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We are OPEN and currently running IN-PERSON and remote classes via our Digital Dojo. For our online schedule CLICK HERE. For more information on what we are doing to make our academy the safest it can be CLICK HERE.

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  • Covid-19 Safety Protocol

    Five Rings is running both in-person and digital dojo classes concurrently. See the most current schedule HERE . New students are required to contact Coach Dan VanDetta at (971) 344-3852 before signing up for introductory classes. When we re-open, we will be following the safety protocols below: Here are the current list of precautions we have implemented : Masks. We will continue to require everyone to wear masks while training at Five Rings. Masks are seen as one of the most effective tools in fighting the spread of COVID. Air purification and external doors open. We have three medical grade air purifiers designed to clean the air and keep airflow / fresh air ....

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  • Updated In-Person & Remote Training Schedule w/ Meeting ID

    Updated In-Person & Remote Training Schedule w/ Meeting ID

    NOTE: Schedule Updated: Monday, April 26, 2021. We ar e OPEN! ! ! The academy is offering both IN-PERSON classes AND virtual / digital dojo classes in a full class schedule. We have added a third youth pod - Youth Squad YC: Tue & Thur from 4:00 - 4:40 pm and Saturday from 9:00 - 9:40 am. It's time to get back into the academy and get your Jiu Jitsu game going strong. We've been missing you andcannot wait to see you all in person! Not ready for indoor classes yet? Not a problem! We are going to continue to offer our awesome DIGITAL DOJO classes for the foreseeable future. You have options – we’ve got something for everyone! Use the Mindbody link HERE ....

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  • Jiu Jitsu Friends / Academies to Visit

    I have gotten to meet so many amazing people through the academy. If you are looking for an academy to train at while visiting a new area check these out. http://curucuruland.com/ Professor Rodrigo Pagani runs an amazing Jiu Jitsu academy / hostel just outside of Rio de Janerio in Niteroi, Brazil. I've had the good fortune to go and train there four times so far, and I simply can't get enough. Rodrigo is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable people about Jiu Jitsu that I've ever had the pleasure to meet and train with. Curu Curu Land is a very special place. https://juberajj.com/ Matt Jubera runs an amazing academy out in Denver, Colorado. He is one of the brightest minds in the ....

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  • Adult Grapplers - Call To Action: Stay Healthy and In-touch with our Digital Dojo

    Adult Grapplers - Call To Action: Stay Healthy and In-touch with our Digital Dojo

    As we enter into Week 5 of our Digital Dojo, we've gotten tons of positive feedback from our membership. We had over 300 people participate in our 24 classes last week alone! ! ! However, it looks as though we are going to be here for a while longer, so we moving forward with going deeper with our online curriculum ... more drills, more content. With that, the coaching staff believes that we need to up our game / go all in on our attempt to teach Jiu Jitsu and life skills remotely. Five Rings' Digital Dojo
    See this video with Coach Tom that explains it all: HERE
    Print out the Digital Dojo schedule and Meeting ID's: HERE
    Learn how to login to the Five ....

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  • Parents - SKILLZ Virtual Curriculum Hard Restart - Monday, April 20

    Parents - SKILLZ Virtual Curriculum Hard Restart - Monday, April 20

    As we enter into Week 5 of our Digital Dojo, we've gotten tons of positive feedback from parents and kids. However, it looks as though we are going to be here for a while longer, so we moving forward with a 10 week virtual curriculum cycle for all ages groups of our Youth SKILLZ program. With that, the coaching staff believes that we need to up our game / go all in on our attempt to teach Jiu Jitsu and life skills remotely. Five Rings' Digital Dojo
    We are going to officially RESTART our curriculum cycle and this will be our first ever Virtual Curriculum Cycle. See this video with Coach Tom that explains it all: HERE
    Print out the calendar for our virtual curriculum ....

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  • Tour of our "Digital Dojo"

    Tour of our "Digital Dojo"

    Tour of our "Digital Dojo" / An Open House
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    for video (12:44 min) Five Rings students, parents, family and friends, These are crazy times ... social distancing / shelter in place / quarantine lifestyle presents its challenges. We are trying as hard as we can at Five Rings to bridge the gap of distance by offering you a virtual experience. This is an open house of our digital dojo. Check out this video by Professor Tom: Click HERE
    for video (12:44 min) Topics covered: 1. Remote Training Schedule + Zoom / Virtual Classes 2. Discourse - online forum / community 3. 5rjj.com --> Members' Only Section - blogs and archive 4. BJJ Library ....

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  • Covid-19 Closure Information Letter

    Five Ring Members, Families and Friends, We hope this letter finds everyone safe and healthy in this unprecedented time. Five Rings Jiu Jitsu has been a part of the community for over a decade and during that time we have never experienced an event such as this, where we are facing the realities of a viral pandemic. As always, the health and security of our students and their families is of utmost importance to us. We are following the advice of medical experts on how to best approach our school’s interaction with you and your family. NEAR TERM: AS OF 9 am March 13, Five Rings is CLOSED In accordance with the Governor’s institution of a state of emergency and the ....

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  • Youth SKILLZ Graduation - Winter '20

    Youth SKILLZ Graduation - Winter '20

    Big congratulations
    to our Ninja, Samurai, Dragon, and Warrior / Shinsengumi kiddos (over 100 strong) for successfully completing their Winter Graduation during the second week of March! ! ! All of the Five Rings coaches (Coach Tom, Coach Dan, Coach Sarah, Coach Ryan, Coach Michael), and the PAL's (Coach Melissa and Coach V) are proud of your work ethic and grid. It was a great curriculum cycle were lots of growth and development was achieved. To see the FULL Album: Here
    (These pictures were supposed to be posted over two weeks ago ... but there's been so much going on with Covid 19 / shelter in place that it's taken until now to get them.) Lots of hard work, ....

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  • Tim Hull's Perspective on Training in Brazil at Curu Curu Land

    Tim Hull's Perspective on Training in Brazil at Curu Curu Land

    2019 Visit to Riberio Jiu Jitsu in Brazil
    I am extremely fortunate to be able to say I just returned from my fifth trip, in the past six years, to the headquarters of Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu in Brazil - A.K.A, Curu Curu Land in Niterói, Brazil. Frequently, Five Rings academy members ask me, “why do you go to Brazil for Jiu Jitsu training?” I respond by pointing out things like how much the training challenges me, how I enjoy the Brazilian culture, or how Professor Pagani’s style of BJJ is a good fit for the way my body works. In retrospect, however, I don’t think my responses give a clear picture of why I go through all of the trouble to train in Brazil. ....

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  • Professor Pagani Seminar in BC and 4th Degree Awarded

    Professor Pagani Seminar in BC and 4th Degree Awarded

    Seven folks from Five Rings traveled up to British Columbia this last weekend (Dec. 20 + 21) to train with Professor Rodrigo Pagani.
    Professor Tom Oberhue
    Professor Dan VanDetta
    Tim Hull
    Leonard Jones
    Paul Lively
    Ryan Tool
    Kris Lamping Five Rings has a long history with Professor Pagani. Both Tom and Tim have been to Professor Pagani's Curu Curu Land in Brazil five times. Also, we've had Rodrigo to Five Rings four times over the last ten years. We consider him our Jiu Jitsu uncle. ;-) We took a semi-private, participated in both of his public seminars (over 5 hours of content) and hung out with him on Friday night at dinner to catch up. It was terrific to ....

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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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