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Every Month we pick a Student from the Academy as ‘Student of the Month’ and asked them a few questions of how has Gracie Jiu-Jitsu benefited them in their life mentally and physically as well as what impact has it made in their lifestyle so far. Many of our students come from a variety of different backgrounds and each with a different goal but ultimately, to learn the number one most important thing, SELF-DEFENSE, as most fights will most likely end up on the ground willingly or unwillingly.

The student for this month is our Aussie brother, Andrew! Read our interview with him below to get to know this cool dude better. Have a good one!

Name: Andrew C Abraham 
Age: 38 (mental age of about 12 though ;-)) 
Belt Rank: Blue 
Years of Training: Well I actually took my first BJJ class in 2009. Back then, there were no homegrown black belts in Singapore and the sport was really in its embryonic stages. Unfortunately, I’ve been plagued with injuries though, so I’ve probably only spent half of the last 8 years training.
Other Martial Arts Experience: I grew up watching a lot of Bruce lee and Van Damme movies…does that count? 
Occupation: Hustler 
Social Media: 
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/andrewcabraham

1. INTRODUCE YOURSELF.

Hey, I’m Andrew, an Aussie expat that has been living in Singapore for 9 years (Geez, time has flown by). I am passionate about living a healthy and active lifestyle so I watch what I eat and workout regularly.  You’ll also occasionally see me hanging off a wall in one of the indoor climbing gyms in Singapore.

2. HOW AND WHY DID YOU START JIU-JITSU?

Jiu-Jitsu is poetry in motion – it’s the only martial art that exhibits fluid movement between two sparring opponents. We call this “flow” in jiu-jitsu. Thus, I am a poet – the mats are my paper, the body is my pen and the techniques are my rhymes. 

3. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT GRACIE JIU-JITSU?

Coming from a very sports jiu-jitsu environment, I enjoy the self-defense perspective that the Gracie Combatives afford.
 

4. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE TECHNIQUE?

The anaconda choke (or as I like to call it, the “andyconda”). It’s hard to pull off with a gi, so I usually only go for it when sparring no-gi. 

5. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO’S STARTING OUT JIU-JITSU?

Go at your own pace. Life will always get in the way (injuries, work, kids etc) but don’t give up.  

6. HOW HAS GRACIE JIU-JITSU BENEFITED YOU?

Fitness, fun and confidence. 

7. FAVOURITE QUOTE/PHILOSOPHY?

“A black belt is a white belt who never quit.” It’s applicable to so many aspects of our lives. 

8. FINALLY, I WANT TO SAY?

Obrigado to Dan and all my fellow BJJ comrades, past and present. Anyone wanna roll?

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