BREAKING NEWS

Our first women only Jiu-Jitsu class was a rousing success.  Thanks to all that came out.  Our next installment will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm.  This is not a class to be missed.  First class is free so come on down and try it out!  Sheri Hockman of BJJUnderdog.com will once again be running this class that will be held at the RDBJJ Academy, 708 Main Street, Harleysville,  PA.

Interested in trying something totally different where you get a good workout but also learn some life saving techniques? Sign up now for an introduction to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. A female only class. Wednesday,  April 24th from 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Cost is only $10 per participant. Learn why the ground fight is so important!  This class will be run by Sheri Hockman of BJJUNDERDOG.COM.  Sheri is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with over 8 years of training and teaching in the art.  We guarantee  this will be a workout you’ll never get from Zumba, crossfit, yoga or pilates.

Signing up is easy, just head on over to BJJUNDERDOG and just register yourself for the class.

Big thanks go out to Mike Mrkulic of Mrkulic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Montclair, NJ for inviting the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu out for his tournament.  A really nice, friendly event filled with lots of skilled jiu jitsu players.

Congrats go out to the 3G members that competed:

Erin Del Baggio – Lancaster BJJ

Ben Smith – Lancaster BJJ

Hashim Khan – RDBJJ Academy

Paul Blackway – RDBJJ Academy

All our members did outstanding work, each earning his/her medal for their respective divisions.  As always thanks go out to Sheri Hockman from BJJUNDERDOG for her support and photo taking skills.

Never let it be said that a woman is not powerful.  Take a look at this video, this is true skill.  Imagine walking down a dark street knowing you have this power inside you.

Please join Sheri Hockman this Sunday, March 3 at 2:00pm for another in her series of Women’s Self Defense workshops.  This workshop is open to females ages 12 and up.  For more information you can email Sheri at bjjunderdog@comcast.net or visit her website www.bjjunderdog.com.  The workshop will be held at the RDBJJ Academy, 708 Main Street, Harleysville, PA.

This year we had the honor of having Phil Migliarese from Balance Studios as our guest instructor.  Phil is a 4th degree black belt under Relson Gracie, a master level Yoga instructor, creator of the Jiu-Jitsu Matrix and Jiu-Jitsu Share.  He is also the leader of Team Balance which has nearly 30 affiliate academies located in the US as well as Internationally.

Phil came in and taught an excellent seminar, breaking down one of his  passing strategies.  As mentioned by several of our members, Phil has a great eye for detail in his instruction and broke his passing down very systematically.  With over 90 members of the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team in attendance, not a person walked away without some great new ideas from Phil’s seminar.

Check out this article written by Phil Migliarese about the event:  Balance Studios

Another outstanding showing for our 2nd promotion ceremony.  With 20 promotions handed out and over 90 members in attendance.

Congratulations go out to the following individuals that were promoted this weekend.

Tim Wheeler – Blue
Bambi Shafer – Blue – Limitless BJJ
Rob Dejene – Blue – Limitless BJJ
David Smith – Blue – RDBJJ
Rich Coppens – Blue – RDBJJ
Paul Blackway – Blue – RDBJJ

Jon Moore – Purple
Dan Fiore – Purple -
Chris Hall – Purple – RDBJJ
Joe Weber – Purple – RDBJJ
Matt Coletta – Purple – RDBJJ

Fred Braunsberg – Brown – RDBJJ
Shaun Raber – Brown – HBJJ&Judo
Luis Rosa – Brown – HBJJ&Judo
Jeremy Christ – Brown – HBJJ&Judo
Chan Williams – Brown – HBJJ&Judo

Rick Royce – Black – RDBJJ
Kevin Shannon – Black – RDBJJ
Mike Siani – Black – Berks BJJ
Gregg Anderson – Black – HBJJ&Judo

More pictures from the event to come!

Here’s a great video of Brett Hoover and Rosendo Diaz, both black belts in the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu having a friendly match during class.

February 17, 2013 is quickly approaching.  Jump on over to our EVENT PAGE and let us know you’re coming if you haven’t already.  So far the response has been excellent but we really need to know who’s coming.

If you don’t know about this event, then please speak with your 3G affiliate instructor.

Event date:  February 17, 2013 – 10:30am

Seminar instructor:  Phil Migliarese, 4th degree black belt under Relson Gracie from Balance Studios

BJJunderdog is celebrating it’s one year anniversary by having a very cool contest.  Please visit the BJJUNDERDOG Facebook page to find out how you could win a pair of fight shorts or some super cool hoodies.

Looking for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in Allentown…look no further, 3G affiliate academy The Martial Training Institute has some specials for the New Year.  Call them today at 484-798-0777.

Wanted to thank, BJJUNDERDOG.com for supporting our big event coming up on Sunday, February 17, 2013.

Check out BJJ Underdog’s Facebook page!

Recently, Sheri Hockman from BJJUNDERDOG conducted an interview with three of our students.  Jeff Kwortnik, Chris Kwortnik and Jake Kwortnik.  Check out this interview from this wrestling family.  While you’re at it, check out Sheri’s site, lots of great articles and videos.

Not Sure?  Then join us for the Street Week.  The week starting January 14 we will be covering all aspects of using your Jiu-Jitsu on the street.  This is not a week to miss.  We will also be working on knife use and defenses.

Don’t miss out, see you on the mats.

Save the date of February 17, 2013.  The 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team will be holding it’s second promotion ceremony.  We will be graduating 5 deserving individuals to the black belt level as well as many other promotions.  This year we are very proud to have Phil Migliarese from Team Balance as our guest instructor.  Phil will start off our event with a seminar and from there we’ll move on to the promotions.  This is not to be missed.

Date:  Sunday, February 17, 2013, 10:30am

Location:  East West Karate, 328 Old York Road, Warminster, PA 18974

To register for this event please speak with your instructor.

Sorry, we’ve been a bit behind in updating our site.  With all the changes to Google are address change hasn’t been showing up.

So:  The Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located at 708 Main Street, Harleysville, PA, you can contact us at heelhook21@aol.com or call us at 267.476.1858.  We have classes for kids and adults ages 14 and up.  Please visit our schedule page to see how our classes can fit into your schedule.

As always we offer everyone 2 free weeks of unlimited training to see the benefits of training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  Come on over and try out our classes, you won’t be disappointed.  See you on the mats!

We are very excited about our November 5, 2012 start date for our Kids Jiu-Jitsu Program.  Visit our academy in Harleysville today and see how we can empower your child with the confidence.  This confidence will give your child the tools to avoid being just another victim of bullying.

In the meantime, check out this video from Rener Gracie about bully proofing your child…it’s a long video but it’s well worth it.

Just as a reminder to all RDBJJ Academy members, this week, October 15 – 21 will be submission grappling week.  So don’t bother bringing your gi’s, it’s gonna be all about developing your no-gi game.  See you on the mats!!!

The Jiu-Jitsu just took a major leap forward this evening with the Metamoris pro-invitational tournament held today in California.  This event featured 14 of the top competitors in 20 minute, submission only matches.

Jeff Glover vs. Caio Terra – winner Terra by arm lock submission

Kayron Gracie vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. – winner Lovato by Kimura submission

Kron Gracie vs. Otavio Souza – winner Kron Gracie by arm lock submission

Dean Lister vs. Xande Ribeiro – Draw

Rener Gracie vs. Andre Galvao – Draw

Roger Gracie vs. Buchecha – Draw

But don’t let those draws fool you.  They were some of the most exciting matches of the night.   If you haven’t had the opportunity to view the event you can catch a replay at www.metamoris.com.