NVBJJ Calendar - JULY2015 Hello everyone! Master Cycle Classes: For the month of July we will be working on Standing Techniques and Leg Submissions. Of course we will do our best to look at all aspects of standing gi/ no gi situations as well as stance,...
What EXACTLY is a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu This video exactly summarizes the thought process that goes into carrying the art of Jiu Jitsu forward. The most efficient, effective martial art in the world also needs an efficient, effective way of transmitting and teaching the...
Caring for your gear is a big part of the training experience for yourself and your training partners. We have all practiced with people with varying shapes, sizes, personality types etc. Your uniform is an extension of your personality. There is nothing like the feeling of...
Marc is going to be teaching at a Charity Seminar for Solid Ground Foundation for a mission to help rebuild homes for the the Nepalese people. The seminar will be taking place on July 12th at 12 pm. Take a look at this link and...
Our Jr. Grapplers Classes averages 16-20 kids per class! Don't worry we usually have an assistant instructor or 3. The kids focus on self defence techniques both verbal and physical, character development, and of course having fun while improving focus and discipline. If you know...
Milan is a great representative of the art! Very impressed with his character, energy, and progress in life. He is on his way to a positive future. Looking forward to more....
This is a question that came up last week after class. We were discussing the compliment--"that person is so technical", or "you are very technical". It's a very nice compliment and many Jiu Jitsu practitioners aim to be more technical as they see a connection...
I’ve heard people ask, “What made Grand Master Helio special?” I usually answer them when I can, but it’s not a simple answer. Mostly, of course, these revolve around his great contribution to the art of Jiu Jitsu, although he was one of the people responsible for the...
On top of training with his dad Jody every week on the tatamis, Caden has recently been given an award as a top Cadet out of a field of 15 or so boys. We are so proud of his achievement we thought we would give him...
I was recently given the great honour of attending and assisting a Gracie Survival Tactics course in Bellevue Washington for a week. It was a special event because it was Jiu Jitsu geared exclusively to survive when your weapon is out of reach for police...