Today was the West Side Classic 2010 kid’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. Here are a few video clips I took of it.
Its amazing how many kids there were and how well behaved they were. I didn’t see anyone acting out or causing trouble. Maybe that was they because they were to busy dancing? What! Did you see the girl in the blue gi? I think she was practicing a take… Continue reading | 1 Comment
When I first started BJJ I of course noticed some of the more flamboyant kimonos right off. I noticed that some of those wearing them came walking into the school with them on. I was surprised to find out that they wore them in public. I thought for my personality that was way to flashy. I wouldn’t want to call attention to myself in a white one let alone brightly… Continue reading | 3 Comments
During class last month my instructor, Mark, said you should be attacking high and low. When your arms are bound up then you should be working with your legs to get sweeps, create space, or anything that will increase your position. Like wise if you legs aren’t being effective then work with your arms. I’ve taken this to heart and tried to remember to move my mental focus to the… Continue reading
I am always amazed at how useful BJJ is. You can use it to change diapers or choke Pit Bulls. It changes lives for the better all the time. When a 9 year old boy can feel empowered enough to try a Rear Naked Choke on a attacking Pit Bull that says loads about… Continue reading
Isn’t that obvious you say? When it hurts, tap! Apparently it isn’t that clear to everyone. This Russian model and bodyguard didn’t know when to tap, "Former Russian Model Killed in Carjacking", even though she had Jiu-Jitsu experience. There are more factors that play into it. In her case the Porsche was more important then her life. What are the things that… Continue reading
As we all know its Valentines Day Sunday. So why not say it Jiu-Jitsu style with an armbar! Flowers, chocolates, and cards are a fleeting reminder of your affection. On the other hand a good armbar will be a treasured memory for years. After all, sometimes we hurt the ones we love. In later years, if you are still together, your loved one will look back on that extra special… Continue reading | 1 Comment
I am a big fan of Rigan Machado. I’ve decided to gather a collection of his DVDs that I can find. It seems there aren’t that many or that they aren’t sold any more. I just got his "Master Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Chokes and Leglocks" DVDs. I was really excited and sat down to watch them. I was hoping to see some of the leglocks in greater detail from… Continue reading
I have to say that the Triangle Choke is in the top 10 of my favorite submission techniques. I have been searching high and low for a copy of Rigan Machado’s book and DVD titled "Triangle". While searching I came across this awesome demonstration of the Triangle Choke by Rigan.… Continue reading | 2 Comments
Tonight was another night of working on purple belt test techniques. This time we went over the next six techniques for the Pedro Sauer’s Purple Belt test:
BJJ practice went well tonight. We broke up into whites and blues. The whites went over the blue belt test and the blues went over the purple belt test. We are a Pedro Sauer’s affiliated school. I was surprised that I knew the six techniques we went over as well as I did. We went over: