BRAZIL | Monday, 25 Jun 2007 | Views [416]
I have about 2 days left and I´m trying not to think about leaving. So, instead I will write 2 lists about what I will miss most about Brazil, and what I am homesick for in Canada. What I Will Miss About Brazil the tropical winter riding with ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Monday, 25 Jun 2007 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 19 Jun 2007 | Views [2998] | Comments [5]
In one week I will be returning to Canada, and so I think it is fitting that yesterday I was baptized here in Brazil with my first, pretty black eye as a goodbye gift. The training has been difficult, to say the least, and yesterday was my hardest ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 6 Jun 2007 | Views [238]
I have about 3 weeks left in Brazil. To me, this does not seem very long and I am already preparing myself for the goodbyes I will have to say. There are many beautiful things I will miss here. However, in quiet reflection and in my daily activities, ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 30 May 2007 | Views [975]
We arrived at the gymnasium just in time for Mauricio `Zoio´ and Christian to warm up and weigh in. Unfortunately, just before his first fight, Christian was told there was a problem with his registration and that he would be unable to fight in the ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Monday, 28 May 2007 | Photo Gallery
Travel and Competition
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BRAZIL | Monday, 28 May 2007 | Views [344] | Comments [1]
This past weekend, I traveled with Michelle, Robert and some of their students, to experience the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Rio. It was an exciting adventure, and one which I will remember forever, because it was the first time I have been ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 23 May 2007 | Views [261]
Not everything can go smoothly, right? :) The weather has been beautiful, the people have been so kind to me and the food is amazing. Everything has been great, including the `little problems` (as Michelle and I have come to call them) that crop up ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 15 May 2007 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Wednesday, 9 May 2007 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 8 May 2007 | Photo Gallery
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BRAZIL | Tuesday, 8 May 2007 | Views [2193] | Comments [1]
It is day 5 of my trip and I have finally figured out how to post photos, so I will try to upload some shortly. I am staying in Itu with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt, Michelle Nicolini, and her family. Michelle teaches and trains BJJ at Robert Drysdale`s ... Read more >
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BRAZIL | Sunday, 6 May 2007 | Views [449] | Comments [1]
Tonight, I have the best seat in the house as far as I´m concerned, for the ADCC 2007 finals. Michelle Nicolini sits beside me at the computer with her hands clasped tightly as I help translate the play-by-play for Robert Drysdale´s last match of the ... Read more >
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CANADA | Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [257]
I met Fernanda this afteroon; up until now we have only spoken over the phone, through email and on msn. She is a very sweet person. After a warm hug, we had a good visit. Fernanda is from Rio de Janeiro. She married a Nova Scotian named Terry ... Read more >
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CANADA | Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [223]
On Friday afternoon I opened my mailbox to find a beautiful, new visa to Brazil waiting for me. Wow! It has all hit me this weekend, as I realize I have been holding my breath. This visa is the last piece of the puzzle -- my ticket out of Canada. ... Read more >
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CANADA | Monday, 9 Apr 2007 | Views [200]
This was a very relaxing Easter week-end. I was able to catch up on my sleep and recover from the post-competition blues. Last week-end I fought in Toronto and have never felt so sore or down after a competition before. I trained very hard for this one, ... Read more >
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CANADA | Thursday, 5 Apr 2007 | Views [216]
I will be on my way to Brazil. Sometimes I get nervous, but most of all I am just excited about visiting this new, mythical place. The mecca of BJJ. This experience seems to have fallen into my hands -- I woke up at 4:00 one night in February and ... Read more >
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CANADA | Thursday, 5 Apr 2007 | Photo Gallery
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