In Gracie Jiu Jitsu, one the most demonstrated moves is the Helicopter Arm Bar. Apart from being somewhat flashy it also represents the idea of technique and leverage over strength to accomplish one’s goals. In the following video instructional, Rosendo Diaz, breaks down the basics of how to apply this arm bar.
2010 was a year of tremendous growth for The Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and for 2011 we have some exciting changes, improvements and events coming. So to start things out right, we had decided that it was time for an update on our academy logo. Check it out, t-shirts and patches coming soon!
Check out this slick spider guard pass video by 3rd Generation Jiu Jitsu Team affiliate Shane Mock of Berks County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy located in Sinking Springs, PA. If you are interested in training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then please visit his site at www.bcbjj.org.
Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of several styles of martial arts and has become the evolution of modern day martial arts. Starting Monday, February 7, 2011 we are happy to announce that we will be holding an MMA class at our academy.
This class is for everyone, regardless of experience or level of fitness. All you need is the determination to become more prepared to defend yourself all while getting in a total body workout. Our Mixed Martial Arts Program is designed to give you the tools you need, all in a safe and clean enviornment.
Please contact us today and take advantage of our new member offer: Two (2) weeks of unlimited training in all of our programs for free.
It can be very difficult to secure a knee bar on your opponent when his base is low in the guard. In this technique Rosendo utilizes his leg to pressure his opponent into a roll securing the knee bar. For more information about our academy and how to take advantage of our 2 weeks of training FREE, please contact us at heelhook21@aol.com or call to 267.476.1858.
Daniel Hilal, a graduate of political science from the American University of Beirut and a professional MMA fighter, was born into a culture where BJJ was a concept fighters could only dream of. Lebanon has no federations, no academy, no black-belts, and no sign of hope, until now.
Daniel began his martial arts journey at the age of 11 with Karate. Shortly after, he was introduced to Judo, and this is where it all began for him. After achieving a well-deserved brown belt in Judo, Daniel felt he needed to raise the bar and decided to upgrade his arsenal of techniques and adapt to training without the gi to become an even more complete grappler. The fast-paced activity and explosiveness of Freestyle Wrestling was very appealing to him. He joined the Taadod Wrestling Club in Beirut, and through his determination, hard work, and supportive team of wrestlers, he excelled quickly, progressing from a local competitor to a regional talent. In 2009-2010, Daniel easily topped his rivals in Lebanon without a single loss, taking first place in the Lebanese Championship at -66kg and 5th in the Arab Championship in Doha, Qatar, at -60kg. To wrap up the year, Daniel made his first professional MMA debut in Jordan’s Desert Force Championship.
Daniel has had a passion for grappling from the start. BJJ, in specific, has long been Daniel’s preferred martial art. He did everything possible to fuel this passion, which consisted of, hosting seminars, demonstrations, training relentlessly, and even holding classes. Within Lebanon, all Daniel could do was gather bits and pieces of BJJ to feed this passion.
December 23, 2010 marked an historical day for Lebanon when Daniel was promoted to blue belt under the patronage of 3G black belt Fadi Khouri, marking this occasion as the first ever official BJJ promotion in the country. It was through Fadi’s empathy and good judgment that Daniel’s flame for BJJ was kindled and the sport took root in Lebanon. Up until recently, Daniel was a BJJ orphan. He was alone in his training, and in his goal. Thanks to Fadi Khouri, Daniel is no longer an orphan. He finally found a home, a home called Third Generation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy will be open for open mat training on Friday, December 24, 2010 from 10am to 12pm. All academy members and 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team affiliates are welcome to attend. Come on down and train with your team!
See you on the mat!
The omoplata is perhaps one of the most adaptable submissions in the art of Jiu-Jitsu. It doesn’t take a great deal of flexibility to apply and is a great attack for all body types. In the following video technique demonstration you will see a basic set up for the omoplata submission as well as a variation commonly used when your opponent attempts to fight the downwards pressure. Enjoy!
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy – Chalfont, PA
Two tournaments were held this past weekend, the Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu Cup held in Bryn Athyn, PA and the No-Gi Pan Ams Championships held in New York.
Two members of Berks County BJJ competed at the no-gi pan ams, first off was Erik Faust who brought home a silver medal in his masters division. Ricky Pena faced a tough division of 44 competitors, Ricky was able to defeat his first three but was stopped at his fourth match.
Several members of the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team competed at the Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu Cup. Starting off with the team brought in by the Aaron Morris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Chris Kline took home gold white belt, middle weight division and Phil Gathany brought home two medals; gold in his white belt, welter weight division and silver in the beginner welter weight no-gi division.
Fred Koslowski from the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team brought home the silver medal in his white belt masters division.
Congratulations to all the competitors!!!
Help the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team take 1st place in Philly’s Hot Spot. Each vote counts towards us making our goal. Thanks for your support!
Rosendo Diaz BJJ Academy
We are happy to announce that we are adding an Intermediate/Advanced class to our schedule. This class will be for members ranking blue belt and above.
The class will be held on Saturday’s from 9am to 10:30am. Our regular submission grappling class will follow at 10:30am and is open to all levels.
For more information please contact us at
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
267-476-1858
1. One of the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in Pennsylvania, established in 1996.
2. We are experts in teaching beginners following the standards of the Gracie Family.
3. We have level specific programs for everyone, regardless of your fitness level.
4. As part of the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team, we are constantly evolving and adapting our programs to best serve our students.
5. We have programs for men, women and children in a fun, safe and low stress enviornment.
6. Over 10 years experience teaching local and federal law enforcement agencies.
7. We make it easy and safe to learn BJJ, MMA, and Boxing.
8. We work with you to help you meet your individual goals.
9. Our facilities are clean and we strive to maintain a comfortable training enviornment.
10. It’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make!
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
Check out the video of our new academy, still under construction, in Chalfont, PA. We hope to have our new location open by August 15, 2009. Keep checking back as we will be updating our opening date.
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue (corner of Rt. 202 and Rt. 152N)
Chalfont, PA 18914