MARTIAL ARTS
Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
Rod’s martial arts school and a meaningful part of his movement practice, discipline and community.
Relationship: Personal connection
@elitemartialartsbk on Instagram ↗PEOPLE · PLACES · PRACTICES
COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS.
Nobody becomes who they are alone. These are people and organizations Rod actually trains with, learns from, works alongside or trusts enough to help others find.
THE WORK
AROUND THE WORK.
This is where the ecosystem points outward—to community expertise, shared practice and organizations doing meaningful work that Rod does not pretend to provide himself.
It is a selective, relationship-based list rather than an open directory. Each entry explains the connection, what the person or organization offers and whether the relationship is personal, collaborative, affiliated or paid.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
START WITH COMMUNITY.
People and organizations in Rod’s real ecosystem—easy to maintain from WordPress.
NUTRITION
Tara Mardigan · The Plate Coach
Rod’s friend Tara is a registered dietitian and nutritionist whose work supports needs beyond the services Rod offers.
Relationship: Personal connection
@theplatecoach on Instagram ↗
RUNNING COMMUNITY
Crown Heights Running Club
A welcoming Brooklyn running community supporting runners across experience levels and paces—on the road and off.
Relationship: Community connection
@crownheightsrunningclub on Instagram ↗TRUST NEEDS
CONTEXT.
A community connection is not a blanket promise, and a personal relationship is not automatically a paid endorsement.
Descriptions will stay specific. Paid, affiliate, gifted or formal business relationships will be disclosed beside the relevant entry.