This past weekend Steve Shipinkas had a 15 min Submission only super fight with Gabe. It took place in Montreal at the Grappling Industries Tournament. Unfortunately there was no tap so the fight ended in a draw leaving to crowd wanted more. Hopefully these 2...
Happy New Year to everyone.. Thanks for having faith in me and knowing that you are receiving the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction possible. I don't make new year resolutions but I do follow one vision every year...
The Kids look sharp with the new Checkmat Custom Gi's. No other kids in the Toronot area will have these Pearl Weave,Rip Stop Pants,Loop Style Draw Strings and light weight. I am looking forward to watching the kids grow into better students on and...
http://grapplingindustries.com/announcing-sponsorship-of-steven-shipinkas/
Congratulations to Steve Shipinkas for getting sponsored by Grappling Industries. Our team is just over a year old and already we are putting the checkmat name all over the place. This is just the start to many great things headed towards Checkmat Canada.
http://grapplingindustries.com/announcing-sponsorship-of-steven-shipinkas/...
Last night a few select students were promoted.
Paul first stripe white belt
Isaac 2nd stripe white belt (I took one away for slacking so now he has it back)
Frankie purple belt
Nev purple belt
Yash purple belt
Steve S purple belt
And there is more to come over...
Congratulations the small team that we sent. Steve Shipinkas showed how effective Jiu Jitsu can be. We worked a new leg lock the week before and was able to get 2 submissions with that leg lock. Even more impressive Steve hit the leg lock in...
After Tash and Sunita finished they're Free month of unlimited training at Greenwood Jiu Jitsu they couldn't get enough. Now they are training weekly and our now part of the Checkmat Family. Welcome Tash and Sunita you are a great addition to the team....
2 different types of competition. One you fight only for the submission and the other is a round robin guaranteeing you 4 fights. Make sure you are training properly for each event so you know the rules and have the right mindset.
If you have...