goodbye until next time from Warren

[warren]

Thank you to all who attended the take-down workshop this Sunday that I helped to teach, along with Shawn and Uday. Shawn is going to take the proceeds to buy a crash-pad. That will be fun for practicing throws and flying attacks!

As many of you already know I will be leaving the L.A area this week. I am relocating to Pennsylvania for several reasons including urgent issues at my father's business. Of course I will miss Los Angeles and I will miss even more The HBJJ Family. I plan on staying in touch and coming to visit whenever I can.
Although I was able to get to know some of you more than others, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone for letting me have the honor of being your jiu jitsu teacher while I was here. Thanks you to all my training partners who helped my jiu jitsu grow. Thank you to all of you who extended hospitality to me while I was in Los Angeles. I have to include Sean Flanery at the head of this group. Thank you for the hospitality, and also, for beating me up on the mat. You elevated my game. Please stay in touch, all of you!

I would like to say a special thank you to Shawn Williams who taught me so much over the last year (and previous years). I have been around many great wrestling technician and jiu jitsu professors over the years. Shawn is special. Please take it from me that HBJJ is very lucky to have him as a teacher. I feel great-full that he shared some of his knowledge with me. I hope that we continue our student-teacher relationship in the future.

I have been involved in jiu jitsu and grappling all my life because I love it. I will continue to train and teach until I'm too old (maybe 97? Helio is still going at 95yrs). It is a unique activity that has given me friends and experiences I could get nowhere else. Keep training everyone. See you soon!

-Warren

[Luis]

Warren,

This is terrible news! Man, I'm so sorry to see you go, especially since I've been out these past few weeks and haven't had a chance to get my @$$ kicked by you just a few last times. I'm sure you're doing what's right for your family, so much love to you brother. Just don't get fat on all those cheesesteaks, and come back and visit.

[adr]

Warren You will be missed bro. Thank you so much for helping me. I learned so much from you directly and indirectly. I aspire to work just as hard as you each time I step on the mat. Your commitment to the art is unreal. Please do keep in touch and next time I am back home in Philly I'll see if you are up for a road trip to NY to train.

Peace and happiness to you and fam.

Armand

P.S. Louis cheesesteakes are part of a balanced east coast diet. They are right up there with fruits and Veggies. Eat them daily and watch your jiu jitsu game sky rocket.

P.S.S Burritos are in the West coast diet

[Rachel]

Bye Warren! Thanks for all your help along the way. I had fun at the workshop yesterday, too!

[4Eye Rob]

Ha! This just means one less person to suck up our awesome smog. More for me! Eventually you'll get sick of all those trees in Penn... Not to mention fresh air is sooo overrated.

Seriously, I wish you the best with everything and many happy days to come with your beautiful wife.

[tonykovalov]

warren you were a great teacher and training partner, im sure we'll keep in touch and train again some time

[Badger]

Warren , you are great coach and we are lucky having you here at HBJJ.
Your classes were not only practical but so much fun.
You are always an asset to HBJJ, and we all are waitin' for you coming back home soon.

Thanks all and good luck on your new venture!

[Sir Taps]

Such a shame you're leaving HBJJ and LA, just wanted to say thanks for all the help and instruction you gave me when I was in town in Sept. Hope all is well and best of luck in Pennsylvania. Drop me a line if you're heading across the Atlantic anytime.

James

[LightsOut]

Definitely 'til next time brother. Sorry you had to head back but I know it was what was right. I'll be sure to call you when I'm in NY so we can meet up at the academy ... come on it's closer than Vegas !

Alright, see you in a few months at the tourney's ! Peace brother.

[daexhbjj]

thanks for everything, warren! it was great meeting you and learning from you! good luck to your future endeavors! -Dae

[scottnak]

Thanks for your time, energy, patience, and encouragement. I've learned so much from your teachings since I've been at the academy. You will be missed. Who's gonna have my back when i go hollywood clubbin' now? Take care and good luck in all your future endeavors.

[redenstein]

Thanks for all your help, Warren. You improved my game a great deal. Have fun in Pennsylvania and take care of yourself.

Charles.

[brandon]

Hey Warren, it was a pleasure meeting and learning from you while you were here. Hope all is well with whatever you need to do back home. Take care and come back soon!!

-brandon

[Freaky Jon]

Hey Warren! I wish I could have been there to send you off. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication you put towards building up the academy. Your instruction and camaraderie are priceless; I'll never forget the Arizona tournament we did way back when. Best of luck in all you strive for!