Congratulations to Upstream BJJ assistant kids’ coach Giada on her gold this weekend at the IBJJF Atlanta Open. She showed a dominant, composed performance with no points scored against her. We are so proud of you, Giada!
Kids' Class Back at Upstream
After a long hiatus, the Upstream kids’ program is back! We missed our young grapplers so much during Covid-19 closures. With both instructors fully vaccinated and guidelines relaxing, we finally have kids’ class again. Classes are every Monday and Thursday for 4:45-5:45 in the gi for ages 5-13. Be on the look out for more classes coming this fall!
Upstream BJJ World Master Silver Medalist
Upstream BJJ’s women’s instructor and gym manager, Nora, took second place at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s Master’s Worlds tournament last weekend in Orlando Florida. After decisively winning two matches she lost by ref’s decision in the finals of the Master 1 Purple Belt Light Feather category. On to the next!
Back to School!
While we are sad to see summer come to an end, we are excited about the new school year at Upstream BJJ! We are pleased to announce with now have academy gis available for purchase for kids and adults. With new sign ups, all our merchandise including gis and rash guards, is discounted. Come in for a free trial to see what Jiu Jitsu is all about at Upstream BJJ!
Women’s Class Schedule January 2019
The first women’s class of 2019 will be Saturday, January 12. We will not have women’s class Saturday January 5. We look forward to starting another productive year of training and continuing to build up a strong women’s team! Get in touch with us if you are interested in our women’s only program. Our Saturday classes are open to ages 12 and up.
Guest Instructor at Upstream BJJ Thursday 11/29
This Thursday 11/29 Upstream is pleased to host Nina Navid. Nina is a brown belt under Roger Gracie and an instructor at Roger Gracie Academy HQ in London. She is an accomplished competitor as well as coach to one of Europe’s strongest women’s teams. This event will start at 6:30 and will be in the gi. It is FREE to Upstream students and $20 for visitors. Do not miss the chance to learn from such a dedicated and knowledgable athlete!
Great strides for Upstream at the IBJJF Charlotte Open!
Upstream BJJ blue belt Carsyn Nash took home silver this past weekend at the IBJJF Charlotte Open. This was one of her first gi tournaments and her first IBJJF gi tournament. She has made great progress and we are excited to see what she will do next. We are so proud of you Carsyn!
Women's class is back on! 7/14/18
After a short break, women's class is back on schedule this Saturday at 11. Bring your gi and get some training in with other jiu jitsu women. Stick around afterwards for extra rolls at open mat!
Women's class off until 7/14
We will not have women's class on Saturdays from 11-12 until 7/14. So save your energy for the next two weeks and be ready to come back and train in July!