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Student of the Month: Dave Hall (Jiu-Jitsu Adults)

by | Nov 5, 2018 | Student of the Month

Student of the Month: Dave Hall(Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Adults)

Congratulations to our Student of the Month: Dave Hall!

Silanoe Jiu-Jitsu student Dave Hall with Prof Gino showing his silver medal

Hi Dave, please tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Dave Hall and I’m a 37-year-old Biostatistician living in Pasadena and working in pediatric cancer research.

What classes do you take and what got you interested?

I was originally taking both Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, but now I’m just focusing on Jiu Jitsu. I’ve always liked combat sports. The Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is my favorite.

How long have you been training and what is your current belt rank?

I’ve been training BJJ on and off for about 4 years. I’ve been at my current rank of Blue Belt for 3 of those years.

Dave Hall executing a Cross Collar Choke at our Silanoe Alhambra location

What is your favorite part of the Jiu-Jitsu class?

My favorite part of the Jiu-Jitsu class is applying new techniques to my game during sparring.

Do you have a favorite Jiu-Jitsu technique?

Yes, I do. My favorite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique is the choke from the back using the Jiu-Jitsu gi.

You occasionally train Muay Thai Kickboxing as well. What aspects do you like about it?

I like trying something new. The learning curve is much faster at something like Muay Thai Kickboxing where I have very little experience.

Silanoe Martial Arts student Dave Hall on the Podium

You have started competing recently. What do you like about it?

I like competing because it’s a chance to test myself. I also consider it a great learning experience. Nothing makes you evaluate your game like competition.

What current and future goals do you have?

I would like to win a Jiu-Jitsu tournament and be promoted to Purple Belt something in the next year.

Silanoe Martial Arts student Dave Hall at the SJJIF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships

Is there anything else that you would like to share with us?

I’ve had a great experience at Silanoe Martial Arts!

Interested in Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai yourself?

If you are interested in trying out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and/or our Muay Thai program and train with Dave and our other students please check out our current schedule. You can try out our classes before committing Free Week Trial. If you would like to read about other previous students of the month such as for instance, Jessica click here.