Border Patrol Jiu Jitsu

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On April 22, 2022, a ceremony was held at the US Border Patrol (Tucson Sector) to honor DEA GS Michael Garbo for his dedication to Brazilian Jiujitsu. Crisantos Rivera, along with other fellow jiujitsu men, women, friends, agents, and the USBP, honored Michael with the hanging of Michael's Jiujitsu Gi, which Mrs. Garbo and her daughter Alexis presented to BP Agent Rivera earlier in the month.

DEA GS Garbo's Gi hangs next to fallen BP Agent Neil Anderson's Gi in the USBP mat room. Everyone who enters the mat room will remember two great men who protected our country but enjoyed their time doing Jiujitsu. Both of these men greatly impacted many fellow men and women. They participated in jiujitsu workouts at the station with other agents. It was the go-to place before or after their jobs to practice their skills and to keep in shape.

Crisantos Rivera had trained Michael for as long as anyone can remember. He was not only Michael's trainer but also a mentor and a good friend to him. For Michael, it wasn't about achieving the belts. It was about friendship, goals, and ensuring he kept in shape.

It was an honor to be part of the celebration for such a great man, not only for the Garbo family but for all his friends, fellow Jiujitsu practitioners, and agents.