Shane Mock of Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be holding a competition training class at his academy on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 1:00pm.  This is a free session for all 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team members.

Topics to be covered include general rules and tournament strategy, as well, all attendants will be paired up for training in timed and scored matches.

For more information please contact Shane Mock at www.bcbjj.org

Please visit our class schedule page;  We have added a second Submission Grappling / No-gi Jiu-Jitsu class to our schedule.  This class will follow our boxing class which starts at 6:00pm.  Our submission grappling class will run from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. 

For more information on getting your training started please contact us or give us a call at 267.476.1858

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA

www.GraciePA.com

The Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last months.  With the expansion of their members and adding on of programs, comes the news that they will be moving to a much larger location.

This new location will still be located in the Allen Shopping Center at 941 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA.  The location will more than double the mat space and allow for expansion of the programs currently ongoing at the academy.

Look for more news and pictures coming soon.  In the meantime, visit Harrisburg BJJ’s website for more information.

It was a big weekend for promotions during the workshops held at Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Congratulations to all!

Tom Whiston, Brian Whiston, and Jared Pritchard from the Submission Factory earned their blue belts.

From Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, congratulations to Monica Cary, Eric Hopkins and Harry Ness for receiving their blue belts.   Two new purple belts Tyler Gustafson and  Kyle Braun.  And the big one; Gregg Anderson earned his brown belt.

    
On to Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they had Dylan Ekis and Zach Lydon promoted to blue belt. Also, after many years of hard and consistent training Darren Terell and Don Conner were moved up to brown belt.
Awesome everyone!

LancasterBJJ.com is up and running.  Check it out!!!

Please join us in welcoming Old School Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy to the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team. Old School BJJ is located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia at 926 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Please visit their site at osbjj.com and for more information about classes please contact Wayne Haines at 610-405-4046

We are excited to announce the start of our newest program at the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.  Boxing is not only a great way to get fit but it also compliments the art of Jiu-Jitsu and self defense.  Boxing classes will start on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:00pm. 

These classes are for men and women, all you need to start is a jump rope, wraps and bag gloves.  If you don’t have the equipment, feel free to stop by our pro-shop, we have everything needed to get started in stock.  To register for this class please contact us here or give us a call at 267-476-1858.

About the Instructor
Jeff Richmond is a former professional boxer who trained in the Bethlehem/Allentown area and fought for 7th Street Gym. In addition to his years in the ring, Jeff brings experience as a boxing trainer and can customize programs for competion fighters or for fitness enthusiasts.  As a member of the RDBJJ Academy, Jeff has acted as our MMA team’s boxing coach for the past two years. 

See you on the mats!

RDBJJ Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
www.GraciePA.com

Congratulations to our newest blue belts, Anthony Caruso and Dean Lewis.  Both have been training for a little over a year and half, overcoming many hurtles to reach this point.  Well done guys!

Prof. Saulo Ribeiro GI Seminar (3 hours)
Date: Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Time: 12 pm to 3pm
Location: Delaware Valley High School
252 Routes 209 & 6
Milford, Pa  18337

Contacts:
James Terry:
Email: teammax@ptd.net
Phone: 570-242-4650
John Terry
Email: fightingartsdojo@verizon.net
Phone: 610-297-6628
Harry Brofsky:
Email: tristatebjj@gmail.com
Phone: 570-241-4409

The seminar will be limited to only 50 people.
Cost: $100.00 per person. Everyone must prepay their position in the seminar.
Please send your check or money order to: (make check out to Tristate MMA-BJJ)
Tristate MMA-BJJ
201 West Harford Street
Milford, PA. 18337
ATTN: Saulo seminar

Please include a phone number and an email address that we can use to contact you if there are any changes.
Private lessons with Saulo are available for PURPLE Belts and above and the cost is $300.00 per hour for a single person.

Entrance to gym:
Enter through the Nanitorium entrance (to the left of the 11/12 high school entrance). Follow straight down the short corridor to the middle school gym. Exit the middle gym through the double doors directly across the gym. Exiting through those doors will enter you into the Green Gym, which is where the seminar will be held. Postings will be on doorways and hallway walls.

Rosendo Diaz will be holding workshops on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
www.HarrisburgBJJ.com

Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
www.BCBJJ.org

Starting Saturday, February 6, 2010, Lancaster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy will begin running classes for children.  Classes will be held on Saturdays at 10:00am and Thursdays at 6:00pm.  For more information please visit www.lancasterbjj.com or contact the academy directly at brianfisher00@netscape.net.  

The type of martial art taught at the Lancaster Brazilian Jiu-Jistu Academy decended from Japan and was adapted for real world self defense by Helio Gracie.  Master Gracie concepts allowed a smaller person, utilizing leverage, to defeat a larger strong opponent.
 
The discipline and self confidence that kids aquire in our programs empowers them to more effectively handle problems including bullying.  We help kids develop active, healthy lifestyles and build character, self-esteem and interpersonal skills necessary for peaceful conflict resolution while stressing the importance of safety.  But more importantly to them, they’ll be having fun, getting fit and learning one of the most effective and powerful martial arts being taught today.
 
What sets Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu apart from other martial arts is it’s empahsis on practicality and real-world performance.  Your child in not going to memorize forms or kata.  They will not learn to chop and kick the air or break boards.  They are going to learn realistic and proven techniques for self defense, just like adults, in a fun, friendly and safe atmosphere.

Some news from our 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu students who competed this past weekend.

Congratulations to Kijafa Spiller from Ground Level Martial Arts in Dayton, Ohio. Kijafa competed at the 3rd Tri-State Grappling Championships 2010 and took 1st place in No Gi Mens Intermediate Middle Weight divsion
Match 1: 4-2
Match 2: Armbar from guard
Match 3: Flying Armbar
Match 4: 4-0

Congratulations to the 3rd Generation team members from Berks County BJJ and Aaron Morris BJJ Academy who competed at the US Grappling event in Boothwyn, PA on Saturday. Our medalists are:
Chaz Horner: 1st Lightweight Purple
Erik Faust: 1st Blue Belt Medium-Heavy over 30
Shane Mock: 3rd Brown Belt absolute
Alex Keibart 2nd Novice Absolute No-Gi.

Great job everyone!

Monday, February 2, 2010 starting at 8pm, Rosendo Diaz will be running a workshop at the Aaron Morris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Holmes, PA.  For more information please visit www.wcma-usa.com.

Jason Fox of Total Jiu-Jitsu in Warsaw, Indiana has added a second location in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Jason Fox began his training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in 2001 under Royce Gracie, the son of Helio Gracie. He received his black belt in June 2008. Jason has been an active competitor in both gi and no-gi tournaments. In addition to his personal competition achievements, Jason has developed a strong and successful competition team.

Total Jiu-Jitsu, Fort Wayne is located at 5818 Maurane Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm.  Private lessons are also available at the Fort Wayne location.  For more information please visit www.Totaljj.com or contact Jason directly at Jason@totaljj.com

Congratulations to the members of our team that competed at the OTM Grappling event held at the MMA Expo this past weekend in King of Prussia, PA. 

Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jeff Gianacova-         1st place executive (over 30) Blue Belt super-heavy

                                  2nd place Blue belt super heavy

Joseph Kuhn-             1st place white belt super heavy

Shane Mock-              3rd place brown belt open

Erik Faust-                 1st place executive blue belt middleweight

                                  1st place executive no-gi advanced

Derek Lengle-           3rd place no-gi beginner

Lancaster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Alex Alzuru-             Gi beginners open division 3rd place

                                No Gi beginners  1st place

                                No Gi Open 2nd place

Steve Olin -             No Gi Beginners 1st place

                                No Gi Beginners Open 1st place

Josh Graff-              Blue belt 188-202 3rd place

                                Blue belt open, 4th place

With the start of a new year comes some exciting news, we are proud and excited to announce the formation of the 3rd. Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team.

 
3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu academies and instructors are committed to empowering their students with the knowledge and tools necessary to master the art of Jiu-Jitsu.  Our overall goal is to develop within our students;

• A healthy lifestyle of fitness.
• A sound mind and body.
• Techniques required ensuring proper self-defense and conflict resolution.
• The confidence and self-esteem to take control and live happy and fulfilling lives.

Through this you will come to find that each and every 3rd. Generation Jiu-Jitsu academy provides state of the art training in a clean, safe and friendly environment.  We invite you to join us and begin your journey in the art of Jiu Jitsu.

We are in the process of creating our new website; 3Gjiujitsu.com, keep checking back for more updates.

1.  I just  have to lose a few pounds or get in better shape before I start.
That’s our job.  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a full body workout.  You don’t have to be in good shape to start, you just have to start and we’ll get you in the best shape of your life and we guarantee that you’ll see results quickly with our fun, energetic programs.

 
2.  My schedule is crazy and I’ll probably not have the time to invest.
Your schedule will always be crazy, no matter what point in your life you’ll reach.  Find the time today for yourself.  Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about training, it’s a lifestyle.  Ask any of our members, Jiu-Jitsu brings peace and confidence into your life.  At our academy you’ll find that you quickly become one of the family and you’ll enjoy coming to academy to forget about the craziness of life for a while.

 
3.  I don’t want to show up to work after class with a black eye or injury.
At the RDBJJ Academy we have doctors, lawyers, plumbers, realtors, mechanics, dog trainers, sales people and so on..You name it, we’ve got them here.  All of our members have a day job and your safety is our upmost concern. 

 
4.   BJJ is all about competition and I’ll be forced to compete if I join.
Competition is a big thing at Jiu-Jitsu academies, but the truth is that only a small percentage of students ever really compete.  Most of our members are looking to learn self defense, get in better shape or just interested in learning this amazing art.  In the end we are all training for the same purpose and that is mastery of one’s self through the art of Jiu-Jitsu.  Competition is a great way for some to challenge themselves, but for most, the challenge is in the academy, learning and perfecting the art.

 
5.  It’s one of those deals, they’ll reel me in with a cheap price and then next thing you know, the prices go up and up and up.
At the RDBJJ Academy, the price we give you for your monthly training will never change, no matter how long you train at our academy.  Also, our monthly rates are fair compared with other programs of this caliber. 

Now what’s your reason not to join?  We invite you to come and take our two (2) week free trial membership at the academy.  Take the two weeks, train as much as you like, meet our members and instructors, we guarantee you a great experience.

For more information please click here

It’s been quite a year for us here at the RDBJJ Academy.  So much has happened this year that we don’t have enough space to write it all, but some of the most amazing news has come just in the last 4 months.

 
In August we moved to our new facilty which more than doubled the space we had in Telford which allowed us to have more mat space, a pro-shop and many other amenities.

 
In October we had Royler Gracie out for what turned out to be our biggest seminar ever with 52 members in attendance.  We also promoted several individuals including three black belts.

November started off with our kids program, and we had our first yellow belt, my son Jake, who after many years of training tested for his yellow.  Coming soon we’ll be posting a video of his test.

 
Rick Royce and Brett Hoover both opened their own training facilities, we wish them both all the best of luck.

 
And finally to all our new members since our arrival in Chalfont:
John Taube
Brian Plajer
Fred Koslowksi
Paul Blackway
Gerald Laird
Andrew McCarthy
Jason Kifner
Patrick Benner

 
2010 looks to be even better with the establishment of new programs, some exciting events and the growth of our academy.  Hope you all can make it in to visit us.  All the best to you in this new year!

 
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
267-476-1858
Graciepa.com

Tristate MMA-BJJ will be hosting a special seminar with Saulo Ribeiro and UFC fighter Diego Sanchez on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12pm to 3pm.  For more information on how to attend this amazing event please contact:

 
James Terry
Tristate MMA-BJJ
Saulo Ribeiro University of Jiu-Jitsu
Team Maxercise
201 West Harford Street
Milford, PA 18337
570-242-4650