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Sometimes I just need to get things off my chest.

The last couple of weeks have been really hard. There have been a lot of unexpected situations, disappointments, and things I never saw coming. Some days I’ve felt frustrated, hurt, and exhausted. But no matter what happens, I keep trying to stay positive and focus on the things that truly matter.

One of those things is jiu-jitsu.

No matter what kind of day I’m having, when I walk into the academy and step onto the mats, everything feels a little lighter. For that hour or two, I stop thinking about work, stress, and all the things I can’t control. I’m just present.

Jiu-jitsu has given me so much more than techniques or medals. It has given me confidence, discipline, friendships, and a place where I genuinely feel like I belong. It has become a huge part of my life, and honestly, I can’t imagine who I would be without it.

I’m especially grateful to @jorgebrittobjj and the entire @etobicokebjj team. Through some of the most difficult moments recently, this community has been a reminder that good people still exist. The support, encouragement, and positive energy I’ve received mean more than I can put into words.

Life isn’t always easy. People will disappoint you. Things won’t always be fair. But every day I have the chance to train, learn, and spend time with this amazing community feels like a gift.

And for that, I’m incredibly grateful.
#BJJLife #GratefulHeart #JiuJitsuCommunity #KeepGoing #etobicokebjj taken in Etobicoke BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu For Life by @eleonorocka_

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2 months ago

It is a true honor for me to be part of the Instructor Path & Personal Mastery program with Professor @jorgebrittobjj . Every single day we strive to become 1% better — and that mindset alone is life-changing.

Learning directly from someone who trained under Grandmaster Helio Gracie is an incredibly valuable and rare experience. Receiving knowledge, philosophy, and tradition straight from the source of Jiu-Jitsu is something I deeply appreciate and respect.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your experience, and your guidance with us. I am truly proud to be part of the Etobicoke BJJ family. I love and appreciate every one of you — you are an amazing team, and your support means everything.

We keep growing. We keep improving. The best is yet to come.
@etobicokebjj
#bjj
#sport
#bjjforeveryone
#jiujitsuforlife taken in Etobicoke BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu For Life by @eleonorocka_

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5 months ago

The last few months have been an incredible journey. Four competitions. Two gold medals. One silver. One bronze. But behind every medal there is hard work, failure, faith, and the people who make me stronger every single day.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank those who guide me, support me, and push me to grow. Professor @jorgebrittobjj and @etobicokebjj team — I love you all so much. I am deeply grateful to walk this path with you. @jorgebrittobjj Thank you for a wonderful course that changed a lot in me and put me on the right track.
One day, gold will feel normal. But today, I stay hungry. I stay focused. I keep working. This is only the beginning. 🥋💙
#bjj
#brazilianjiujitsu
#jiujitsu
#bjjkids
#bjjlifestyle
#bjjlife
#grappling
#nogi
#selfdefense
#martialarts
#bjjtraining
#jiujitsulife
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#kidsbjj
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#bjjcommunity taken in Toronto, Ontario by @eleonorocka_

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8 months ago

Very important 💙 taken in Etobicoke BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu For Life by @eleonorocka_

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a month ago

Six months ago, I had knee surgery. Today, I stepped back onto the competition mats.

This medal isn’t just about winning. It’s a reminder of every early morning, every rehab session, every drop of sweat, every difficult day when I chose to keep going.

This isn’t only a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu story. It’s a story about six months of rebuilding myself—physically and mentally—to get one step closer to this moment.

I know I’m still early in my recovery. It takes around nine months to fully rebuild strength, and my next appointment with my surgeon is in August. But being able to compete again at six months is something I don’t take for granted.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my surgeon, my physiotherapist, and everyone who believed in me throughout this journey. Thank you to my teammates, my coaches, everyone who stood in my corner, cheered for me, and reminded me that I wasn’t doing this alone.

Every bit of your support helped me get back to where I love to be.

This medal will always remind me that the hardest battles are often the ones no one sees. taken in Maple Leaf Gardens by @eleonorocka_

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13 days ago

Have fun, work hard, and everything is possible.

Watching the kids grow, gain confidence, and achieve new goals is truly inspiring. Every smile, every challenge overcome, and every small victory matters.

A huge thank you Professor @jorgebrittobjj and all the coaches @nemat.abdullah @dmunozbjj432 @cher_pbk @ctarga for helping these kids move forward every day, believing in them, supporting them, and genuinely caring about each child. Your patience, dedication, and guidance make a difference far beyond the mats.

We are grateful for everything you do. ❤️🙏

#Grateful #JiuJitsuFamily #KidsJiuJitsu #HardWorkPaysOff #TeamWork taken in Etobicoke BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu For Life by @eleonorocka_

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a month ago

Lead by example.

Live by your values and stay true to the philosophy you believe in.

Follow the same rules you expect from everyone else.

Keep growing—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Take care of your body. Fuel it with the right food.

Stay calm when pressure hits.

Control yourself before trying to control anything else.

Be mindful of the message you put out into the world.

Keep moving forward, no matter what stands in your way.

Stay loyal to yourself and your ideas.

Don’t expect quick results.

Everything worthwhile takes time.

Discipline. Attitude. Consistency.

Repeat. Continue. Show up again tomorrow.

The results will come. taken in Etobicoke BJJ - Jiu-Jitsu For Life by @eleonorocka_

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a month ago

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4 months ago

I don’t care who is ahead of me. I’m not competing with anyone else.

The only person I compete with is the person I was yesterday.

Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and become stronger than before. Small steps, consistent effort, and discipline will always beat comparison.

Focus on your own journey. Keep moving forward.
#Discipline #SelfGrowth #MindsetMatters #KeepImproving #MotivationDaily taken in Toronto, Ontario by @eleonorocka_

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2 months ago

Today was one of the anticipated follow-up appointments with my surgeon. Honestly, I was waiting for it more than my birthday.

I admitted that I’m already back to training Jiu-Jitsu… thankfully, he didn’t angry to me haha — just reminded me to be careful. The knee is doing great, I feel amazing, and the doctor said everything looks perfect. The muscles still need time to fully come back, so I’ll keep doing my exercises and physiotherapy until my next visit in three months.

I want to sincerely thank Dr. Abouali @torontosportsdoc for the surgery and for helping me get my life and movement back. Because of you, I feel strong again.

And to everyone going through this difficult recovery journey right now — trust your doctor, trust the process, and don’t give up. Your comeback will come step by step.

#ACLRecovery #JiuJitsuLife #RecoveryJourney #StrongerEveryDay #BJJWomen taken in Toronto, Ontario by @eleonorocka_

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2 months ago

I won’t sum up my old year.
I’m simply grateful for everything I have, for every road I’ve already walked and every path I will one day walk through. I’m happy with my present, with who I’m becoming, and with the life that surrounds me.

Thank you to every person in my life.
May this new year of mine bring more beautiful emotions, new achievements, lessons, growth, and people who inspire me — people I can look up to, learn from, and become stronger beside.

And thank you so much for all the warm birthday wishes.
I cried many times from happiness realizing how many bright, kind, star-like people I’m lucky enough to have around me.
Thank you for your love, your energy, your words, and your presence in my life. 🤍
#BirthdayGratitude
#NewYearOfLife
#GratefulHeart
#SurroundedByLove
#GrowthAndHealing taken in Toronto, Ontario by @eleonorocka_

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2 months ago

I see so many people trying to save money during their recovery—cutting time on rehab, skipping exercises, avoiding even the simplest tools that help improve walking, circulation, stability, and overall progress.

And honestly, it hurts to watch.

Recovery is not the place to cut corners. It’s one of the most important phases of your life if you want to come back strong, confident, and pain-free.

I understand how expensive it can be—I’ve been there. I’ve invested a lot in my own rehab, and I still continue working at home every single day. But one thing I’ve learned is this: you cannot afford to neglect yourself.

Your body deserves proper care. Your future performance depends on what you do now.

Don’t forget about yourself. Don’t choose shortcuts over healing. Invest in your recovery—because you are worth it.
#RehabJourney #InvestInYourself #RecoveryMatters #StrongerEveryday #NoShortcuts taken in Toronto, Ontario by @eleonorocka_

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