Σάββατο 20 Ιουλίου 2013

2013 Annual Grading


On the 19th of July, Aspida Team (Renzo Gracie) had its annual grading ceremony.

It was a chance for many students to be rewarded for their efforts in terms of jiujitsu and the sprit they exhibited during the year! 

Many students were promoted to a higher level belt and some students received intermediary stripes on their way to the next belt level.
The students are graded based on performance, learning and their overall presence in the academy.

Promotions to Blue belt:
Andreas Ketonis
Philip Malik
Simons Galatariotis
Michalis Petrou

Promotions to Purple Belt:
Dimitris Louca
Dakis Kyriakidis
Dino Kouyialis 

It was also a great chance to reflect on the events of the past year regarding the academy  and for its students for their achievements in competitions but also the their level of jiujitsu demonstrated within the academy.

Another important aspect emphasized is the  spirit of brotherhood exhibited on and off the mats! 

Regarding the academy's future plans, the healthy progression of growth was emphasized and it was announced that a second academy will open in Nicosia.
Also in the very near future the cooperation with  another academy will be announced.

Thank you all for attending this ceremony and note that it is important to participate in the academy's activities regardless if you are being promoted to a higher level or not. It is always important to support the academy and your fellow athletes!


Παρασκευή 19 Ιουλίου 2013

Rome open international / European no Gi

Rome open / European no gi  During the last weekend of June , this BJJ event took place in Rome. Itally.  Six members of Aspida team took part at this event and they managed to bring home 1 gold , 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. Konstantinos Mavris . From Aspida team Athens - gold ultra heavy white belt at the Rome open Andreas Ketonis From Aspida team cyprus bronze in the feather white belt division at the Rome open Andreas Achniotis bronze in the brown belt light division at the Rome open  Andreas Achniotis silver at the European no gi brown belt light.  The rest of the team Nicolas Mavromatis , Theodoros Kyriakidou and Filippos Filippou from Aspida team paphos Fought well and were very close to a medal!   The whole team had a chance to attend a seminar with one of the most technical player at a profesional level Caio Terra  the next day.  Andreas Achniotis Also had a chance to visit tribe jiu jitsu Firenze run by Luca Caracciolo and gave a 2 hour lesson ( gi  and no gi)   Overall it was a great experience and a good time for the team to develop and practice jiu jitsu at an international level    We look forward to next tournament