Augie Moss: From Royce Gracie VHS Tapes to Real Confidence on the Mat 

Augie Moss started jiu jitsu in 1999 in a Chicago high school after watching old VHS tapes of Royce Gracie. Seeing a skinny guy beat bigger opponents felt like magic—and he’s been chasing that kind of earned confidence ever since. Now a brown belt and a two-year student at Houzn Jiu Jitsu Academy in Mount Pleasant, SC, Augie still gets nervous sometimes… and still shows up. In this story, he shares why Houzn is a great place to start, what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu changed in his life, and why fundamentals always win. Want to try? Book a trial class.