Got the day off?  Then come and join us for our holiday class tomorrow, Monday, September 6, 2010 starting at 12:00pm and running until 1:30pm. 

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

267-476-1858

It’s that time of year again!

The kids are back in school, vacation is just a memory, the traffic is horrible, it’s cold.  So what’s the point of even going outside?

The point being that during the colder months, people get depressed, they get out of shape and they put things off until spring.  Instead, make a significant change in your life now!

Come out to the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy and get ready to experience the premier martial arts academy in the Montgomery County and Bucks County areas.  Learn self defense, get fit and train in the most effective martial arts styles being taught today.  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the art that is sweeping the nation.  As seen on UFC, the art of grappling is essential.  So much so that jiu-jitsu has been integrated into our Military’s hand to hand combat curriculum.  BJJ is also the style of choice for most law enforcement officers.

So give us a call today and take advantage of our free two weeks of training offer or click here.

See you on the mats!!!

It was a great turnout for Saturday’s Rupture North East Jiu-Jitsu Championships.  The event had over 150 competitors and some 250+ spectators.  Special thanks to our superfighters:  Jared Weiner, Tony Passos, Rick McCauley, Rustum Chsiev, Sheri Hockman, Maggie Bertonazzi, Chris Wing and Jon Debrugge.  All of them fought their hearts out and gave some really impressive performances.

The event brought out competitors from over 30 teams located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland and New York.  All the competitors fought not only well, but also battled some seriously oppressive heat.

The 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team was comprised of members from the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Berks County BJJ, Lancaster BJJ, Aaron Morris Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Harrisburg BJJ.  We earned a total of 306 points carrying us to the 2nd place overall team running some tight numbers against a combined team from The Lloyd Irvin Team.

Thanks to everyone that came out to help:

Ray Liberto, Samuel Braga, Brett Hoover, Jim Little, Shane Mock, Dee Terrell, Eamon Knittel, Fred Braunsberg, Matt Miller, Mark Dengler, Dan Spangler, Dan Yun, the Chef, Gavin Enck, Mike Omensetter, Abhay Kunwar, Joseph Cunliffe, Fadi Khouri, Rami Khouri and Sheri Hockman.  If I’ve forgotten anyone, sorry, as I think of the names I missed, I will add them.

Thanks to “From the Boot” restaurant for providing the most awesome lunch for our volunteers.  Check them out they have two locations; Amber and Lafayette Hill, PA  or visit their site for more information:  www.fromtheboot.com 

Special thanks to Mancino Mats, www.mancinomats.com for providing the mats for the event.

Everyone that voluteered that day, put in a great deal of effort to help make the event a success.  Thank you, we couldn’t have done it without you.

Keith Neff, Lancaster BJJ, will be at Harrisburg BJJ Academy on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  The seminar will run from 11:30am.  For more information about this Team 3rd Generation event, please visit www.harrisburgbjj.com

See you on the mats!

Schedule for the Rupture NE Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Friday, July 23, 2010 
Early weigh ins and pre-registration
From 5pm to 9pm at
RDBJJ Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA 
www.graciepa.com

 
Saturday, July 24, 2010
weigh ins and registration
from 8am to 9:30am at
Colonial Elementary School
230 Flourtown Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

10:15am - rules meeting
10:30am - tournament start

Hope to see you there!

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 Sheri Hockman on earning her brown belt this evening.  She is our first female brown belt for the RDBJJ Academy and the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team as a whole, so the pressure is on.

Her promotion this evening was testament to the hardwork and dedication she has put forth into her learning and development in the art of Jiu-Jitsu.

Our Store is Now Open

Our store is now open, currently we have our custom 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu gi’s on sale.  Keep checking back as we will be adding more products including patches and t-shirts.

Please visit our STORE page - We ship our orders out within 24 hours!!!

While competition is not for everyone, some really enjoy the challenge that it brings and the lessons that can be learned from them.  In the following video you will see one of our students, Dylan Royce, competing at a no-gi match or more commonly referred to as a submission grappling match on April 17, 2010.  Dylan is the one with short hair.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA 18914

www.graciepa.com

Jiu-Jitsu Gi’s  -  3rd Generation Custom Gi

We’ve gotten the word that our gi’s are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, April 14.  Once they are in, look at the top of this page to view our store which will be complete with pictures and details about our custom gi’s.  But keep checking back as we will be adding more 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu products.

Also, feel free to visit our academy, we will have all the gi’s in stock, sizes from A-1 to A-6 are available.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA

267.476.1858

Contact Us

Work from home?

Working the night shift?

Looking for a mid-day energy boost?

Then join us for our new lunch time class to be held on Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm.  We hope in the near future to add another lunch time class.  But for now, Thursday will be the day to get in a power packed workout and then go back to the daily grind just before the weekend.

For more information or to register please contact us!

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA

267.476.1858

Recently I was on the phone with someone and they asked me who I learned my Jiu-Jitsu from, my immediate answer was to give the names of my instructors.  But that got me thinking, did I really learn everything I know from my instructors… or is there more to it than that?
 
So after spending way to much time thinking about it, I came up with what I think is involved in the process of really learning the art.  For me, I think it comes in thirds…
 
One-third I learned from my instructors for sure.  They taught me the techniques, helped me understand the mechanics of movement and helped me find crucial errors in my game.  They also gave me the skills I needed to be able to pass on the art to my students.
 
The second-third I learned was two phase.  First and most importantly was mat time.  I have spent more time rolling/sparring with my training partners than I ever have or will drilling moves.  You need to roll with people better than you.  They will exploit your weaknesses and give you a sense of where your game needs to go.  You need to roll with people of equal level to your own. They will assist you in developing strategy and timing.  And you need to roll with partners that have less skill than you, they will allow you to improvise and fine tune new techniques you are working on. 
 
The second phase was exploration…whether its YouTube, instructional videos, training with other black belts, or just coming up with my own sweeps, attacks, and defenses.  Watching videos, training with others outside your academy and just spending time coming up with your own stuff, whether it works or not opens your mind and often gives your game that much needed spark.  But don’t go out and buy every instructional or spend your day watching YouTube, that can lead to information overload.  Be specific in your exploration, if you want a better guard, find a good series on the X-guard or butterfly guard.  Don’t be lulled into buying or watching every position.  If you have a target in front of you and you want to hit the bulls-eye, don’t throw a basket ball at it because it’s guaranteed to bounce back, you want to hit that bulls-eye with the point of a dart.
 
The third-third, was teaching.  Regardless of whether you have your own academy, teach a class, or are just helping your training partner during class, nothing cements the information than passing it on.  Teaching forces your mind to truly understand the details of a technique. 

 
 
To this day, after 16+ years of training and teaching jiu-jitsu I will find myself learning a new detail or find new understanding of a technique while I’m actually showing it to the rest of the class.  As often happens to me, during the lulls in my training, when I feel like I’m not getting better I will focus on my teaching to help me find new ways and cement what I already know.
 
So, learn from your teachers, roll as much as you can win or lose, explore and pass on the knowledge, those are the keys to learning the art of Jiu-Jitsu.

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

It was a great weekend for RGDA-Ephrata this past weekend.  RGDA-Ephrata had one of their students competing in a mma event at the Warrior Challenge on Friday and then on Saturday several of the students competed in a submission grappling event held by the same promotion.

Congratulations go out to:

Big Mike Stoltz on winning his 2nd amatuer mma fight with a knockout in the first 48 seconds of the first round.

Big congrats to Tommy, Alex and Dave on doing an excellent job representing their academy at the submission grappling event.

Great work everyone!

www.rgda-ephrata.com