Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree) in Jiu-Jitsu
School: American Jiu-Jitsu, St. James
1996: Began training at American Jiu-Jitsu
under O'Sensei Joe Puleio
1997: Student of the Year at AJJC
1998: Completed Instructor's Certification Class
1999: Received Shodan (1st Degree) Rank and
began teaching children's classes at AJJC
2000: Awarded Connors/Bushido Award for 1999
(most prestigious award at AJJC)
2004: Attained the rank of Nidan (2nd Degree)
& Received Lifetime Achievement Award
from O'Sensei Joe Puleio
2007: Earned the rank of Sandan (3rd Degree)
My Background
Started training in jiu-jitsu in March 1996
Achieved Sandan (3rd Degree) rank in 2007
Hi there, I don't know what happened, Iresponded to your message that day. It is really great to hear from you, I hope all is well with you, John, and the kids. My back is still not 100%, that is why I haven't been training, but I have been teaching on Thursday nights. I am going to try advanced class tonight and see how it goes, it's been almost a year now. Hope to see you guys soon.
haha woah mentioned on the mat eh? I keep meaning to give a ring but its 3 hours difference here. life is definitely the shizz...can't beat it when your life is your board, your beer, and your friends...just traveling and finding adventure...can't wait till summer!