Kindred Jiu-Jitsu

Last August, Kindred Jiu-Jitsu reached out to me through our mutual connection at The Guild Muay Thai looking for photos for some upcoming marketing material, their new website along with their social media accounts. I was super excited for this project for a couple of reasons, 1. because Jiu-Jitsu has been a love of mine for the last decade or so, and 2, because as much as I’m around BJJ and a camera, I rarely get to combine the two. It was a busy couple of days of shooting, covering all of their classes. Youth and adult gi and nogi classes along with wrestling and yoga. Kindred was great! From the moment I wanted in the doors to when we were all wrapped up. If I lived in the north end of Seattle, I would for sure be a visiting this spot for some good rolls with some good people.

Here’s a few selects from my short time with these fine folks.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 12-29-2019

In the final game of the regular season it came down to two teams that would leave first place in the NFC and a bye in the first round of the playoffs. With the season ending injuries of starting running backs, Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and CJ Prosise, we got to see the return of Marshawn Lynch into the Seahawks backfield. It was only fitting that the game came down to the last play of the game. With that, San Francisco came out ahead after stopping Seattle in the red zone with only seconds left on the clock. The 49res take the win 26-21, a first round bye are lined up to play the Vikings on January 11th. Meanwhile the Seahawks drop from 1st place into 5th and head into the post season as a wild card team against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here’s a few highlights from the final game of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) dives over the pile at the line of scrimmage to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) returning a kick off during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) dives for extra yards after contact during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) tackled after a catch and run by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) hits San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back in the pocket to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (83) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs past Seattle Seahawks defensive back Lano Hill (42) and outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)

Battle at the Boat 123 (September 7, 2019)

What a great night of out at the Emerald Queen Casino as Brian Halquest Productions delivers on stellar night of fights. Andy Nance’s matchmaking is what really makes this one of the best shows in the Pacific Northwest. Every fight was competitive and had the crowd on their feet several times throughout the event.

Here’s a few of my selects of the action from ringside. Thank you NW Fightscene for having me out to shoot on your behalf.

William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) lands a hook on Luis Alverado (Debut) during their opening bout at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Luis Alverado (Debut) delivering a mean jab on William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) during their opening bout at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) connected with a left hook on Luis Alverado (Debut) during their opening bout at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) lands a hook to Luis Alverado (Debut) at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Luis Alverado (Debut) vs William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) during their opening bout at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Luis Alverado (Debut) vs William Parra-Smith (3-3-0) during their opening bout at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Sua Tuani (debut) delivers a right cross to Nick Coughran (0-1) in his professional debut at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Willie Gomez (1-0) landing with intention in the first round against Hamilton Ash (0-3) at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Hamilton Ash (0-3) looking for body shots against Willie Gomez (1-0)at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Nick Mills (1-0) connecting on a jab against Dylan Potter (1-0) at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Nick Mills (1-0) pressuring Dylan Potter (1-0) in Potter's corner during their fight at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Nick Mills (1-0) delivers a left hook to Dylan Potter (1-0) at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Dylan Potter (1-0) at the end of the 3rd round walking back to his corner at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Nick Mills (1-0) and Dylan Potter (1-0) exchange punches at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Dylan Potter (1-0) connecting with a right uppercut against Nick Mills (1-0) at Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Cris Reyes (7-0) delivers a right cross against Manuel Monteiro (7-0) in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Cris Reyes (7-0) follows through a right cross against Manuel Monteiro (7-0) in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Cris Reyes (7-0) lands a right hook on Manuel Monteiro (7-0) in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Manuel Monteiro (7-0) fires off with a right hook on Cris Reyes (7-0) in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Manuel Monteiro (7-0) and Cris Reyes (7-0) exchange punches in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

Cris Reyes (7-0) put on the finishing touches with a right hook on his way to a 10th round knock out in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)

The referee moves into calls an end to the fight after a Cris Reyes (7-0) right hook in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions, Battle at the Boat 123. Saturday September 7, 2019 from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. (Matt Burn/NW Fightscene)