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Five Rings Celebrates its 5th Year

The Five Rings’ Anniversary Party took place on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Our Anniversary Party is the gala event of the year. It was an amazing night, with over one hundred and twenty members, family, and friends enjoying the academy in ballroom-mode.


Professor Eric and his top-notch team of chefs put together an AMAZING feast for all to enjoy. The food was absolutely fantastic. Clearly Iron Chefs were at work.

Belts Earned in 2014

  • Black belt – Eric Dorsett
  • Brown belt – Kevin Dadik
  • Purple belt – Will Acton, Billy Hagerman, and Dan Jolicoeur
  • Blue belt – Crayton Berner, Frank Cline, Israel Doering, Evan Labby, Aaron Reuland, Olaf Stockly, Arune Suvanvej, Lance Tsugawa, and Sterling Wills

Spirit | Heart | Personality Acknowledgements

Jiu Jitsu

  • “The Work” Award: Robert Wolfe
  • Most Improved: Carlos Martinot
  • King of Consistency: Ben Cook
  • King of Persistence: Howard Davidson
  • Geek Squat: Will Acton, Kevin Dadik, and Robert Wolfe
  • New Kids on the Block: Micah Caputo and Rob Martin
  • Duracell Battery: Nathan Jeffers
  • Most Inspirational: Tim Hull
  • Most Family Participation: The Rice – Barker – Hayes Family, The Vanns and the Jones
  • Ambassadors: Nick Burke, Ben Cook, Alex Evans, Keith Picone, Dan VanDetta

Coaches’ Mentor Program (CMP) Graduates:

  • Adult: Isa Bruno, Louisa Bruschi, Kevin Dadik
  • Juniors: Aliyah Curley, Maya DeWeese, Hiathan Nguyen, Karen O’Neal, Giuliano Scasso, Haley Vann, Haskelle White

Fitness

  •  “The Work” Award: Jessica Vann
  • Most Improved: Veronica Jones and Keith Molesworth
  • Mr. Discipline: Adam Garmon
  • Duracell Battery: Amber McLellan
  • Queen of Consistency: Patricia Bergen
  • Most Inspirational: Ken Cone

Auction

In addition to the party, the academy hosted a silent auction and raffle as fundraisers for the Pan 2015 Comp Team. There were tons of great items. The event raised over $2,400 for the Comp. Team. Thank you to everyone for their support. It really makes a difference.

An album of the event can be viewed HERE

The "Year in Review - Slide Show" can be viewed HERE


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Shane

I have done nothing but lose since joining Five Rings- as in lost 6 inches off my waist and nearly 40 lbs off my gut. I started with Five Rings a year and a half ago as a 43 year old, out of shape, frustrated ex-athlete and it has been an incredible journey for me since. The Professors and coaches create a great atmosphere whether you are in it for fitness or "joy-jitsu" or looking to compete and excel. I cannot recommend Five Rings enough!

Pip S.

I once heard an analogy that if one inadvertently falls into water, their go-to would be to swim or to float to survive, if - they knew how. Likewise if someone takes you to the ground against your will, knowing BJJ is just what may save you. So with that, I like the thought of maybe one day that my daughters can get themselves out of a situation by having that skill. Whether 5 years from now or 20, because they were able to swim to safety or thwarted an attack by knowing how to defend themself that took just seconds to execute, all these hours driving them to swim & BJJ class will all be worth it. As for myself, I joined Five Rings when I enrolled my kiddo earlier this year.  It was a why-the-heck-not moment. :)  So here I am seven months into training at 48 years old, my only regret is why I didn't start sooner.  It's tough on the body, but I've never felt more fit in my life and is mad rewarding. Especially with seeing my progress from just a few months ago, it's exciting to know you only get better. I love the academy and the familial feel of the large group of regulars here who are loyal, train hard, and enjoy doing it. So on this Thanksgiving, a big thanks to all the 5RJJ professors & coaches & training partners!  You guys truly make me better after each class & open mat.

Danny S.

The environment at 5rings is one that promotes a positive learning culture. As an owner of another martial arts school in the area, I've seen a lot of different schools and methods for teaching - and by far, 5rings does an amazing job. I highly recommend for adults and children of all skill levels. Keep up the great work 5rings!

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