In Panama city, there are quite a few Jiu Jitsu academies:
- Spartan
- Gracie Barra
- Carlos Vincente
- BJJ 507
- Panama Fight
- Fight Shape
I currently train with one those academies. I'm still very new to the jiu jitsu scene here, but from what I can see, people seem to be pretty serious. After taking only 10 classes, I entered a tournament here and actually won for my weight class and level (white belt).
The first guy I beat by points. I was able to take him down and escape his submissions with my strength. The second I beat with technique. I got him down and into side control, then I eventually got him in an armbar.
Jiu Jitsu is great, I just wish I had more free time to train.
FYI, the medal I recieved has "Hooters" written on it. The tourney was not sponsored by Hooters, nor were there any Hooters girls there. :(
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