August 2024 | Episode #5
With just two months into our new facility, #TeamLŌKAHI participated in the Nebraska Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The hard work and preparation of our athletes paid off as our team came home with 12 medals, including our first team trophy! With this momentum, we look forward to another competitive outing later in the Fall.
No Gi Competitors
Guy Rouelle, Samantha Valkenhaus, Spencer Pruner, Del Rodriguez, Sam O’Loughlin, Arjun Maudhoo, Andrew Sekula, and Ashlynn Ortega
Gi Competitors
Guy Rouelle, Samantha Valkenhaus, Del Rodriguez, Arjun Maudhoo
Medal Winners
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ADCC Competitor: John Hansen
We would like to recognize Omaha’s very own John Hansen for earning his spot and participating in this year’s ADCC! Arguably the world’s most challenging and prestigious grappling event, ADCC puts the world’s best athletes against each other. John went 1-1, defeating Finland’s Heikki Jusslia with his signature wrestle-up. John then had a hard-fought match, falling short to reigning world champion Felipe Pena. We are extremely proud of John for everything he has accomplished and for what he has done to elevate the Omaha Jiu-Jitsu community.
Upcoming Events
Don’t miss our Labor Day Open Mat! Celebrate the day off with good rolls, great vibes, and…
BREAKFAST BURRITOS!
Upcoming Tournaments
October 12 - Submission Challenge
Kansas City, MO
Congratulations Bird Family!
Jacob and his wife Chelsea welcomed their son Kipp Ryan Bird on August 31st (and one day before Jacob’s birthday). Mom and baby are doing well.
Upcoming September Birthdays
Wishing all of our September Collective Members a very happy birthday!
1st - Jacob Bird
2nd - Morgan Vacanti
3rd - Connor Gillen
4th - Stephen Dodds
5th - Rosie Haas
11th - Andrew Wine
15th - Nick Shaffer
16th - Radman Zaveh
18th - Ryan Huerth
22nd - Brandon Nicks
27th - Adam Carter
“I have trained under Ryan and Nolan for about 3 years now and all I can say is they are amazing people. The culture they have created can’t be topped. This facility is top tier and the curriculum the coaching staff has for the students is awesome. Come check it out!! Not to mention how friendly everyone is.
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