Hank Panek
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Henry (Hank) Panek, comes from a Carlson Gracie Sr lineage under 8th Degree Black Belt Professor Marcus Soares. Hank is his 16th student in Canada to receive his Black Belt and has trained under him since 1999. In addition to holding a Brown Belt in Judo, Mr. Panek has been in the fitness industry for more than 40 years and is responsible for introducing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the Cowichan Valley in 2008. Combining his fitness expertise and Judo accomplishments, Mr. Panek’s experiences have allowed him the ability to instruct Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the highest levels.
Jiu-Jitsu
Honour, integrity, and empathy guide the Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu Program, where coaches work with students of all skill levels to learn the principles of efficiency, patience, control, and mindfulness—essential to jiu-jitsu, as well as to other areas of life.
Students of this program have the opportunity to participate in all three terms and compete both locally and provincially.
Athletes will be educated in core concepts, such as Jiu-Jitsu being known as the “gentle art” (as there is no striking), allowing a smaller person using leverage to defend themselves against a bigger opponent. Grappling and ground fighting are the primary vehicles for technique development, and each student will be provided a numbered gi (martial arts uniform) to use throughout the term.
Where Students Choose To Be
+1 (250) 743-5521
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2735 Mount Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC, Canada V8H 1K8