Member Profiles, Monthly Spotlight on Members of Eris MAA
Drew WoodPurple BeltTell us something about you! I was born and raised in Peterborough. I am currently a full-time student at Trent University. I work a part-time job at a grocery store in Lakefield. In my free time I’m not at jiu-jitsu I like to spend time with my friends as much as possible. When…
Jason KurzPurple BeltTell us something about you! I grew up in Peterborough for almost all of my life. I’m an electrician by trade and work a day job, an I am also an entrepreneur with an action sports clothing brand I’ve just recently launched called ExSess Apparel. I’m into fun stuff that gives me a…
Erin JohnstonWhite Belt (with two stripes!)Tell us about your training! I’ve been training for almost two years. After sitting on the sidelines for a year and watching my son in the kid’s classes, I thought maybe I’d try it out if ever there were a women’s group. Suddenly, as if by magic, a women’s class was…
Cody StarkeBlue BeltTell us something about you! I am currently getting my M.Sc. at Trent University in the Environmental and Life Sciences Program. In my spare time, I am either in the lab doing research, watching bjj videos and/or Netflix and reminiscing about my motorcycle I no longer have (I miss you Scarlett). Cody’s AdviceFor…
Richard HaywardBlue BeltTell us something about you! I am 46 and live in Pontypool, I grew up in Sault Ste. Marie but have lived all over while working as a Commercial Diver. I have an amazingly supportive wife Janet who I met while living in St. Louis, Missouri for nearly a decade. We have three…