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A New Crew of Adults Level Up | Adult Belting June 2019

A New Crew of Adults Level Up | Adult Belting June 2019

A New Crew of Adults Level Up | Adult Belting June 2019

 

HUGE congratulations to the fourteen adults that leveled up last Tuesday night, June 18. Bravo! ! !

Earning a new belt is a "lag indicator" ... it signifies work, growth, and development that has already occurred. "Lead" indicators are things like consistently attending class, regular drilling, working on strength and conditioning, watch instructional material and match footage, etc. The success of these folks is permission for everyone to do the same.

Five Rings is a place where people strive to grow and become the best version of themselves (as a person and as a grappler).

There is tons of growth development happening in all sectors of the academy (kids and adults, evening and morning crews, gi and no-gi, comp team and joy jitsu folks ... everywhere!)

 

The room

The crew

 

  • Black Belt: Dan VanDetta
  • Purple Belt: Israel Doering and John Melinte
  • Blue Belt: JoEll Cherry, Matt Krier, Kris Lamping, Molly Sill, Dan Slevin, Ryan Tool
  • Green Belt: Panja Ali-napo, Taylor Carson, Haley Cartmill, Holly Grimes, Pip Santos

Their success is our inspiration and permission to succeed, too. Keep showing up, doing, and having fun in the process. What a fantastic night! ! !

Heads-up ... a bunch of stripes will be issued over the next week or two.  ;-)


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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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