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Veteran Military (All) Service Member Jiu-jitsu Practitioners...Sound Off Boot!
6 year(s) ago • 88760 views • 406 replies
SFBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
A lot of familiar faces, anyone with the 25th 2005-2012? Carson 2012-2017?
MGPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
A lot of familiar faces, anyone with the 25th 2005-2012? Carson 2012-2017?
I was at Ft. Carson in 2003 lol.
AJBrown beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Nice to meet you, Augusto! Great picture!
Likewise. Thanks! Some photographer followed us on patrol and came up with this particularly nice shot.
We used to make fun of the picture guys, but now I wish I took more photos.
We used to make fun of the picture guys, but now I wish I took more photos.
VHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Anyone was in Kuwait from 2014 - 2015 or Germany Stuttgart (2019)
EMBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hey guys,
Noticed no ladies have commented on here so far so let me be the first. I'm former Navy was stationed in San Diego, CA. I was an Aviation Electrician's mate. Been training jiu-jitsu for almost six years now. I'm no longer serving, now I'm wrapping up my schooling as a PA. I remember my very first coach Jeff Baldwin over at Rebellion Academy, near Miramar, would open the school early for me and some of the other military guys. Just so we could get some training in when we were all getting ready for deployment. we all appreciated them so much they knew how much it meant to us, and with the crazy hours we had to work for the work-ups we weren't able to go to the regularly scheduled classes. That kindness made me love the jiu-jitsu community even more.
Noticed no ladies have commented on here so far so let me be the first. I'm former Navy was stationed in San Diego, CA. I was an Aviation Electrician's mate. Been training jiu-jitsu for almost six years now. I'm no longer serving, now I'm wrapping up my schooling as a PA. I remember my very first coach Jeff Baldwin over at Rebellion Academy, near Miramar, would open the school early for me and some of the other military guys. Just so we could get some training in when we were all getting ready for deployment. we all appreciated them so much they knew how much it meant to us, and with the crazy hours we had to work for the work-ups we weren't able to go to the regularly scheduled classes. That kindness made me love the jiu-jitsu community even more.
MSBrown beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hey-o! 18 year Veteran, mostly Army with a kind of chopped up service record. 5 years active Army Military Police, 2 years reserve Air Force Security Forces, 8 years Active Army Cavalry Scout and finished 3 years reserve Army Military Police. 3 tours to Iraq ('03,'08,'10), 1 tour to Kosovo (01). Reached Staff Sergeant (E6) and stalled out, they broke my will after some toxic leadership and a few unfavorable conditions making my life extremely difficult, so I parted ways with the honorable. Got into Combatives late in my career and wished I had always been training. Competed 2 times, getting my butt kicked, and fell in love with jiujitsu. As soon as I moved to Dallas as a civilian it was my mission to find a school. Been hell keeping me off the mats since. I'm too obsessed for my own good and jump at any chance to spread the word about jiujitsu and how it can be the best thing for service members and veterans. It definitely keeps me level. I hope everyone can reap the benefits of this wonderful martial art and share the wellness experience!
Pic is me a few years back while active and on a training deployment, I found a facility with a mat room and put together training with whomever was willing to join!
Pic is me a few years back while active and on a training deployment, I found a facility with a mat room and put together training with whomever was willing to join!
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KOBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
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JPBrown beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
IBJJF apparently thought I was worthy of taking a picture during my match at the #houstonopenibjjf #jiujitsu #artesuave #bttsa #purplebelt
RNBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Me a decade ago, serving with the Irish army 101st infantry Bn Recce company in Africa.
RNBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Me more recently, serving with the Irish navy divers. If ever ye are in Cork, Ireland and want a roll at the gym and tour of the base let me know!
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RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
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BTPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Great pics guys!
KOBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hey Vets!! My buddy Adam Coleman just got his ID verified. He is a MSG, OIF vet and MP/civilian LEO. If you get a chance reach out and say hi to him please.
ACBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
OEF, OIF vet, currently assigned to the OCS program as a dream destroyer. This is my squad during OEF, back in the E6 days. Like some help getting verified...Thanks
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CCBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hello all! TSgt Costa here. Active Duty stationed at Ramstein Air Base. Have you guys heard of the Armed Forces Martial Arts Network on Facebook? I created it to help you find a place to train when you PCS, TDY, or deploy. Also, if you're verified can you help a brother out?
https://www.facebook.com/[...]ups/AFMAN/
https://www.facebook.com/[...]ups/AFMAN/
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GCBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer served 1988-2012 as a Hospital Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force. I fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.
KJPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
HOOAH!!!
VJBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer served 1988-2012 as a Hospital Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force. I fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Welcome aboard, Chief.
KMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerifiedNorthern Mariana Islands
6 year(s) ago
Hello all! TSgt Costa here. Active Duty stationed at Ramstein Air Base. Have you guys heard of the Armed Forces Martial Arts Network on Facebook? I created it to help you find a place to train when you PCS, TDY, or deploy. Also, if you're verified can you help a brother out? https://www.facebook.com/[...]ups/AFMAN/
This page is absolutely amazing as a military member/veteran looking for places to roll when not at home. Check it out! Ouss!
KMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerifiedNorthern Mariana Islands
6 year(s) ago
Rolled in A LOT of countries, met A LOT of great people, and made A LOT of friends! Grateful for the opportunities the military has given me. Ouss!
KMBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Separated from active duty Air Force in 2008, Network Intelligence Analyst at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. Spent 8 months deployed to a FOB that "doesn't exist" with groups that "don't exist" in Ar Ramadi, Iraq from December 2006 to July 2007. Began training BJJ when I got back home to the Southern Tier, NY in 2008 and have been since!
JMBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hello Brothers and Sisters, I am not excluding our civilian brothers and sisters who have not been in the service of their country in the military, or a country. I promise! This is a introduction to everyone however, I would like to show my gratitude to my fellow brothers and sisters who have been in the service of their country in the military. Maybe you served in your country, other than the United States. I was a Navy man. I served mostly as a medic with the U.S. Marines. Marines do not have their own medics. Historically, the Navy has always provided corpsmen to Marines for their medical needs on the battlefield. This is what I was. I wanted to say hello. I wanted to introduce myself. I wanted to meet others on this platform who decided to join the military. If you get the opportunity, say hello!
HM2(FMF). Brother. Served with 3/8.
JPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
2PPCLI
BTPurple beltVerified
BTPurple beltVerified
BTPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
HM2(FMF). Brother. Served with 3/8.
Nice to meet you. I was a SARC, and was entirely on the West Coast except for a few years of deployments and schools.
BTPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Rolled in A LOT of countries, met A LOT of great people, and made A LOT of friends! Grateful for the opportunities the military has given me. Ouss!
It is a pleasure!
