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| Welcome! | June Newsletter / 2010 |
Professor Saulo Ribeiro after a GREAT seminar at Five Rings Jiu Jitsu | |
Greetings!
May was a super month for the Academy. LOTS of great training. With a visit from Professor Saulo Ribeiro, everyone is working their new techniques and strategies. Also, as summer is quickly approaching, be sure to pay special attention to the calendar to see the fun stuff coming! |
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| Saulo Ribeiro Seminar - HUGE Success! ! ! |
Professor Saulo Ribeiro spent four days last month with Five Rings Jiu Jitsu. He was impressed - with the physical structure of the Jiu Jitsu Academy, the fitness facility, the pro shop, and the massage therapy studio. On top of that, he particularly enjoyed the positive energy and enthusiasm of the athletes at the gym; noting that there was a keen interested from everyone to learn and grow their Jiu Jitsu game.
With over 40 people attending the public seminar on Saturday, May 8, Saulo taught great survival skills from cross-sides, mount, and knee to belly. He then delved into hand positions and attacks from guards.
Mark your calendars for upcoming seminars as a part of our Jiu Jitsu University Series:
Xande Ribeiro - September 11 + 12.
Rafael Lovato Jr - November in cooperation with Seaside BJJ
Saulo Ribeiro - January 2011
Stay tune for more details - you won't want to miss 'em!!! |
| Coach Tom Refs at the BJJ World Championships |
 Coach Tom had the great honor and privilege to referee at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships in Long Beach, California, the first weekend June.
It was an AMAZING experience. Aside from seeing the best athletes in our sport compete over four days, he refereed close to fifty matches and shadowed refereed for over thirty hours of the tournament. Tom participated in his fourth rules certification course and came away with a profoundly clearer understanding of our sport at the highest level. It was absolutely fantastic. He plans on continuing to ref and stay involved with the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation) in order to bring the most up-to-date Jiu Jitsu knowledge and understanding back to Five Rings Jiu Jitsu. It's all part of being a viberant part of the sport! To see more pictures of Coach Tom's experience at The World, click here. |
| Parents' Night Out / Ninja Night - Friday, June 25 |
 Moms and dads deserve a night out .... and kids deserve to have a fun night too!
On Friday, June 25th, Five Rings will be hosting its first Ninja Night. It will run from 4:30 - 10:30 pm. Juniors from the age of 8 to 16, and friends of Juniors are welcome to join in the fun! What a terrific way to kick-off the beginning of summer!
To sign up and get all the details, go HERE.
Regisration deadline is Thursday, June 24, at 6pm, so ACT NOW! ! ! |
| Pro Shop - New Stuff Featured |
 Check out what the Pro Shop has to offer!
New shirts, new DVDs, new inventory of gi's and other Jiu Jitsu attire are in. Come check it out: the Five Rings Pro Shop is quickly becoming THE Jiu Jitsu Pro Shop of the greater Portland area.
In June and July: "Buy a Gi, Get a Shirt Free" - buy any gi and get any in stock t-shirt for free.
Here are examples of the some of the inventory in stock:
Click HERE for a full online listing of what the Pro Shop has to offer. More will be surely added! |
| Show Your Support - Ways to Promote Five Rings |
 Want to show your support for Five Rings Jiu Jitsu?
Five Rings will sponsor car decal installation of the large Five Rings Jiu Jitsu logo on 5 members' vehicles at no cost!
Help let the community know that we are here! Email coach Tom to get your name in the drawing. |
| Upcoming Tournament - The Revolution
Bonney Lake, WA - Saturday, July 17 |
 Tournament Time!
Five Rings will take a team of athletes (men, women, juniors) to compete in the GI portion of the tournament. All interested in competing or travelling in support of the team, should contact Coach Tom or Coach Eric. Also, members should expect lots of upcoming class time devoted to tournament preparation, tactics, sparring rounds, and conditioning.
July 17th is going to be a GREAT day of competition, learning, and fun! Oss! ! !
For FULL tournament details and to register, go HERE. |
| New 5RJJ Facebook Page - Check It Out! | | Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness definitely has a digital presence.
Join Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness on FacebookIn addition to the gym's FB page, whe have the following available:
Academy Main page - for people interested in finding out about Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness. General information.
Members' page - for all the latest info about specific classes, programs, blog posts, forum questions, etc.
Academy Photo Album - the official place to find the latest pictures of Academy classes, events, and significant moments. |
| Gym Calendar - Important Dates | June 25 Ninja Night
July 2 - 5 4th of July Holiday Weekend - gym closed July 17 Revolution Tournament (Gi) in Seattle, WA
Aug. 23 - 27 Juniors Summer Camp
Sept. 11+12 Xande Ribeiro seminar
Nov. TBD Rafael Lovato Jr. seminar in cooperation w/ Seaside BJJ
Jan. TBD Saulo Ribeiro seminar
Stay tuned to the members' site and the newsletter for more information on all of these upcoming events! |
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Train hard. Train smart. Train tough. Train fun. Train for life!
In good health,
Tom Oberhue
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness |
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