ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Practice for this week will be held on Friday, November 15th in the SRC MAC Gym from 4-6pm. We will be setting up mats at 3:30, so please help if you are available. Our next practice will be on Sunday, November 17th in the SRC MAC Gym from 4-6pm. If we for some reason cannot hold practice in the MAC Gym on Sundays, we will consider outside as an alternative.
Tonight, Nov 15th, there may be a watch party for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. If you are interested in joining, please show up to practice tonight for more details.
Tomorrow, Nov 16th, there is a watch party for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. If you are interested in joining, please show up to practice tonight for more details.
COMPETITIONS:
Note: Sign-up sheets in Surveys and Forms section of email.
We will be having a quintet style competition with VCU set for November 23rd. The location is Cary Street Gym at 101 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284. Times for the event are 12-5pm. Spectators have free entry. This is a 2hr drive, overnight might have to be considered. The club is not responsible for these accommodations, you must sort it on your own.
SURVEYS AND FORMS:
If you are interested in competition, please fill out the form below or you WILL NOT be included in any future competition headcounts. If you have trouble, contact me and I will do my best to help. This form is also necessary for us to consider branded gear. Make sure you are signed into your ODU email account when filling out this form or you will not be able to access it.
General Competition Form Fall 2024-Summer 2025:
https://forms.gle/hZ1GnuuznfskCebLA
We would love to hear any and all ideas regarding fundraising possibilities. If you would take a second to respond to this form with your idea for how our club can raise money, it would be much appreciated!
Fundraising Idea Form:
https://forms.gle/RNBJFU5MqUA99vkx9\
VCU Competition Sign-Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDnum7D_IlVFqS-aMZhptvH-u8NkMQJoQIo3WfDZnBwPanyw/viewform?usp=sf_link
IMPORTANT INFO:
To get the most up-to-date information regarding the club, please join the Group Me: https://groupme.com/join_group
To keep track of events and practices, please subscribe to our Google Calendar. To subscribe, after accessing the link, press the + next to "Google Calendar" in the bottom right of the screen. Please verify that you are logged into the appropriate gmail when subscribing to the calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=odubjj%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
Note: Since most of you have outlook accounts through the school, please use a personal gmail if possible when subscribing to the calendar. This link is only effective on a computer, but once linked, it can be accessed from your phone.
I would like to display a rough draft of our roadmap for the Fall 2024 semester so that you guys can understand our intentions for this club.
Fall Semester Goals:
- We will offer end of year stripe promotions to those eligible
- We will offer competitive opportunities
- We will fundraise more often
- We will acquire branded gear(such as rashguards and/or casual clothing)
- We will host more social events
- We will be active in a collegiate BJJ League
Our scheduling for the Fall Semester will be Fridays and Sundays from 4-6pm in the MAC gym
(We will not be practicing during Finals Week, Holidays and Breaks)
Before you arrive you should understand and comply with the following:
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No jewelry
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No hats (the pointy obstructive kind (like baseball caps))
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Long hair must be put up
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Good hygiene (please shower before meetings / trimmed finger and toe nails)
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Attire: shorts, leggings, rash guard, sports bra, tight shirt(if no rash guard)
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Rash Guard (highly recommended)
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No baggy clothing (no loose pockets)
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Mouth guard (optional)
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No slamming(even when we have mats)
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Cannot have dyed hair that can stain clothes or mats
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Do not roll if you have open wounds
I hope to see you at practice!
Thank you for your time,
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club President
Ryan Hines