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Great Times at Five Rings' Grand Re-Opening & 10th Anniversary Event #1

Great Times at Five Rings' Grand Re-Opening & 10th Anniversary Event #1

Great Times at Five Rings' Grand Re-Opening & 10th Anniversary Event #1

February 7 - 9 was our first official event to celebrate our new training facility AND our 10 Year Anniversary. What a FUN weekend with guests, gym members, and friends! ! !

Mother Nature tried to play interference and block the events, but we managed to get the main components of the weekend off without a hitch. Professor Jubera and Professor Miller both ran a Five Rings' kids' class - it was so cool to have visiting Professors share cool Jiu Jitsu from their academy's. Then, after that, Professor Korbett ran a 90 minute coaching inservice for our youth coaches. He shared great insights and strategies for success. It's very apparent that Professor Korbett has coached children in martial arts for over thirty years ... he has great wisdom to share.

Seminar with Professor James Puopolo and Professor Matt Jubera - Saturday, February 9

On Friday, Feb. 8, Professor Matt Jubera ran a seminar at the Salem-Keizer BJJ school run by Professor Puopolo. He shared a lot of his back attack strategies and transition game. It was solid gold. Even with the threat of bad weather, a small crew of Five Rings folks made the drive to participate in the seminar. 

Coach Sarah, Professor Robert, Professor Matt, Professor Tom, Coach Will, and Professor Micah

Team Ribeiro at Five Rings! 

  • Professor Matt Jubera from Denver
  • Professor Korbett Miller from Seattle
  • Professor James Puopolo from Salem-Keizer

Professor Miller, Professor Jubera, Professor Puopolo, and Professor Oberhue - Team Ribeiro

On Saturday over forty people weathered the winter conditions to participate in the seminars presented by Prof. James Puopolo and Prof. Matt Jubera. Prof. James showed some mobile guard passing sequences and how to counter a leg lasso from inside the open guard. Prof. Matt showed some great mount top material. In particular, how to armbar while being crazy heavy and tight while staying upright / on top. It was fantastic stuff. 

To see full albums, click the links below:

  • Professor Korbett teaching the youth class at Five Rings:   HERE
  • Professor Jubera's seminar on Friday night at Salem-Keizer:   HERE
  • Professor Puopolo and Professor Jubera's seminar on Saturday at Five Rings:   HERE

This is the first of many Grand Re-Opening | 10 Year Anniversary events that will be happening throughout 2019. Stay tuned for the next one.

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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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