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Introduce yourself - PART 3
6 year(s) ago • 180051 views • 532 replies
MBWhite beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello everyone,
I'm Mike Bell (Peppers). Started roughly six months ago under Professor Jeffery Boudreaux. I train as much as I can 3-5 times a week. My first comp is this Sat.. (small tourny) Newbreed. I have a long road to go but BJJ has changed my life in such a short amount of time I could never see myself doing anything else regardless of rank! Thanks!
I'm Mike Bell (Peppers). Started roughly six months ago under Professor Jeffery Boudreaux. I train as much as I can 3-5 times a week. My first comp is this Sat.. (small tourny) Newbreed. I have a long road to go but BJJ has changed my life in such a short amount of time I could never see myself doing anything else regardless of rank! Thanks!
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JZPurple beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Greetings from Allen TX. I’ve trained under Professor John Machado since 2014. My 2 sons also train with me and I’m one of the kids coaches at our school. No big story; just an old dude who loves BJJ and it’s benefits to mind, body and spirit. Peace and Love brothers.
MBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Happy New Year!!!! I am Manuel my journey began in Puerto Rico at Sparta in Cupey I trained there for about 9yrs. Unfortunately got in an accident and had to have back surgery. Obviously that put a hold on my training for a while. In order to keep sane I watched probably every single instructional video out there. As I recovered I got the opportunity move to Miami where I met Master Mario Sperry as he was getting ready to open the new gym I re took my training and have been training with him for the last 5 years. Since then I lost 45lbs now I also do yoga and calisthenics in order to keep the injuries away. I am also the kids coach and started the kids competition team. Looking forwards to making new friends and gaining and sharing knowledge.
LGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hi Everyone. For me I got started in the martial arts when on a six month university exchange to Thailand. Muay Thai was everywhere I turned and quickly became an obsession for me, first as a fan and then as a practitioner after returning to Australia where I began training and fighting.
I trained Muay Thai for a few years and then a training partner mentioned I should check out a video called UFC 1 as “a little guy in PJ’s” had beaten three "huge" guys in one night (I'm a little guy). Not long after that I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and was immediately hooked. I now hold a 1st Degree Black Belt. I've placed at state, national and Pan Pacific level and are an Australian No Gi champion.
I've been coaching for years but recently started my own gym "Border Grappling Club" and love combining the skills and knowledge from my studies in Behavioural Science with with the combat sports where I have produced successful athletes in BJJ, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
I really appreciate the opportunity to be part of this community and can see the principles behind Beltchecker really catching on over the next few years.
Thanks, Luke
I'm the guy on the right :)
I trained Muay Thai for a few years and then a training partner mentioned I should check out a video called UFC 1 as “a little guy in PJ’s” had beaten three "huge" guys in one night (I'm a little guy). Not long after that I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and was immediately hooked. I now hold a 1st Degree Black Belt. I've placed at state, national and Pan Pacific level and are an Australian No Gi champion.
I've been coaching for years but recently started my own gym "Border Grappling Club" and love combining the skills and knowledge from my studies in Behavioural Science with with the combat sports where I have produced successful athletes in BJJ, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
I really appreciate the opportunity to be part of this community and can see the principles behind Beltchecker really catching on over the next few years.
Thanks, Luke
I'm the guy on the right :)
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MPPurple beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey everyone,
Decided to get back into Martial Arts and specifically BJJ, after leaving it all behind 10 years ago. Started in karate at 6 making it to green belt. Then moved to WTF Taekwondo in my teenage years under tuek soo in North East England, where I made it to 1st KUP. Then eventually into MMA which I competed in for 4 years. I dabbled in No Gi grappling, I entered my first comp at Ground Control in Manchester. I think its defunct now. Then I entered a local comp in Selby near Hull and had my first win. Anyway that's my background.
What I am looking for in the future is to enjoy BJJ learn something outside of my day job of rehabilitating injured Athletes and Personal Training and above all hopefully make some new friends!
I started with Bluedog BJJ in yeovil last week and it's been great fun.
Decided to get back into Martial Arts and specifically BJJ, after leaving it all behind 10 years ago. Started in karate at 6 making it to green belt. Then moved to WTF Taekwondo in my teenage years under tuek soo in North East England, where I made it to 1st KUP. Then eventually into MMA which I competed in for 4 years. I dabbled in No Gi grappling, I entered my first comp at Ground Control in Manchester. I think its defunct now. Then I entered a local comp in Selby near Hull and had my first win. Anyway that's my background.
What I am looking for in the future is to enjoy BJJ learn something outside of my day job of rehabilitating injured Athletes and Personal Training and above all hopefully make some new friends!
I started with Bluedog BJJ in yeovil last week and it's been great fun.
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GJBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey folks, I am 38 years old. I’m a black belt under Heath Chapman. (2nd degree black belt under Robson Moura) I’ve been hitting the mats since 2008. I train at East Carolina Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Winterville, North Carolina. I have competed in the past. I have a few medals but nothing special or high profile. I don’t really compete much now due to work, family, and health concerns. I absolutely love this martial art like most of you. I enjoy sharing knowledge with my teammates and helping them reach their goals. I teach on an as needed basis and it’s always fun. I’m happy to answer any questions and provide encouragement. Persevere my friends!
Hey folks, I am 38 years old. I’m a black belt under Heath Chapman. (2nd degree black belt under Robson Moura) I’ve been hitting the mats since 2008. I train at East Carolina Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Winterville, North Carolina. I have competed in the past. I have a few medals but nothing special or high profile. I don’t really compete much now due to work, family, and health concerns. I absolutely love this martial art like most of you. I enjoy sharing knowledge with my teammates and helping them reach their goals. I teach on an as needed basis and it’s always fun. I’m happy to answer any questions and provide encouragement. Persevere my friends!
HSWhite beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey everyone,
My name is Hayden, I am the ripe old age of 24, and I am originally from Toronto ,Ontario, Canada.
I have practiced a variety of martial arts since I was roughly six years old, mainly Karate and TKD, though, I ended up taking a hiatus in my teenage years, as I could never find anything that could scratch the itch. I joined the army once I finished high school (currently still serving) which is how I found BJJ. We were invited to visit another unit within my brigade, who had a member who was a black belt, and organized an entire night of PT and BJJ fundamentals, that was back in 2017.
I wish I could say from that moment I was hooked, but it was quite the opposite. Being as inexperienced as I was, I ended up getting my knee taken out, and put in crutches for a few months. I vowed I would never touch BJJ ever again.
Fast forward to 2021. I got posted to a new city (Ottawa), knew nobody, and didn't really know what to do with myself outside of work. I decided to give BJJ another shot, and I am confident to say it is the best decision I have made in years. Not only in the few years I have been practicing have I put myself in better shape physically and mentally, but I have met some incredible individuals, and experienced camaraderie within some gyms/dojos/academies that rivals what I have experienced in the military.
I love this platform, and I enjoy hearing all your stories, and hope to cross paths with you all along this journey.
Cheers,
Hayden
My name is Hayden, I am the ripe old age of 24, and I am originally from Toronto ,Ontario, Canada.
I have practiced a variety of martial arts since I was roughly six years old, mainly Karate and TKD, though, I ended up taking a hiatus in my teenage years, as I could never find anything that could scratch the itch. I joined the army once I finished high school (currently still serving) which is how I found BJJ. We were invited to visit another unit within my brigade, who had a member who was a black belt, and organized an entire night of PT and BJJ fundamentals, that was back in 2017.
I wish I could say from that moment I was hooked, but it was quite the opposite. Being as inexperienced as I was, I ended up getting my knee taken out, and put in crutches for a few months. I vowed I would never touch BJJ ever again.
Fast forward to 2021. I got posted to a new city (Ottawa), knew nobody, and didn't really know what to do with myself outside of work. I decided to give BJJ another shot, and I am confident to say it is the best decision I have made in years. Not only in the few years I have been practicing have I put myself in better shape physically and mentally, but I have met some incredible individuals, and experienced camaraderie within some gyms/dojos/academies that rivals what I have experienced in the military.
I love this platform, and I enjoy hearing all your stories, and hope to cross paths with you all along this journey.
Cheers,
Hayden
NWBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Neil Williams. 2nd Degree black belt under Pedro Bessa. Brasa NineNine team under Eduardo Telles.
Chairman of the UK Brazilian jiu-jitsu association (UKBJJA). Officially recognised at the governing body for BJJ in the UK last year. Also a judge and ref on Polaris pro and lots of other stuff.
Chairman of the UK Brazilian jiu-jitsu association (UKBJJA). Officially recognised at the governing body for BJJ in the UK last year. Also a judge and ref on Polaris pro and lots of other stuff.
NWBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Neil Williams. 2nd Degree black belt under Pedro Bessa. Brasa NineNine team under Eduardo Telles. Chairman of the UK Brazilian jiu-jitsu association (UKBJJA). Officially recognised at the governing body for BJJ in the UK last year. Also a judge and ref on Polaris pro and lots of other stuff.
That's me in a grey gi
CFBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello From Halifax Nova Scotia!
I am a black belt at Titans MMA in Halifax Nova Scotia.
I started training submission grappling in 2004/5 and got into BJJ in 2007. It was an exciting time, when the community seemed so small you would meet and roll with everyone eventually. My first class in the gi was taught by two purple belts: TJ Grant and Jake MacKenzie, who would go onto leave their marks in MMA and BJJ respectively.
I have competed at every belt, but not very much. I have been very lucky to travel a lot and have visited 40+ academies in North America, Europe and Brazil. I love the adventure of going to a new place, meeting new people, and trying to strangle each other! I am also the ring announcer for local sub-only and MMA promotions so I have got to meet a lot of BJJ luminaries and watch those events up close and personal.
The black belts I have trained under are: Jorge Gurgel (affiliation,) Penao Goncalves, Shane Rice, Robson Moura (affiliation,) Renzo Gracie (affiliation,) Kevin Taylor and Peter Martell. I have also had six one-month visits to Maui Jiu Jitsu over the last decade and consider Luis "Limao" Heredia to be one of my instructors and influences.
Frankly, the pandemic has been rough and I'm not in the best shape of my life these days. I am still teaching kids class and beginners, but not training as much myself. Im hoping to re-spark some of the passion for jiu jitsu which will hopefully inspire me to take my training more seriously and watch my damn diet.
Looking forward to meeting more folks here and hearing your stories!
I am a black belt at Titans MMA in Halifax Nova Scotia.
I started training submission grappling in 2004/5 and got into BJJ in 2007. It was an exciting time, when the community seemed so small you would meet and roll with everyone eventually. My first class in the gi was taught by two purple belts: TJ Grant and Jake MacKenzie, who would go onto leave their marks in MMA and BJJ respectively.
I have competed at every belt, but not very much. I have been very lucky to travel a lot and have visited 40+ academies in North America, Europe and Brazil. I love the adventure of going to a new place, meeting new people, and trying to strangle each other! I am also the ring announcer for local sub-only and MMA promotions so I have got to meet a lot of BJJ luminaries and watch those events up close and personal.
The black belts I have trained under are: Jorge Gurgel (affiliation,) Penao Goncalves, Shane Rice, Robson Moura (affiliation,) Renzo Gracie (affiliation,) Kevin Taylor and Peter Martell. I have also had six one-month visits to Maui Jiu Jitsu over the last decade and consider Luis "Limao" Heredia to be one of my instructors and influences.
Frankly, the pandemic has been rough and I'm not in the best shape of my life these days. I am still teaching kids class and beginners, but not training as much myself. Im hoping to re-spark some of the passion for jiu jitsu which will hopefully inspire me to take my training more seriously and watch my damn diet.
Looking forward to meeting more folks here and hearing your stories!
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NWBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello From Halifax Nova Scotia! I am a black belt at Titans MMA in Halifax Nova Scotia. I started training submission grappling in 2004/5 and got into BJJ in 2007. It was an exciting time, when the community seemed so small you would meet and roll with everyone eventually. My first class in the gi was taught by two purple belts: TJ Grant and Jake MacKenzie, who would go onto leave their marks in MMA and BJJ respectively. I have competed at every belt, but not very much. I have been very lucky to travel a lot and have visited 40+ academies in North America, Europe and Brazil. I love the adventure of going to a new place, meeting new people, and trying to strangle each other! I am also the ring announcer for local sub-only and MMA promotions so I have got to meet a lot of BJJ luminaries and watch those events up close and personal. The black belts I have trained under are: Jorge Gurgel (affiliation,) Penao Goncalves, Shane Rice, Robson Moura (affiliation,) Renzo Gracie (affiliation,) Kevin Taylor and Peter Martell. I have also had six one-month visits to Maui Jiu Jitsu over the last decade and consider Luis 'Limao' Heredia to be one of my instructors and influences. Frankly, the pandemic has been rough and I'm not in the best shape of my life these days. I am still teaching kids class and beginners, but not training as much myself. Im hoping to re-spark some of the passion for jiu jitsu which will hopefully inspire me to take my training more seriously and watch my damn diet. Looking forward to meeting more folks here and hearing your stories!
Say hello to my friend Jake from me
BBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey everyone, a little about myself. Im a former sergeant in USMC, active duty 1986-1993, Tennessee Army National Guard 1994-2001.
Retired from Greeneville Tn police department last February (2021) with 27 years in LE., including 2.5 years with the Greene County Sheriff's Dept.
I've been a correctional deputy, patrol officer, SWAT team member for 14 years, a detective and retired as a patrol captain. I'm now a small business owner with my wife and son.
I started bjj 10.5 years ago at age 45 at Greeneville Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) in Greeneville, Tennessee. We are now Gracie Barra Greeneville, affiliated with Gracie Barra Knoxville, and I am currently a brown belt under Buddy Morgan, a black belt under Professor Samuel Braga of Gracie Barra Knoxville.
I'm not only the elder of our school, but I've been a student there the longest. I've helped coach since blue belt and teach a regular weekly class the past year.
Here's to a new year!
Retired from Greeneville Tn police department last February (2021) with 27 years in LE., including 2.5 years with the Greene County Sheriff's Dept.
I've been a correctional deputy, patrol officer, SWAT team member for 14 years, a detective and retired as a patrol captain. I'm now a small business owner with my wife and son.
I started bjj 10.5 years ago at age 45 at Greeneville Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) in Greeneville, Tennessee. We are now Gracie Barra Greeneville, affiliated with Gracie Barra Knoxville, and I am currently a brown belt under Buddy Morgan, a black belt under Professor Samuel Braga of Gracie Barra Knoxville.
I'm not only the elder of our school, but I've been a student there the longest. I've helped coach since blue belt and teach a regular weekly class the past year.
Here's to a new year!
ERBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
JGPurple beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
"Follow your Principles" Master Joe Moreira
Hello everyone,
I'm a blue belt out of Smash Gyms San Jose under Mario Rios . We are a affiliate of Master Joe Moreira. I've been training for 4 years and 11 months. I also wrestled in my youth and coached youth wrestling or many years. I'll be 48 years old this year. I started BJJ when I got divorced. Best thing ever did. I love the competitions. I feel like a kid again when I'm waiting to be called to get on the mat , which is why I'm a member of Ibbjf and have competed various tournaments including IBJJF PAN and Master Worlds. I'm trying to get in better shape but the balance of traveling for work and able to train is out of whack.
Im able to train a few days a week . On Early Sunday Mornings I attend open mat Koffee Krew a few grapplers from different gyms and roll at that gym of that week. Its great to get different looks then just rolling with the same people at your gym..
I would like to coach kids in this art. I have 5 Grand Daughter that I would like to teach.
I'm a blue belt out of Smash Gyms San Jose under Mario Rios . We are a affiliate of Master Joe Moreira. I've been training for 4 years and 11 months. I also wrestled in my youth and coached youth wrestling or many years. I'll be 48 years old this year. I started BJJ when I got divorced. Best thing ever did. I love the competitions. I feel like a kid again when I'm waiting to be called to get on the mat , which is why I'm a member of Ibbjf and have competed various tournaments including IBJJF PAN and Master Worlds. I'm trying to get in better shape but the balance of traveling for work and able to train is out of whack.
Im able to train a few days a week . On Early Sunday Mornings I attend open mat Koffee Krew a few grapplers from different gyms and roll at that gym of that week. Its great to get different looks then just rolling with the same people at your gym..
I would like to coach kids in this art. I have 5 Grand Daughter that I would like to teach.
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DTBrown beltPending
4 year(s) ago
Hey everyone, my name is David, and I’m a newly promoted purple belt from J3 Jiu Jitsu a Pedro Sauer Association just north of Atlanta Georgia. I have been training since 2017. I have completed in NAGA and plan to compete more this year. I couldn't compete in 2021 due to having neck surgery. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), they cut my neck open and fused my spine with a titanium plate. Some folks think I'm crazy for getting back on the mat after neck surgery but through adversity comes greatness.
My Jiu Jitsu style is mostly defensive, I do have some good tri-angles from all over. I won gold in 2020 NAGA tournament for Men's no-gi masters intermediate with an arm-triangle. I have some decent Judo takedowns, I received my brown belt in Judo in 2007-ish while stationed in Yokosuka Japan. Looking forward to growing with this community.
My Jiu Jitsu style is mostly defensive, I do have some good tri-angles from all over. I won gold in 2020 NAGA tournament for Men's no-gi masters intermediate with an arm-triangle. I have some decent Judo takedowns, I received my brown belt in Judo in 2007-ish while stationed in Yokosuka Japan. Looking forward to growing with this community.
DSBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hi to all the Jiu Jitsu lovers in here!
This is Dean, 34, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and currently living and teaching Jiu Jitsu in Barcelona, Spain.
I speak English, Spanish and some Portuguese and I teach here under the tutelage of one of the only coral belts in Europe, Mestre Chen Moraes!
What amazes me is the progression I see in my students and then all the way up the chain to the faixa coral! At that level the Jiu Jitsu seems so basic and straight forward, and here is us young black belts hitting the bolo every session HAHA! My teacher always tells me, stay on top! PARA SEMPRE, PORRA! :P
I received my black belt in December 2020 after around 10 years of hard work and as everyone, it was a shining moment in my life! Now i teach 5-6 days a week and live the Jiu Jiu lifestyle that many of us have adopted!
Having just joined belt checkers, I would really appreciate some help verifying my profile! Much appreciated!
This is Dean, 34, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and currently living and teaching Jiu Jitsu in Barcelona, Spain.
I speak English, Spanish and some Portuguese and I teach here under the tutelage of one of the only coral belts in Europe, Mestre Chen Moraes!
What amazes me is the progression I see in my students and then all the way up the chain to the faixa coral! At that level the Jiu Jitsu seems so basic and straight forward, and here is us young black belts hitting the bolo every session HAHA! My teacher always tells me, stay on top! PARA SEMPRE, PORRA! :P
I received my black belt in December 2020 after around 10 years of hard work and as everyone, it was a shining moment in my life! Now i teach 5-6 days a week and live the Jiu Jiu lifestyle that many of us have adopted!
Having just joined belt checkers, I would really appreciate some help verifying my profile! Much appreciated!
JABlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hi to all the Jiu Jitsu lovers in here! This is Dean, 34, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland and currently living and teaching Jiu Jitsu in Barcelona, Spain. I speak English, Spanish and some Portuguese and I teach here under the tutelage of one of the only coral belts in Europe, Mestre Chen Moraes! What amazes me is the progression I see in my students and then all the way up the chain to the faixa coral! At that level the Jiu Jitsu seems so basic and straight forward, and here is us young black belts hitting the bolo every session HAHA! My teacher always tells me, stay on top! PARA SEMPRE, PORRA! :P I received my black belt in December 2020 after around 10 years of hard work and as everyone, it was a shining moment in my life! Now i teach 5-6 days a week and live the Jiu Jiu lifestyle that many of us have adopted! Having just joined belt checkers, I would really appreciate some help verifying my profile! Much appreciated!
Welcome to Beltchecker sir. Voted for ya as well
BRWhite beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello from France !
I am Baptiste 32 i live near Caen in Normandie. *edit: I am a white belt.
I started to train bjj in novembre 2021, and i find it very fun. Bjj motivate me to get in shape, i met a lot of cool people, i feel like it make me go forward in life.
My club is Ronin Corp USCC, my coach Sébastien GILLES got his Purple belt from Laurent BIANCHINI ( finding this out took me too much time… did i really need to tell this?)
I don’t have much more to say. Please forgive me for the approximate english .
Have a great day everyone.
I am Baptiste 32 i live near Caen in Normandie. *edit: I am a white belt.
I started to train bjj in novembre 2021, and i find it very fun. Bjj motivate me to get in shape, i met a lot of cool people, i feel like it make me go forward in life.
My club is Ronin Corp USCC, my coach Sébastien GILLES got his Purple belt from Laurent BIANCHINI ( finding this out took me too much time… did i really need to tell this?)
I don’t have much more to say. Please forgive me for the approximate english .
Have a great day everyone.
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ANBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hi everyone ,
My name is Anthony nelson. I am a 4 striped Brown belt under Second Degree BJJ Black Belt and Professor Alberto Da Silva. I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1999 under a Ralph Gracie Purple belt in Fairbanks Alaska. Throughout the years I trained with Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, in Syracuse, New York, Zeus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Monterey, California, Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu, in Brainerd, Minnesota, John Frankl BJJ , in Seoul Korea, and prodigy mixed martial arts, in Leesville Louisiana. I’ve been the head instructor and MMA corner at RSMAA in Junction city Kansas, And ran my own school in Kuwait city Kuwait, and now Mons Belgium. I am registered under IBJJF as well as my school in Belgium. I am combatives level two certified, and have A black belt in taekwondo, and Hapkido, With various belts in judo, Ryu Kempo and Karate. I have a personal passion and investment teaching active duty military veterans and their families. With an emphasis on teaching persons with Disabilities
Hi everyone ,
My name is Anthony nelson. I am a 4 striped Brown belt under Second Degree BJJ Black Belt and Professor Alberto Da Silva. I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1999 under a Ralph Gracie Purple belt in Fairbanks Alaska. Throughout the years I trained with Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, in Syracuse, New York, Zeus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Monterey, California, Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu, in Brainerd, Minnesota, John Frankl BJJ , in Seoul Korea, and prodigy mixed martial arts, in Leesville Louisiana. I’ve been the head instructor and MMA corner at RSMAA in Junction city Kansas, And ran my own school in Kuwait city Kuwait, and now Mons Belgium. I am registered under IBJJF as well as my school in Belgium. I am combatives level two certified, and have A black belt in taekwondo, and Hapkido, With various belts in judo, Ryu Kempo and Karate. I have a personal passion and investment teaching active duty military veterans and their families. With an emphasis on teaching persons with Disabilities
RFBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello,
My name is Roel Fleuren and I'm a brown belt currently living and training in Orlando, Florida under Fabin Rosa. I'm originally from the Netherlands, but started training back in 2011 together with my wife (who is also a brown belt and just joined here as well) when we moved to Pennsylvania, USA. After a couple of years, we moved to Munich, Germany, and since 2017 we've been living and training in Orlando, Florida. Some of you might have seen me at BJJ tournaments and MMA events with my cameras (both in Europe and US) where I work under the moniker Rolling and the Punches.
My name is Roel Fleuren and I'm a brown belt currently living and training in Orlando, Florida under Fabin Rosa. I'm originally from the Netherlands, but started training back in 2011 together with my wife (who is also a brown belt and just joined here as well) when we moved to Pennsylvania, USA. After a couple of years, we moved to Munich, Germany, and since 2017 we've been living and training in Orlando, Florida. Some of you might have seen me at BJJ tournaments and MMA events with my cameras (both in Europe and US) where I work under the moniker Rolling and the Punches.
DBBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Sup y'all
Danny Boy Vega From the Capitol City Tallahassee Florida. I was promoted to 1st degree in November 2020 by Professor Felipe "Zicro" Neto (6th Degree black belt) at Zicro Academy/ Alliance Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee Team.
Been training and competing for like 14 years. Helping out at the school in every which way I can. Looking forward to using this platform more than Facebook. Check out my profile for instructionals and more.
Danny Boy Vega From the Capitol City Tallahassee Florida. I was promoted to 1st degree in November 2020 by Professor Felipe "Zicro" Neto (6th Degree black belt) at Zicro Academy/ Alliance Jiu Jitsu Tallahassee Team.
Been training and competing for like 14 years. Helping out at the school in every which way I can. Looking forward to using this platform more than Facebook. Check out my profile for instructionals and more.
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JVBlack belt 1st degreeVerifiedEspaña
4 year(s) ago
Hola a todos desde España, me llamo José Manuel Vélez Miraut y comencé a entrenar Jiu Jitsu en el año 2011.
El pasado 27 de noviembre de 2021 fuy graduado a faixa preta por mi instructor Antonio Mesa con el que siempre he entrenado desde los comienzos y mi gran amigo Maik García, todo ello con el apoyo del Profesor Sri Batista, representante de la Academia Lotus Club en España.
Hasta la fecha he competido regularmente en todos los rangos de cinturón, quedando pendiente competir en cinturón negro; aún así, no me considero competidor sintiendo mayor interés por la docencia así como el ayudar a los demás a sacar la mejor versión de si mismos a través del Jiu Jitsu, hacer que día a día superen sus límites, creo que eso es maravilloso.
Resaltar que soy padre de familia, tengo dos hijas las cuales desde muy pequeñas las empecé a meter en el mundo del Jiu Jitsu, y hoy por hoy comparten entrenamiento conmigo, estoy muy orgulloso de ellas.
Cómo comencé en el Jiu Jitsu...... Siempre he sido un apasionado de las Artes Marciales y mi profesión es agente de las fuerzas de orden público en España. Comencé a entrenar para aprender a inmovilizar y dominar a personas y poder aplicarlo en mi profesión de la forma menos lesiva. Nunca tuve interés en promocionar, competir...... Pero es cierto que el Jiu Jitsu es adictivo y aquí estoy hoy por hoy, con mi faixa preta que lo veía un objetivo inalcanzable.
También quiero resaltar que el Jiu Jitsu cambió mi vida pues cuando era cinturón blanco, en el año 2013, me diagnosticaron la enfermedad de Parkinson y hoy por hoy estoy fantástico, no sólo por el tratamiento sino porque el Jiu Jitsu es sensacional para trabajar la espasticidad y la coordinación motora y neurológica. Sí, el Jiu Jitsu cambió mi vida y para bien.
Un placer conoceros a todos.
Cuelgo una foto de mi graduación a faixa preta
El pasado 27 de noviembre de 2021 fuy graduado a faixa preta por mi instructor Antonio Mesa con el que siempre he entrenado desde los comienzos y mi gran amigo Maik García, todo ello con el apoyo del Profesor Sri Batista, representante de la Academia Lotus Club en España.
Hasta la fecha he competido regularmente en todos los rangos de cinturón, quedando pendiente competir en cinturón negro; aún así, no me considero competidor sintiendo mayor interés por la docencia así como el ayudar a los demás a sacar la mejor versión de si mismos a través del Jiu Jitsu, hacer que día a día superen sus límites, creo que eso es maravilloso.
Resaltar que soy padre de familia, tengo dos hijas las cuales desde muy pequeñas las empecé a meter en el mundo del Jiu Jitsu, y hoy por hoy comparten entrenamiento conmigo, estoy muy orgulloso de ellas.
Cómo comencé en el Jiu Jitsu...... Siempre he sido un apasionado de las Artes Marciales y mi profesión es agente de las fuerzas de orden público en España. Comencé a entrenar para aprender a inmovilizar y dominar a personas y poder aplicarlo en mi profesión de la forma menos lesiva. Nunca tuve interés en promocionar, competir...... Pero es cierto que el Jiu Jitsu es adictivo y aquí estoy hoy por hoy, con mi faixa preta que lo veía un objetivo inalcanzable.
También quiero resaltar que el Jiu Jitsu cambió mi vida pues cuando era cinturón blanco, en el año 2013, me diagnosticaron la enfermedad de Parkinson y hoy por hoy estoy fantástico, no sólo por el tratamiento sino porque el Jiu Jitsu es sensacional para trabajar la espasticidad y la coordinación motora y neurológica. Sí, el Jiu Jitsu cambió mi vida y para bien.
Un placer conoceros a todos.
Cuelgo una foto de mi graduación a faixa preta
Edited 4 year(s) ago
BSBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
en el año 2013, me diagnosticaron la enfermedad de Parkinson y hoy por hoy estoy fantástico, no sólo por el tratamiento sino porque el Jiu Jitsu es sensacional para trabajar la espasticidad y la coordinación motora y neurológica.
Never would have thought of Jiu Jitsu as a therapy for Parkinson’s, but glad to hear it’s helped you. Welcome.
JVBlack belt 1st degreeVerifiedEspaña
4 year(s) ago
Never would have thought of Jiu Jitsu as a therapy for Parkinson’s, but glad to hear it’s helped you. Welcome.
La verdad es que el Jiu Jitsu es maravilloso como terapia, evidentemente también depende el estadio o grado en el que se encuentre la enfermedad de Parkinson pero en una etapa temprana, ayuda mucho a frenar la evolución pues entrenar JIU JITSU con regularidad ayuda a combatir la espasticidad así cómo constantemente uno está trabajando la movimentación del cuerpo y la adaptación a los movimientos del compañero así cómo uno elabora un mapa mental de girar hacia la izquierda, apresar el brazo x, rodar con el adversario...... Se trabaja mucho la psicomotricidad y el sistema neurológico. Claro está, hablo desde mi perspectiva personal. A mí el Jiu Jitsu me ha ayudado y ayuda mucho en mi día a día.
BSBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
La verdad es que el Jiu Jitsu es maravilloso como terapia, evidentemente también depende el estadio o grado en el que se encuentre la enfermedad de Parkinson pero en una etapa temprana, ayuda mucho a frenar la evolución pues entrenar JIU JITSU con regularidad ayuda a combatir la espasticidad así cómo constantemente uno está trabajando la movimentación del cuerpo y la adaptación a los movimientos del compañero así cómo uno elabora un mapa mental de girar hacia la izquierda, apresar el brazo x, rodar con el adversario...... Se trabaja mucho la psicomotricidad y el sistema neurológico. Claro está, hablo desde mi perspectiva personal. A mí el Jiu Jitsu me ha ayudado y ayuda mucho en mi día a día.
That makes sense. Aside from the general health and mental health benefits, I can see how Jiu Jitsu could improve spasticity. Yet another reason to love this art. Thanks for the info.
PSBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello Everyone, glad to be here, started BJJ in my after wanting to get my kids some self defense. Trained other martial arts before, jeet kune do, muay thai, penjak silat, kali eskrima, tae kwan do. Been a hobbiest mainly, one did one competition as a white belt and failed miserably. Love BJJ for its philosophy and self defense and self confidence. I love being able to inspire others to start their BJJ journey.
BBrown beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hello! I started BJJ all the way back in 1996. I had previously been training in Tang Soo Do and was invited to a party to watch UFC 5. I was initially struck by how the fights unfolded nothing like the movies or in the training I had been doing. I continued Tang So Doo for several months but started ordering JiuJitsu VHS tapes and trying as best that I could to learn BJJ without any formal instruction. In 1996 I found a local Judo School that had a lot of emphasis on ground work. Like many back in those days, I simply didn’t have many options for BJJ training due to the lack of instructors.
I trained at the Judo school until I left for the military in 1998. While in the military, trained with a local BJJ blue belt who held a small class once a week at the YMCA.
There were no other BJJ schools in the area that I was stationed. After the military, I moved around a lot. My first opportunity to train under a black belt was in 2004. I finally received my Blue Belt in 2005.
After moving again, I trained at a local gym with a purple belt instructor and then after another move found one that had a brown belt instructor. In both cases, I never had the opportunity to advance in rank due to the lack of a black belt instructor.
I’ve been training at my current gym since 2010. Both of my instructors were brown belts when I started there and were promoted to Black Belts in 2017 and 2018. I finally received my purple in 2019.
Im probably close to the record in years between ranks as it took me over 9 years to get my blue and 13 years to get purple. I’m currently on my third stripe on my purple and still continuing to train.
My youngest son just started training with me at our gym last November and he just competed in his first tournament and already has his first stripe!
I trained at the Judo school until I left for the military in 1998. While in the military, trained with a local BJJ blue belt who held a small class once a week at the YMCA.
There were no other BJJ schools in the area that I was stationed. After the military, I moved around a lot. My first opportunity to train under a black belt was in 2004. I finally received my Blue Belt in 2005.
After moving again, I trained at a local gym with a purple belt instructor and then after another move found one that had a brown belt instructor. In both cases, I never had the opportunity to advance in rank due to the lack of a black belt instructor.
I’ve been training at my current gym since 2010. Both of my instructors were brown belts when I started there and were promoted to Black Belts in 2017 and 2018. I finally received my purple in 2019.
Im probably close to the record in years between ranks as it took me over 9 years to get my blue and 13 years to get purple. I’m currently on my third stripe on my purple and still continuing to train.
My youngest son just started training with me at our gym last November and he just competed in his first tournament and already has his first stripe!
BRBlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey all. My name is Bohdi, I'm originally from the UK, now living in Sweden.
I started training BJJ 10 years ago with Keith Darmanin in Malta, Keith is a really good guy and I would certainly recommend dropping in to BJJ Team Malta if you are ever on vacation there!
I recently received my black belt from Professor Octavio Couto, very nice to get to this point in the journey! It's far from over though of course
I started training BJJ 10 years ago with Keith Darmanin in Malta, Keith is a really good guy and I would certainly recommend dropping in to BJJ Team Malta if you are ever on vacation there!
I recently received my black belt from Professor Octavio Couto, very nice to get to this point in the journey! It's far from over though of course
CGBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hey all. My name is Bohdi, I'm originally from the UK, now living in Sweden. I started training BJJ 10 years ago with Keith Darmanin in Malta, Keith is a really good guy and I would certainly recommend dropping in to BJJ Team Malta if you are ever on vacation there! I recently received my black belt from Professor Octavio Couto, very nice to get to this point in the journey! It's far from over though of course
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PRBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Hi guys!
My name is Pelle, and I just got my second degree black belt from my professor.
I started out in 1996 with muay thai, but found the grappling arts in 2000-2001. Some gi Jiu jitsu, but mostly no gi and a style of amateur MMA called shootfighting. I fought in Odense, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg.
In 2007 I started a jiu jitsu academy and did mostly gi. The academy was called Kött FC, translated to “meat fc”. I got out in 2012 because of family reasons.
Today I teach a kids class of 10yo, and a small grown ups class outside of Gothenburg, Sweden.
I also run a small Jiu Jitsu brand called 29-Niku.com
Check it out if you want something that nobody else is rocking. Leopard spats or rashguards praising the power of the biceps. Niku means “meat” in Japanese, and 2 sounds like “ni”, and 9 “ku”. So “Niku-Niku” is like an homage to my old academy.
My name is Pelle, and I just got my second degree black belt from my professor.
I started out in 1996 with muay thai, but found the grappling arts in 2000-2001. Some gi Jiu jitsu, but mostly no gi and a style of amateur MMA called shootfighting. I fought in Odense, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg.
In 2007 I started a jiu jitsu academy and did mostly gi. The academy was called Kött FC, translated to “meat fc”. I got out in 2012 because of family reasons.
Today I teach a kids class of 10yo, and a small grown ups class outside of Gothenburg, Sweden.
I also run a small Jiu Jitsu brand called 29-Niku.com
Check it out if you want something that nobody else is rocking. Leopard spats or rashguards praising the power of the biceps. Niku means “meat” in Japanese, and 2 sounds like “ni”, and 9 “ku”. So “Niku-Niku” is like an homage to my old academy.
