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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 some highlights of one of our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes.  MMA Class runs on Mondays from 7pm to 8:30pm which is proceeded by our boxing class from 6pm to 7pm.  Come and try out our classes, learn self defense while getting in a great workout.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy – Chalfont – PA

Congratulations go out to Dan Spangler and Gerry Laird who both earned their blue belts this past week.  Both Dan and Gerry have put in a great deal of time, effort and committment into training in the art of Jiu-Jitsu.  Good job guys!

It was a great turnout at the 1st Lancaster BJJ Kids Jiu Jitsu Tournament on November 6, 2010.  This event was a sucess due to the help and assistance of all our parents and adult students as well as the kids who gave it their all and had a ton of fun while competiting at the event.

Congratulations to the up and coming new generation of 3G practitioners.  Check out the results!

Ages 7-9 No Gi:  1st Jasmine Arment, 2nd Noah Turk, 3rd Carter Bailey
Ages 7-9 Gi:  1st Jasmine Arment, 2nd Noah Turk, 3rd Jane Register
 
Ages 10-12 No Gi:  1st Taylor Plesnarski, 2nd Gabrielle Mosch, 3rd Madison Patrick
Ages 10-12 Gi:  1st Taylor Plesnarski, 2nd Madison Patrick, 3rd Gabrielle Mosch
 
Ages 13-15 No Gi:  1st Ben Smith, 2nd Connor Ekis
Ages 13-15 Gi:  1st Ben Smith, 2nd Connor Ekis
 
Absolute Champion:  Ben Smith

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Bam Bam Mixed Martial Arts Center

4007 Bellaire Blvd., Suite II

Houston, TX

www.bambammartialarts.com

Saturday, November 6, 2010

11:30am – 1:30pm

Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

941 Kranzel Drive

Camp Hill, PA

www.harrisburgbjj.com

UFC 119 was held this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana and featured the two heavy weights in line for a championship match.  See the results below.

Frank Mir over
Mirko Filipovic
KO/TKO  3 of 3  00:04:02  

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
loses to Ryan Bader
Decision – Unanimous  3 of 3  00:05:00  

Matt Serra
loses to Chris Lytle
Decision – Unanimous  3 of 3  00:05:00  

Sean Sherk over
Evan Dunham 38
Decision – Split  3 of 3  00:05:00  

Melvin Guillard over
Jeremy Stephens
Decision – Split  3 of 3  00:05:00  

CB Dollaway over
Joe Doerksen
Submission  1 of 3  00:02:13  

Matt Mitrione over
Joey Beltran
Decision – Unanimous  3 of 3  00:05:00  

Thiago Tavares over
Pat Audinwood
Submission  1 of 3  00:03:47  

Steve Lopez loses to
Waylon Lowe
Decision – Split  3 of 3  00:05:00  

TJ Grant over
Julio Paulino
Decision – Unanimous  3 of 3  00:05:00  

Mark Hunt loses
to Sean McCorkle
Submission  1 of 3  00:01:03  

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
27 W. Bulter Avenue
Chalfont, PA 18914
www.GraciePA.com

The summer is over!

It’s time to get back to training!

So call now and take advantage of our 2 weeks of free training offer.

267-476-1858

Congratulations to Matt Coletta from the Rick Royce BJJ Academy in Gilbertsville, PA.  Matt has been training now for a year and has excelled both in class and in competition.  He was promoted to blue belt at the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Chalfont on Saturday.  Way to go Matt!

Ricardo  De La Riva and Rosendo Diaz

It was an honor and a incredible learning experience having the opportunity to train with Master Ricardo De La Riva on Saturday during a small group class held at 127bjj in Manayunk, PA.  Master De La Riva gave us an amazing amount of detail about the techniques he uses and he spent a lot of time answering the group’s questions. 

Thanks to Master De La Riva and Vicinte Junior for making the trip out to Philadelphia.

Congratulations go out to Rick Royce and Dylan Royce for competing is this past weekends Cherry Hill Challenge II put on by the Good Fight. 

Rick Royce took 1st place in the advanced no-gi division.

Dylan Royce took 1st place in the blue belt division even after having to compete at a heavier weight class.

Dylan then went on to take 3rd place in the intermediate n0-gi division.

Congrats guys!!!

Rick Royce no-gi match

Congratulations to the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team members that competed in this weekend’s Diamond State Games held in Bear, Delaware.

Our Competition Team for this event.

Rick Royce, 2nd place in advanced no-gi and 3rd place in his brown belt division.
Colin Stewart, 1st place in his purple belt divison
Ed Sheridan, 3rd place in advanced no-gi.
Dylan Royce, 1st place in intermediate no-gi and 1st place in blue belt division.
Bill Mann, 1st place in his blue belt division.

Even with a small team, the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team is able to make a big impact due to the committment to excellence of our members and instructors in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Next up 3G is the Rupture Tourament, lets show up in force!!!!

Congratulations to all the members of the RDBJJ Academy that competed this past weekend at the UGC held in Hamburg, PA.

Rick Royce took home 1st place in the advance no-gi division and 2nd place in the absolute division 200lbs. and under.
Dylan Royce got 1st place in the intermediate no-gi division.
Zack Hockman brought home a bunch of medals winning 1st place in kids no-gi, 1st place in kids gi and 2nd place in the teen gi division. 
Brian “Big Country” Hilinski took 1st in beginner no-gi division.
Mike Omensetter took 3rd place in the advanced no-gi division.
Matt Coletta took 3rd in the beginner no-gi division.
Cory Gallagher took 2nd in the beginner no-gi division and 2nd in the gi divsion.

Big congrats go out to Zack, Cory, Brian and Matt for doing so well on their first time competing. 
Good job everyone!

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

News from 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu affiliate, Submission Factory in Hummelstown, PA

The Submission Factory is proud to announce its first 2 children’s promotions to second yellow stripe.  Alex Ortiz and Adrian Ortiz, congratulations you’re both half way to your first belt.  Keep up the good work!

Kid’s Wrestling class has been added to the Submission Factory schedule.  This class will be held on Thursday’s from 6pm to 7pm.  For more information please visit www.submissionfactorypa.com

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

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.

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

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

Congratulations to all who competed at the recent North American Grappling Championships held in Newark, NJ on November 14-15, 2009. 

From Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Dylan Ekis – 3rd Place No-Gi and 2nd Place Teens Gi Intermediate Bantamweight
Dmitryi Poltauvskyi – 1st Place both Gi and No-Gi Teens Expert Middleweight.

From Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Tyler Gustavson – 3rd place -Mena no gi cruiser weight
 Jeff Gelnett -4th place gi and no gi mens lightweight beginner and white belt

Great work everyone!!!

Brian Fisher from RGDA Ephrata reports another big win for Big Mike Stoltz.  Mike fought at the Pain at Penn Street 2 event, defeating his opponent in a record breaking 12 seconds.

Congratulations to Big Mike and RGDA Ephrata.