Nicknamed “The Prodigy,” BJ Penn was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Hilo, Hawaii at the tender age of 17 by neighbor Tom Callos. It was through Callos that BJ met Ralph Gracie in 1997 and decided to relocate to Mountain View, CA to further his Jiu-Jitsu training. From that time on, BJ Penn launched his storied career through the ranks of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the UFC.
"WIN, LOSE OR DRAW BJ PENN IS THE PEOPLES CHAMP AND A TRUE LEGEND TO MMA. NOT ONLY IS HE 1 OF ONLY 2 FIGHTERS TO EVER HOLD 2 BELTS IN 2 SEPARATE WEIGHT CLASSES BUT HE IS THE MOST HUMBLE HUMAN BEING YOU'LL EVER MEET. BJ WOULD GIVE THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK TO ANYONE IN NEED. BJ PENN IS A TRUE AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA AND RVCA IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS MAN. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE ONLY ONE BJ PENN!" - WORDS BY RVCA FOUNDER PM TENORE.
#RVCACOSTARICA2012 – If you didn't know, the skate team was in Costa
Rica this last weekend and coverage of the trip is coming in. Here are the first
2 news posts, look for some street skating photos & video to come.
etnies Marana in Action from etnies on Vimeo. Just
to show you the etnies Marana in Action, here's more of Ryan Sheckler
on the steps of Köln. If you liked his switch flip, press play for
s'more of that. See more and shop the etnies Marana at etnies.com: etni.es/rs-marana-in-action
Bruners Opening Week from Dillon Ojo on Vimeo. Team Riders Dillon Ojo and LP Dorval sent out a little
edit from St.Bruno opening weekend, its no Powderfest but its not an icefest
either. Hoodies in Quebec in December.
Creating a collection of short films starring
it’s snow team riders, Dragon has released the first installment of a
revealing four-part webisode series, titled Frame of Mind. Featuring
Gigi Ruf, Luke Mitrani, Danny Davis and Chris Benchetler, Frame of Mind
candidly captures the seldom seen moments that inspire the athletes
antics and interests both on and off the mountain.
In its premiere episode, follow Gigi, Luke, and snow icon Wolle
Nyvelt as they venture to the Advanced Projects X Cabin in Silverton,
Colorado, for springtime shredding and goggle testing with Dragon’s
product development team. Sitting at 12,000 feet above sea level, this
off-the-grid facility is where Dragon athletes find untracked lines all
winter long while pushing the limits to help create technologically
advanced goggles, including the APX and NFX frames. “Coming out to Silverton to test new product in the blazing sun or
chest deep snow is necessary for figuring out how a goggle will perform
in rough conditions,” says Gigi. “It’s always a good time when you’re
out at the cabin. Tons of fun, deep snow, and good people. It’s the
ultimate testing facility.” To see the video, visit and head to vimeo.com/dragonalliance
DIRECT LINK WHEN READY to view all the visual goods from Dragon
Alliance. For more information on the Advanced Projects X goggle
offering, go to dragonalliance.com/en-us/snow-goggles.