The British Invasion
Stephen Greenaway, Kirsty Geoghegan, Roy Dean, Paul Laver, and Adam Fieldhouse after the demonstration.
Not pictured is Jamie Jackson, who left a few days earlier in the trip, but the entire Academy enjoyed our United Kingdom visitors, and look forward to their return in February!
Joining us for ten days, our new friends sought not only to train, but to establish a long term relationship with RDA. Sincerely seeking guidance for the BJJ journey, I found all 5 of our friends to be attentive students serious about their jiu jitsu. They were both empty cups and top flight individuals. Many have contacted me in regards to associations, but Stephen and the crew were the first to come to Bend and make it happen. I am very pleased to have them on board.
Training at Harris International in San Diego, it was not unusual to have students visiting from abroad, that had come specifically for training. Brad Hirakawa and I hosted several grapplers, including a shootfighter from Sweden named Joakim that turned out to be a great friend. I am fortunate that Harris International has so many global connections, and am honored to be able to expand the circle even wider.
Look for Stephen’s Blue Belt demonstration tomorrow. It was very sharp!
that’s cool can’t wait to see blue belt demo.I was impressed .
gregore
on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Very cool! Also excited for the blue belt demo video
Mike O. from Camas, WA
on Thursday, September 18, 2008
I second everything Roy said. Our new British family members had great energy and everyone loved having them around. All showed excellent aptitude for BJJ and positive attitudes about developing their skills. They worked extremely hard while they were here and were an inspiration to all of us. I look forward to having them back out in February.
Stephen’s test was CRISP and I can’t wait to see the vid. A very well deserved blue.
Cheers,
TJ
TJ from Bend, Oregon
on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Where do the UK guys train here in Britain? Anywhere I should be adding to the map?
http://slideyfoot.blogspot.com/2000/01/uk-bjj-club-list.html
slideyfoot from Bucks & Brum, UK
on Thursday, September 18, 2008
It was great meeting all of you and I’m looking forward to your return visit. Stephen, I didn’t get a chance to see your test in-person but congratulations!
Steve from Bend, OR
on Thursday, September 18, 2008
Our visitors were terrific. I wish that they could have stayed longer!
Jeff from Bend, OR
on Sunday, September 21, 2008
Awwwwwww these guys were all so fun and awesome! Kinda miss them.
Janelle from La Pine, OR
on Wednesday, September 24, 2008