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Adult Student of the Month: Jacob Aguila

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Student of the Month

Student of the Month: Jacob Aguila

Congratulations to our Adult Student of the Month: Jacob Aguila!

Jacob sparring at a Jiu-Jitsu competition of the Jiu-Jitsu World League at Blue Belt

Hi Jacob, please tell us a little bit about yourself

I am Jacob Aguila and currently live and grew up in Baldwin Park.
I have 6 siblings of which 4 are brothers and 2 are sisters.
One of my favorite sports besides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is basketball.

What classes do you take and what got you interested?

I am currently enrolled in the adult Jiu-Jitsu program at Silanoe Martial Arts. My brother Isaac inspired me to join because he first started training Jiu-Jitsu with professor Gino in 2015, my dad and I joined soon after that. We have been 100% in from there and have not stopped since.
Professor Gino with student of the month Jacob and his family posing in front of the wall after belt promotions

How long have you been training now and what is your belt color?

I have been training Jiu-Jitsu for three years now. I am a blue belt with 3 stripes.

What accomplishments have you been able to attain in Jiu-Jitsu?

I like to compete regularly and have managed to get 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal. 1 gold was at the World Championships of the SJJIF and the silver medal was at the Jiu-Jitsu World League World Championships.

What current and future goals do you have?

My current goal is to compete more this year and give Jiu-Jitsu everything I have every day. My future goal is to stay the White Belt that never quit all the way up to Black Belt.

A group picture of Jacob and his family and team mates at the world championships in Long Beach of the SJJIF Jiu-Jitsu Sport Federation

The word around the gym is that you are one if not the toughest Jiu-Jitsu player at Silanoe Martial Arts. What is your secret?

My secret to being good in Jiu-Jitsu is simply to not stop training. Consistency is the most important aspect of getting good at Jiu-Jitsu. Training is key in Jiu-Jitsu.

Jacob Aguila Silanoe Martial Arts Student of the Month taking first at the SJJIF World Championships on the podium at the Blue Belt Adult Division

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

If you have ever considered training Jiu-Jitsu just come to Silanoe Martial Arts and try it out, I guarantee you will love it! See you on the mat!

Don’t forget to read about, Kyle, our kids Jiu-Jitsu program student of the month here. Come train with Jacob, his dad, and brother in the Jiu-Jitsu Adult Program.
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