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New Addition on our Journey

I’ve brought in a very good friend of mine on this “project”…Mervin Petralba has been into fitness for over 15 years. He will assist me in my strength training, weight loss and dieting. Merv will also document, with both comments and photos, the transformation of my body from an out of shape old man to a fit and strong old man. Welcome aboard Merv!!!

My Jiu Jitsu Journey…Destination: Grapplers Quest 2010

My name is Don Ebuen. I am the CFO of Dojo Fightgear. I will be 40 years old in March 2010.This is the start of my journey into new territory..the world of competitive Jiu Jitsu. I have no formal training experience and I’m possibly in the worst shape of my life. I am weighing about 200 pounds right now (last time I checked).With the help of Brian Espinoza, his training facility - West Coast Jiu Jitsu in Oxnard CA and professional mixed martial artists Todd “The Reignman” Templeton and Martha Benavides, I hope to reach my goal: Competing at Grapplers Quest 2010 in the 40 and Over division at 170 pounds.

Please follow me as I document every session. Every bump. Every bruise. Every broken bone. I will dedicate every ounce of me to reaching my goal. You will also see comments and remarks by both Brian and Todd following each session, whether good or bad, all feedback will not edited to make me look good.

In the end, I hope to reach Grapplers Quest 2010, win a medal and prove to everyone that with discipline, determination, dedication and the right instructors all dreams are reachable….you just need a plan.

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