What’s new? A lot, always. If you are following our Insta and Facebook you probably have seen many of the latest happy moments, however For those unable to follow our media pages or trying to avoid social media altogether, here is a recap on some of the recent TRUJITSU highlights you may have missed.
First, It is important to point out that competition is not the most important benefit from Jiu Jitsu? However, it is a valuable resource for learning and it’s always awesome when the results go well. Here are just a few notable moments from the many.
Fourth Quarter News:
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Sept 26th was one of those days where TRUJITSU team mates from coast to coast and Canada experienced success.
San Diego California, one of the most competitive areas for Jiu Jitsu, was the hosting city for JiuJitsu World league. TRUJITSU team mates from TJ HQ, Unum, Outliers and Rio Bravo worked together to capture trophies in every category including 1st place Organization, 1st place Academy (TRUJITSU Bakersfield), and narrowly missing a clean sweep being just 2 submission victories shy of an Elite 8 1st place.
Thank you to all the TRUJITSU Unified team mates that made this day possible.
TRUJITSU Sweeps JIuJitsu World League
Meanwhile on the same day on the east coast,
Blacksmith Jiu Jitsu had a great day at the Arte Suave competition, and In Alberta Canada Komodo Academy made a huge wave at the True North Grappling tournament. Congratulations for an awesome return to competition.
Blacksmith JiuJitsu winning at Arte Suave Cup
Komodo Academy winning at The True North Grappling tournament
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Delano Jiu Jitsu heads to Phoenix with a successful run capturing first place in the Elite 8.
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208 Academy wins Grappling Industries
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TRUJITSU welcomes 3 more Master Worlds Champions. Congratulations to Jill Baker of TJHQ, Danielle Abbott of 208 Academy, and Jamie Galvan of Delano Jiu Jitsu for capturing Gold at IBJJF Master Worlds.
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Verity Jiu Jitsu team mates make a big wave at The FUJI Jiu Jitsu Championship
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November 20th TRUJITSU team mates headed back to Fullerton for the JJWorld league California Finals. Once again, TRUJITSU Bakersfield captures the First place Academy trophy.
Whatever your goals are, Jiu Jitsu should always be a compliment to your life, not a distraction. Every challenge you overcome on the mat, makes you that much more successful off the mat.
Here are some of the recent promotions across the TRUJITSU Unified team:
TRUJITSU HQ:
Epi Rangle Blue Belt
Chris Juarez Purple Belt
Ashley Arreola Black Belt
Kylie Baker Black Belt
Andrew Lowrimore Black Belt
Jose Tenorio Blue Belt
Joel Cantu Brown Belt
Mitchell Thompson Brown Belt
Daisy Verdugo Blue Belt
Salomon Rodriguez Blue Belt
208 Academy :
Danielle Abbott Purple Belt
Nate Andersen Blue Belt
Chris Young Blue Belt
Tony Huebner Blue Belt
Cameron Quitugua Blue Belt
Axel Davies Grey/ White Belt
Mac Dean Grey/White Belt
Aspen Lee Grey/White Belt
Carson Lee Grey/White Belt
Peyton Cook Grey/ White Belt
Deklen Elizondo Grey/Black Belt
Excelsior Jiu Jitsu:
Micheal Hogan Blue Belt
Heather Desalvo Blue Belt
Dustin Williams Blue Belt
Kevin Chapman Purple Belt
Josh Baker Purple Belt
Corey Hebert Purple Belt
Ronnie Amorello Purple Belt
Rip Rittel Purple Belt
Brigit Hooper Grey Belt
Komodo Academy:
Tyler Mailman Blue Belt
Trennen Thibault Yellow Belt
Delano Jiu Jitsu:
Jayme Galvan Purple Belt
David Guiterrez Grey Belt
Rio Bravo Jiu Jitsu:
Anthony Sanchez Yellow Belt
Jonathan Arias Grey/Black Belt
Xander Rodriguez Grey/Black Belt
Emma Ramirez Grey Belt
Aiden Garcia Grey/ Black Belt
Mason Manabat Orange Belt
Unum Jiu Jitsu:
Jesus Gaytan Purple Belt
Chuck Williams Blue Belt
Doc Podell Blue Belt
Marek Britt Grey/White Belt
Serenity Britt Grey/White Belt
Addison Roquemore Grey/White Belt
Calvin Diaz Grey/White Belt
Preston Elwell Grey/White Belt
Elijah Williams Grey/White Belt
Evelyn Buday Grey/White Belt
Blacksmith Jiu Jitsu:
Courtney Aryana Blue Belt
Lana Delao Blue Belt
Claudia Maldonado Blue Belt
Taylor Nixon Blue Belt
Patrick Russell Blue Belt
Deacon Smith Yellow/Black Belt
Dawson Smith Yellow/Black Belt
Bella Cruz Grey Belt
Gwen Thompson Grey/Black Belt
Aiden Tate Grey/White Belt
Parker L’Orange Grey/White Belt
Sam Rabener Grey/Black Belt
Cole Knight Grey/White Belt
Archer Enas Grey/White Belt
Verity Jiu Jitsu:
Ryan Christen Purple Belt
As mentioned, these are just a few promotions. More are on the way as néw goals and accomplishments continue to develop through out TRUJITSU Unified. Thank you to all that make TRUJITSU Unified the family that it is. To get involved in the next wave of fun, visit these TRUJITSU Academies.
TRUJITSU HQ in Bakersfield California
Rio Bravo Jiu Jitsu in Bakersfield California
Unum Jiu Jitsu in Ridgecrest California
Delano Jiu Jitsu in Delano California
Outliers Jiu Jitsu in San Diego California
208 Academy in Nampa Idaho
Komodo Academy in Grand Prarie Alberta Canada
Excelsior Jiu Jitsu in Zachary and Denham Springs Louisiana
Blacksmith Jiu Jitsu in Niceville Florida
Verity Jiu Jitsu in Cary North Carolina