Tag Archives: Eke Academy of Martial Arts

First Annual Duel For The Yule Charity Tournament

Posted on December 13, 2017 by jameseke

  Our First Annual Dule For The Yule charity tournament was a massive success with a great haul of toys to make sure all kids have a great Christmas. We ran a Kids Fun Tournament/Games, Adults Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and Soft-stick … Continue reading →

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Eke Academy is Voted Best Gym/Fitness Facility in YYJ’s TC Awards

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jameseke

And the award for Best Gym/Fitness Facility voted by the 2017 Victoria Times Colonist Readers Choice goes to…Eke Academy of Martial Arts!   Thank you to everyone who voted and has supported and believed in us! It is amazing to be chosen … Continue reading →

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Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu officially lands in Victoria, BC at Eke Academy of Martial Arts

Posted on July 10, 2017 by jameseke

  In the landscape of Jiu-Jitsu there are legends. Few come close to a living legend the likes of Jean Jacques Machado who is not only a pioneer in bringing BJJ to North America and trains a ‘who’s who’ of … Continue reading →

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Jiu Jitsu in Victoria

Posted on June 3, 2017 by jameseke

  The BJJ Program at Eke Academy of Martial Arts in Victoria, BC is affordable — with five classes a week offered at the 201-734 Aldebury St location. Our Jiu Jitsu program is mentored by Prof Jean Jacques Machado 3rd … Continue reading →

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Eke Academy BJJ Competition Team: 2017 Provincials Highlights Reel

Posted on May 15, 2017 by jameseke
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It is time to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jameseke

by James Eke We humans are an interesting bunch. We will sit for hours watching other people have amazing adventures and wonderful lives but when it comes to seeing this same magic happen in our own lives we will come … Continue reading →

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EAMA BJJ December Syllabus

Posted on December 12, 2016 by jameseke

Pinocchio didn’t like it much and you don’t like it either — being puppeted around by the other person. That is, you don’t like it on the receiving end and other than making your opponent look funny, unless you know … Continue reading →

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Being awesome at Jiu-jitsu takes hard work over a long period of time

Posted on November 14, 2016 by jameseke

  by James Eke When we start training in the martial arts we might think that we are going to suddenly gain amazing skills and be this image that we have created for ourselves over night. The reality though is … Continue reading →

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Zen & The Art of Jiu-jitsu

Posted on November 7, 2016 by jameseke

    by James Eke “Calm your mind. Control your body. Master your emotions. Breathe” These are words that I heard a great deal when I first started studying Zen over 30 years ago. I was lucky because a few of … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is for everyone

Posted on October 24, 2016 by jameseke

by James Eke After 35-plus years in the martial arts I’ll be the first to admit that some martial arts are good for some people while others are good for ‘others’. While there may be people out there who would say that this … Continue reading →

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