
Chris Holmes was one of my very first Jiu-Jitsu teammates.
At 19 years old I just wanted to learn how to not get ground and pounded again. 🤕
There wasn’t many of us who remember that small room inside Oakwood Gym, but the aura was something else. 😮💨
There was no “Welcome desk.” 😊
No onboarding.
No announcement board. 🗣️
Hell I’m not even sure I signed waiver. 😂
The turnover was something else, but the men who stayed and trained were tough as nails.
As the years went on and we ranked up, some of us opened gyms. 🥋
Mohammad & I opened Metro Jiu-Jitsu.
Chris founded ELITE JIU JITSU.
Chris is arguably one of the most iconic and outstanding members of the Jiu-Jitsu community. 👊
He’s selfless, present, and charismatic while still continuing to compete. 🥇
There are definitely parts of this industry that I HATE. 😡
But I’ve built and crafted some deep connections with amazing people.
It’s people like Chris that help keep me on the mat. 🤼♀️
If you haven’t started training Jiu-Jitsu yet……it’s time to find your tribe.
Whether that be with Metro or somewhere else.
See you on the mat,
Written by Coach David Fox
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📸: Sky King

Metro Jiu-Jitsu's talented instructors are experts when it comes to teaching Jiu Jitsu classes for kids. All of our Kids Jiu Jitsu classes take place in a challenging, supportive, motivational setting that children love!

Metro Jiu-Jitsu's talented instructors are experts when it comes to teaching Jiu Jitsu classes for kids. All of our Kids Jiu Jitsu classes take place in a challenging, supportive, motivational setting that children love!

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.

Our team at Metro Jiu-Jitsu is proud to bring high-quality Kids Jiu Jitsu training to Canton. Our classes teach the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu while also instilling strong core values, leadership skills, and giving kids from across our community the chance to connect with new friends and mentors.
