ARETE Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Congratulations to all Arete competitors at the 2026 IBJJF Seoul Open 2026! 🇰🇷

What an outstanding performance from the team, bringing home 🥇🥇🥇🥇 Gold Medals—2 in the Black Belt divisions and 2 in the Purple Belt divisions.

We’re incredibly proud of everyone who stepped onto the mats and represented Arete with courage, discipline, and heart.

A huge thank you to coach Nicolas for preparing the team for this battle and being there every step of the way.

Tomorrow, we go again for No-Gi. Stay focused, trust the work, and give it everything you’ve got.

All the best to the team! Let’s finish strong. Oss! 🔥

The holiday schedule for August is as shown above.
See you on the mats!

Confidence, discipline, and a lot of fun 🐻❤️

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Congratulations to everyone on your well-deserved promotions! ❤️

Every stripe and every belt represents countless hours of hard work, consistency, resilience, and dedication. These promotions are more than milestones—they’re a reflection of the character you’ve built, both on and off the mats. You’ve earned every bit of it, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Today is especially meaningful as we celebrate Antonio’s promotion to Black Belt—a milestone that represents years of perseverance, humility, and unwavering commitment to Jiu-Jitsu. Congratulations, Antonio. This achievement is truly well deserved, and we’re honored to witness this special moment with you.

Congratulations as well to Meede on earning Yellow Belt; Kevin, Jay, Reo, Polina, Zom, Most, and Howie on earning Blue Belt; Fred, Ajay, Clement, and Sasha on earning Purple Belt; and Gui on earning Brown Belt. Every promotion is a testament to your dedication and growth, and we’re excited to continue this journey with all of you.

To those still waiting for your next promotion, know that we see your effort too. Progress isn’t measured by the day you receive a belt, but by the person you’re becoming every time you step onto the mats. Keep showing up, keep learning, and trust the process. You’re closer than you think.

Belts are earned, never given.

At Arete, we’re more than just a Jiu-Jitsu academy—we’re a community that supports one another in becoming the best versions of ourselves, both on and off the mats. Thank you for encouraging, challenging, and growing alongside each other. It’s these shared moments that make this journey so meaningful.
Let’s keep moving forward together, creating unforgettable memories and helping each other become a little better every day.

Enjoy the journey. Oss! ❤️

Confidence, discipline, and a lot of fun 🥋✨

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Another great day of No-Gi competition! 🔥
TAMMA

A huge thank you to Achilleus Ralli and the team at Tamma for organizing such a fun and well-run event. There were so many exciting matches and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day.

We’re proud of everyone who stepped onto the mats and represented Arete with courage, respect, and heart. Win or lose, every match is another step forward.

Thank you to all our teammates, coaches, and supporters for always being there. See you at the next one! Oss! 🤙🏼

BELT CEREMONY
SAT 25th JULY
1:00 PM
HOME PLACE BUILDING

July Holiday Schedule

We will have Open Mat only from 11:00 AM on July 28 (Tue) through July 30 (Thu). All regular classes will be canceled during this period.

See you on the mats!