04 Jan One Important Addition in 2015
Graduates of the Combatives test are eligible for Fight Simulation sparring on Thursdays (8:30-9) after Reflex Development. This class will be drilling, positional sparring, and free sparring from all positions (including standing) against 2 levels of opponents. First being a striking (less knowledgable), and second,...
22 Dec New Years Break and Open Mats
Hello Everyone, as we go into the winter break I thought it might be good to remind everyone the value of a good rest! Adults, 2 stripes and up feel free to come out to open mats; kids, no classes between Dec 24 and Jan...
14 Dec The First 6 Months of 2015- Positional Chapters
Earlier this year we started using the positional chapter system as recommended by the Gracie Academy for the master cycle advanced classes. I believe this is one of the most effective ways to increase learning and focus; to put the vast majority of your efforts...
11 Dec Rickson Gracie Speaks on the current state of the art of Jiu Jitsu
https://www.jjgf.com/news/rickson-gracie-plug-one-two-tv Enjoy...
07 Dec Holiday Gathering 2014
Hello Everyone, you are all invited to a gathering of food, socializing, and a little rolling or drilling at the Academy on Monday, December 22 2014. The event is a potluck so if you have something to add, that's great, if not, that's cool too...
04 Dec Women’s Personal Safety Seminar January 10
Schools around the world will be doing a free Women empowered seminar on January 10 in response to an abduction that took place and was captured on video in Philadelphia, USA. We are proud to be one of them! 2:30-4:30! Please feel free to pass...
24 Nov RD Classes Saturday this Week only
Just a note to everyone. The RD Class this week will be switched from it's normal position on Thursday, to Saturday. This will mean that this saturday is good for 2 stripers, but if you have less and want to attend it's fine, you can...
23 Nov The amazing success of our kids classes
Our Jr. Grapplers and Little Champs classes are really thriving. The kids are learning great self defense skills both physically and verbally. Jiu Jitsu brings discipline, coordination, order, and growth through understanding of energy efficiency and concepts like "mutual benefit"(how to grow as a group)....
19 Nov The Most Important Gracie Breakdown
Jiu Jitsu training tells us that it is possible for a smaller weaker person to survive against and defeat a larger, more aggressive attacker. It also tells us that, before getting into a physical confrontation, we can raise our awareness and confidence to the point...