Jeremy “Wookie” Splain is an arising competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter with quite an impressive resume at the young age of 21. He found his start in the sport at the age of 15 from his coach and good friend Michael Wacker, owner of Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu, being one of his very first students when the gym originated out of Wackers home basement. As the gym and number of students have continued to grow over the years, so has Jeremy’s skills and ability. He is now one of Black Hole Jiu-Jitsus’ top performing students, and assistant coach holding the rank of a 3 stripe Purple Belt. He has acquired much hard earned respect through his undeniable talent shown through competitions held nationwide.
Having his first bout in March of 2005 to this present year (2010), Jeremy is still competing and advancing in the sport, taking home altogether of 11medals. 2 Bronze medals, 5 Silver medals, and 4 very well deserved Gold place medals. Jeremy made his Professional Debut in April of 2007 at the Battle of Brooklyn, winning his very first professional fight. He has since continued to fight in Advanced, as well as Professional divisions since then in a notable fashion, still able to take home all of 1st-3rd place medals. Jeremy plans on advancing even further in the sport while continuing to train and coach with Michael Wacker at Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu. He is a force to be reckoned with and has a very promising career ahead of him, with much to look forward to in this sport.
Below is a list all his showings and results in a more detailed fashion:
| March 12th, 2005 2 silver medals St Peters College. Jersey City, NJ NAGA |
September 10, 2005 Silver Bayonne, NJ Grapplers Quest |
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| October 23, 2005 Bronze Hoboken, NJ NAGA |
April 21, 2007 Gold Battle of Brooklyn, Gleasons Gym Brooklyn, NY |
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| August 4th, 2007 Gold Wildwood, NJ NAGA |
June 6th, 2009 Gold Fishkill, NY John Carlos Event |
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| November 14, 2009 Silver – Advanced Division Essex County College Grapplers Quest |
December 5, 2009 Silver – Pro Division Acom Sports Patchogue, NY |
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| April 10, 2010 Gold Advanced Division Orlando, FL Grapplers Quest |
July 17th, 2010 Bronze Pro Division Acom Sports Fishkill, NY |
A Testimonial from Jeremy “Wookie” Splain
The question is often asked now that I am instructor of why I train, and why I do so
at the Black Hole location. The answer is simple. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is my passion,
and Black Hole has become my family. Mike Wacker was my friend before my instructor,
and the day he introduced the sport to me I was hooked and have not stopped training
since then 6 years ago. I have visited and been exposed to other schools and locations,
but Black Hole is where is I call home. There is an incredible group of talented, kind hearted people there of all different ranks, gender, and age. Each individual person has something to offer, it is a judgment free place where we can all help each other and continue to grow in the sport as well as in our own personal lives. A lesson from which we have all learned from Wacker. He has set the example to always be there to help others out, and to not give up or become frustrated until they have achieved what they set out to do. The more one can learn and advance, the more they can help others learn and advance, that is what makes us a team; it is what makes us a family.
Wacker has created a comfortable, safe environment for all of us to train and has shown extreme dedication to both myself and the rest of his students to help us grow in the sport. He has been there whenever any of us have needed and is loved and respected by all of his students. He is an incredible person whose dedication and commitment knows no bounds, he is the prime example of what people should strive to be in life. He is a true friend. He is a true mentor.
