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.
Here’s just a quick video of some of our members training after class.
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!
Announcing our newest program
Core Jiu Jitsu is the perfect combination of the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self defense. It’s perfect for the beginner or those who are more interested in the self defense aspects of BJJ. It’s also a great refresher for the experienced practitioner. As with all our programs, each class has the best combination of technical learning and fitness to get you in great shape.
Classes will start on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Call today or contact us for your free 2 week trial.
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Chalfont – PA
Congratulations to Fadi Khouri who took first place with no points scored against him in the medium heavy division, brown belt at this weekend’s US Open XV Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament held in Santa Cruz, California.
Fadi also entered the brown belt open division and brought home 3rd place.
William Alford also competed at this tournament in the purple belt division, taking home first in the super heavy weight division with no points scored against him and 3rd place in the purple belt open division.
Congratulations to both, they are top competitors!
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
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Rosendo Diaz BJJ Academy
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!
Congratulations to Dave Blum on his well deserved promotion to blue belt this week. You’re on your way!
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
It was a blue belt promotion bonanza at Harrisburg BJJ on Saturday, during the Rosendo Diaz workshop. Congratulations go out to the following individuals that have worked hard to earn their blue belts.
Matt Falvey
Darnell Ginger
Scott Cooke
Paul Watson
Sam Watson
Jon Moore
Dave Brogan
For more information on training at Harrisburg BJJ, please go to www.harrisburgbjj.com
Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
267-476-1858
We are excited to announce the grand opening of the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Chalfont, Pennsylvania on Monday, August 17, 2009. Classes will begin at 7pm, and the academy will be open all day for tours and free introductory classes.
In the coming weeks we will be adding classes and programs to our schedule. Please keep checking back for updates on our schedule and for a brand new video tour of the academy.
Hope to see you there!
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
The Philadelphia Debut Of The UFC On August 8
The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its Philadelphia debut on Saturday, August 8, at the Wachovia Center with UFC 101: Declaration. In the main event of the 11 fight card, the two best 155-pound fighters in the world finally meet when UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to defend his crown against number one contender Kenny Florian. Penn has never lost at 155-pounds, and Florian is looking to change that stat this summer. Tickets for UFC 101 are priced at $600, $400, $300, $200, $100 and $50, and are on sale now via www.ComcastTIX.com or at the Wachovia Center Box Office.
From www.mmainpa.com