The story of my trip around the world to train, teach and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other grappling arts.


Last training in Cyprus

Tonight was my last training in Cyprus. I promoted some of the guys (and girl :)) with stripes on their white belts. They are beginners and have no instructors, but really have a passion for learning and are working hard. I am looking forward to come back another time and I am sure they will be blue belt level then.

Since my knee still hurt, I skipped sparring myself. One day of doing nothing is always terrible for me, so I found a weight room in the University and did a workout there. It was full of machines and had virtually no free weights. There was a lot of people there, but I had the pull up bar, dip rack and barbells to myself luckily :) It was nice to do a workout, I really miss that from home. Also, I was reminded how lucky I am to have such good facilities and friends to train with there.

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  1. Jeremy

    which part of cyprus did you visit? my girlfriend and i fought in the northern part last summer. it’s beautiful. it’s nice to see the sport growing a bit more over there.

    Mar 08, 2011 @ 22:07


  2. Arthur

    Congratulation to them !

    Mar 08, 2011 @ 22:14


  3. Academy Cyprus

    thanks! :D

    Mar 08, 2011 @ 22:38


  4. Triin

    Congratulations Ozge!!!!

    Mar 08, 2011 @ 22:54


  5. slideyfoot

    Congrats to those who got promoted! :)

    Out of interest, did you have any particular criteria in mind that you felt they had met? I can’t remember what the Gracie Combatives criteria is (though I know for Bullyproof it is attending a certain number of classes).

    Mar 09, 2011 @ 00:56


  6. graugart

    No, just my usual assessment of technical proficiency in sparring. No different than what I do at home :)

    Mar 09, 2011 @ 17:32


  7. ozge

    thanks!

    Mar 10, 2011 @ 19:38


  8. Aspida Team Cyprus BJJ

    This is obviously in NORTH Cyprus, please correct the post. Good job for the guys who enjoy the sport so much, keep it up!

    Apr 27, 2011 @ 22:34

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