Biography of Mitsuyoshi Hayakawa

Mitsuyoshi Hayakawa started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practice in 1996 under Naoyuki Taira (a student of Carley Gracie). Even though he had no experience in any type of Martial Arts or athletics, his talent in BJJ blossomed very quickly. As a result, he won all Japan BJJ Open 2 years in a row (1998 and 1999). By this time, there was no competition for him at a national level, which led him to practice and compete overseas from 2000.

Mitsuyoshi joined and practiced at Alliance Academy in Brazil. In 2002, he won Rio de Janeiro Cup and was awarded a black belt by Alexandre "GIGI" Paiva (one of the great masters of Alliance Academy). Thus, he became the first Japanese to receive a black belt by Alexandre Paiva. In November 2002, he won against "Mr. Jiu-Jitsu Yuki Nakai" in all Japan BJJ Open. As a consequence, he was considered "No 1 in Japan" among the BJJ community.

In 2004, he founded Tri-Force Jiu-Jitsu Academy to realize his dream about teaching what he thinks is the ideal method of BJJ. As well as being a great BJJ instructor, he has a vast knowledge of self-defense. He does seminars all over Japan hoping to promote BJJ. Currently, as well as being a competitor, his focus with teaching is to create BJJ players who can expand the Tri-Force network.

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The academy is closed where classes are not scheduled. (Private lessons can be scheduled.) The academy is closes on the 5th 15th, and 25th of every month, and on national holidays. It will also close during competitions and special events; please check the academy bulletin board every month. During the year-end/New Year’s holiday and Obon festival, the academy will also close.