Ara turns Purple
Last night I was privileged to award Ara Aroutiounian with his BJJ purple belt. Ara has had a stand out twelve months, starting with winning the teens blue belt division at last years nationals. Backed up with some excellent performances in the adults divisions as a 17 year old.
Since then a short training trip to the States & an 18th birthday, Ara has come on in leaps & bounds, winning this years Nationals in the adult blue belt division & more recently totally dominating the gi & no gi divisions at the ISJA world cup with an extraordinary display of technical grappling.
I've had the pleasure of teaching Ara for the past four years since he walked into the gym as a shy yet eager 14 year old & have watched him turn into not only a high level competitor but also a humble & respectable young man. I'm proud to have helped guide him on his grappling journey & cherish his & his Dads (Agasi's) friendship.
Wear your new belt with pride Ara you thoroughly deserve it.
Since then a short training trip to the States & an 18th birthday, Ara has come on in leaps & bounds, winning this years Nationals in the adult blue belt division & more recently totally dominating the gi & no gi divisions at the ISJA world cup with an extraordinary display of technical grappling.
I've had the pleasure of teaching Ara for the past four years since he walked into the gym as a shy yet eager 14 year old & have watched him turn into not only a high level competitor but also a humble & respectable young man. I'm proud to have helped guide him on his grappling journey & cherish his & his Dads (Agasi's) friendship.
Wear your new belt with pride Ara you thoroughly deserve it.
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