George Birkadze: The Black Belt Ballet Dancer
George Birkadze: Black Belt Ballet Dancer “As a world-renowned ballet dancer and choreographer, George Birkadze brings grace and power to the stage with every move. The same can be said of his second pursuit: mixed martial arts. With black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo and Kyokushin karate, Birkadze bridges the worlds of martial arts and […]
Jiu-Jitsu: Turning Anger into Confidence: Interview with 30-year black belt master instructor Gerson Sanginitto
Jiu-Jitsu: Turning Anger into Confidence On September 4th, 2019, The First Guild (TFG) co-founder, Lana David interviewed a 30-year Jiu-Jitsu black belt and master instructor Gerson Sanginitto, owner of Gerson Sanginitto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Culver City, CA. Gerson Sanginitto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Culver City – Black Belt Ceremony – Gerson is in […]
Why Jiu-Jitsu?
Interview with Tarjei Hass: Why Jiu-Jitsu? There’s no denying that Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest growing marshal arts in the world. Much of its popularity stems from the fact that the benefits you can gain from BJJ are both physical and mental. Goal of the project “The First Guild” is developing strong, […]