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We had an amazing time this weekend in Richmond with our affiliate @804jiujitsurva! It’s a true joy to catch up with @heri.lopez and his dedicated students and coaches. Congratulations to everyone who was promoted and thank you to everyone who was able to come out and make the seminar and incredible as it was!!
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Congratulations to Mike Lundquist and Donald Mercer on their promotions to blue belt!! It's incredibly rewarding to watch the students develop on the mats. These belts are not given, they are earned!

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Coach Megan and Coach Raul did an amazing job last week instructing the Fundamental students on the knee-on-belly technique!!
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A stripe is more than just a piece of tape - it's a reminder that dedication and hard work pay off in small ways and eventually lead to big accomplishments.

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We had an amazing time in Pennsylvania at Professor Lou’s academy @armezzanijiujitsuacademy. Thank you to Lou and all the students for hosting the seminar and welcoming us with open arms! With every return to our PA affiliate, we are constantly impressed by the growth of the coaches and students. The amount of hard work along with the level of dedication by everyone never ceases to amaze us. We can’t wait to come back to share more jiu-jitsu and quality time together!!

Original photo by @ayejaybjj 🙌🏽

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It's incredible to watch our Kids Zoo-Jitsu students grow up and accomplish goals right before our eyes!

Congratulations to Pitbull on her promotion to gray with white belt and Tarantula on her promotion to white with orange belt!!

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Never a dull moment with these young leaders!

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A community is where you can find support and guidance from people on the same journey as you.

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What a special night last Friday!!

We had an incredible time hosting the Parents’ Night Out event last Friday. The kids had an amazing time and the coaches enjoyed spending quality time with the students! We hope mom and dad enjoyed the evening out as much as we enjoyed an evening filled with jiu-jitsu, games, and pizza!! We are so grateful to all the parents for the trust they put in us to watch and guide their children. Thank you to all the coaches who were able to participate in the fun! We look forward to the next event 😀
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Stellar week of promotions!!

Congratulations to:
Matt Lang and Gavin Kerr on their promotions to blue belt!!
and Crocodile and Tiger on their promotions to white with yellow belt!!

We are so grateful to be part of your jiu-jitsu journey!! Your determination and dedication do not go unnoticed. Parabéns everyone!! 🎉 🎊
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We are excited to announce that Team Passos is participating as a U.S. Host Organization for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative - YLAI Fellowship Program! This State Department program empowers emerging business and social entrepreneurs from across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States, to realize the full economic potential of the region’s citizens.

Over the next four weeks, we are hosting Daiany França Saldanha, an amazing YLAI Fellow from Brazil. Daiany is the founder of Instituto Esporte Mais - IEMais, a nonprofit that focuses on offering sports, physical activities and games for children, youth and women in underserved communities in Northeast Brazil.

Our missions are similar: to design and implement sports programs for social, emotional and physical development.

Daiany holds a degree in Physical Education and is pursuing her Master's in social change and policy participation. She specializes in designing sports curriculum that weaves in social and emotional development techniques, monitoring and evaluation, and coaches' training.

We are looking forward to collaborating with you Daiany!

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Double sleeve control is looking good!

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We can't wait for the next Parents' Night Event this Friday!!

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Back by popular demand, Friday March 12th is the next Parents' Night Out (or In!) event at Team Passos! You are invited to drop off your kids for a fun evening with their friends and coaches while you get a few hours break!

Students are encouraged to invite a friend (and their siblings!) who might be interested in trying Jiu Jitsu for the first time (kids ages 5-12 can join). Evenings like this are a great way for kids to visit the academy and meet the Zoo-Jitsu crowd for the first time.

Plan to drop off your child for the 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm Kids' Class. Pick-up is scheduled for 8:30 pm. There will be plenty of Jiu Jitsu, games, and pizza for the kids to enjoy!

There is no cost for the event, but spots are limited, so let us know if you're interested and sign-up soon!

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This past weekend we had several students compete at the local @fujibjj competition and they all did amazing!! 15+ gold medals from adults and kids alike. Incredible!! Regardless of the results, it’s inspiring to watch everyone prepare for and perform at events like this.

Congratulations everyone!! Well deserved results. We look forward to doing more competitions as a team in the future!
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February was a great month of promotions!

Congratulations to:
Ervin Jr, Sam, and Obeyd on your promotions to BJJ blue belt!!
Sean and Raven on your promotions to orange belt!!
Fluff on your promotion to gray with white belt!!
Salamander on your promotion to white with orange belt!!
and Tas on your promotion to white with yellow belt!!

We are incredibly proud of all our students for their consistency and ambition. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of your growth on and off the mats. Parabéns everyone!! 🎉🎉
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Thank you again to all the coaches for contributing to Coaches Appreciation Month. We are grateful for your commitment to this leadership role and helping students along their jiu jitsu journeys!

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How have you enjoyed your experience so far as a coach?

"I recently joined the amazing group of BJJ coaches at Team Passos. It's well known BJJ promotes mental, emotional, & physical growth through daily challenges.  I believe just taking that first step onto the mat is quite an accomplishment and let alone repeating that, again and again, is another level of accomplishment. Coaching is exciting for me because I get to experience much more of the enthusiasm and pride of achieving through helping others.  It is a true honor for me to be a member of Team Passos coaches.”

-Coach Jesse
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Coach Jesse’s Jiu Jitsu journey started as a spectator where he watched his son train in our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program. He later on joined our Adults Fundamentals Program and has been incredibly consistent since. Jesse has earned his blue belt under Professor Tony Passos and assists Professor Josh Pike in coaching our Adult Fundamental students. Coach Jesse finds great enjoyment in studying the art of Jiu Jitsu alongside new and experienced students. You’ll always find Jesse with a can-do attitude and a endless hunger for knowledge!
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What inspires you to coach?

“I enjoy being a coach because it’s a good learning experience for me and I like helping others improve their Jiu Jitsu.”

-Coach Ethan
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Coach Ethan has been training with us for over 6 years and has earned his yellow belt from Professor Tony Passos. Ethan began training with Professor Tony when he was six years old and has recently transitioned to a coaching role for our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program. Ethan juggles many different hobbies and interests but remains dedicated to practicing the art of Jiu Jitsu and trains in our Adults Advanced Program. Ethan is an incredible young leader and we are so grateful to have him on the mats!
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What inspires you to coach?

“Helping others is what inspires me to coach. I love to help teach other students and my amazing mentors are always there to help me be a better coach. They inspire me every time I’m in the academy and inspire me to be a better helper.”

-Coach Andres
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Coach Andres has been training with us for over 4 years and has earned his gray belt under Professor Tony Passos. He began training in our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program and has since graduated to our Advanced Kids Program. Andres now helps coach the Zoo-Jitsu students and is a positive role model for the new and experienced students alike. Coach Andres is well-mannered, kind, and extremely technical in Jiu Jitsu. Coach Andres is a joy to have on the mats and is an impactful young leader!
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How have you enjoyed your experience so far as a coach?

“My experience as a coach is awesome in quite a few ways. It has taught me how to be more respectful towards others and to set an example for others. It also shows me that I was accepted in the Team Passos community. Over all, it is a new and great experience.”

-Coach Damon
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Coach Damon has been training with us for over 2 years and has earned his white with orange belt under Professor Tony Passos. Damon began training in our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program and has since graduated to our Adults Program. Damon has come full circle as he is now an assistant coach for the Zoo-Jitsu Program and is a constant example of the impact that Jiu Jitsu and community can have on the maturation of young students both on and off the mats. Coach Damon trains hard and is dedicated to setting a positive example for our Zoo-Jitsu students!  
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What have you learned so far as a coach?

“What i’ve learned so far as a coach is that if you remain receptive to the ways in which you learn, you will often gain more than you came to teach. Jiu Jitsu has brought light and depth to my life in ways I couldn’t be more blessed for and my hope as a coach is to help those around me discover that too.”

-Coach Angela
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Coach Angela has been training with us for over 6 months and has been incredibly consistent since beginning her Jiu Jitsu journey. Her appreciation for the art of Jiu Jitsu was apparent from the start and she has recently transitioned into an assistant coach role for our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program. Students and teammates alike are inspired by her work ethic and passion. Coach Angela has an amazing attitude and is a strong representation of the growing womens presence on the mats!
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What have you learned so far as a coach?

“I’ve learned that, as a coach, I learn as much from the kids as the kids learn from me.”

-Coach Noel
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Coach Noel

Coach Noel has been training with us for over 5 years and is now a purple belt under Professor Tony Passos. Noel trains in our Adults Advanced Program and his consistency and dedication to training over the years has been remarkable. He now has his daughter enrolled in our Kids Zoo-Jitsu Program and has witnessed the impact that Jiu Jitsu and a positive community has on adults and kids alike.

Having Coach Noel on the mats is a true joy. Students and teammates can both attest to his amazing attitude on and off the mats!
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What inspires you to coach?

"So far the most enjoyable part of coaching for me is the ability to pass on the knowledge of Jiu Jitsu, that I’ve gained from my coaches and personal discovery, to students and teammates at the academy. Seeing students' passion and curiosity for Jiu Jitsu inspires me to get better everyday.”

-Coach Matt
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Coach Matt has been practicing martial arts since a young age and is now a blue belt under Professor Tony Passos. He gets in as much mat time as possible by training 5-6 times per week and studies high-level Jiu Jitsu matches when he’s not at the academy. Matt is an active competitor, having most recently placed first at a US Grappling competition in Virginia Beach. Matt takes his passion and knowledge of Jiu Jitsu and passes it along to our Fundamentals Program students as he coaches them through the techniques.

Coach Matt’s passion for Jiu Jitsu is reflected in his progress on the mats and eagerness to train as much as possible. You can always find him with an upbeat attitude and ready to seize the day!
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What inspires you to coach?

“Coaching allows me to share knowledge and experiences with the next generation. I feel obligated to spend time teaching the art that has given me so much. My hope is that the students will look back at the time spent on the mats as fondly as I have.”

-Coach Jimmy
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Coach Jimmy

Coach Jimmy has been training with us for over 10 years and is a first-degree black belt under Professor Tony Passos. Jimmy has been training with Professor Tony for many years and is considered one of Tony’s closest friends. Jimmy passes his many years of knowledge and experience onto our Kids Zoo-Jitsu students, which includes his youngest son. Coach Jimmy’s dedication to Jiu Jitsu is remarkable and he’s passionate about passing his knowledge to the next generation. Jimmy also has an awesome sense of humor which keeps everyone around in good spirits!
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