19 Sep Would you watch or would you help?
Part of our mission is to help and aid those in law enforcement and public service. This is our continuing service to our community. Thank you Rener and Ryron for your proactive approach to self defence! --- HELP US FIND THE OFFICERS --- A good Samaritan stepped...
18 Sep Side Mount Focus September 15- October 15
We will be focusing most advanced classes on SideMount controls, escapes, submission and transitions for the month starting September 15th. We will be drilling the techniques, following focused sparring drills, and sparring with the gi, no gi, and with and without controlled striking scenarios for the...
11 Sep Acaí Berry Bowl Recipes
Grapple-Berry Acai Bowl Juice 1 Apple and a small handful of grapes Blend with: One Peeled organic Pear and Two Acai Bricks Pour into Bowl Add organic plain Rice Puffs or Kamut puffs Chopped Dried Figs or Chopped Fresh Figs Sprinkle: Raisins Cacao Nibs This Recipe will make your Jiu Jitsu 72% better, and should be eaten...
01 Sep September Calendar 2016
NVBJJ Calendar - SEP2016 The September Calendar is up! Take note, of the Labour Day Holiday. Standing and Leglocks month will continue til the 15th! More stand up, some foot sweeps, sacrifice throws etc....
28 Aug Ryron Gracie Seminar was amazing
This weekend's Ryron Gracie seminar was dopeness. He covered an entire system of defence from the bottom of the sidemount, mount, and guard. Contrary to a point based approach, he also went over a mindblowingly intelligent fight strategy for self defence during a real fight...
21 Aug The opposite of addiction is connection
Please enjoy this interesting article and Ted Talk about addiction. It's amazing to know how big of an impact healthy relationships can take the place of unhealthy and destructive behaviour. The Opposite of Addiction is Connection [embed]https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?language=en[/embed]...
11 Aug Celebrating students off the mat – The Ugly
Jiu Jitsu is often described as “chess with the body,” and with good reason. As developed by Helio Gracie, the art is intended to help the smaller, physically weaker man or woman defeat a stronger attacker. But if you strip away physical attributes, what’s left...
10 Aug Revised August Calendar
NVGJJ Calendar - AUG2016_revised Small revisions for the August Calendar. Any questions please let us know. Please note there will be a Ryron Gracie Seminar August 27th. 2 sessions 8-10 and 10:30-12:30. $145 for both sessions. $85 for one. Please email to reserve a spot, space...
29 Jul Meditation and Breathing
The Gracie Academy was established in Brazil. Traditional JuJutsu was established in Japan. West vs East. The philosphies are different. Both are educative, both are meant for growth. Japan uses bowing for greeting and respect. The west uses a handshake or a hug. Japanese martial arts practice uses...