Nov Newletter

📰 A-Force Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – November Newsletter
Dear A-Force Students & Parents,

We have lots of exciting news and updates to share this month — from new systems to tournament victories and upcoming events. Let’s dive in! 💪

🖥️ We’ve Moved to Our New System – Gymdesk!

This month, we officially switched to Gymdesk, our brand-new management system.
Parents and students can now:
✅ Update credit card information
✅ Track class attendance and ranking progress
✅ (Coming soon!) Access our A-Force Online Academy for extra training resources

You can log in using your email at www.gymdesk.com or download the Gymdesk (Members) app.

🎃 Halloween Party Recap

Our Halloween party was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out — we had an amazing time filled with games, costumes, laughter, and lots of candy. We love seeing our A-Force family come together for fun both on and off the mats!

🏆 IBJJF NY Open – We Did It!

A huge congratulations to all our competitors who represented A-Force at the IBJJF NY Open! Both kids and adults did an incredible job — and for the first time ever, we brought home the 1st Place Kids Trophy! 🥇

This amazing achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our students who consistently show up and give their best.
A special shout-out to Professor Gregorio, who goes above and beyond to coach and prepare our kids for competition. Thank you for your commitment and leadership!

🥋 Next Kids Tournament – Dec 6th in Uniondale

The last kids’ tournament of the year will be held on December 6th in Uniondale.
For more information and registration, visit: https://pridebjj.com/

Let’s finish the year strong! 💥

🎄 Holiday Schedule

Please note the following schedule for the upcoming holidays:

• Nov 11 (Veterans Day): Regular Classes
• Nov 27 & 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
• Nov 29 & 30: Special Schedule – Open at Great Neck and Syosset locations only!
  Let’s get the team together for some post-Thanksgiving rolls! 🥋

💬 Message from Head Coach Professor Luan Gomes

“At A-Force, we are committed not only to teaching top-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but also to fostering a strong sense of community. Under my guidance, our academy continues to grow as a place where students of all ages can learn self-defense, improve fitness, and build confidence — both on and off the mats.

With over 20 years of experience, I strive to lead with passion, technical precision, and respect, ensuring that every student trains in a safe and encouraging environment.”

– Professor Luan Gomes

📲 Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram for news, photos, and updates: @aforcebjj

Thank you all for being part of our growing A-Force family. Together, we continue to learn, improve, and support one another — one roll at a time!

See you on the mats!
— The A-Force BJJ Team

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