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Every approved photo of our organizers, with its caption, academy, and year — each one has its own page so it can be linked, shared, and indexed.

Lead Instructor

Professor Justin Wood

  • Professor Justin Wood, Lead Instructor for Train My Hands for War, standing in a black gi with his black belt tied at the waist.

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    Professor Justin Wood, Lead Instructor for Train My Hands for War, standing in a black gi with his black belt tied at the waist.

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  • Justin Wood in a black gi tying a new belt on a youth student in a white gi while families watch from the edge of the mat.

    Promotion day in the youth program — 3 Embers Grappling Academy, McKinney, TX.

    Justin Wood in a black gi tying a new belt on a youth student in a white gi while families watch from the edge of the mat.

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  • Justin Wood kneeling in a black gi beside a young student in a white gi who is holding a Combat Base TX / Shebaro Jiu Jitsu certificate.

    Youth certificate presentation — Combat Base TX / Shebaro Jiu Jitsu.

    Justin Wood kneeling in a black gi beside a young student in a white gi who is holding a Combat Base TX / Shebaro Jiu Jitsu certificate.

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  • Justin Wood in a white gi with his black belt, standing on the mat at the academy.

    Between rounds at 3 Embers Grappling Academy.

    Justin Wood in a white gi with his black belt, standing on the mat at the academy.

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  • Justin Wood in a black gi holding an IBJJF second degree black belt certificate beside Professor Alex Martins and Mike Anderson.

    Second degree black belt certificate with Professor Alex Martins and Mike Anderson.

    Justin Wood in a black gi holding an IBJJF second degree black belt certificate beside Professor Alex Martins and Mike Anderson.

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  • Justin Wood in a white judo gi holding his Shodan certificate, surrounded by teammates and coaches on the mat.

    Judo Shodan promotion with teammates and coaches.

    Justin Wood in a white judo gi holding his Shodan certificate, surrounded by teammates and coaches on the mat.

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  • Justin Wood competing in a white judo gi at a USA Judo tournament in Las Vegas as the referee signals the score.

    USA Judo competition — Las Vegas.

    Justin Wood competing in a white judo gi at a USA Judo tournament in Las Vegas as the referee signals the score.

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  • Justin Wood in a black gi having his hand raised by the referee after a black belt superfight win.

    Hand raised after the Elevate Submission Series black belt superfight.

    Justin Wood in a black gi having his hand raised by the referee after a black belt superfight win.

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  • Justin Wood walking out to compete in a We Defy Foundation rash guard and fight shorts.

    Walking out to compete in a We Defy Foundation rash guard.

    Justin Wood walking out to compete in a We Defy Foundation rash guard and fight shorts.

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  • Elevate Submission Series event flyer for the August 16 black belt gi match between Justin Wood and Tristan Ghazal at 205 lbs.

    Elevate Submission Series — 205 lb black belt gi superfight promo.

    Elevate Submission Series event flyer for the August 16 black belt gi match between Justin Wood and Tristan Ghazal at 205 lbs.

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  • Justin Wood kneeling in a black gi to tie a new white belt on a young student in a blue gi while the class watches.

    Tying on a new belt during a youth promotion ceremony.

    Justin Wood kneeling in a black gi to tie a new white belt on a young student in a blue gi while the class watches.

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Organizer and host liaison

Felipe Soares

  • Felipe Soares, organizer of Train My Hands for War, wearing a white gi with his purple belt tied at the waist, standing on the mat beside his coach Allan Shebaro in a black gi.

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    Felipe Soares, organizer of Train My Hands for War, wearing a white gi with his purple belt tied at the waist, standing on the mat beside his coach Allan Shebaro in a black gi.

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  • Felipe Soares in a white gi with a blue belt standing next to his wife Jeralin Soares in a black gi with a white belt at RCJ Machado in The Colony, Texas.

    Training together — Felipe and Jeralin Soares at RCJ Machado, The Colony, TX, c. 2017–2018.

    Felipe Soares in a white gi with a blue belt standing next to his wife Jeralin Soares in a black gi with a white belt at RCJ Machado in The Colony, Texas.

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  • Felipe Soares in a blue gi wearing his new blue belt, standing beside coach Michael Medley in a white gi and black belt on the mat at RCJ Machado in The Colony, Texas, with students applauding in the background.

    Blue belt promotion under Michael Medley — RCJ Machado, The Colony, TX, July 2017.

    Felipe Soares in a blue gi wearing his new blue belt, standing beside coach Michael Medley in a white gi and black belt on the mat at RCJ Machado in The Colony, Texas, with students applauding in the background.

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  • Felipe Soares in a blue gi with his blue belt and Jeralin Soares in a white and purple gi, standing on either side of coach Michael Medley in a white gi and black belt under the RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner.

    Stripe day with Jeralin and Michael Medley — RCJ Machado, The Colony, TX, c. 2017–2018.

    Felipe Soares in a blue gi with his blue belt and Jeralin Soares in a white and purple gi, standing on either side of coach Michael Medley in a white gi and black belt under the RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner.

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  • Felipe Soares in a blue gi with a white belt pointing at his RCJ Machado gi patch, next to Jeralin Soares in a white and purple gi with a white belt, under the RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner.

    Early days as white belts — RCJ Machado, The Colony, TX, c. 2010–2016.

    Felipe Soares in a blue gi with a white belt pointing at his RCJ Machado gi patch, next to Jeralin Soares in a white and purple gi with a white belt, under the RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner.

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  • A large group of students and coaches in white, blue, and black gis posed together on the mat at 3 Embers Grappling Academy in McKinney, Texas, with an American flag on the wall behind them.

    Current training family — 3 Embers Grappling Academy, McKinney, TX, 2023–present.

    A large group of students and coaches in white, blue, and black gis posed together on the mat at 3 Embers Grappling Academy in McKinney, Texas, with an American flag on the wall behind them.

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  • Coach Michael Anderson in a white gi and black belt adding a stripe to Felipe Soares' purple belt while Felipe stands at attention in a white gi at 3 Embers Grappling Academy.

    Stripe promotion — Michael Anderson, 3 Embers Grappling Academy, McKinney, TX, 2023–present.

    Coach Michael Anderson in a white gi and black belt adding a stripe to Felipe Soares' purple belt while Felipe stands at attention in a white gi at 3 Embers Grappling Academy.

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  • Felipe Soares in a white gi with a purple belt shaking hands with coach Michael Anderson in a white gi and black belt after receiving his stripe at 3 Embers Grappling Academy.

    Handshake after the stripe — with Michael Anderson at 3 Embers Grappling Academy, 2023–present.

    Felipe Soares in a white gi with a purple belt shaking hands with coach Michael Anderson in a white gi and black belt after receiving his stripe at 3 Embers Grappling Academy.

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  • A large group of students and coaches in white and blue gis posed together on the blue mats at Team Minotauro Dallas, with Felipe Soares among the white belts.

    White belt beginnings — Team Minotauro Dallas under Keiser Girao, 2010.

    A large group of students and coaches in white and blue gis posed together on the blue mats at Team Minotauro Dallas, with Felipe Soares among the white belts.

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  • Felipe Soares drilling a guard-passing position with coach Keiser Girao on the blue mats at Minotauro BJJ, heavy bags hanging along the wall behind them.

    Drilling with Keiser Girao — Minotauro BJJ, early white belt days, c. 2010–2016.

    Felipe Soares drilling a guard-passing position with coach Keiser Girao on the blue mats at Minotauro BJJ, heavy bags hanging along the wall behind them.

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  • Felipe Soares in a white shirt standing with coach Keiser Girao in a Team Minotauro Dallas shirt and a teammate at a grappling event.

    With coach Keiser Girao — Team Minotauro Dallas, c. 2010–2016.

    Felipe Soares in a white shirt standing with coach Keiser Girao in a Team Minotauro Dallas shirt and a teammate at a grappling event.

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  • Felipe Soares in a white shirt laughing alongside teammates and coaches beside the mats at Minotauro BJJ during a training session.

    Training days at Minotauro BJJ — Dallas, TX, c. 2010–2016.

    Felipe Soares in a white shirt laughing alongside teammates and coaches beside the mats at Minotauro BJJ during a training session.

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  • Felipe Soares standing in a white gi on the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ while Allan Shebaro presents him with his new purple belt, teammates lined up along both sides of the mat.

    Purple belt ceremony — Shebaro BJJ / Texas Combat Base, September 2023.

    Felipe Soares standing in a white gi on the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ while Allan Shebaro presents him with his new purple belt, teammates lined up along both sides of the mat.

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  • Felipe Soares in a white gi with his newly tied purple belt bowing to coach Allan Shebaro in a black gi on the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ.

    The bow after the promotion — Shebaro BJJ / Texas Combat Base, September 2023.

    Felipe Soares in a white gi with his newly tied purple belt bowing to coach Allan Shebaro in a black gi on the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ.

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  • Students and coaches lined up in gis along the edge of the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ for the start of class beneath a camouflage net.

    Lining up for class — Shebaro BJJ / Texas Combat Base, McKinney, TX, c. 2020–2023.

    Students and coaches lined up in gis along the edge of the yellow mat at Shebaro BJJ for the start of class beneath a camouflage net.

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  • A full class of students and coaches in white, black, and blue gis posed together on the yellow mat under the Texas Combat Base crest at Shebaro BJJ.

    Training family — Shebaro BJJ / Texas Combat Base, c. 2020–2023.

    A full class of students and coaches in white, black, and blue gis posed together on the yellow mat under the Texas Combat Base crest at Shebaro BJJ.

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  • A large group photo of Shebaro BJJ students and coaches kneeling and standing on the yellow mat beneath the gold Texas Combat Base crest.

    Team photo after training — Shebaro BJJ / Texas Combat Base, c. 2020–2023.

    A large group photo of Shebaro BJJ students and coaches kneeling and standing on the yellow mat beneath the gold Texas Combat Base crest.

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  • A training group in gis and rash guards posed together on the black and yellow mat in front of numbered wall panels, Felipe Soares standing at the far left in a grey gi holding a blue belt.

    After training with the team — McKinney, TX.

    A training group in gis and rash guards posed together on the black and yellow mat in front of numbered wall panels, Felipe Soares standing at the far left in a grey gi holding a blue belt.

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  • A large no-gi class in rash guards standing and kneeling on the yellow mat in front of a We Defy Foundation banner at Shebaro Jiu Jitsu.

    No-gi seminar group — Shebaro Jiu Jitsu with the We Defy Foundation.

    A large no-gi class in rash guards standing and kneeling on the yellow mat in front of a We Defy Foundation banner at Shebaro Jiu Jitsu.

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  • Felipe Soares in a blue gi drilling a grip and knee-slide entry with his wife Jeralin Soares, who kneels in a white gi with a white belt, both smiling on the blue mat.

    Drilling together — Felipe and Jeralin Soares, RCJ Machado, The Colony, TX.

    Felipe Soares in a blue gi drilling a grip and knee-slide entry with his wife Jeralin Soares, who kneels in a white gi with a white belt, both smiling on the blue mat.

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  • Students and coaches in gis posed on the blue mat beneath a large RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner reading Accept No Substitutes.

    Team photo — RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu, The Colony, TX.

    Students and coaches in gis posed on the blue mat beneath a large RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu banner reading Accept No Substitutes.

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Organizer and check-in lead

Eric Kelly

  • Eric Kelly, organizer and check-in lead, standing between his two teenage sons Gunner and Tucker, both in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis and wearing competition medals.

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    Eric Kelly, organizer and check-in lead, standing between his two teenage sons Gunner and Tucker, both in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis and wearing competition medals.

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