The certifications for the team at Seaside Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Photo: Personal Archive

The Adamson brothers, Zach and Nathan, gathered their instructors and took the necessary training for CPR/First Aid and AED on Friday, Dec. 13. The team at Seaside Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Seaside, OR felt it appropriate to know what to do in case of any medical issues on the mat.

Zach Adamson explains:

“My brother, Nathan and I felt it was crucial for all of our coaching staff to have the proper training to deal with an emergency. As our academy grows it’s becoming increasingly important for us to make sure our students are being supervised by coaches who have completed their instructor course and are current on their CPR/First Aid and AED Certification. In the event of an emergency we’re confident our staff can utilize their CPR/First Aid training to deal with the situation. Safety has always been our number one concern and these certifications give our students and their parents the peace of mind that their child is in the right hands. Academy owners should always be looking for ways to protect the longevity of your students and being prepared for the unexpected is one way we can do just that. Train safe!”

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Gracie Barra Association is putting together another round of the GB Instructors Certification Program, and Master Carlos Gracie Jr. is calling on his pupils for this important mission:

“GB team is working hard to make the training sessions available to as many GB people as possible all over the world, and your support in promoting it is going to be really important.

“The program is already open for registration, here. Please advise your staff and instructors, as it is one of the greatest opportunities to be updated on the most recent developments in our teaching methods.

“Each school is allowed to enroll only two members, as we will have to restrict the program to 100 people at this time.

“The GB Instructors Certification Program is free and will be held from October 10 to December 31.

“It represents a very important piece of GB’s effort to promote quality Jiu-Jitsu instruction worldwide. This program will be an awesome venue for streamlining our teaching practices and promoting the high standards we’ve set for our schools, instructors and students.

We are waiting for you.

Carlos Gracie Junior”

For further information click here.

If you teach at a Gracie Barra academy, register now by clicking here!