World Clan PDX Recap

World Clan kicked off 2017 with its first stop at Impact Jiu-Jitsu in Clackamas, Oregon. With over 100+ in attendance plus 17 black belts from around the Pacific Northwest, the mats were overflowing with people, great techniques, and, as always, good vibes.

Jiu-Jitsu in the Pacific Northwest is a special thing. Not only did academies throughout Oregon come out to support this event in their state, many people came from as far as Seattle, Washington (an over 2 hour drive in rainy weather) to attend the event. Owner and Founder of Impact Jiu Jitsu, Michael Chapman, made all guests feel welcome from the start and his positive energy rubbed off on everyone in attendance.

I think it’s safe to say that everyone who attended the event made at least one new friend that day and rolled with someone new for the first time. Even all of the 17 black belts in attendance were not shy to roll each other and belts of every color.

It’s hard to describe “the feels” you get from a World Clan event. But if this is any indication – most of us were anxious to upload our photos and videos from the event after it ended and find our new friends that we met on social media. Many of us left inspired, a little more passionate about BJJ (if that’s even possible), and ready to continue to share and grow jiu-jitsu.