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Welcome!April Newsletter / 2011
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu - Gym Tour Video

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Gym Tour Video

 

Greetings!  
 
Classes and training on the mat are in high gear at Five Rings as we prepare for the Saulo Seminar May 7 and The Revolution Tournament on May 21. Work hard while keeping it fun - that's the way we do it!

There's simply no substitute for time on the mat and deliberate practice. Growth and development come from consistent and thoughtful training. It's great to see growing numbers in the tournament rounds on Tuesday nights and during the open gym hours on Fridays from 4-7pm. We strongly encourage small groups of athletes to come in and train together - it's the power of the team! Keep up the great work!

Many folks have asked, "Coach Tom what is the best, most effective way to learn?" It's a fantastic question and one that is profoundly important to us at Five Rings. Stay tuned to the members' forum over the next 3 months as I address this topic in depth.

Members should make it your top priority to attend the Saulo Seminar on May 7. Professor Saulo is simply world class at teaching fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu and time with him will be game changing.

There are two sessions (a Fundamentals session - primarily for white and blue belts; and an Advanced session - primarily for blue belts and above). However, everyone is welcome to do both session. The session breakdown is primarily a tool to organize the scope of the curriculum being presented and the questions that will be considered. Don't miss out! ! !

 

Seminar Sign Up

 

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Saulo Ribeiro Seminar and More - May 6 + 7

Professor Saulo Ribeiro will be in Portland, Oregon, at Five Rings Jiu Jitsu on May 6 + 7.

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SAULO RIBEIRO
· 6x World Jiu Jitsu Champion
· Co-Head Instructor of University of Jiu Jitsu
· 3 DVD series - Jiu Jitsu Revolution
· Author of Jiu Jitsu University - #1 best seller for 3 years

Itinerary

Friday, May 6 - Semi-private training at Five Rings. Contact Coach Tom to setup and time and reserve a spot.

Saturday, May 7 - Public Seminar at Portland State University

Curriculum

Session 1 | Fundamental of Jiu Jitsu | For white + blue belts and folks who have are training with Saulo the first time

Session 2 | Advanced Application | For blue belts and higher and folks who have been to at least one of Saulo's seminars before

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 Registration online or via phone only:

Fundamentals Session - $65
Advanced Application Session - $95
Both Sessions - $145

Don't miss out. Sign-up now!

 

 

To see the FULL story, go  HERE

   
Tournament Report - The Revolution - March 2011
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The Revolution - March 12

Five Rings Takes 38 Competitors - WOW!

Five Rings Jiu Jitsu participating in The Revolution in Bonney Lake, WA, on Saturday, March 12. Thirty eight competitors hit the mat to represent themselves, Five Rings and the art of Jiu Jitsu.

See the FULL report and pictures HERE
Guest Coach: Cadu Francis Group Class + Workshop

Carlos "Cadu" Francis visited Five Rings April 9 + 10, for a weekend of Jiu Jitsu. It was over eight hours of fantastic technique, coaching and terrific training!

Over 35 folks attended Cadu's group class on Saturday morning. Additionally the 6 A Firma members received a special workshop in which they spent over 6 hours working the finer points of their Jiu Jitsu games with Cadu.

See the FULL report and pictures  HERE
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Cadu Francis at Five Rings

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Other Gym Happenings

Xande and Rafael both Win at Abu Dhabi Pro / No-Gi's

Huge congratulations to Xade Ribeiro and Rafael Lovato Jr. who both won their respective weight classes at the Abu Dhabi Pro No-Gi Championships! Check out this FB post and video clip: HERE

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Rafael Lovato Jr. Seminar at Salem Keizer BJJ

World Champion Rafael Lovato Jr. shared his interpretation of Jiu Jitsu at the Salem Keizer BJJ Academy on Saturday, March 19. It was three and a half hours a GREAT stuff! ! !

Things covered:
  • Spider guard setup from the ground, to knee up, to standing, and combination sequences of of each
  • Best ways to learn Jiu Jitsu
  • . . . 
To see the FULL seminar write-up, click  HERE.       

 


Tournament Report: Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship in Irvine, CA  


Five Rings Jiu Jitsu had four athletes at the Pan Jiu Jitsu BJJ Championship Tournament in Irvine, California, from March 24 - 27. Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu had over 70 ahtletes competiting. It was a GREAT four days! ! !

See the FULL Report

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Academy Promotion Campaign

Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness is committed to being a world-class training facility and learning institution that takes customer service to the highest level. Our members' positive words, recommendations and support mean the world to us.
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With that in mind, we are running a special promotion through June 1.

Any member who refers a friend to Five Rings and the friend signs up for an annual membership will receive a $100 visa gift card. It is our way of saying thank you for sharing Five Rings with your friends. 
Gym Calendar - Important Dates

April 29 - 30 RJJA Affiliate Grand Opening in Seattle 

 

May 6 + 7 Saulo Ribeiro Seminar   

 

May 21 The Revolution Tournament in Sumner, WA 

 

June 1 - 4 World BJJ Championship in LA  

 

July 21 - 24 Masters and Seniors World BJJ Championship in Rio de Janeiro  

 
For a comprehensive calendar of upcoming events, go HERE
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In good health,
 
Tom Oberhue
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
Refer a Friend and earn $100
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Any member who refers a friend to Five Rings and the friend signs up for an annual membership will receive a $100 visa gift card.  

 

It is our way of saying thank you for sharing Five Rings with your friends.    

  

Offer Expires: June 1, 2011