Body Basics

Martial Arts with David Lashley

Through his experience after teaching Martial Arts for ten years, David Lashley introduces Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Body Basics Health and Fitness Club. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling concentrating on ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint-locks and chokeholds to force an opponent to submit. Throughout the experience, individuals gain an understanding of how to defend themselves in any given situation while maximizing personal safety.

David has trained for, competed, and won many of the following matches including:
  • Ohio State Championship Jiu-Jitsu & Free Style Fighting (Randori)
  • Ohio State Grand Champion Jiu Jitsu
  • Seiei-Kan Grand Nationals AKJU Nationals
  • Professional Karate Championship
  • Along with many others...
  • David has also been fortunate enough to train the following individuals over his many years of experience:
  • John Saylor
  • JP Pocock
  • Master Lek
  • Jason Miller
  • Kendall Grove
  • Mark Lamion
  • Gabriel Santos
  • And many others…
  • Kid's Karate
    Jiu-Jitsu