Don | Profile

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Join date: Apr 26, 2024

About

Hi my name is Don I'm a Sempai with BDJJA Have been a Member for 13yrs. Martial arts is my Passion its been a long road home as I was taken out by a leg injury and later on a Major car accident. I was out for a long time but I'm back now and badder than ever. I teach classes sometimes and have recently completed C1 asst Instructor cert Endorsed by the NZJJF I also look forward to being scheduled to sit for my Black Belt in late 2024 cant wait to see you on the mat.

Until then see you next time BDJJA All Day Oouuusssss

Badges

BDJJANZ Ambassador
Fully Approved Ambassador for BDJJANZ
Brown Belt
Achieved Brown Belt Grade at Black Dragon Jiu-jitsu Academy
Maroon Belt
Holds a maroon belt in BDJJA
Blue Belt
Holds a Blue Belt in BDJJA
Red Belt
Holds a Red Belt in BDJJA
Green Belt
Holds a Green Belt in BDJJA
PLSC Trainer
Recognised Instructor Protective LifeSkills Course
Purple Belt
Holds a Purple Belt in BDJJA
Orange Belt
Holds a Orange Belt in BDJJA
Yellow Belt
Holds a Yellow Belt in BDJJA
White Belt
holds a white belt in BDJJA

Posts (18)

Jul 21, 2026 ∙ 6 min

Martial Arts Masters Beach Training Session 2026

Professor Ron Ogi Beginning the Meditation Journey: Mind, Legacy, and Mechanics in Small Circle Jujitsu Beginning the Meditation Journey The seminar started with a standing relaxation meditation session—a practice designed to ground us in the present moment and cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Professor Ron Ogi gently guided us through the initial steps, inviting each participant to find their own comfortable stance: feet firmly planted on the ground, shoulder-width...

May 6, 2026 ∙ 5 min

So how did you start martial Arts ?

The Story of the Hidden Shihan For two years, he was just a man I knew. He was a steady presence in my life, a friend who carried himself with a quiet, impenetrable weight. I lived in a single garage at the time—a raw, honest structure of wood and steel that felt more like a bunker than a bedroom. It was there, amidst the scent of motor oil and old timber, that the world I thought I knew fractured. He sat there, the light from the single bulb reflecting off the steel walls, and revealed the...

Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Strengthening Brotherhood Bonds at Bali Jujitsu Club Through Martial Arts

August 12, 2025 Rediscovering the Essence of Dojo Kwanji Returning once again to Dojo Kwanji , the heart of the Bali Jujitsu Club , is...