Name:                       Nickname:
Brian Blackshire         "Blackshark"
Age:
23
Rank:
White Belt
Number of Years Training Jiu-Jitsu:
7 months
Tournament History:
Revolution Academy In-House Tournament- Won 3rd place division.
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Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation- White Belt Division- Won 2nd place in the division.
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World Novice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships- Long Beach Ca.- White Belt Division.
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Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation- White Belt Division- Won 1st place in the division.
10-20-07
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Garden State Grappling Games- New Jersey 10-26-07- Won 2nd place in the No-Gi division.
Day II- Won 3rd place in the gi division.
Favorite Move/Technique: Back Position- Mount or back control.
What are your short and long term goals in learning Jiu-Jitsu? Short term goal is to reach blue belt...long term "Faixa Preta" black belt!
How has Jiu-Jitsu affected your life?  Jiu-Jitsu has improved my mindset.  I enjoy the self-improvement aspects that jiu-jitsu training offers.  All my life I enjoyed Martial Arts and wanted to train, and now jiu-jitsu has given me the opportunity to reach my personal goals.
What advice would you give to someone who is interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu?  Find the best atmosphere that you like being apart of.  Also make sure your instructor is on the level and qualified!
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Coaches Notes:
Brian started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with background knowledge in Karate before coming the Revolution Academy.  Now Brian has a lot of experience for a white belt student having traveled to California and competing in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship at the time of writing held in Long Beach for the 1st time.  The "Blackshark" has had the experiences of winning 1st place and also being the runner-up.  The the short term goal of blue belt should be right around the corner!