This past week, Team RONIN ATHLETICS was surprised with a visit from four friends from Japan.

Soon after arriving in NYC, our good friend & professional MMA fighter, Hiroyuki Abe of the Abe Ani Combat Club (AACC), dropped in again for a visit.

This time, Abe brought along three friends from Japan: two of his top youth team members, Ryoto and Kento, and the extremely talented graphic artist, Kato-san (a.k.a. Art Junkie).

Abe, Kato-san, Ryoto, and Kento joined RONIN ATHLETICS students on the mats for Wednesday’s Submission Grappling and Thursday’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi classes providing great energy, technique, and encouragement to all present.

Many thanks to Abe, Kato-san, Ryoto and Kento for great time. We’re all definitely looking forward to future visits!