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Good times with good peeps. Thanks for making me feel at home. 🙏🙏@openmatbermuda @ariessportscenter @openmatmma @bjjbermuda @chris_regan_bjj @cy_bda

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What a weekend! Training hard with the epic Professor @chris_regan_bjj and the @OpenMatBermuda crew. Taught two BJJ seminars and THREE @fightlikeagirl.o workshops at @ariessportscentre, including one super fun mother-daughter workshop. So much positive energy here. Can’t wait for everyone to see what’s cooking in beautiful BDA... #build #unite #inspire #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu  #fightlikeagirl #womensselfdefence #impact #toronto #bermuda #bda (at Aries Sports Center)

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The only thing more beautiful than #Bermuda is the people. Such a pleasure to be here with Professor @chris_regan_bjj and the @openmatbermuda crew. Group trip anyone? Masterminds..? ;) #bjj #bermuda #lifestyle . . #bda #bjjbermuda #building #unity #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujistulife #toronto #owensound #ireland (at Aries Sports Center)

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My goodness, what a weekend/life! Still reeling.  Much love to my epic @openmatmma students who stepped up to compete at @davidaguzzi's @GrapplingIndustries. So much courage, success and growth. 💥⚡️✨ Later that night, I was fortunate enough to get to witness history. A martial artist in a world of fighters came back after four years off to not only challenge a champion, but the one a weight class up. If that wasn’t enough, he then weathered a serious storm before putting the champ to sleep(!) - in under three rounds.. very few experiences in life have made me jump up an shout in joy and inspiration.  As special to me was getting to see a good friend who has spent his life honing his craft and building his position, walk out shoulder to shoulder with giants.  After the fights, I got to come back and, with the help of incredibly supportive coaches and assistants, share a new approach to jiu-jitsu with more than 30 women through @fightlikeagirl.o. For the first time, there were two deaf women in the class and to my surprise the class was so much better for it. Seeing the fun, growth and power all of these women felt over the course of a few hours was just awesome.  To all of them, all of my students and coaches, the GOAT, @georgesstpierre and my pal @82Spaniard, thank you for the inspiration. OSS. #inspiration #dreambig #livebig #gsp #goat #spaniardsystem #kings #bjj #jiujitsu #grapplingindustries #brazilianjiujitsu #mma #mixedmartialarts #ufc @ufc #ufc217 #toronto #bermuda #nyc #owensound #lasvegas #ireland #etobicoke #leslieville (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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My friend is a master warrior and a savage. I feel privileged to have gotten to see the behind the scenes rise of a great. The world has no idea what’s coming. Strength and power to one of the greatest martial artists of all time, #georgesstpierre. His hard work, courage and passion are an inspiration to everyone alive. What a time we live in.   #goat #spaniardsystem #supermen #Repost @openmatmma (@get_repost) ・・・ We are THRILLED to share that our good friend @82spaniard will be CORNERING GSP(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) in his return to @ufc. You may have seen Jorge around the academy, training many of Toronto’s elite, but what you may not know is that he is a lifelong martial artist - junior national judo champion, Spanish National kickboxing champion, Olympic boxing team member, and private coach to a select few of the best fighters in the world. The hardest working man in the gym, his hard work and dedication to excellence in everything he does is an inspiration to us all. Our hearts are with him and the @georgestpierre this Saturday! Come join our potluck Saturday night and cheer on the #GOAT as he rises to a challenge worthy of such a legend! ** And keep an eye out for a seminar in Jorge’s #spaniardsystem @OpenMatMMA soon! ** #gsp #thereturn #legends #toronto #nyc#ufc #ufc217 #spaniardsystem #mma#martialarts #legends (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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Thrilled to be heading back to beautiful Bermuda to hang, train and teach with the #sunshinesquad @OpenMatBermuda! Miss these beautiful people!!! If you’re on the island, have a gi and no gi BJJ seminar happening November 18th and 19th at @ariessportscenter. Email mailto:[email protected] to register! #family #bermuda #bjj #bermudabjj #bda #bdabjj #sportsbermuda #toronto #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjseminar #gi #nogi #closedguard #spiderguard #trianglecity #populationthem (at Aries Sports Center)

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I run a global women’s self-defence program, Fight Like A Girl. Free workshop in this Sunday, two-day course next weekend, both in Toronto and a two-day course in Bermuda the following weekend… and coming to Europe in 2018!!!! 🌏👊✨ Please follow, share and help spread the word.  For Toronto workshop, girls 14+ and women can go to OpenMat.ca/schedule to sign up - for Bermuda, email mailto:[email protected].  Sunday, Nov 5 - Free Workshop - Toronto Sat/Sun, Nov 11/12 - Two-Day Course - Toronto Fri/Sat, Nov 17/18 - Two-Day Course - Bermuda Sunday, Nov 19 - Private Workshop - Bermuda #selfdefence #womensselfdefence #selfdefense #womensselfdefense #fightlikeagirl #bjj4girls #innovation #impact #makeadifference #changetheworld #globalunity #toronto #bermuda #lasvegas #losangeles  #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #mma #muaythai #boxing #martialarts #Repost @fightlikeagirl.o (@get_repost) ・・・ We’re back! Three #womensselfdefence events in November! Free Workshop in #toronto, hosted by @OpenMatMMA (in #kensingtonmarket) this Sunday). Link to registration in bio! Two-day course next weekend, November 17th & 18th in Bermuda!! (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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Bested by a four-year-old 😩😩😂😂🎃🎃👻👻🌝🌚 #Repost @openmatmma (@get_repost) ・・・ #openmatkids having a ghoulishly good time and earning their holiday treats!  Thank you to everyone who came out to our Halloween party! And special thanks to the parents who came to help out! Have a safe and fun halloween from everyone here at OpenMat!! . . . . . #fun #kidspartytoronto #halloween #martialarts #kidsmartialarts #toronto #kidsparties #bjj #kidsbjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiuijitsu #confidence #conscientiousness #kindess #habits #hardwork #openmindedness #moderation #compassion #compassionwithself #holisticsuccess #frameworksandseeingtheinvisible #yinyang #selfimage #breathing #growthmindset (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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Epic morning with epic people yesterday. Grateful and excited to learn and share with giants. #builduniteinspire . . . . . . #entrepreneurship #lifehacks #sleep #digestion #wisdom #mmbjj #private #bjj #elite #entrepreneurs  #toronto #bermuda #lasvegas #losangeles #moresoon... (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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It's true... damnit! Two employees of the year! 😩😩😂😂🙌🙌 Congrats, guys looking forward to seeing you grow together!! And thank you. #Repost @openmatmma (@get_repost) ・・・ Congratulations to Coach Sumeet Gill and his beautiful bride Robyn on their wedding day! If you don’t know, in addition to being an accomplished MMA fighter, jiu-jitsu competitor and coach, Sumeet is actually a medical doctor who took a year off of practicing to focus on training and competing. While injuries sidelined him, he became an instrumental part of our coaching and administration staff during our first year in our new home. We wouldn’t be here without him. Thank you, coach!!! We wish him and Robyn a long, healthy, blissful life together! Oss! #weddingday #love #congrats #bjj #mma #champion #toronto #nyc #calgary (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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Right on.  Came down to the second greatest city in the world (😉) to fight alongside the @OpenMatMMA comp team yesterday at the @ibjjf Pans yesterday. These warriors. I love em! (Descriptions are too long for Instagram, you’ll have to peep my Facebook page for those - here’s the sum up:) There were so many great takeaways, both technical, strategic and psychological. We all grew so much, individually and together this weekend. The medals are awesome and I hope these guys do celebrate - they’ve earned it. But as I said to one of our athletes last week while discussing an old loss:  Growth Mindset. Process, not product. What is the right thing to do after a loss (or a win, for that matter)? Get down/up? Who the **** cares, get back to the mat. Improve - in both cases. Don’t get attached to wins and losses. Or let your sense of self, or your capabilities be influenced by results.  Too many variables, and even then, you’re always improving.  Most people respond to a rough loss by getting down and giving up. You kept going. IN SPITE of doubt. That is the very definition of courage. The doubt was your challenge. Were you big enough to keep fighting in the face of it? That’s the “spiritual” side of it. The mental (/emotional) side. You’re so ****ing epic. Believe in yourself. Trust your work. **** dudes up. A coach’s job is to help people see, tap into and express the greatness inside themselves and these guys, coaching each other did just that. Respect and gratitude, my warriors!! Oss (at The City College of New York)

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Love the 6! Off to New York City to compete at the @ibjjf #nogi #pans with the @OpenMatMMA hit squad. You won't believe how dangerous these guys are... ####ing excited!!! 🤼‍♂️🌟🌟💪💪 Watch on @flograppling. Schedule up at Facebook.com/OpenMat. #bjj #jiujitsu #graciejiujitsu #lifestyledesign #toronto #416 #6ix #nyc #newyork #bermuda #la #losangeles #lasvegas (at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport)

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With fellow #ricksongraciecup gold medalist Curtis Mosley of #behringjiujitsunewyork who was one of a few folks at the tournament who said they were fans of my #grapplearts instructional, #SpiderGuardMasterClass.  @stephankesting is offering $50 off on it  - today’s the last day! Link in bio #technique #details #win #gold #bjj #jiujitsu #spiderguard #lasso #bjjgirls #bjj4girls #jiujitsulifestyle #balloonsweep #tomoenage #sitdownsweep #highpercentage #tournamenttested #gameplan #flowchart #getbelowtovercome #unitedwearestrong #toronto #newyork #vancouver #bermuda #comingsoon... (at Behring Jiu Jitsu New York)

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A year ago, my good friend, Muay Thai champion/coach and BJJ purple belt, Kru Eddie Nobrega went into the hospital complaining of leg pain. Doctors discovered a tumour in his spine and immediately removed it. He woke up paralyzed from the ribs down.  This warrior has spent the last year putting the same energy he had put into becoming the 8th-ranked Muay Thai fighter in the world into his recovery. The progress he’s made is phenomenal and a few months ago, he started coming by @OpenMatMMA on Fridays after my lunch class for us to see what we can do on the mats. This man is a ****ing hero. While we were working a month ago, I told him he needs to start sharing his story. People want to hear from him. *I* want to hear from him. He’s taking an incredible, inspiring path and the world would LOVE to have him share it - wouldn’t you agree? Imagine what seeing his progress could do for someone who’s on day one of his path… let alone any of us who like or are lacking motivation.   If you think Eddie should share his story more, post a comment, like, share or send a message and make sure to follow him at @eddie_the_broken_ninja.  #responseability #ability #growth #inspiration #hero #muaythai #champion #bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsuwayoflife #purplebelt #kru #recovery #disabled #disability #thisability (at OpenMat Mixed Martial Arts)

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Double gold - and then this happened, so, you know...triple gold 😅😂😂🙌🙌🥇🥇 Thanks to everyone who helped me get ready-especially @chris_regan_bjj and the whole @openmatbermuda crew for kicking my butt into shape while I was there and @cowardbjj and my @openmatmma Toronto fam for the non-stop push/love. 🙏❤️👊 #bucketlist #legend #ricksongracie #jiujitsu #bjj #jiujitsulifestyle #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu4life #bjjlife #mma #artesuave #bjj4life #grappling #jiujitsuforlife #bjjgirls #jiujitsugirls #jiujitsustyle #jiujitsuforeveryone #martialarts #fitness #bjjforlife #ufc #jiujitsulove #toronto #losangeles #lasvegas #bermuda (at Sefcu Arena)

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Won first gi match 9-0, finished with Ezekiel... #bjj #jiujitsu #ricksongraciecup #bermuda #toronto #albany (at Sefcu Arena)

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#gold. 💪👊 Time for gi. 🥋 #bjj #bjjlife #jiujitsu #ricksongraciecup (at Sefcu Arena)