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Youth Friendship Tournie 3 - HUGE Success! ! !

Youth Friendship Tournie 3 - HUGE Success! ! !

On Saturday, Dec. 9, Five Rings hosted over 125 boys and girls from the greater Portland area in a friendship tournament.

The emphasis was on participation, having fun, and celebrating all the cool parts of Jiu Jitsu. It was a BLAST.

What was impressive was the amount of good technique and heart / grit that was displayed. Almost everyone modeled how to be intense AND have fun at the same time. It was super cool! ! !

The tournament ran from 10 am to 3 pm with as many as six rings going at a time. The parents and the coaches did a GREAT job of keep the vibe positive and supportive. We had athletes as young as six and as old as fifteen competing. There were tons of smiles and hugs throughout the day.

Thank you to all the coaches and staff who refereed and managed the rings while the kiddos went out and gave their all. It was a very inspiring day of Jiu Jitsu.

Thank you to all the academies that participated:

  •      Universal under Professor Mel Locke
  •      Salem-Keizer under Professor James Puopolo,
  •       Enso under Professor Keisuke Andrew
  •       The Base under Professor Christopher Dealy
  •       503 WCA under Coach Gustavo Banzai Bessa.

 

The FULL album can be viewed HERE.

We are looking to do the next one in June at Universal in Camas.

More info will be coming out shortly. Keep up the GREAT youth programs.

The future of Jiu Jitsu is BRIGHT! ! ! ;-)

Keep doing ... daily ... forever!


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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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