Taught by one of the first female pioneers of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Alberta, Diana Trang.  Diana is an active coach, community volunteer and social entrepreneur who is passionate about building resilient communities through empowering practices such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  She is a 1st Degree Black Belt who's been an active member of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community for over 24 years.

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​Diana began her BJJ training in Edmonton, AB, in 2011 at Arashi-do Martial Arts under Professor Mike Yackulik (affiliation: Behring Jiu Jitsu), earning her blue belt under Arashi-do/Behring.  In 2007, she moved to Calgary and began training with Prof. Anderson Goncalves, later earning her Purple, Brown, and Black Belt under Professor Anderson and Master Joe Moreira.  During this time, she's competed and won several achievements such as: Abu Dhabi International Pro, IBJJF World Masters, Alberta Provincial Championships, and Brazil FJJRio State and CBJJ Nationals.

 

In her early years, 2001-2005, due to the lack of women in the sport, she actively found herself competing in men's divisions - something she reminisces fondly of as it reinforced the benefits and potential in BJJ.  If you ask her, however, her greatest achievements and pride are the achievements of her students - offering guidance and support to her team, making an impact in the community, and being an ambassador for all; demonstrating that it is absolutely possible to be a champion parent, competitor, and active community member.

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One of her biggest drivers is social impact and building resilient communities. Diana has actively gifted many of her classes to those in need, advocates for the trauma community, and regularly volunteers her time for community events and schools to show the need and potential that BJJ/Self Defense can provide.  She has also made it one of her goals to have a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in schools to remove barriers to those without access.  Her first active program began at Renert School in NW Calgary in January 2020 and she continues to offer sessions in schools to present day.

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Her motto:  PASSION, PURPOSE, and SERVICE.

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WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling art that predominately takes place on the ground with an element of stand-up/throws/take-downs. It is a very practical martial art which utilizes natural body leverage and technique to obtain control of an opponent or attacker. When practiced with proper technique, BJJ can allow a smaller person to defeat a larger person. Whether you are looking to improve fitness, achieve better health, learn a self defense, or compete - BJJ can help you to reach your goals.  To learn more about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu, read Diana's blog post: Phenomenal Woman - Jiu Jitsu for Her.

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AFFILIATION

Satori is proudly part of the greater Joe Moreira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team.

Lineage:  Helio Gracie > Francesco Mansor > Joe Moreira > Anderson Goncalves > Diana Trang