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Redding Jiu Jitsu gym owner defies California's stay-at-home orders
redding.com ^ | 4/27/20 | Ethan Hansen

Posted on 04/29/2020 3:41:39 PM PDT by cotton1706

Rice Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu owner Tanner Rice shouted at the top of his lungs as grapplers followed his commands Monday morning.

Sixteen people — each paired with a partner — wrestled and tangled in each other's gi. Hands and arms wrapped around arms and ankles, as is routine in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The sport exemplifies the opposite of what it means to socially distance under the CDC's guidelines to avoid being exposed to the coronavirus and stem the spread of the contagious respiratory illness. Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-home orders in March shut down gyms and fitness studios.

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1 posted on 04/29/2020 3:41:39 PM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

This exercise of idiocy has probably killed the Jui Jitsu gym I was going to .... x 3 locations


2 posted on 04/29/2020 3:58:36 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: cotton1706

My little spin studio has been shut for about two months. I seriously fear they’ll have to shutter.


3 posted on 04/29/2020 4:25:27 PM PDT by Lizavetta
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To: Lizavetta

The fitness place my wife and a neighbor is closed but there is hope it will come back.


4 posted on 04/29/2020 4:49:00 PM PDT by wally_bert (Transmission tone, Selma.)
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To: cotton1706

The best defense against COVID-19 is to get yourself in shape. Look at NBA players who caught the virus.


5 posted on 04/29/2020 4:52:49 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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