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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-29, Page 13f NEW LISTING Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coming to Clinton 116 Classes to start on April 3 at WorkHorse Strength and Conditioning Justine Alkema Postmedia Network Brazilian Jujitsu is com- ing to Clinton. Opening April 3, the sport will be taught in Clinton by head instructor Shaun Gregory at Huron BJJ. The classes will take place on Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 at WorkHorse Strength and Conditioning on 158 Beech Street. While classes are for those ages 14 and up, Greg- ory stressed two things - you can be any age to pick up Jujitsu, and beginners are welcome. "People think Jiu-Jitsu is a kid's things, but that's not true at all," said Gregory. "I didn't start Jiu-Jitsu until I was 26." When competing, individuals are always put against others in their age bracket and at their skill level. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport, which teaches a smaller opponent to sub- mit a larger opponent using proper technique. The founders created the sport by modifying Judo and traditional Japanese Jiu-Jutsu. Now 32, Gregory has grown tremendously in his skills and love of the art over the past six years. Ile also emphasized that they will cater to begin- ners where they're at, and anyone is welcome to join, whether that's just to get in shape, try something new or because they are interested in martial arts. Both Gi and No-Gi classes will be available. GI is more formal and includes belts while No-Gi can be done without any uniform. Gregory's head instruc- tor from Stratford, Ryan O'Shea, will be creating the curriculum for the classes to train white belts, the first level of Jiu- Jitsu. O'Shea is a black belt.who has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for 12 years. O'Shea commented, "the curriculum used is in Strat- ford was handed to me by my head instructor in Toronto, George Britto, who is a third degree blackbelt under the son of the creator of the art. So as far as line- age in concerned, we're very close to the original creators." O'Shea began Jiu- Jitsu in Toronto and has worked full time at his own academy in Stratford for three years. "Shaun has really taken off, and he's not just stop- ping now with his own acad- emy; he's continuing to train under me. I look forward to seeing what he can create out there." Gregory said he is excited to have World lorse's facility for the classes as he consid- ers it to be one of the best strength and conditioning facilities in the area. "We love that they're helping us out." However Gregory believes the sport will pick up speed quickly in Clin-. ton. While currently they are at WorkHorse, he said in the future, he'd like to see them with a,spot on the main street teaching classes daily. "I don't want people to feel afraid. Just come in, we'll work at your level, and in no time, you'll be a ninja - that's what we always say. People don't realize how fast they will -learn" Samuels Hotel delivering cupcakes to the community Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star Owner and manager of Samuels Hotel, Kim Burgsma developed an idea that grew into action - deliver cupcakes to busi- nesses and to the public in celebration of Canada in it's 150th year. "Each time we go out, we give away 150 cup- cakes, randomly through- out the 2017 year," Burgsma explained. It is known that at the Samuels Hotel, guests are welcome to indulge in as many free cupcakes as they wish, throughout their stay. After receiving so many compliments on the made -from -scratch cup- - cakes, made on the prem- ises of the hotel, Burgsma wanted to treat the community of Goderich to something sweet in cele- bration of our great nation. "Our cupcakes are gifts to guests in general and now it is our gift to the people and businesses of Goderich". This is the first year Samuels Hotel has deliv- ered cupcakes throughout the town (and some sur- rounding areas such as Clinton and Bayfield) and taken the initiative to act out of genuine kindness to celebrate a sense of com- munity during a milestone for our country. Burgsma stated that at the time, it was unsure on whether or not the hotel would make this an annual tradition. However, she explained that if there were a signifi- cant milestone for com- munity or country, Samuels Hotel would gladly celebrate in a simi- lar manner. The hotel delivered 150 cupcakes on Valentine's Day; 150 cupcakes on the first day of Spring; they will deliver 150 cupcakes on Canada Day - each time, decorated to accompany a specific thenie or holiday. Burgsma delivers the cupcakes herself, stating that it is "fun to be in touch with the commu- nity who support our business", and hopes to have delivered to most of the town of Goderich by the end of the year. "I would like to encour- age others in the commu- nity to do something spe- cial and reach out. We live in one of the most amazing countries in the world and we should celebrate that, Burgsma said. If you are interested in signing up or have ques- tions, call Gregory's partner, Sarah Reed at 519-567-0094, or go to the website at www. huronbjj.coin Gregory said April 3 is a free grand opening demon- stration day, which means anyone from the public is welcome to watch or participate. There will be snacks and refreshments with a door prize. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 • Signal Star 13 Contributed photo The new Huron BJJ's head instructor Shaun Gregory with his head instructor from Stratford, Ryan O'Shea. 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