A glimpse into the roots of Connection Rio BJJ 🇧🇷🇺🇸!
Meet our founder 4th Degree Gordo black belt Professor @dennisasche1 — who spent 12 years immersed in the heart of Jiu-Jitsu: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
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Training, competing, and teaching alongside the best coaches and masters in the world; Dennis created the very first BJJ hostel — a place where thousands of athletes from across the globe came to live, train, and grow.
He brought that authentic knowledge and culture back to his hometown of Bend, Oregon, and founded Connection Rio BJJ. This isn’t just Jiu-Jitsu. It’s a way of life — with a direct connection to where our art comes from and what continues to shape it. Welcome to the family! 🥋❤️
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#connectionrio #connectionriobjj #brazilianjiujítsu #bjj #bjjbend
2026 AGF competition today!!! I had so much fun, I'm so proud of everyone, y'all did so good, and I had a blast with all of you, and I'm so glad I got to at least do one round today, so thank you Hazel! Congratulations, and I can't wait for the next comp! Go connection rio!!! #martialartscompetition #bjj @the_agf@kidsofbjj
Big smiles, big energy, and non-stop giggles! 🥋 Our 4-6yo BJJ class living their best lives—rolling, climbing, and making memories with friends🏆❤️
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Post training water balloon fight on this amazing sunny day at Connection Rio BJJ!!🥋☀️🎈
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Meet the squad 💯 different game, different styles but the same grind on the same mats @connectionriobjj 🔥💪🏼
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#bjj #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #competition #connectionriobjj
Glad to be Back to the bags, Muay Thai Fridays for kids over at @connectionriobjj 🔥💯💪🏼
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#jiujitsugrappling #jiujitsulifestyle #ufc #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjgirls
