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

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.

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!!!

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

Much thanks and appreciation go out to Samuel Braga for putting on one of the best seminars ever held at the RDBJJ Academy.

Samuel broke down his leg lasso series for the students and even made time to roll with everyone in attendance.

Also, thanks to Gavin Enck for making this event happen!  Can’t wait until Samuel’s next visit!

The Rupture North East Jiu-Jitsu Championships is only a couple weeks away, so far we have some really exciting super fights set up. 

Jared Weiner (BJJ United) vs. Tony Passos (De La Riva)
John Wilson (Delco/Balance) vs. JoJo Guarin (Lloyd Irvin)
Rick McCauley (East Coast MMA) vs. Rustam Chsiev (K Dojo)
Sheri Hockman (3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu) vs. Maggie Bertonazzi (Team Maxercise)
Joel Roberts (Rat Pack) vs. Pete Shoemaker (Precision Jiu-Jitsu)
Mike Bannon (Team Maxercise) vs. Rob Greenwich (Precision Jiu-Jitsu)

Don’t forget to take advantage of the pre-registration price, go to www.ruptureclothing.com/compete and also the pre-weigh ins being held at the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy on Friday, July 23, 2010.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
267-476-1858
www.graciepa.com

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!!!!

Cardio - Conditioning Class

Join us at the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy for the ultimate weight loss, fitness and body shaping class for men and women.

We are excited to announce the start of our newest program, Cardio and Conditioning class on Wednesday’s from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. 

This class will bring different disciplines of fitness including Yoga, kettle bells, weight training, anaerobic exercise and plyometrics, just the right combination to get you in top shape.

This class is open to men and women and membership in our BJJ program is not required.
For more information or to stop by and try out a class for free call us at 267.476.1858.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
27 W. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA
www.graciepa.com

Tournament Wrap Up

Members of the 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Competition Team competed in two events this past weekend.

 
The Maxercise In-House Tournament held in Marlton, NJ.  Thanks to John Disimone from Team Maxercise for extending the invitation.
Zack Hockman - 2nd place pre-teen division.
Eric Grover - 3rd place pre-teen division.
Bill Mann - 2nd place blue belt division.
Jessy Ringquist - 1st place blue belt division & 3rd place absolute no-gi division.
Chrissy Foster - 1st place female blue belt absolute and awarded most technical female trophy.

Ocean city classic 2 was held on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Rick Royce - 1st in the advanced 150-159lbs. no-gi division
Rick Royce - 1st in the take down tournament
Dylan Royce - 1st in 150-159lbs. blue belt division
Dylan Royce - 1st in the blue belt absolute division
Dylan Royce - 1st in 150-159lbs. no-gi intermediate division.
Special congrats to Colin, Kevin Shannon’s son, who placed 2nd, in his first submission grappling event, in the 83-113lb 11-13y/o division

Again, a great showing by all of our members.

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

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!

Lunch Class

We’ve added another daytime class.  Mondays from 12pm to 1pm, come prepared for a great workout and jiu-jitsu training. 

So now we are running Monday and Thursday lunch time class.  If you can only come to our day classes, please contact the academy for special rates.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Team

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA

267.476.1858

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

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

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

The Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is excited for our first Kids BJJ class to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009.  Class will begin at 6:00pm, so bring your children and let us show you how Jiu-Jitsu will benefit your child.

Also, we have updated our Class Pricing and Schedule page.  Please visit it to see our current specials for our adult and kids programs.

It was a great turnout at the Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Chalfont, PA for Royler Gracie’s seminar on October 17, 2009.  With over 52 participants, the seminar ran smoothly with Royler covering many positions including his philosophies and techniques for self defense.

At the end of the seminar Royler presented twelve participants with promotions to their next rank;

Paul Abbot - Black belt

Gavin Enck - Black belt

Keith Neff - Black belt

Rick Royce - Brown belt

Kevin Shannon - Brown belt

Chaz Horner - Purple belt

Nick Ortiz - Purple belt

Dylan Royce - Blue belt

Brian Goldstein - Blue belt

Chris Hall - Blue belt

Rob Shover - Blue belt

Erik Faust - Blue belt

Congratulations to all those who were promoted and thank you to all those who came out to support this event.  We will be posting pictures in our gallery that is currently under construction.  Keep checking back for updates.

Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

27 W. Butler Avenue

Chalfont, PA  18914

GraciePA.com