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| Welcome! | December Newsletter / 2011 |
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Andre Galvao and the Five Rings Crew
Nick Marvin, Nick Burke, Jessica Sexton, Robert Wolfe, Eric Dorsett,
Andre Galvao, Rylan Lester, Mike Meskel |
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| Greetings!
November simply flew by. December has come and is moving quickly. Wow ... it is crazy how time flies. Things are rolling along at Five Rings ... though the holidays are rapidly approaching, there is lots to do at the academy:
- December 10 - Special Intro Class / Gym Gathering
- December 17 - Gym Exchange
- Dec 23 - Jan. 1 - Holiday schedule
- January 14 - Academy Celebration
Don't miss out. Stay tune via the members' page, Facebook, or calling the front desk to get your questions answered. We have lots going on between now and 2012, so stay tune to the gym calendar found on the Members' Page. In good health, Coach Tom |
Special Event - December 10
Intro Class and Gym Party | |
We want to give you an opportunity to educate your friends about Jiu Jitsu, introduce them to the academy, and give them an offer to join that is simply too good to refuse.
Special Intro Class + Gym Party (two events in one)!
Get FULL details and register HERE.
Register now for our Special Intro Class + Gym Party on December 10! This is your opportunity to share Five Rings with friends who may want to discover how fun and interesting Jiu Jitsu is.
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We'll be hosting a Special Intro Class! |
Help the acedemy grow by connecting a friend who you think might appreciate our style of Jiu Jitsu to Five Rings. Let's grow our Jiu Jitsu family with people we arleady know and enjoy. This is your chances to share the people and place you love with others.
Get FULL details and register HERE. |
| Thanksgiving Fitness Class - HUGE Success! |
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Thanksgiving Crew 2011 |
Over fifty Five Rings members, family, and friends participated in the Five Rings Fitness Annual Thanksgiving class on Thursday, November 24.
It was an absolute BLAST! ! !
Here's the run-down:
- 90 minutes long - 50 participants and five coaches FULL report HERE. 
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Galvao Seminar: Write-up
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On Saturday November 12th, while one troop from Five Rings went north to work their Jiu JItsu at The Revolution tournament, seven athletes headed over to Impact JJ to attend a seminar by the immensely talented Andre Galvao of Atos Jiu Jitsu.
Fresh off his double gold showing at the ADCC, Galvao brought a focused lesson plan and presented it with clarity and enthusiasm.
We've been go over the material for the last three weeks and there still so much to internalize and work. It was a GREAT seminar. BAM!
| Andre Galvao - A Jiu Jitsu Ambassador
Five Rings had seven coaches in attendance. |
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| Five Ring's Liz Tracy Wins MMA Match | |
Liz Tracy made a successful mixed martial arts debut on Saturday night, November 5th, at Caged on the Coast 6 at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, OR, using her wrestling skills to slam her way to a majority decision over Emily Whitmier.
Liz trains Jiu Jitsu at Five Rings as well as MMA with Andreas Correa as a part of Trident MMA. Her work ethic is second to none and she's been working hard to get ready for this first fight.
WAY TO GO LIZ! ! !
Here is a link to a recent article published by Mountain Warrior MMA about Liz and her first fight - HERE.
Five Rings' Liz Tracy Had a great debut to her MMA career Notes from Coach Andreas Correa: First of all I have to say I'm very fortunate to train two such devoted and competitive fighters like Nick Martin and Liz Tracy. I've been training Martial Arts since 1989, competing since 1991 and coaching since 1996; in those 20+ years I have yet to meet many people like Liz Tracy and Nick Martin.
Full Report
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Tournament Summary: Revolution Nov. 2011
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 | Revolution - November 2011
Michael Terret's Gets Silver! |
On Saturday, November 12, eight Five Rings athletes and a troop of supporters travelled up to Bonney Lake, WA, to compete in the Revolution Tournament. It was a particularly cool day because the Seattle Ribeiro affiliate - Miller's Martial Arts Academy - came as a part of the Ribeiro Lovato NW Team. Big Congrats to Kevin Dadik for taking 1st in the adult blue belt lightweight division. Kevin had a super day ... and aside from sticking to his game plan and driving his matches (he went 4 -0 for the day, finishing three matches via submission), was his composure. He displayed great focus and poise. Also, Michael Terret took 2nd in the masters white belt middle weight division - his first time winning a metal. Super job working your game plan Michael.
Full Report |
Gym Exchange - Dec. 17 - Save the Date
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On Saturday, December 17, 2011, Five Rings Jiu Jitsu will host a gym exchange with the following academies:
- Fulcrum Jiu Jitsu
- Seaside BJJ
- Salem-Keizer BJJ
- Miller's Martial Arts Academy
- SWEAT360
The open mat will run from 10:30am - 12:30pm. It will be a great time to share techniques, drill, train, roll, and have a GREAT time.
Mark you calendar and don't miss this GREAT opportunity to cross-train with a bunch of great folks!
See ya' there! ! !
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Knowing What's Up ... Channels of Communication
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Sometimes folks have questions about what's going on at the Academy or need the details of an event, and they don't know exactly where to go to get an answer. Here are the best ways to find out gym news: 1. The Members' Page 
2. "Five Rings Jiu Jitsu" on Facebook 
3. Let Coach Tom know if you want to be on his "Text Group Distribution List". He will text out the most current info to the following lists: general membership, teens, A Firma, Tournament Team, and fitness. 4. Give us a call at the Academy at 503.327.8265 |
The Pro Shop - Gift Certificates - the Holidays
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Gift Certificates and the Holidays
As the holiday sesssion is approaching, keep Five Rings in mind for your "wish list" or for a gift option for someone you know. Let family and friends that you'd love one or all of the following types of gift certificates:
- Training - tuition for group class for a year and / or private lessons with a Coach.
- Gear - get that gi, shirt, and / or DVD you've been wanting.
- Massage Therapy - get one to ten sessions with the magic hands of Coach Eric at Five Rings Structural Body Works.
Gift certificates can be issued in denomitations of $10 - $10,000 - so we can fit any budget or wish. See Coach Eric for details.
Five Rings Hoodies!!!!
Get yours while supplies last ... and with the coupon below, save $10 on this hot new item.
Five Rings has one of the best Pro Shops around (Portland Fight Gear) and is committed to exceeding the expectations of its clients. With that being said, be sure to stop by and see what's new. Coach Eric is always adding new and cool stuff to the inventory.
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Train smart. Train tough. Train fun!
In good health,
Tom Oberhue
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu and Fitness |
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