Tag Archives: Victoria BC
First Annual Duel For The Yule Charity Tournament
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
Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu officially lands in Victoria, BC at Eke Academy of Martial Arts
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
Eke Academy BJJ Competition Team: 2017 Provincials Highlights Reel
It is time to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey
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
EAMA BJJ December Syllabus
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
Zen & The Art of Jiu-jitsu
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
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is for everyone
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
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Victoria, BC!
At Eke Academy of Martial Arts we are please to provide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, mature and open manner, making BJJ not just about competition or gaining belts, but about changing your life, getting fit, making friends and … Continue reading
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Technique the Week #28
Guro James Eke from the Eke Academy of Martial Arts, Victoria, BC takes us through a technique from the martial art of Silat