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Rolls, Brunch, and Helping One of Ours

Rolls, Brunch, and Helping One of Ours

On Sunday, July 15, Five Rings hosted it's first ever Brunch. It was a super cool get together.

We gathered to do what we love to do - Jiu Jitsu - and at the same time, to help one of our fellow students that's had a tough go of it over the last nine months. It was an amazing display of community and caring. It was especially cool to have David and his family join us for the morning and hangout and catch up. It was fantastic seeing him and hearing his heroic road to recovery (which he's still on). 

 

 

Why did we do it?

  • To celebrate the success of the Sunday Open Mat sessions run by Professor Nathan.

 

  • To bring awareness and help to our brother, Dave Casey, who is recovering from a serious neck injury and is facing staggering medical bills and the lack of money due to being off of work. Over $1,200 was raised ... THANK YOU to the amazing Five Rings community! ! !

            To read David's story, check out this LINK. It's powerful stuff on how to survive, face adversity, and carry on. David is a survivor. 

            Your kindness and generosity are powerful. Way to help one of our own. 

  • To hang out and enjoy each other’s company on a beautiful summer morning.

 

We had approximately fifty folks roll in the open mat session from 8:00 - 9:30 am and then stay to hang out and have a nifty brunch of egg scramble, pancakes, and bacon and sausage. It was delicious.

The full album can be seen HERE.

Can't wait until the next time! ! !

 


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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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