Jo trained hard giving it her all during fight camp. And as always, she fought her heart out! Even when her opponent didn’t make weight, and Jo was given the option of forfeiting the fight or go up a weight class, she did not back down. ” ℎ ℎ , ’ ℎ . ‘ !” […]
On this week’s Meet the Team, meet Ethan Major who started BJJ after being bullied in public school. It helped him gain confidence and self-esteem. He now teaches OAMA’s children’s programs and is a professional athlete who just competed across the U.S. “I’ve seen kids like me who had low confidence and weren’t sure, attend […]
Did you know Eric Nadon started training in striking arts like Kickboxing, Boxing, and Muay Thai before going full-on in BJJ? On this week’s , learn why he ❤️’s BJJ, teaching all ages, and what he sees himself doing at 70 yrs old. Watch Eric’s video here. Eric has been training in martial arts for […]
Ethan Major is continuing his BJJ journey in the United States. This past weekend he was in New Orleans for the IBJJF International Open. He fought and kept his eye on the prize. After a full day of matches, he left with 2 golds, 1 silver, and 1 bronze! Although this past year didn’t turn […]
“Jiu-jitsu is where my heart is.” The first thing you notice about Jo Maisonneuve is usually her smile. You can’t miss it! As a purple belt in BJJ and a pro-MMA fighter, she’s a double threat! And someone with the kindest heart. In this week’s Meet the Team, get to know Jo and why she […]
This past weekend, Ethan was in Texas at the IBJJF Charleston International Open. He won gold in his division and bronze in absolute. You can tell the numerous hours of training he has put in are paying off! His transitions are flawless and he executes a beautiful passing sequence from single X guard. Watch […]
“𝑰’𝒎 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎…𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚!” Aaron Kruger started martial arts to break the cycle he was in. He didn’t like the path he was on – depressed, low confidence, no motivation. He wanted more and he found it when his friend introduced him to martial arts. Get to know Aaron on this week’s Meet the […]
When you think about Jiu-Jitsu, skateboarding often doesn’t come to mind. It’s on the far end of the sports spectrum. But did you know they are both very similar sports? Both involve overcoming challenges & pain, and getting back up & trying again. In the jiu-jitsu culture, many are also into boarding sports, like skateboarding, […]
The Results Are In… OAMA Comp Team Crushed It! Coach Jo Maisonneuve and Ethan Major had a tremendous weekend of Jiu-Jitsu tournaments! Jo was in Texas at Submissions on the Shore, competing in a 3 vs 3, 16 team tournament. This is one of Jo’s favourite tournaments to compete in and this Saturday’s did […]