⃣ Underhook to break free
4️⃣ Navigate to their back
5️⃣ Feel the block? Bring yourself in and lock those hands
6️⃣ Secure the choke and end strong

🧠 Technique is key—turn defense into offense and keep control!

Tag a training partner who’s gotta try this escape! 👇

#SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong
#SOTGTechnique #SideControlEscape #BJJTips #BJJReversals
#BJJEscape #BrazilianJiuJitsu #SideControl #Grappling #MartialArtsSkills #SOTGTraining
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🔗Opponent has you hooked? No problem. This move has you covered! 👊🏽 Coach’s pro tip for breaking free: Master these steps to flip control back into your hands.

Step-by-Step Breakdown: 

1⃣ Lift those hips to break the hook 
2⃣ Secure the back—control begins here 
3⃣ Pull them in close, driving their head toward your knee 
4⃣ Don’t forget your own hook—keep it locked 
5⃣ Snap them down, maintain your control 
6⃣ Sprawl to seal the deal

🔑 Remember: Control the game before they control you. Tag a training partner who needs this!⬇️

#SOTGTechnique #BJJBasics #LevelUpYourGame
#BJJTechnique #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BackControl #BJJLife #MartialArtsTips #SOTGTraining #SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong

🔗Opponent has you hooked? No problem. This move has you covered! 👊🏽 Coach’s pro tip for breaking free: Master these steps to flip control back into your hands.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

1⃣ Lift those hips to break the hook
2⃣ Secure the back—control begins here
3⃣ Pull them in close, driving their head toward your knee
4⃣ Don’t forget your own hook—keep it locked
5⃣ Snap them down, maintain your control
6⃣ Sprawl to seal the deal

🔑 Remember: Control the game before they control you. Tag a training partner who needs this!⬇️

#SOTGTechnique #BJJBasics #LevelUpYourGame
#BJJTechnique #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BackControl #BJJLife #MartialArtsTips #SOTGTraining #SOTG #mma #jujitsu #bjj #wrestling #muaythai #martialarts #fighter #grappling #jujitsulifestyle #bjlifestyle #Oss #mmafighter #nogi #bjjtips #GiChokes #BJJSubmissions #BackControl #FinishStrong
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Blessed to meet you baby girl 👧🏽. Trust in God he’ll redeem the time that was lost. 

#girldad 

🎥 @one.jack.photography

Blessed to meet you baby girl 👧🏽. Trust in God he’ll redeem the time that was lost.

#girldad

🎥 @one.jack.photography
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