Want to see us in action teaching, training and testing for promotion then please visit our YouTube Channel. You’ll get to see our members competing in various tournaments, commercials about Jiu-Jitsu and MMA as get to see several cool technique demonstrations. Click on the link below.
Our Youth Program starts getting into gear after Labor Day. Give your child the self confidence that he/she needs to go through life happy and healthy by enrolling them into our academy’s youth program.
Our Youth classes, ages 10 to 14 years of age, run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They focus on providing your kids with a sensible balance of fitness, fun and self defense training. This program offers the busy parent an affordable after school activity that doesn’t require a ton of commitment.
Visit or call the academy today! We’ll let your child train in our program for 2 weeks at no cost so that he/she and you can get a good sense of what we do, how we do it and why your child will love their experience in learning the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Call us at 267.476.1858 or email us at heelhook21@aol.com or just visit us at 27 W. Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA.
It’s always great to get feedback from those that train with us. Read on…
Rosendo Diaz is without a doubt one of the most technical & knowledgeable instructors out there. I’ve been very fortunate to learn from someone of such skill and character. He’s the man.
-Dan Y. – North Wales, PA
I highly recommend that anyone looking for true brazilian jiu jitsu in the greater philadelphia area, look no further than Rosendo Diaz.
Joe K · Blandon, Pennsylvania
Rosendo Diaz is a top notch friend and mentor to all he comes into contact with. He is a great friend to our gym in Houston and has been very encouraging to me through my travels. If you ever get the chance to interact with him on a student/ teacher or business partner level, it will no doubt be a very enriching experience. Happy training!
-Missy E. – Houston, TX
I would definitely recommend Rosendo as a martial arts instructor. The advantages of learning with Rosendo is his willingness to train as intense or as laid back as you like. When you have trouble executing or perfecting a technique, Rosendo will give you the individual attention to adapt your skills and succeed. I was a total beginner to martial arts training when I started at Rosendo’s Academy and I feel confident in saying he is a superb teacher for both beginners as well as advanced students.
Jim R. – Telford, PA
I have trained in many martial arts in my time and have worked with many instructors. Rosendo Diaz is one of the best I have ever worked with. He takes time to explain as he teaches while making the techniques work for everyone in the class. His school has a family atmosphere and is welcoming to all.
Mike O. – Hatfield, PA
Rosendo Diaz has improved my jujitsu game immensely, as one might expect. Perhaps less assumed is the fact that Rosendo’s tutelage has also improved my wit. As often as I am forced to defend technique after technique on the mat, I am constantly engaged in retorting to Rosendo’s legendary verbal jabs and witty remarks. In all seriousness, Rosendo’s talent as an instructor is matched by his good will, sense of humor, and dedication to teaching. Training under Rosendo has been a great experience.
Anthony L. – Doylestown, PA
Highly skilled. He is always willing to help and answer any questions at all & he is so hilarious! well he thinks so, naw just kiddin and that is the kind of family atmosphere that he provides!
Chan W. – Harrisburg, PA
Rosendo is a master of his art and it shows. The atmosphere of his classes are lighthearted yet conducive to learning. Rosendo is just as quick to make you laugh as to truly explain the finer points of any given technique. I am so glad I chose his school.
Dan K. -
Our 3rd Generation Jiu Jitsu Team Gathering on Saturday, July 16, 2011 was an absolute success. More pictures and video of the event to follow, but first we would like to congratulate two of our affiliate instructors on earning their black belts during the promotion ceremony on Saturday.
Shane Mock of Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, located in Sinking Spring, PA and Aaron Morris of World Class Martial Arts in Delaware County, PA both having trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu for many years were invited to join the ranks of black belt in the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team.
We congratulate them on their commitment to the art as well as the effort and time they each have put into learning and mastering the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
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.
After a great seminar held on Saturday, we would like to congratulate the following idividuals who were promoted.
Cevor Nguyen – Orange belt
Mike Collins – Blue belt
Jacob Roesch – Blue belt
Nate Merkle – Purple belt
And big congrats go out to James Little, co-owner and instructor at HBJJ Academy for earning his brown belt.
Awesome!!!
Royler Gracie is one of the greatest exponents of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check out this video.
Check out Aaron Morris from World Class Martial Arts competing at the IBJJF’s New York Open this past weekend.
Congratulations go out to our 3rd Generation Jiu Jitsu Team members that competed in this weekend’s Internation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s New York Open.
Aaron Morris, head instructor at World Class Martial Arts in Delaware County was forced to compete 2 weight classes up in the Master’s light weight brown belt division. Even against the heavier opponents, Aaron was able to secure a 3rd place finish.
Shaun Raber of Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy competed in the purple belt Master’s feather division and in short order defeated his opponents securing his 1st place finish.
Job well done!
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
In this latest video instructional, Rosendo Diaz demonstrates a variation from his arm drag series which sets up the bow and arrow choke but from upside down. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Congrats go out to Chris Kwortnik who was promoted to blue belt on Saturday, March 12. This promotion was extremely deserved because of the experience Chris brings to the academy. Chris is a member of the District One Coaches Hall of Fame. At North Carolina State University, Chris was a three-time Collegiate All-American. He is a Member of Pennsylvania Hall of Fame, Southeast Regional Hall of Fame, District One Hall of Fame, Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Champion, Three-time NCAA All-American, and Member of ACC’s 50 Man 50th Anniversary Wrestling Team.
We are proud to have Chris as part of our team. Awesome job!!!
Thanks go out to Brian Fisher and Keith Neff from Lancaster BJJ Academy in Ephrata, PA for hosting a seminar with Rosendo Diaz. Congratulations go out to Mike Plesnarski for earning his blue belt.
Check out this demonstration of a takedown shot during the seminar.
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.
We are excited to announce a new program. Bucks County Kettlebells we be holding classes at the RDBJJ Academy. For more information on pricing and class schedules please visit Bucks County Kettlebells
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.
Here’s just a quick video of some of our members training after class.
Not JUST a Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Camp
Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle is dedicated to women of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling through instruction, training, supporting, and life’s lessons on and off the mat. This 3-day workshop will be focusing on training, drilling, sparring and working out, mentally and physically, to improve grappling skills. It will also address: goals, game-plans, injuries, disappointments, growth, achievement, come-backs, frustrations and all the things we love and hate about training.
This 3-day camp will be held March 11-13, 2011. Take advantage now of the early registration. Go to www.bjjwomanslifestyle.com for more information about the event as well as to register.
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.
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!
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Please join us as we welcome Fadi Khouri back to the Pennsylvania area. Fadi is returning on the heels of his outstanding victory at the US Open as well as earning his black black recently. Fadi will be running a guard passing, guard attacks and judo seminar at the RGDA Academy on Saturday, November 20, 2010. The seminar will run from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
All 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team members are welcome and encouraged to come and train with world class black belt.
For more information, please contact Rosendo Diaz at 267.476.1858 or heelhook21@aol.com
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
Thanks to all the students of Harrisburg BJJ that attended the seminar with Rosendo Diaz on Saturday, November 6, 2010.
And huge congratulations to all that were promoted.
Blue Belts: Eric Deangelis, Dale Kern, Bob Landry and Scott Miller
Purple Belts: Chrissy Foster, Jessy Ringquist, Luis Rosa and Chan Williams
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