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Veteran Military (All) Service Member Jiu-jitsu Practitioners...Sound Off Boot!
6 year(s) ago • 88756 views • 406 replies
JCBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Noone's gonna believe this picture is NOT posed but it actually isn't I swear :D I had a fantastic time at reservists training this year early October. (We have mandatory service because y'know...we have this neighbor... And you're a reservist until 65 or smth :) (Picture is from mil.ee official public gallery so it's ok to share here)
Jorgen, which model of the H&K G3 are you all carrying in the photo? Will your unit eventually be equipped with the LMT R20 Rahe?
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RTBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
US Navy- 15 years.
Combat Search and Rescue Medical Technician.
1990-2005
I’ve been down range in Iraq (2003) and the spent six months at the South Pole in 1993. Amongst other deployments..Jits-Life✌🏻
Combat Search and Rescue Medical Technician.
1990-2005
I’ve been down range in Iraq (2003) and the spent six months at the South Pole in 1993. Amongst other deployments..Jits-Life✌🏻
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MBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Jorgen, which model of the H&K G3 are you all carrying in the photo? Will your unit eventually be equipped with the LMT R20 Rahe?
Just from looking at Jorgen‘s picture I would say it’s an HK G3 A3, which was the standard assault rifle of the German military back then when I served (you see it at the pic. above, too.)
ADBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Two years to go, before I can be a 46 year old retiree. The Army has been tough, but good to me.
DWBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Brian,
Nice to see some veterans here. I started as a military brat (my father is a Jar head) . Father was a black belt under Fusei Kise in Okinawa where we lived and he had us (brothers too) doing karate most of my childhood. In high school I worked at Kadena Marina(lifeguard) for the Air Force MWR. Then after high school worked at USMC Camp Hansen MWR also as a lifeguard. When I was 20 I took after many of my uncles and became a squid and was stationed on the mighty USS Theodore Roosevelt. I deployed and participated in Kosovo air strike campaign. I also took part in Southern Watch another campaign off Iraq. I was a rated Aviation Boatswain with NEC Surface Rescure Swimmer. Weird combination but that was what I did. After active duty in 2001 I went into the USN reserves and cross rated to Aerographer’s Mate (meteorology) to broaden my horizons. While in the reserves I got a job as a civilian USN Firefighter. I started Jiujitsu while working at Fire Station in Guam in 2009. I had a brown belt and black belt in the fire house to give me shift physical therapy regularly. I also trained at Purebred Jiujitsu Academy on days off. I moved back to states and lived within walking distance to Gustavo Machado’s main academy. I was there for some years still working for USN and promoted to Purple. I finally transferred to USCG civilian fire department and live in NC. There was a club of Jiujitsu guys here and some high level players, so I continue to train here at the base. One of the black belts who I have been training with and built friendship with promoted me to Brown after actively training from 2009-2024. I continue to serve both the military and Jiujitsu community. Hooyah and OSS!!
Nice to see some veterans here. I started as a military brat (my father is a Jar head) . Father was a black belt under Fusei Kise in Okinawa where we lived and he had us (brothers too) doing karate most of my childhood. In high school I worked at Kadena Marina(lifeguard) for the Air Force MWR. Then after high school worked at USMC Camp Hansen MWR also as a lifeguard. When I was 20 I took after many of my uncles and became a squid and was stationed on the mighty USS Theodore Roosevelt. I deployed and participated in Kosovo air strike campaign. I also took part in Southern Watch another campaign off Iraq. I was a rated Aviation Boatswain with NEC Surface Rescure Swimmer. Weird combination but that was what I did. After active duty in 2001 I went into the USN reserves and cross rated to Aerographer’s Mate (meteorology) to broaden my horizons. While in the reserves I got a job as a civilian USN Firefighter. I started Jiujitsu while working at Fire Station in Guam in 2009. I had a brown belt and black belt in the fire house to give me shift physical therapy regularly. I also trained at Purebred Jiujitsu Academy on days off. I moved back to states and lived within walking distance to Gustavo Machado’s main academy. I was there for some years still working for USN and promoted to Purple. I finally transferred to USCG civilian fire department and live in NC. There was a club of Jiujitsu guys here and some high level players, so I continue to train here at the base. One of the black belts who I have been training with and built friendship with promoted me to Brown after actively training from 2009-2024. I continue to serve both the military and Jiujitsu community. Hooyah and OSS!!
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GSBlack beltVerified
ARBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I served 96-99 in the Army as an Infantryman(mortars). Did my first two years at Ft. Benning and my final year on the DMZ in Korea serving in the 506th.
EBBlack beltVerified
BTPurple beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
USCG civilian fire department
Hey David, thanks for giving up the intel! I'm Federal Firefighter in Georgia. It is a pleasure to meet you!
BTPurple beltVerified
DWhite beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Royal Dutch Army
Air mobile brigade, air assault. Red beret.
2002-2012
Served as “medic” left the army as an military nurse sgt first class.
Now Iam an cardiac care nurse.
Air mobile brigade, air assault. Red beret.
2002-2012
Served as “medic” left the army as an military nurse sgt first class.
Now Iam an cardiac care nurse.
BCBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I served in the Marines from 1995-1999. I think there is something similar doing BJJ with the shared suffering and camaraderie. Bonus now is that I can call in sick without going to sick call and getting an 800 mg Motrin. I served during a small window of peacetime that I hope we see again soon. I was stationed in the desert in California and then in Virginia/DC and never left the country. Respect and my thanks to all who served in a warzone and went into harm's way.
EBBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
US Navy- 15 years. Combat Search and Rescue Medical Technician. 1990-2005 I’ve been down range in Iraq (2003) and the spent six months at the South Pole in 1993. Amongst other deployments..Jits-Life✌🏻
Great picture brother!
JPBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
US Army MP Sergeant. Worked patrol at Ft Bragg, and served in OEF (Afghan) 2012-2013. Started Jiu-Jitsu while deployed with a bunch of guys who trained at schools back in the states. Been hooked ever since.
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MBrown beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Just found some pics in the basement from back then ….
Must be 1999, „Heeresunteroffizierschule 1, Münster/ Germany“… don’t know how it’s called in English, but it was a 3 months course where you learn to lead a squad/ group of soldiers, learn to teach all the infantry basics to new recruits, to be instructor in the German army, etc…If you successfully finished you got promoted to „Unteroffizier“/similar to corporal I think and after finishing another course I got promoted to „Stabsunteroffizier“, which I think is something similar like Sergeant/ NCO in the US…
Good old times😉
Must be 1999, „Heeresunteroffizierschule 1, Münster/ Germany“… don’t know how it’s called in English, but it was a 3 months course where you learn to lead a squad/ group of soldiers, learn to teach all the infantry basics to new recruits, to be instructor in the German army, etc…If you successfully finished you got promoted to „Unteroffizier“/similar to corporal I think and after finishing another course I got promoted to „Stabsunteroffizier“, which I think is something similar like Sergeant/ NCO in the US…
Good old times😉
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
CSBlue beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
OP Honeyeater, Watapur Valley Afghanistan 2012 during Operation Hammerdown.
Took me awhile after active duty to find out about BJJ, but im here to stay!
Took me awhile after active duty to find out about BJJ, but im here to stay!
BTPurple beltVerified
6 month(s) ago
It's been a while! Boot reporting for duty! Has anyone who has VA benefits gotten the VA to fund their Jiu-jitsu training? There was a study or two done about the benefits associated with jiu-jitsu, but I have not seen any follow ups from the VA. Has anyone?
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
It's been a while! Boot reporting for duty! Has anyone who has VA benefits gotten the VA to fund their Jiu-jitsu training? There was a study or two done about the benefits associated with jiu-jitsu, but I have not seen any follow ups from the VA. Has anyone?
The We Defy Foundation is currently working on it. Stay tuned it is coming
DDBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
I was Army 11B from 09-2013. 25th ID Aco 1-21.
DDBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
It's been a while! Boot reporting for duty! Has anyone who has VA benefits gotten the VA to fund their Jiu-jitsu training? There was a study or two done about the benefits associated with jiu-jitsu, but I have not seen any follow ups from the VA. Has anyone?
I tried a for a while way back but gave up. At least at the time it wasn't a possibility.
LABlack beltVerified
LABlack beltVerified
6 month(s) ago
Army vet from 1998-2010 Artillery Forward Observer then became a Warrant Officer as a Targeting Officer. I run a nonprofit BJJ school that is free for veterans. Both training and gear is free.
Fellow fister here. OEF 7-8. Hooah!
LABlack beltVerified
6 month(s) ago
Professional Soldier. Was a fire support specialist back in the day.
Same! OEF 7-8 w/ the 82nd.
FBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
Marine Corp Veteran and Army Retiree of 23 years active duty. 0311/88M. The Marine Corps Martial Arts program and the MACP was a huge part of my Jiu-Jitsu journey.
FBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
Marine Corp Veteran and Army Retiree of 23 years active duty. 0311/88M. The Marine Corps Martial Arts program and the MACP was a huge part of my Jiu-Jitsu journey.
FBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
Marine Corp Veteran and Army Retiree of 23 years active duty. 0311/88M. The Marine Corps Martial Arts program and the MACP was a huge part of my Jiu-Jitsu journey.
MLBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 month(s) ago
I think several allied troops do their winter training here in Norway. It also normally a big exercise every or every second year. I remember when i attended, i thin that one was called cooperative Banner or something like that.
I was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps between 1994-99.
I had two deployments to Norway during my time. Spent 3 months in Evenes and 3 months in Trondheim. Definitely a good time!
I had two deployments to Norway during my time. Spent 3 months in Evenes and 3 months in Trondheim. Definitely a good time!
HBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
5 month(s) ago
Joined the Spanish Army as an Infantryman with the Paratrooper Brigade (BRIPAC) back in 2004, became a MP later.
Changed Services so as to join the Spanish Airforce in 2007, got to the rank of First Sergeant (Command & Control) but worked for NATO mostly as a Mission Planner and/or Assessor in the Spanish JFAC using TOPFAS NCIA system within the Former NRF (NATO Response Force).
Deployed to AFGHANISTAN twice (ISAF & Resolute Support Missions) and Lithuania (Baltic Air Policing Mission).
Just Retired last April.
Changed Services so as to join the Spanish Airforce in 2007, got to the rank of First Sergeant (Command & Control) but worked for NATO mostly as a Mission Planner and/or Assessor in the Spanish JFAC using TOPFAS NCIA system within the Former NRF (NATO Response Force).
Deployed to AFGHANISTAN twice (ISAF & Resolute Support Missions) and Lithuania (Baltic Air Policing Mission).
Just Retired last April.
