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CONTENTS OCT/NOV 2013 / ISSUE 18 MEET THE EXPERTS MATTHEW CORLEY
Matthew Corley is a blue belt and Registered Pharmasist and clinical phramacy manager who trains under Ezra Lenon. The best way to keep up with my articles and reviews is at www.facebook.com/ MappingMyBjjJourney
JEREMY REID
M.S.ED, CSCS, CISSN Jeremy is a nutritionist and strength coach who works with MMA and jiu-jitsu champions. He obtained his master’s degree in exercise physiology from Baylor University. He is a brown belt under Robert Drysdale.
REGULARS
122 SUCCESS Something worth fighting for
08 EDITORIAL An actual point
TECHNIQUES
12 CHECK-IN What’s News? 22
PRO MOTIONS Belts and stripes
26 GRUB Eating on the go 32 SUPPLEMENTS Stuff for your brain 37
THE LIFE Kid Peligro gets better
84 SPOTLIGHT John Crouch 114 MEDIC Why we get hurt
DR. ETHAN KREISWIRTH
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BEING A GOOD JIU-JITSU PARENT It’s harder than it looks
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THE ART OF BJJ Suave Art
108 30 DAYS TO BETTER JIU-JITSU 20% better actually
GEAR LAB 106 DVD REVIEW Defeat Bigger and Stronger
106 GEAR LAB BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER
PhD, ATC of “Kreiswirth Sports Medicine” is the Medical Director for the International/United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Dr. Kreiswirth is a Black Belt in BJJ and has provided medical coverage for BJJ events since the mid-1990s. Ethan can be reached at ekreiswirth@gmail.com
LUCAS DYER
Is a licensed and certified Sports Nutritionist and works with many SoCal MMA athletes both pro and ameture. He’s also a licensed fighter under C.A.M.O. and Seargent in the United States Marine Corps.
NICOLAS GREGORIADES
Nic was the first person to be awarded a black belt by Roger Gracie. By combining deep conceptual and technical knowledge with a methodical, patient teaching style. More about Nic can be found at www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com
26 GRUB What NOT to eat on the run
22 PROMOTIONS Hard work pays off
ART 90 BJJ Pure expression
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’M SURE YOU’VE HEARD THE TERM, “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER” BEFORE. It’s a pretty profound statement when you think about it. It’s so very true, although I guess so is “ignorance is bliss.” However, I’m sure I can find some bliss with power, so I’m going to hang my hat on the first term. Back when we first started the magazine, over
two years ago, we did some pretty extensive research on our readers, and at that time, the surveys we conducted, along with our gut instincts, shaped what we wanted the magazine to be and for whom it was intended. In last month’s issue we placed an ad for a chance to win an iPad Mini in exchange for taking our reader survey. We kept the link and the offer hidden, just in the magazine, so we could get a true sampling of our readership, not just jiu-jitsu participants in general. My feeling is that if you spend your money on a copy of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine, you recognize that knowledge is, in fact, power. Well, the survey’s been going on for a few weeks now and we’ve managed to gather up over 1,000 responses. I’m really excited about the results so far because they give us a very reliable sampling of our readership. From that information we’re able to gather knowledge about you, how you roll, what you’re looking for help on, what your strengths are, your weaknesses, how often you roll, what other training aids you use, how old you are, etc. Sounds like we’re the NSA, but we’re not listening in on your phone calls, we promise! This information is really going to help us over the next few months to reshape the magazine in order to give you the absolute best reading experience possible. In this way, “we can help you continue your training, even when you’re off the mats.” One of our readers gave us that little saying. It fits what we’re trying to accomplish, so we’re going to use it! I thought I’d share some insight about all of you that may or may not be surprising, but we thought it was interesting. First off, our readers are mostly male, no surprise there, at 93%. Your average age is 34, a little older than I was expecting. Almost all of you roll in a gi, 92%, but a pretty big number of you do no gi also, almost half. That’s surprising – so, definitely look for some more no gi articles. The biggest percentage of you are white belts, followed by blue, then purple, then black, and lastly brown. Only 3% of you tie a brown belt around your waist. The largest percentage of you trains 3 times a week. That’s a good number considering most of you are gainfully employed, married, and in your 30’s. But there’s room to improve, because 36% of you train four or more times a week. The last thing I want to share is your weight; the largest percentage of you are in the Medium Heavy weight division (myself included) and you’d like to slim down (again, myself included). There’s lots more “cheese” that we gathered, but that’s for us to use to build a better mousetrap for you to step in! I’m just loaded with the clichés this month, my apologies. If you haven’t taken part in our survey yet, there’s still time. We’re not going to pick a winner for the Apple iPad Mini until the end of October, but please, only one entry per person. You can do it now by going to www.jiujitsumag. com/survey. It should only take you 8 minutes and 46 seconds to complete (that’s the average). Leave your email and you’ll be entered to win, the rules are on that linked page. We’re thankful for your input and will do our best to put all that information to good use in improving the magazine for you. Oh yeah, this issue is another great one if I do say so myself. Tons, I mean tons, of great technique, along with an amazing interview with one of the most inspirational and motivating athletes in competition jiujitsu today, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. I hope you enjoy.
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ORIGIN DRAGON SPECULATION
If you’re a fan of Origin on Facebook you’ve probably seen the teasers they’ve been running about some sort of medieval dragon that’s rising next year. Well, either Peter Roberts, Origin’s owner, is going through some major Game of Thrones withdrawals or it could possibly be this new piece of machinery that looks to be undergoing an instillation process at Origin’s Mountain Retreat. By the looks of it, the term “new” isn’t really applicable. We were unable to get any sort of confirmation from anyone at Origin, but we’re going to speculate that this piece of equipment is a weaving machine. So, going out on a limb here, maybe the Dragon (the machine) is going to produce a “Dragon Weave?” Sounds plausible. I guess we’ll all just have to stay tuned and see what type of fire comes breathing out of Maine.
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PEAKING OF MAINE, THE 2013 ORIGIN IMMERSION CAMP WAS HELD RECENTLY. Over 70 campers flew in and drove from all over the world, to Fayette, Maine for the 4-day intensive seminar. After the campers got settled into their cabins and explored the campus, they participated in their first seminar session. They built up an appetite and quickly scurried over to the allyou–can-eat lobster bake. The lobsters were pulled out of the ocean just hours before and the evening was capped with a bon fire and s’mores. Camping and jiu-jitsu, what could be better? There were over 10 black belts in attendance, including Formiga, Dedeco, Alexey Cruz, Vicente Jr, James Puopolo, Rafael
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Rebello and Pete Roberts. One key feature was a trip to the Origin Mountain retreat where campers could shop at factory outlet pricing. Pete also presented the New TOP-SECRET Origin backpack. Campers received the new product with ooohs and aaahs. Allin-all, the weather stayed nice, the technique was amazing and of course, the water was perfect for paddle boarding and zip lining. Sounds like a heck of a good time, we hope to be in attendance first hand next year. Who doesn’t want an excuse to enjoy some fresh Maine lobster? ORIGINBJJ.COM
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FOR THE CHILDREN WORLD JIU-JITSU EXPO IS STACKED In case you’ve been living in a cave, or haven’t seen the ads in Jiu-Jitsu Magazine, the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo is taking place this November 9th and 10th. The lineup of events scheduled just continues to grow. In the super fight category here’s what we have to look forward to: Samuel Braga Vs Joao Miyao, Dean Lister Vs Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu, Leandro Lo Vs Romulo Barral,
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Lucas Leite Vs Keenan Cornelius, Bruno Malfacine Vs Jeff Glover, and a yet to be named matchup with Buchecha! In addition to an unbelievable fight card, there will be tons of free seminars from Braulio Estima, Andre Galvao, the Mendes Brothers, Lyoto Machida, Roger Gracie, Caio Terra, Carlos Condit, and more to be announced we’re sure. Also scheduled for that weekend, are the
World’s First Jiu-Jitsu Awards along with the BJJ Experience photo exhibition. Top that off with the autograph sessions, vendor exhibits and more, it promises to be the biggest weekend in jiu-jitsu ever! If you can’t make it to Long Beach, the super fights will be available through live streaming. For all the details check out their website.
More and more kids are getting into jiujitsu everyday! That’s a great fact and one Gameness is completely aware of. Wanting to make sure kids around the world have high-quality, proper fitting gis, they’ve come out with a completely redesigned youth gi made with many of the same features as their 2013 Pearl gi. The new Youth Gi’s feature pearl weave construction, contrast stitching, and a perfect cut. The new gi’s start at only $85. Check them out! GAMENESS.COM
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We’re always asking questions on our facebook page (facebook.com/jiujitsumag) and for this issue we asked a pretty simple question and were floored by how many inspiring and meaningful responses we got back. There were so many good ones it was really hard to choose. Thanks to everyone who commented.
“What’s been your best Jiu-Jitsu moment this year?” HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF YOUR RESPONSES:
Nobody likes to get hurt, but injuries do happen in jiu-jitsu. This letter comes to us from Carl Lehman. Carl’s had a bit of bad luck lately, especially around the knees. Hopefully, he doesn’t listen to his doctor’s advice, and instead, just keeps a rabbit’s foot taped to the inside of his gi. Hi guys, I’ve had two major injuries since I started rolling in March of 2010. The first was a torn ACL with a fractured femur and muscle damage around the knee. I was competing in an in house tournament and made it to the final match for open weight. My opponent jumped guard and swung his butt directly into my kneecap forcing my knee to hyper extend. There was a loud pop and I immediately fell to the ground in pain. The picture with staples on my leg are from the
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ACL replacement surgery I got about a month and a half after the injury. I was out about 6 months and it was about 12 months before it felt fine. The next and latest injury that has me currently out is a bucket handle meniscus tear. I was heel hooked a couple months ago and had a little nagging pain in my knee. About two weeks ago, I was performing a simple warm up exercise we do and felt a pop. After the pop, my knee continued to pop when I would bend it, but I didn’t feel any pain. The next day, I limped a little and the day after that I actually got on an exercise bike for 30 minutes. Later on in the evening, I did a quad stretch and couldn’t straighten my leg back out without a tremendous amount of pain. A couple of days later, I had an MRI and surgery scheduled. I have
a lot of arthritis in the knee and even though the torn part is just below where all of the good blood flow is, the doc went with repair. I’m told I’ll sit for 9 months before I can return and the doc recommended I find a different sport. The pic with the swollen knee is just over a week out of surgery. The meniscus repair has so far been a lot more painful than the ACL injury.
CARLOS N NANCY BAEZ Seeing my children and husband competing. I’m their #1 fan. Two sons, 11 and 7 and my daughter, 14. And my hubby who’s my inspiration. Very proud of him. You don’t always have to win in order to gain respect. MARCUS PEST I met a new rolling partner. He came to class as a new student and didn’t speak to anyone. We thought he was anti social. I found out he was deaf. I went to the library the next day and picked up a sign language book. We have been partners and friends since. I now learn Jiu Jitsu and sign simultaneously. Great year indeed. SUSAN LOWERY DILL At 38 yrs old stepping WAY out of my comfort zone and onto the mats with my son. I am in my 8th month and have lost 25 lbs! Best move ever! CHUCK KNOX Introducing BJJ to a new person and helping teach them the art and see them progress from week to week. ERIC ROSE Working with my son. JAIRO BAUTISTA Waking up and being able to train the gentle art because I know at any moment it can be taken away!! OSS!!
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NABJJF NORTH AMERICAN RECAP August 10th and 11th 2013 over 1200 competitors showed up at Cal State Dominguez Hills for the 9th North American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament. There were competitors of all ages and belts competing Gi and No Gi. The crowd was there to offer support, from families to coaches and sponsors. Many names need to be pointed out, such as Alexandre Ribeiro as a sponsor, the Mendes brothers as a coach, and Rubens Charles “Cobrinha” as a parent. The competitors were ready and did a great job. Many teams were involved in this competition and there were many new results. For the 4th year consecutively, the A-team showed what their team is all about. In the adult division there was a surprise, as after 8 consecutively years of being the team champions, Aloisio Silva BJJ team lost the 2013 trophy. Here are the team results: Kids Gi team: 1st place A-team, 2nd place Art of Jiu-Jitsu Mendes Bros., 3rd place Lotus Club. Kids No Gi Team 1st place Big John McCarthy, 2nd place Aloisio Silva BJJ, 3rd place Art of Jiu-Jitsu Mendes Bros. Adults Gi Team: 1st
place BJJ Revolution Team, 2nd C-Quence Jiu-Jitsu, 3rd Elite Fight Fitness, 4th Gracie Barra Northridge, 5th Aloisio Silva BJJ. Adults No Gi Team: 1st Elite Fight Fitness, 2nd Aloisio Silva BJJ, 3rd Gracie Barra Nothridge, 4th Team Braga, 5th Lotus Club.
The top fighters of the weekend included Jess Martinez from Gracie Barra Burbank, Dane Molina from Renzo Gracie LA, Kahlil Moreland from Machado/Vault, Nick Tellez from Fight Academy Pasadena, Alberto Crane from Gracie Barra Burbank, Brian Attiyeh from Lotus Club, Johnny Munoz from C-Quence Jiu-Jitsu, Jason Youseph from Goes Jiu Jitsu, Jeffrey Nishii from Revolution Martial Arts, Donald Bailey from OC Carlson Gracie, Jesse Davis from San Diego BJJ, Mike Young from Pitbull Clube De Jiu Jitsu, Carlos Guimaraes from Gracie Barra Placentia, Peter Sutton from Stable Jiu Jitsu, Noah Tillis From BJJ Revolution Team, Antonio Fernando from Castillo Team Braga. For more results or future NABJJF events, go to WWW.NABJJF.COM
SJJIF WORLDS
If you haven’t signed up yet now is the time to enter the SJJIF 2013 WORLDS Tournament for Gi and No Gi, all ages, all belts, going on December 14th and 15th at the Walter Pyramid Cal State Long Beach. Check out SJJIF.com for details.
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AST MONTH DOWN SOUTH IN BRAZIL THE COPA PODIO MIDDLEWEIGHT GRAN PRIX WAS HELD. The GP is divided in to two groups (yellow and green) for the round robin round. After the first round the top two in each category move to the semi finals and then to the finals. This format helps towards putting together some exciting matchups. The matches are six minutes long with standard scoring, no heel hooks or spine locks are allowed. Three points are awarded a win, one point for a tie. This year’s combatants included; Renato Cardosa, Travis Stevens, Paulo Miyao, Manuel “Manny” Diaz, Jaime Canuto, Davi Ramos (replacement for Yan Cabral), Felipe “Preguiça” Pena, Alexandro Ceconi, Diego “Moreno” Araujo, and Kit Dale. A ten-minute no-gi super fight also took place between Leanro Lo and Caudio Calasans.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 will be a memorable day for Felipe “Preguiça” Pena. He was flawless in the middleweight Grand Prix Cup with six fights and six wins, two by submission and only four points made against him. With numbers like that, the title in the tournament was unquestionably his. “I trained a lot for this Grand Prix,” the 21-year old champion said, “I was eager to get on the podium. I was very happy with my
performance, but I know I can improve even more. I want to keep my title in 2014.” To get the overall win, Preguiça fought Alexandro Ceconi, Davi Ramos, Kit Dale, and Diego Moreno, whom he would cross again in the final. Before that, he overcame the American, Travis Stevens by 9-2, leaving the way clear for a reunion with Moreno. In their final, after finishing him with an arm bar in the last round of the yellow group, Preguiça took
Moreno’s back and opened up a four-point advantage on him. Moreno fought hard through the final minutes, but Preguiça won on points to be crowned champion. In the match for third place in the Grand Prix, Paulo Miyao, did not care about the physical difference between him and Travis Stevens and won by an advantage in the final seconds. It was an electrifying duel of skills and talent.
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Leandro Lo stays unbeatable Leandro Lo does not know what it is to lose. The number of his undefeated fights at the event rose to 21, this time in No Gi. Claudio Calasans scared him early on in the 10-minute match with an attack on his knee, but he responded mightily with a sweep to open the bout with 2 points. Lo maintained control from within his dangerous guard. In the final minute, he still found the space for a new sweep and increased the lead to 7-0 with a guard pass in the final seconds of the fight. “Calasans is a very tough guy,” Leandro said, “I knew the fight would be very fierce. I was able to win, only at the very end,
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because he scared me with the leg lock. This was one of the toughest fights of my career. I felt a lack of grip strength during the match. I prefer to fight with the gi, but it was a great experience for me.” An additional super fight between Clarke Cracie and Diego Borges took place called the “City Challenge. This was a no-time limit submission only match. In a rematch of the best fight of the lightweight Grand Prix, Clark Gracie took exactly 23 minutes and 37 seconds to get Diego Borges to tap with a beautiful choke from the back, ensuring victory for San Diego over Manaus in the City Challenge.
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• Felipe Pena beats Diego Moreno by 4-2 and becomes champion of the middleweight Grand Prix • Paulo Miyao beats Travis Stevens by an edge to take third place in the middleweight Grand Prix • Leandro Lo beats Claudio Calasans 7-0 in the Super Fight • Clark Gracie beats Diego Borges with a choke from the back in the Cities Challenge
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We’ve shot video of many of the techniques covered. In future issues, we will have a QR code for each article, but until then, you can find a link to instructional videos on our website, JIUJITSUMAG.COM
Drill and Practice We cover quite a few techniques in this issue and we hope that we give you plenty of detail for each. You have two months before the next issue comes out (we’re bi-monthly), so take your time and drill the techniques we discuss with your partners and practice, practice, practice! If you get a solid understanding of just six techniques we cover in this issue you’ll have a huge advantage over those who don’t read JJM.
The Skills Triangle You’ll see these scattered throughout the magazine in the technique articles. These give you an indicator of what qualities will
help you perform the technique with greater ease. This doesn’t mean that you must possess these qualities; it simply means that you will be able to perform the maneuver with greater ease if the rating is higher in a quality you possess. For example: FLEXIBILITY – A low rating means additional flexibility won’t really aide you. A high rating means that you’ll find this technique easier if you’re very flexible. STRENGTH – A low rating means that very little physical strength is necessary to perform. A high rating means that using greater strength will be beneficial in performing this technique. AGILITY – A low rating means that this technique can be performed slowly, a high rating means that the ability to perform quickly will be an advantage. This is a simple guide to aid you. Having the greatest flexibility, strength, and agility will not outweigh solid technical skill and paying attention to the fine points of a technique. This system is a work in progress, and we hope to perfect it soon with feedback from our readers.
MASTERING THE GUARD PASS AND ITS SUBMISSIONS by Master Pedro Sauer and Kid Peligro
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Brandon Reilly After 6 tough years of training, Brandon was awarded his purple belt under black belts Jeff “Big Frog” Curran and Adam “Padre” Miller. We’re excited for Brandon and can’t wait until he’s awarded a nickname of his own.
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Junior Cardenas After wiping out his entire division at the NABJJF LA Open, Junior was awarded his blue belt by Master Aloiso Silva. Junior trains at the Technique Training Center/ Aloisio Silva BJJ under Carlos Miller.
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Jerbo Nerney Jerbo trains and teaches at Wander Braga BJJ at the Pimpit Fight Team Academy in Upland, CA. He’s been training jiu-jitsu for almost 19 years. On June 15th of this year, he received his black belt from Wander Braga down in Rio de Janeiro. Jerbo is the first foreigner to receive a black belt from Wander in Brazil.
Michael Simpson
Michael doesn’t only train at North South BJJ in Lak e Stevens WA, but he’s also the owner. No w, he’s a 2nd degree black belt under Rodrigo Cavaca and has been training in jiu-jitsu for 18 years.
Mark Gutierrez We’d say Mark’s pretty happy, he recently received his purple belt from professor Tom Knox out of Elite JiuJitsu/Cleber Jiu-Jitsu in Visalia, CA. Mark’s been at it for 5 years now and loving every moment of it. Congrats, Mark!
Robyn Goudy
Kurt Marteney Kurt trains at Delaware Jiu Jitsu, a Regis Lebre affiliate. He recently received his purple belt from Regis Lebre. On that same visit, his instructor, Joel Goldberg, received his black belt from Regis. That’s pretty momentous - they officially went from club to academy. It’s been a long journey for Kurt; he received his blue belt back in 2003 from Gracie Barra Clearwater, in Florida, then moved and took a break from training. Thankfully Kurt’s back on the mats after missing it dearly. He’d been training at Delaware Jiu Jitsu for about 18 months before the promotion.
Here’s Robyn receiving his brown belt from professor Ramon Diaz at Palm Springs Jiu-Jitsu in Palm Springs, CA. The new color is well deserved after 8 years of jiu-jitsu training.
Tim Seabra
belt under Emyr “Shark” Tim recently became a blue m in Wellington, FL. Bussade at American Top Tea that he started his own Tim is so in love with jiu-jitsu s. Tim says his love for gi company, Tukano Kimono technique, so he emptied jiu-jitsu grew faster than his ted the company. Tim says out his piggy bank and star philosophy on life as he that jiu-jitsu has changed his helping others. strives to live simply, while Always an honor.
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EATING ON THE GO Making Weight When You Can’t Wait words: LUCAS DYER
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED SPORTS NUTRITIONIST For more info on Lucas visit www.facebook.com/FITTnutrition or email at lucasdyer@fittnutrition.com
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MERICA SPENDS AN AVERAGE OF $41.9 BILLION A YEAR ON TRAVEL, AND MORE TIME AWAY FROM HOME THAN IN IT. It’s no wonder we contribute greatly to the fast
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food industry, helping it bring in over $110 billion yearly. Fast food establishments account for 37% of our total calories. So, how exactly do you maintain a nutrient dense diet despite a hectic schedule? Between traveling for work, driving
to jiu-jitsu practice, and living the on-the-go lifestyle, there has to be a way. There is! So take out your pen and paper, take copious notes, and let’s go over some tips, tricks, and basic information needed to make this happen. “Copious” that’s a word you don’t hear too often.
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DON’T SKIP OUT
Each and every one of us has hit the snooze button on the alarm clock more than once. You justify a few more minutes of sleep by combining tasks in the morning, such as brushing your teeth while you shower or to make up time by skipping breakfast, telling yourself, “I will do it just this once.” You have always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet for many it is rarely treated as such. At night, while sleeping, the body recovers and remains in an anabolic state. Once awake, the body needs food and water immediately in order to start running. Think of it as when your car is running low on gas and the light comes on warning you to fill up. When nutrients are neglected, the body sends you a warning called hunger, and if fuel (food) is not present, the body eats away at itself in an attempt to find a
source of stored energy. When skipping breakfast (the same goes for all meals), you condition your body to eat muscle rather than fat. This causes an increased hunger leading to over eating and poor food choices. The day starts as soon as you wake up, and what you do within the first 30 minutes is crucial. You are a busy person by nature and have more today than you did yesterday. Perhaps this is why only 11% of people in the United States actually spend more than 4 hours a day preparing meals and eating them with family. Today
BREAKFAST FOOD PREPARATION Peanut or almond butter and banana sandwich on whole grain bread Half of a whole wheat pita stuffed with a chopped hardboiled egg, a shredded carrot and diced red and green peppers
seasonal fruit
Cooked quinoa tossed with a handful of raw nuts and frozen berries, packed into a leak-proof
Plastic container filled with low-fat cottage cheese, berries, and other
With pasta and bread always go with the whole wheat option.
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we are in a “fast pace, fast food, need to eat on-the-go” lifestyle. Here are a few tips in preparing foods to help negate skipping breakfast when there isn’t always time to eat. You should prepare breakfast the night before and choose simple foods from each food group.
LUNCH OR DINNER FOOD PREPARATION PASTA SALAD: Cook up some whole wheat pasta and toss with your favorite raw chopped veggies, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs
BEANS AND RICE: Make a batch of brown rice and add a can of drained and rinsed white beans. Mix in some lightly sautéed greens (Swiss chard or kale) and other colorful vegetables of your choice. Top with
a low-fat dressing or a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
STUFFED PITA SANDWICH: All you need for this one is a whole wheat pita cut in half and stuffed with hummus, canned tuna or sliced grilled chicken, baby spinach, diced onion and cucumber. Wrap it up and you’re ready to go.
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You’re Not a Bad Person Going out to eat is perfectly fine. Skipping a meal here or there isn’t going make you a bad person and lead to obesity. However, overindulging and consuming poor foods could. Overeating is easy to do when you are always in a rush in the morning, afternoon and evening. Meals in restaurants are normally twice the normal portion size and many of us have
finished a plate and said, “Oooh, I shouldn’t have eaten all of that. I feel horrible.” Start to condition yourself to split the plate into two portions and ask for the dressings and sauces on the side, if possible. At your home, have healthy foods such as apples, oranges, raw nuts, yogurts and dried fruits on the sides to pack if you know you are going to be rushing around all day. Eat
whole grains and whole wheat when possible, and consuming lean protein will keep you full in between meals. Consuming vegetables and fruits are always a healthy choice, plus they are easy to cut up to take with you on the road or when you are in a hurry.
Fast Facts to Go CONSIDER WHAT OPTIONS are near you and spend a few minutes ahead of time looking over the menu. For example, see if your favorite take-out restaurant offers a side salad in place of fries. Or if you can, request a grilled chicken entrée instead of the fried or breaded option. (choose side salad instead of fries)
PACK PORTABLE, NONPERISHABLE FOODS in your purse or keep at your desk for a quick fix. Great ideas include singleserve packages of nuts, whole-grain crackers, wholewheat cereal or fresh fruit.
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IF YOU FIND YOURSELF GRABBING DINNER at the supermarket, the healthiest options include: rotisserie chicken, lean roast beef or turkey, bagged salads, or fresh whole-grain bread. Frozen meals or canned soups can be healthy options, but make sure to compare the nutrition facts and choose the option with lower numbers, especially sodium.
SOMETIMES A VENDING MACHINE might be your only option. If possible, opt for pretzels, almonds, trail mix, animal crackers, fresh or dried fruit, fatfree or reducedfat popcorn, or whole-grain crackers with peanut butter or cheese.
Yeah you should really ditch the fries and burgers.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Average time spent on eating meals by those 15 years and older is 2.5 hours a day. Obese individuals spent on average 3 hours a day watching TV. 2/3 of the U.S. eating occurred at home.
13% of eating took place at work or on the go. 11% of eating took place sitting down at restaurants or bars Less than 10% of the U.S. eats breakfast between 4am and 10am
PREPARE, PLAN, AND DON’T SKIP MEALS Professional athletes never play a game, compete in a jiu-jitsu match, or step into the octagon without any preparation. The same mentality should be exhibited into your eating habits. Prepare foods in advanced and plan ahead as much as you can. It will never be a 100% solution, but it will be a partial solution to help keep you on track. If fast food is your only option, remember that fast foods do not have to be fried, and always attempt to look for healthier options on the menu. When eating out, if the portions are big, split them in two and take one home. Always ask if you can have your dressings and sauces on the side, which will allow you to control your calories. Prepare, plan, and don’t skip meals. As always my friends, eat healthy, eat clean, and eat often.
I don’t know whether to go fishing or have lunch.
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BRAIN SUPPLEMENTS words: JEREMY REID
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F YOU’VE BEEN LISTENING TO SOME POPULAR PODCASTS OR SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I’LL BET YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT “SUPER BRAIN” SUPPLEMENTS. These are the supplements that claim to improve memory, cognition function, focus, “neural drive,” and improve dreams. Basically, they claim to be able to turn you into some superhuman genius. They are usually followed by some endorsements claiming, “it makes me feel better,” “my brain just seems to work faster,” or “I’m more sharp and focused.” Does that sound too good to be true? Well, in this issue I’m going
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to investigate these supplements and figure out if they really are the answer to an improved life, or that mental edge you’ve been looking for on the mats. First things first, if you know me or if you’ve ever worked in a research lab, then you know the phrase, “I just feel better” isn’t exactly a quantifiable or valid result. In fact, it is one of the most frustrating phrases in supplement research, because it hints at a possible outcome while giving us nothing at the same time. We usually look for a little more evidence and data. I want to know the “how” and “why” before coming to any conclusions. This is
an important step in understanding the effectiveness of any supplement. So, I’ll try to explain the how and why of these “super brain” supplements to give you a better understanding them and to allow you to make a well informed decision when purchasing them. Almost all products will include a lengthy list or “proprietary” blend of ingredients, which makes it hard to determine which, if any, actually work; therefore, instead of looking at specific name brand supplements, I will focus on the most common ingredients that may be effective.
How about starting with a good night’s sleep.
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HUPERZINE A
Huperzine A, also called HupA, is a natural cholinesterase inhibitor obtained from the Chinese herb Huperzia serrata. Huperzine A has long been known as a medicinal plant since Chinese scientists discovered it. It has been used for many years to treat a number of ailments, including swelling, fever, and blood disorders. However, recently, HupA appears to be one of the most-promising drug candidates with potent anticholinesterase effects and is actually a licensed anti-Alzheimer’s drug in China. Acetylcholinesterase, or AchE is responsible for the breakdown of Acetylcholine, an important chemical in brain function. By inhibiting AchE, more acetylcholine is available to the brain. It also appears that HupA makes for a good dietary supplement due to its ability to cross the blood brain barrier, as
well as its oral bioavailability and its ability to suppress AchE activity. Ok, here are the “need to knows” about HupA. Acetylcholine is a critical chemical in the brain that is responsible for almost every process the brain does. HupA prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine, which therefore, leads to higher acetylcholine levels, which has been linked to memory, focus, and mental drive. The research so far has been fairly promising. However, the vast majority of the research has been on animals or in test tubes. There still isn’t a large amount of human studies. Also, the research has been focused on disease or disorder treatment. So, while the research appears to show that HupA may do what it claims, it is hard to tell if the results will transfer over to healthy human subjects. It looks promising, but more research is definitely needed.
BACOPA Bacopa monnieri, also called Brahmi, is a plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to improve intelligence and memory. It has also been reported to have other medicinal properties such as, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, sedative, and antiepileptic effects. The major active constituents in Bacopa are the steroidal saponins, bacosides. These bacosides have been linked to both memory enhancement, as well as motor learning improvement. While the exact mechanism responsible for these possible affects is still unknown, there are a few possible explanations. Some of the likely theories include
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modulation of the cholinergic system and/or antioxidant effects, choline acetylase activity, acetylcholine release, and muscarinic cholinergic receptor binding, potent antioxidant effects, and freeradical scavenging activity. Yeah, that even confused me a little bit. Basically, it seems to work along the same theory as almost all brain enhancement strategies, which is to try to boost acetylcholine activity and keep acetylcholine levels high. The research thus far has some of the same problems, a lot of positive looking results in mice and rats, but human studies have been lacking. The human studies have had mixed results, some showing positive results and improvements, while other
show no significant change. While there are some positive signs, again, more research is needed before any definitive conclusion can be drawn.
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PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE
VINPOCETINE Vinpocetine is a synthetic ethyl ester of the alkaloid apovincamine. It is extracted from the leaves of Vinca minor, commonly known as the lesser periwinkle. Its chemical name is ethyl apovincaminate. It has been widely used for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, as it has shown cerebral blood-flow enhancing and neuroprotective effects. Vinpocetine has also been used for the improvement of memory and focus. There are a few different mechanisms that have been suggested to be responsible for the effects of vinpocetine. Beware, here comes the science. It appears that vinpocetine selectively inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels, causing a decrease in extracellular calcium ions in the striatal nerve endings. It has been shown that increases in intracellular sodium and calcium concentrations are responsible for the cell damage induced by ischemia/reperfusion
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function can be traced to structural and functional changes of neurological membranes. Phosphatidylserine is an important compound necessary for maintaining neurological membranes and thus, may aide in maintaining neurological function. There are two basic types of phosphatidylserine, bovine cortex derived and soybean derived. While it doesn’t appear there is a difference between the two in terms of effectiveness, there have been some safety issues with bovine cortex derived phosphatidylserine. So, I would suggest sticking to the soybean derived phosphatidylserine.
and the development of other disorders, including acidosis, cytotoxic edema and glutamate excitotoxicity. Therefore, the sodium channel inhibiting properties of vinpocetine are thought to be responsible for its neuroprotective properties. Vinpocetine has also been shown to enhance intracellular cGMP levels in the vascular smooth muscle, leading to reduced resistance in cerebral vessels and an increase of cerebral blood flow. I know I lost you there, but basically it appears that
What does the research say? Surprise, surprise, the bulk of the research has been on animals, while the human studies have shown mixed results. However, there has been a recent increase in the human studies and things are looking pretty good so far. It should be noted though, that it appears that phophatidylserine may help more with preventing a decline as opposed to an actual increase in neurological function.
vinpocetine can help protect brain cells from damage and may increase blood flow to the brain leading to greater nutrient delivery as well as increased waste clearing. It’s the same story for the research, so far it looks promising; however, there is lack of highly regulated large sample size studies. More research is needed before anything can be fully concluded.
CONCLUSION
Phosphatidylserine is a major phospholipid in the brain and is mainly present in the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane. Oral administration of phosphatidylserine has been shown to affect neuronal membranes, cell metabolism, and specific neurotransmitter systems. It has been suggested that phosphatidylserine can have significant benefits to brain functions, especially those functions that tend to decline with age, including memory, learning, and concentration. The basis for these improvements revolves around the idea that changes in neurological
These “super brain” supplements seem to be the latest craze, but there just might be something to them. While you shouldn’t base your opinion off of testimonials such as, “I feel better” or “my brain seems to be in overdrive,” there does seem to be some evidence behind them. The science and research is pretty technical and quite confusing. It even got over my head while I was reading some of it. But there are definitely sound theories and rationale behind them. One of the problems is that the majority of the research out there either deals with animals, or humans with diseases or disorders. Even though the research is advancing and better studies are coming out, it will be hard to say exactly whether these theories hold true and these supplements actually work, until there is more high quality human trials. But in the meantime, all the ingredients appear to be safe with no real side effects. So, go ahead and give them a try and see if you can get “one step ahead” in your next roll.
Works for me.
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FOUR RULES TO IMPROVE YOUR JIU-JITSU
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LL OF US TRAIN BJJ BECAUSE WE LOVE IT AND BECAUSE IT ADDS SO MUCH TO OUR LIVES, BUT REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE, ALL OF US AIM TO SOME DAY ACHIEVING A BLACK BELT. In order to do that you have to love the art and you have to enjoy learning and training. If you don’t enjoy your time on the mat and the challenges it presents, you are in the wrong art. However, because of BJJ’s nature, progress is slow and even the smallest improvement, is at times, hard to achieve. The big incentive for me in my training has always been improving my game in some way. That is not easy to do, because in BJJ as in life, sometimes you take two steps forward and it seems that you then take three back and it can be very discouraging. There are, however, some tips that I’ve learned during my journey that helped me improve.
LOVE YOUR ACADEMY The first and most important thing you can do to improve, that we’ve already touched upon, is to enjoy training and being at the Academy. You need to enjoy the atmosphere and the camaraderie of your dojo so you want to go there and train. If that is missing, you need to see if it is your fault or the Academy’s. If it is the academy that is the problem, consider looking at other places and see if they match your style and your energy. If it is your fault … then you need to search deep and decide what it is that is missing and either fix it or …
STAY HEALTHY I’ve always found it important to stay injury free. If you are constantly getting injured, your progress is going to suffer in many ways. First, you will be missing one of the most important things you can do to improve, which is training time. And then when you come back, you will be slower and you will feel frustrated that everyone else has advanced and you haven’t. Injuries occur in BJJ and need to be avoided as much as possible, but that is the subject for another column.
TRAIN WISELY
develop your timing, execution and knowledge of the game. Simply put, the more you train the better you will get. But simply training alone won’t do the trick, you need to train right and that is a science in and of itself. Training right to me involves several things: learning, drilling and selecting my partners. Let’s look at these: LEARNING - You need to learn techniques in order to improve, there is no way around that. The better your instruction and your instructor, the better the techniques you will learn and consequently, you will have better technical solutions to the situations you face on the mats. DRILLING - One cannot overlook the importance of drilling, but in BJJ, we are conditioned (because it is so much fun) to go and spar instead of drill. Typically, you learn a technique in class, repeat 5 times because the instructor tells you to, and then you go on to spar and try to use the same techniques you’ve always used. On occasion, you try the new technique, but most of the time it won’t work because you haven’t used it before. Then you tell yourself, “This doesn’t work!” You continue to use the same things you’ve always used, and that is a big mistake. The way to improve quickly is to repeat the techniques you’ve learned over and over again until you have them down and understand how and when to apply them.
THE RIGHT PARTNER This brings me to my last point: Partner selection - Selecting the right partner to train with is often overlooked and that is a big mistake. I used to think that if I always trained with the toughest fighters in the academy I’d get better quickly and become one of them. That is not correct. Early in my purple belt days, I asked my master Royler Gracie this exact question, “What can I do to get better?” He answered, “Choose the right partners to train with.” He continued, “When I learn a new technique, I always like to find the lightest blue belt in the academy and practice during sparring with him. After I am comfortable pulling the move on him, I’ll go up in weight until I can pull it off on all the blue belts. Then I do the same thing on every belt until I can pull the move on the biggest black belts!” That ties together the entire picture on improvement. If you don’t drill the technique you can’t get better, even if you drill with a willing partner. If you try to apply it in sparring against the best in your academy, you’ll most likely fail and give up on the technique. So, take it from Master Royler; select your partners well and drill your techniques until you have them down. If you do that, you will see your game improve quickly and enjoy training that much more! NOW, GO TRAIN JIU-JITSU!
KID PELIGRO
Time on the mat is perhaps the single most important thing you can do to improve your game. With each training session you’ll Do you know what “peligro” means in Portuguese?
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HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S JIU-JITSU BEING A GOOD JIU-JITSU PARENT words: MIKE VELEZ
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AVING BEEN AROUND JIU-JITSU FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS NOW, I’VE COME ACROSS A LOT OF THINGS. It’s hard to recall very many negative experiences I’ve had with the sport, however, one thing I seem to witness more than I’d like, is some poor kid in tears while his mom or dad screams at him during a tournament or sitting
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with parents during class and they’re acting like that guard drill is a world championship match. Jiujitsu can be life changing for adults who discover it later in life. For kids, jiu-jitsu can instill discipline, confidence, a competitive spirit, respect for others, and so much more without them even realizing it, but for most, it’s just plain fun (as it should be). And in order for them to reap all these benefits for the
long term, they have to stick with it. That’s where you, the parents, come in. Being a good jiu-jitsu parent will help your kids get the most out of their jiu-jitsu, in both the short term and for the rest of their lives. In this article I’m going to share with you many of the things I’ve found to be the best for kids, not only in jiu-jitsu, but in any new endeavor they take on.
Kids are the future.
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COMMITMENT When you enroll your child into a jiujitsu program, you’re investing your time and money in their future, both in the development of their skills on the mats and into so many intangibles off of them. Their progress through jiu-jitsu will build confidence, promote physical health, instill discipline, and help cultivate their sense of respect for others and themselves. So, it’s important for both the parent and the child to commit to no less than two or three class sessions per week. I know life gets stressful and schedules get jumbled, but do your very best to make sure they get to class on a regular basis. If you can stick to the same routine every week you’ll see the greatest results, plus it will help reduce any anxiety your child may have in their training.
BE PREPARED You know how it feels to be late to an appointment or a meeting, or to be fumbling with your phone or forgetting something. It sucks, and keeps you from
being able to focus on the tasks at hand, so try not to put your kids in this tenuous situation. Make sure they get to class on time and in a clean gi, ready to go or with plenty of time to change and be on the mats when the instructor is ready to begin class. Just as their gi should be clean, they should be, too. Proper hygiene is essential in life,
and especially important when your kid is going to be rolling around with someone else. You want the other kids clean with clipped nails, so make sure your kid shows up that way, too. Make sure there’s fuel in the tank. It’s okay for them to have a light, healthy snack before class, but avoid junk food, heavy foods or big meals.
GOING TO CLASS Most schools will have an area for parents and spectators to hang out while the instructor teaches class. Some parents prefer to drop their kids off for class, but I definitely recommend sticking around and being there to support your child. And by supporting them, I don’t mean coaching them. Leave that to the instructor. If you see something you’re unsure of or a situation that doesn’t seem correct, save it for after class and talk to the instructor privately, not with your child present. In jiu-jitsu, as with any physical activity, there may be injuries. Don’t panic if it looks like your child is injured or sheds a tear. Most kid-related jiu-jitsu injuries are minor. In that case they will be fine. Let the instructor handle the issue. If the injury appears to be more serious, the instructor will let you know and have you come and comfort your child. Some Do it for the childeren.
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kids have the ability to brush off injuries with little attention; others see it as an opportunity to get some ice cream on the way home. No matter what, it’s best to let them deal with the bumps and bruises on the mats. However, if it appears to be serious, seek medical attention right away. When your child is training, whether it be drilling a technique or sparring, it’s important to remember that all the kids on the mats are his/her teammates. If you feel the need to speak up, bring only encouraging words to the table, but refrain from coaching, which is especially hard when you’re a student of jiu-jitsu as well. If the instructor seems to have his hands full, offer to help out in the next class. Expect to be turned down, but just in case he says, “yes,” be sure to help ALL the kids, not just your own.
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AT A TOURNAMENT
Tournament competition is a great way to help further your child’s jiu-jitsu, as well as build his/her competitive spirit, confidence, and everything else that comes along with jiu-jitsu, if handled correctly. Leading up to the tournament, remember the preparation aspect. Encourage your child to get to class regularly, focus on their technique, be aware of their diet and sleeping routine, and overall, just emphasize positive thoughts, proper preparation, and how much fun jiu-jitsu is supposed to be. Hopefully your child’s instructor will be on hand to coach from the sidelines. If their coach is there, let him coach; you be the supportive parent. And by “supportive” I don’t mean yelling out, “Kill him, Johnny!” Stay calm, no matter how the match is going. It’s hard not to get excited when your child is on the mats, but don’t get too intense because your child might pick up on it, which may cause him to lose focus in his match or ignore his coach. Some kids like hearing their parents cheer for them, and others don’t. So, talk to your child before the match and ask him what he’d like from you. Whatever he tells you, respect it.
KEEP IT CLASSY Hopefully your child is competing for himself and not for you. Regardless of whether or not you were able to meet your childhood sports dreams, your child deserves to have his own personal dreams and should be allowed to manifest them in his or her own individual way. The most commonly heard phrase in jiu-jitsu is, “You win or you learn.” There is no loss if you learn something from the experience. I’m sure it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned the most and developed our greatest strengths from the mistakes we’ve made in our lives, so allow your child the same pardon. Always be supportive and not critical of your child’s efforts on the mats. Everyone loses – it’s inevitable – so, teach your child how to win and lose with class. Showboating and/or throwing tantrums are not examples that anyone has any respect for, so help your child keep it classy. Win or lose, kid’s jiu-jitsu is about healthy competition and respect. How you carry yourself sets an
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example for your kids and everyone else. Yes, jiu-jitsu competition is intense; it’s easy to get heated up during a match, but no matter what, keep your attitude positive. If there’s a bad call, don’t bother arguing with the referee, you’re not going to change any minds, and it sets a bad example with your kids. Bad calls are a part of any sport. We’re all human and we all make mistakes. It’s a part of life. Let your child’s coach handle the referee. If you still feel you need to be heard, you may politely ask to speak to the referee coordinator at the event so you can plead your case. Do so courteously and professionally. If that doesn’t work, and you want to take it further, wait until the tournament’s over, contact the organizers and let them know how you feel, and what you think should have happened. If their attitude is dismissive, then you may decide that that’s not the tournament promotion for you. Think about that before signing up for their next event.
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just compete. That’s a “win” in and of itself. It takes a lot of guts to compete in jiu-jitsu. If your child loses their match, use the defeat as a basis for him to grow from and develop his skills and positive attitude.
The more you’re around your child and are a part of his or her jiu-jitsu journey, the more you’ll begin to understand the points made in this article. Be encouraging and support your child. He or she will probably put enough pressure on themselves that they don’t need more from you. If you don’t compete in jiu-jitsu and are unsure about this concept, put on a gi and go out and compete against someone. If you personally felt the fear and anxiety that can occur from having to compete against another, “mano y mano,” you would better understand the need for competition to be serious, but fun. And for those of you who compete often and love it, and expect the same from your child, remember that we are all wired differently and some people LOVE competition, while others have a natural born fear of it. For some, it may take a lot of time and a variety of experiences for them to be comfortable with it. As many black belts will attest, the more one competes, the easier it becomes over time, so be patient with your child. As with any sport or activity, some kids will take to things with more intensity than others, but every kid should be allowed to have fun and enjoy jiu-jitsu. Be supportive and encouraging, whether their goal is to be a future black belt world champion, or just a way to hang out with their friends. It’s all good no matter how you look at it.
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Some parents take their child’s jiu-jitsu way too seriously and put their own personal feelings onto their kids. You know who I’m talking about: the ones screaming, “Kill him, Johnny” at the top of their lungs, coaching over the instructor, arguing with the referees, and criticizing their kids after their matches. Don’t fall into this trap if you meet up with one of these parents, especially if their kid is going against yours. Take the high road, don’t stoop to their level, and avoid contact. It’s unfortunate that that’s how they choose to conduct themselves in that circumstance, but you telling them how to raise their child is only going to make matters worse. Just feel sorry that the child has to deal with that pressure, congratulate the
Tips For Being The Best Jiu-Jitsu Parent
01 Be encouraging
02 Stay calm 03 Don’t fret over bumps and bruises 04 Help your kids be prepared 05 Let the instructor do the coaching 06 Lead by example 07 Help them avoid junk food, encourage a healthy diet 08 Remember your commitments to them 09 Don’t push too hard 10 If you have a complaint, bring it to the instructor, don’t burden your child with it 11 Focus on the positives 12 At tournaments remember it’s about them, not you 13 Don’t argue with the referees 14 Don’t do anything that would make your kid not want to go to jiu-jitsu class 15 Jiu-jitsu for kids should be fun, don’t forget that!
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SPECIALFEATURE:::::::::: The most important thing is for your child to have FUN! Having fun in training and competition brings about a passion for the art that will keep him or her in it for the long haul. Too much intensity or pressure can create negativity associated to the sport or to competition, and will undoubtedly push them away from it, and possibly any other future endeavors they undertake. So, be positive, supportive, and encouraging. This will not make your child a wimp. Even our world champions, who are very competitive and intense, have a love and passion for jiu-jitsu that supersedes anything else. They train hard and compete hard BECAUSE THEY LOVE IT. If you don’t instill a love for jiu-jitsu in your child from the start, you can count on it being a short-term affair. Jiu-jitsu is such an awesome sport in so many ways, it deserves to be something you want in your life for the long haul.
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THE COBRA STRIKES
AGAIN, AND AGAIN Take Downs and More with Cobrinha words: DEB BLYTH
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EUBENS CHARLES MACIEL, BETTER KNOWN AS “COBRINHA,” IS A 2ND DEGREE BLACK BELT; A FEATHERWEIGHT MULTI-TIME WORLD CHAMPION, WHOSE NOTORIOUS AND FIERCE RIVALRY WITH RAFAEL MENDES HAS BECOME FODDER FOR EVERY BJJ AND MMA MEDIA OUTLET TODAY. However, Cobrinha’s history in Jiu-Jitsu goes much deeper than that. He is well known for dominating the Jiu-Jitsu tournament scene in the mid2000’s, winning the Gi Worlds four times in a row, the No Gi Worlds four times, and the Pan Ams four times. He’s also been a European Open champion and a two times ADCC silver medalist, his next opportunity to get on the podium coming up this October at the ADCC’s in China. Cobrinha, famous
for his trademark faux hawk (don’t mess with the hair!), and his devastatingly precise guard game and passing skills, is turning 34 in December. He retired a few years ago, only to come back to competition with a vengeance and an unparalleled passion for Jiu-Jitsu, still competing at the adult level, and showing no signs of ever slowing down. After a youth filled with soccer, and the mastery of Capoeira (hence, his incredible flexibility), Cobrinha started taking jiu-jitsu at the age of 21. He trained under Mauro Pacifico until he was a brown belt. One
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day he went to Sao Paulo to compete in a tournament and he lost in the finals. He was disappointed; his head hung low, thinking about what he could have done better. At that moment, Fernando “Terere” Augusto, multi-time world champion and one of the most gifted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes to have ever graced the mats, came up to Cobrinha to offer him his compliments on his match. He asked Cobrinha if he’d like to come train with him and his new team. Cobrinha couldn’t believe his good fortune. Terere helped Cobrinha modify his game. He went from playing open guard/spider guard to learning the concepts of the passing game, mixing it in with his Capoeira. After Cobrinha received his black belt, Terere was dealing with personal conflicts and moved back to Rio de Janeiro, urging Cobrinha to speak with Alliance leader, Master Fabio Gurgel before he left. Master Gurgel warmly invited Cobrinha to be part of his Alliance team and Cobrinha accepted. “It was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life,” Cobrinha says. In 2007, Cobrinha came to America to teach a seminar with Master Gurgel and then competed in the Pan Ams and won. Master Romero Jacare’ was there watching, and asked Cobrinha to come stay with him and teach his Alliance students in Atlanta. Cobrinha agreed and moved to America in 2008. He lived in Atlanta for 2 ½ years before moving to L.A. in 2010 to start his own school, Cobrinha BJJ and Fitness. “I’m a very lucky person to have these instructors around me to help me continually modify my game and make me better on the mats and off,” Cobrinha says, “I wake up happy every day.”
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COBRINHA LINEAGE: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva > Fernando Augusto Terere’ > Rubens Charles
Too soon?
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WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MATCH OF ALL TIME AND WHY? I have two. In 2009, I competed against Bruno Frazzato of Atos in the Gi Worlds finals. He is a great fighter. This fight is an example of when I tell my students to never give up. I was going for my 4th title. He was trying to slow me down. I had to make things happen. In the final, I was losing by an advantage and in the last 30 seconds I knew I had to make something happen immediately! I heard his team cheering and thought, “I don’t think so. Not today!” I went to a toehold. I could hear it crack through his foot and he tapped with like 10 seconds left. To this day, I tell my students that they can never give up no matter what they’re doing. I was losing and came back to win my 4th title. That is something you can apply to life.
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WHAT’S YOUR OTHER MOST UNFORGETTABLE MATCH? The 2006 Gi Worlds – it was my first time competing in the IBJJF. I was subbing all my opponents, and then I met Marcio Feitosa of Gracie Barra in the finals. Everybody was asking me if I knew him, saying I should be really happy to get to fight him…that it would be a pleasure for me. Of course, it was a pleasure to fight him, but I came to win, and it was a great fight! One thing I learned about him – his defense was AMAZING. I tried to take advantage of everything; I modified my game during the competition, but throughout the match I couldn’t get over what a great defense he had. It opened my eyes to the importance of having, not just a good offense, but a good defense, too. I couldn’t finish the fight. I got a little frustrated,
but I won on points. It was my first black belt Worlds title win. WHAT TECHNIQUE DO YOU THINK YOU’RE BEST KNOWN FOR? My passing. Before, it was my guard. Nobody could break my guard, but I recognized that I needed to start making my passing sharper. Today, at my school, we do the “Cobra Flow.” You flow over your partner. You can drill this from any position. All I have to do is flow over you; I can’t let you come up. Doing this, I can learn to be heavy and light, light and heavy. I can’t be stiff because when I am, I’m off balance and can be swept. We also do “Cobra Chess.” You’re allowed just one step at a time; one opportunity to grab something and that’s it, that’s your step. You learn how to apply it in live training. Whatever step you do has to be a great move. Four or five steps
later, you become aware that by the steps you’ve chosen, you can be way ahead of your partner or way behind. I’ve been doing this a long time. HAS JIU-JITSU CHANGED A LOT SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED? Yes, it has changed a lot. Although I agree that you have to follow the evolution of it, I think people today are just fighting for the medal. They want to win no matter what. They don’t want to show the art. People say they train 10 hours a day and then go to the Worlds and do 50/50 the whole time. Why train for 10 hours to do that? It slows down the game and pushes jiu-jitsu down. Sometimes you can’t finish the fight, but at least show that you’re trying to do something. The rules have made it worse. Athletes train for hours and hours and then they put their
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foot across a hip and get DQ’d, but you can sit in 50/50 the whole match and nothing happens. It doesn’t make sense. HOW DO YOU RECOMMEND THESE CHANGES OCCUR? Maybe at a referee’s clinic we can all get in the gi and get into those positions and talk through them about what works and what doesn’t; what penalties can be given in these situations and when. All my old fights – I tried to finish, finish, finish…it’s not right that you train for 7-8 hours a day to show your skills, but then in competition you just try to lock the other person down and go for the advantage at the last second. You can hear people coaching, “Hold right there! Hold, hold…ok, 30 seconds left! Go for the advantage
now!” Everybody sees it. The IBJJF has the power to do something, but they haven’t yet. It hurts the sport. Start standing athletes up when they sit in that position. If they keep doing it, give a penalty. Right now they can stay there forever. I’m not a referee and I don’t want to be, but if you ARE there, make something happen. I will contribute to the referee’s seminar to discuss all this to make the rules better. Everybody would benefit from it. MUCH HAS BEEN MADE OF YOUR RIVALRY WITH RAFAEL MENDES. IS THERE TRULY BAD BLOOD BETWEEN YOU TWO OR IS THIS JUST THE MEDIA’S SPIN ON THINGS? I think it’s good to have rivals inside the mats. I’m sure the Mendes Brothers used to look up to me at one time, because when I was winning, they were purple belts. So yes, inside the mats we are rivals, but outside, no. I want to win, that’s it. The media is making more of it than it is. Rivalries are good. They make you want to compete. It makes me want to train more for him! I love it. Every time we fight, I win a couple…he wins a couple, but every time I go against him, I try my best. I put all my skills out there. But once again, that 50/50 is frustrating for me. SO, IS THAT WHAT YOU’RE MISSING WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING RAFAEL? IS IT GETTING OUT OF THE 50/50? It’s the strategy. I train to put my game out there and
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I play to see who has better skills. I can play top or bottom; wherever you put me, I can play. His strategy is to win the gold. That’s it. I got to a point in my career…I was debating this with my coach…he was telling me that I have to play this game. I understand that, but for me, it just goes against my philosophy. It hurts me. I think, “Wow. I’m at this point in my career and I have to walk backwards.” I don’t like to walk backwards. I want to move forward and get better. So, it’s hard for me. I was in the finals with Rafael and my coach said, “You know what you have to do.” I thought, “No, I can finish him!” Then I got stuck in that same 50/50 position and I lost (he laughs). They won’t move away from this 50/50 position until something changes in the rules. I see little kids doing this now. I think, “If I won a fight like that, I would feel bad. It would be like I’m lying to myself, sabotaging myself.” I want to win, yes, but this way? No. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR TRAINING FOR THE ADCC’S IN CHINA. I’m training everything. I’m trying to be prepared for everything. I’m training wrestling, top, bottom…a little 50/50 with foot locks. I respect all my opponents; it’s hard to say whom I’m going to face. If you make ANY mistake there – any mistake at all – you are going to pay for it. I want the gold, but I know it’s a long journey. There are a lot of good guys and I’m really excited to fight again.
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JJMTECHNIQUE::::::::::: YOU CAME OUT OF RETIREMENT A FEW YEARS AGO. ARE YOU GLAD YOU DID? Yes, I’m glad. I don’t think I’ll ever retire again. Competing is not something I do to just win the gold. It’s a lifestyle for me. I miss it if I don’t do it. It makes me feel good. You’ve seen me fighting for a long, long time. The age I am has just given me more experience. If you think you’re old, then yes, you’re old, but I’m not. I’m still learning, still modifying my game, my guards…I think I’m getting better all the time. I’m at the school every day, training with my students, teaching them and learning with them. I train hard and I give it my all. I choose to do this. It’s enjoyable for me. I can’t wait to go the mat every day. I don’t ever want to stop competing.
THE NEWS SECTION OF YOUR WEBSITE REALLY SHOWCASES YOUR SPIRITUAL SIDE. MY FAVORITE POST OF YOURS IS THE “4 KEYS TO A SPIRITUALLY BALANCED LIFE.” WHERE DOES THE THOUGHT AND INSPIRATION FOR THESE COME FROM? The environment. Everybody has problems. You do, I do…we all do. If we don’t get help, we’ll crash. I have a student, Alain… we talk together and then he writes the blog. The students pick what they want me to cover and then we cover it. Everyone has a problem and they think it’s the end of the world, but it’s not. We have to fix things and that’s what jiu-jitsu does.
IN CASE OUR READERS DON’T KNOW, YOU’RE A GREAT BAKER! HOW DID YOU LEARN TO BAKE SO WELL? I’m not baking now because I’m losing weight; I’m focused on training, but I went to school for it. I studied for 2 years. I almost became a chef. Then I started working at a bakery and I learned a lot. But ultimately, I had a dream of becoming
a world champion black belt and I wanted to own my own school, so I backed off it a little bit, but I worked for 6 years as a baker. It’s really fun. It’s my therapy and my passion. If I’m upset about something, I can go to jiu-jitsu or I can bake! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, COBRINHA. GOOD LUCK AT THE ADCC’S IN CHINA.
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WHO INSPIRES YOU THE MOST IN THE SPORT? I always put Terere’ up there, watching his fights, the way he moves. It’s just amazing. I will
never be able to move like he does, but I want to get closer to the way he was. In the back of my mind, I have flashbacks about the way he was moving and his positions and I look up to him a lot.
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Cobrinha is known for having an extremely varied game. Put him in any position and he’ll work with it. Even though he’s very well known for his dynamic guard game, he doesn’t mind being on top either. What better way to start a match on top than to get the takedown? Not only are you getting points from the get go, you’re able to work your game from the top. Cobrinha took this opportunity to show us some of his favorite takedowns from some basics, to a few more advanced moves. His son, Kenny helped us with the shots.
THE TIE UP
Cobrinha’s approach to the tie-up is very orthodox. He approaches his opponent with his left leg leading, while reaching out with his right hand. His left hand is just above his lead leg at the knee. Keeping his left hand positioned so his wrist is just above the knee will allow him to defend that leg should his opponent attempt a single leg.
Cobrinha’s right hand is extended out to get a hold of his opponent’s collar high up, on the same side that he’s reaching. So, he extends his right hand out to grab his opponent’s collar on that same side (his opponent’s left collar, which is on Cobrinha’s right side).
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After he has the collar, Cobrinha reaches out with his left hand to secure his opponent’s right arm, either at the sleeve cuff or at the elbow. With either position, he’s grabbing the sleeve material. If this were no gi, he’d be cupping the back of the neck with his right hand and grabbing his opponent’s wrist.
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You’ll notice Cobrinha’s posture is erect, his back is straight, he’s got tight grips to keep his opponent close to him, head-to-head, and he’s able to gather a sense of what his opponent might do next. If there were any slack, or if his posture was relaxed, he wouldn’t have this heightened sense. For more information on the tie up check out Kenny Johnson’s article in Issue 15.
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This is the basic tie-up. I asked him how we could help build confidence with our takedown abilities, and his first words of advice were to get comfortable with the tie-up. Drill it as much as possible until it becomes instinctual. From there, have two or three different takedowns that suit your style and drill those repeatedly. Also, learn a couple guard pulls and you’ll have complete confidence at the start of any match. OCT/NOV 2013
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Basic Single-Leg With Options CAPTURING THE LEG
This basic single-leg that Cobrinha shows us has a few variations. He likes to teach this takedown to all his students as the basic beginner’s takedown for competition.
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Once grips are established, Cobrinha switches his base, brings his right leg forward, and then his left leg back.
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Next, he brings his left leg forward towards his opponent to “fake” as if he’s going to pull guard.
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Once the arm is up and cleared, he continues his forward motion, dropping his knee to the mat and wrapping his left arm around the back of his opponent’s right leg at or above the knee.
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His opponent’s natural reaction is to motion upward, giving him space.
Once the leg is secure, he maintains a heavy grip of the collar, keeping his opponent from posturing up while he stands up with his opponent’s leg between his legs.
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KEY POINTS
Why did Cobrinha switch his base? Well, if he had faked pulling guard with his right leg his opponent would have that left hand free to grab his leg as Cobrinha brought it up.
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Now, here’s the contradiction. Let’s say he wants to confuse his opponent. In that case, he doesn’t switch his base. Instead, he brings his right leg forward to tease his opponent into thinking a simple deflection of a guard pull is possible. Instead of bring his right leg up and forward, he does a simple sweep around with his right leg and drives forward with his left knee to the mat, while at the same time, scooping his left arm around his opponent’s right leg.
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Quickly, he pulls his left leg back and drives forward clearing his opponent’s arm upward.
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Once he has control of the leg, he stands up and brings the opponent down.
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TAKEDOWN OPTION ONE
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With the leg secured, Cobrinha drags his right leg behind him, while at the same time, pulling his opponent down and to his right by the collar.
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As soon as the opponent reaches the mat, it’s time to take advantage of the position, so Cobrinha drops his left shoulder against his opponent’s right hip, with his left knee to the mat.
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Cobrinha feeds the lapel from his right hand to his left hand that’s still threaded between his opponent’s legs.
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He continues to lean into his opponent and brings his now freed up right hand around and over his opponent’s left shoulder, getting a hold of his jacket with his right hand.
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This could be called “Cobra Comand.”
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With the grip of the jacket and arm around his shoulder and back, Cobrinha pulls his opponent’s upper body towards him to twist up his opponent.
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With control of this leg, he’s able to shift his hips to his right without fear of allowing his opponent to gain
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As he’s pulling his opponent in, he lets go of the lapel with his left hand and brings it to the top of his opponent’s left knee, grabbing the fabric.
He steps his left leg over his opponent’s right leg.
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Cobrinha pushes forward to bring his opponent’s shoulders to the mat, while at the same time, driving his right knee against his opponent’s left hip.
But this isn’t 10th Planet now is it?
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TAKEDOWN OPTION TWO
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If his opponent manages to fend off Cobrinha’s attempt to take him down to the right, he’ll change direction and go to his left. With a firm grasp of his opponent’s leg, he pulls it into his chest. Along with his grip of the collar, Cobrinha circles back to his left side.
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When his opponent hits the mat, he’s on his back and in a position to recover guard. Cobrinha doesn’t want this; he quickly applies pressure, forcing his opponent’s right leg toward the mat.
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At this point, Cobrinha works to establish side control exactly as described previously from step 2. Chest against the knee helps a lot.
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DRAG TO SINGLE LEG
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From the tie-up, Cobrinha drags his opponent to his right side.
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Next, he pushes off his left foot, driving forward so he can come up on his right knee, then stand up, all the while pulling his opponent to the mat with his grip of the collar.
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As Cobrinha pulls his opponent to his right, he steps off to his left, dropping his right leg between his opponent’s legs.
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Cobrinha wraps his left arm around his opponent’s right leg. As he does this, he’s also bringing his head against his opponent’s ribs to keep him from pushing him back.
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Next, Cobrinha drops his shoulder into his opponent’s right hip and performs the pass described at step 2 in Takedown Option One.
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UCHIKOMI FAKE TO TRIP
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For this one, Cobrinha wants his opponent to posture up, so to do this after the tie-up, he pulls down on his opponent to force the proper reaction. As he postures up, Cobrinha helps that along by pulling up on his opponent.
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Once his opponent is up, Cobrinha wants him to think a Uchikomi judo takedown is coming, so he reaches with his right arm underneath his opponent’s left armpit.
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His opponent’s natural defense is to step back to avoid the throw.
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Cobrinha brings his left foot forward to place it behind his opponent’s left foot to trap it.
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As soon as the foot is trapped, Cobrinha brings his left arm down against the torso and hip to help drive his opponent down and forward.
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Cobrinha continues the drive until his opponent is on the mat.
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Next, he brings his left arm to his opponent’s right hip to control and then works a pass having gained the points for the takedown.
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GRIP BREAK
This next takedown may require Cobrinha to break his opponent’s grip. So, for that reason, let’s take a look at his technique for breaking a collar grip.
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Cobrinha’s opponent has a grip of his collar. So Cobrinha gets a grip of the bottom of his opponent’s sleeve near the cuff.
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Next, he gets a grip of the top, folding the cuff back over his four fingers.
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Now, he pulls his opponent towards him to put pressure on the wrist.
Lastly, Cobrinha quickly and forcefully pushes back on his grips to pull his opponent’s hand away from his collar.
KEY POINTS
When grabbing the bottom of the sleeve try to get a hold of the fabric seam, it acts as a little handle for you when you get your grip.
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Grips are the name of the game.
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BASEBALL ARM DRAG TO ANKLE PICK
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Starting from the grip break, Cobrinha pulls his opponent towards himself and to the right.
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As his opponent steps forward with his left foot, Cobrinha lets go of his left grip and brings his right arm up as if to throw a baseball.
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Once he’s got his arm up and his elbow underneath, he motions as if to throw that baseball across his body, bringing his opponent with him. As he’s doing this he’s bringing his right foot forward to behind his opponent’s left foot and ankle. How about a tournament that’s only grip fighting?
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With the foot trapped, Cobrinha continues to throw that ball, bending forward so he can grab his opponent’s right ankle with his left hand.
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The momentum of the pitch and the grabbing of the ankle bring the opponent to the mat.
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Cobrinha grabs the right collar to keep his opponent from shrimping out and then will work a pass.
Once on the mat, Cobrinha pushes his opponent’s left arm away and then simultaneously brings his right knee and hand into his opponent to grab his left hip. He does this to protect his right arm. Leaving a large gap there would put him in danger of an arm bar or omoplata.
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Once he has control of the hip, he drops his right knee over his opponent’s right thigh.
Hmmmm, who would be the featured Super Fight?
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CROSS COLLAR SPRAWL CHOKE This is a great little choke from the takedown that Cobrinha has gotten a few times in competition.
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Rather than grabbing the usual same side collar, Cobrinha reaches across to grab the cross collar.
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As soon as he sprawls out, bringing his right leg back, he’s forced to drop his torso down a bit.
The idea is to sell a single leg so his opponent sprawls out. To do this, he reaches over with his left hand really hard to sell it so his opponent sprawls out.
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Cobrinha’s right arm is now in front of his opponent’s chin and his upper arm is on the side of his opponent’s neck towards the back of the head.
When he sprawls, Cobrinha drops his head underneath his opponent’s right shoulder.
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Like all good things, this too must come to an end.
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Once underneath, he grabs the back of his opponent’s left triceps and turns to his right so Cobrinha’s back is on the mat and his opponent is falling with him.
KEY POINTS
In step 7, the finish can be helped along by pulling his arm across his body with your grip of his triceps.
In step 8, the control of the arm helps with the choke, but also prevents your opponent from turning to escape.
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With a grip of his arm, and his right hand in his opponent’s collar, his first option is to walk his legs to his left, pulling down on the grip of his collar until he taps.
When he sprawls, be sure that you’re able to get your right upper arm over his left shoulder, and tuck his head down with your right hand if you have to before you make the jump.
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If this doesn’t work, Cobrinha turns his hips toward his opponent, keeping a grip of the arm, coming to his knees, and pulling on that collar with his right arm trapped behind his opponent’s head until he chokes.
Good night everyone, be sure to tip your waiter or waitress.
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HE DE LA RIVA GUARD WAS DEVELOPED OUT OF NECESSITY TO HELP SMALLER OPPONENTS CONTROL THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM AND THEIR ADVERSARIES. It’s often times used to facilitate a sweep so the bottom player can gain the advantage of moving to the top, while picking up some points in the process. One up and coming black belt who uses the De La Riva guard with great precision and skill is Osvaldo “Queixinho” Augusto. Queixinho’s not only going to show us De La Riva sweeps, but also some from the “Lapeloplata.” Queixinho
is a two-time Brazilian National Champion, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Queixinho began training martial arts at the age of 8. His first sport was judo and he earned his judo brown belt by the time he was 16. Shortly thereafter, Queixinho made the move to jiu-jitsu and it’s been his love ever since. In 2010, he was awarded his black belt from Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa. Queixinho now teaches and trains with multi-time world champion Caio Terra, and teammates Samir Chantre and Flavio Meier up in San Jose at Caio’s school, the Institute
of Martial Arts. With that type of lineage and team surrounding him, it’s no wonder his main goal is to win a black belt world championship. We got together with Queixinho recently to shoot techniques at the JiuJitsu League, owned and operated by Kevin and Haley Howell. Kevin’s the author of some of the most popular jiu-jitsu books of all time, including JiuJitsu University with Saulo Ribeiro and Drill to Win with Andre Galvao, just to name a few. www.jiujitsuleague.com
DE LA RIVA HISTORY Ricardo De La Riva is the legendary Carlson Gracie black belt who’s known for being one of the most creative guard players to ever don a gi. He’s credited with the creation of the now infamous “De La Riva” guard, which at one point was considered exotic, but now is a very common tool in the jiu-jiteiro’s toolbox. The guard was inspired by Ricardo’s need for a counter to Ricardo De La Riva photo by Hywel Teague.
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being constantly crushed by larger and heavier opponents. Originally, it was called the “Pudding Guard” because Ricardo’s opponents would get wobbly and unbalanced when used. In 1987, De La Riva used the guard to beat Royler Gracie, who at that point was unbeaten. From then on, the pudding guard became known as the De La Riva guard.
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ESTABLISHING THE DE LA RIVA
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Keep your legs away from your opponent. Let him step into you.
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When your opponent grabs your legs, keep your feet turned away to reduce his control.
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Shift your hips so that you can grab the leg closest to you, in this case, reaching with your left hand. Queixinho likes to get a hold of the pant leg at the cuff, gripping the outside.
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Keep your knee bent so you can get a deep hook with your foot around the inside of his thigh.
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Once you have a hold of his leg, pull it in close to your hip and hook that side leg around his thigh.
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Use your free leg to push off against your opponent’s other knee to stretch him out. If he has a grip or your pants or that leg, kick it out to break the grip.
Thanks to The Jiu-Jitsu League for the use of their mats.
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After you’ve stretched him out, bring your back off the mat and sit up.
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When you feel that you have a fair amount of tension on his lapel, it’s safe to let go of the grip of his forward leg with your left hand, bring it up below your own hooked leg, and transfer the lapel from your right hand.
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If it’s not loose already, pull out his near side lapel and feed it under his hooked thigh.
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Once you have a grip of the lapel with your left hand, it should be tight with no slack. The top of your left hand is against his thigh to anchor the hold. Turn your hand down so that it’s harder for him to break this grip.
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Reach up with your right hand, fingers in, and get a hold of his right side collar high up on the neck and pull him into you, breaking his posture.
KEY POINTS
There are other ways to work the DLR, but for this article these steps illustrate a solid control of the position from which to work.
Grips are extremely important with the DLR.
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OVERHEAD SWEEP
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With the De La Riva guard solidly established, bring your right foot from his left leg to his stomach. Be careful not to kick your partner/ opponent in the junk.
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Now, pull his right shoulder to the mat with the control of his collar, while at the same time, extending your right leg outward. Doing this in unison will bring him to the mat head first with a forward flip.
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Continue the momentum and allow your body to follow his. Keep your grips and this will bring you over into a mounted position. From mounted position you can go for a choke or progress to your favorite submission from mount.
BACKWARD SWEEP
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Starting from the established De La Riva guard, your opponent breaks your grip of his collar.
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As soon as he lets go of your hand, regain your grip of his lapel and sit back so he’s forced to step toward you.
When he breaks it just grab it again.
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At this point, release the grip of his collar with your right hand and quickly bring it to the back of his left ankle, which is now within reach.
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After he steps forward, hook your right foot behind his left thigh. His natural reaction is going to be to posture up, not wanting to get pulled into you any further.
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Bridge your hips up off the mat forcing your right leg into his inner left thigh, while at the same time, pulling back on his right ankle.
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Step 5 will knock him back to the mat, so let go of his lapel with your left hand and control his right ankle. Now you have control of both ankles and can keep him from getting back to his feet.
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Bring your left leg out from under his right thigh and in between his legs with your knee down to the mat allowing you to sit up. Now you’re in his open guard and on top.
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Whenever you have control of his ankles keep five fingers together with a “monkey” grip versus a closed grip.
That was easy.
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DE LA RIVA BERIMBOLO TO BACK This is similar to a Berimbolo we showed you with the Mendes brothers earlier in the year (Issue 13), but with a little more simplicity.
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Starting with the De La Riva established, you pull your opponent forward as if to perform the overhead sweep, but he bases out with his left hand.
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As soon as he postures back, pull him to your left side and up, bringing him to the mat.
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As he’s dropping to the mat, tuck your head towards his body curling up so that all but your upper back is off the mat.
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Your left leg will be behind his right leg, continue your momentum so that your legs continue forward and straighten out. This movement will bring his legs down as well as expose his back to you.
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Hip out to get your left hook over his left leg and pull him back into you with your control of his collar.
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At this point, your right leg is already hooked over his right thigh, let go of his lapel with your left hand and grab a hold of the back of his collar.
Bring your hands together, one over the shoulder, one under the armpit and lock up the seatbelt. Have you tried the berimbolo?
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LAPELOPLATA TO KNEE-ON-BELL SWEEP The Lapeloplata is a relatively new technique that’s been around for a few years, but not often seen. It can take an opponent by surprise. Use of the lapel to control the opponent in various positions is the hallmark of this technique.
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Starting from the De La Riva, your opponent manages to scoop your left leg out from around their forward leg.
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With this motion you let him have it and rotate your left leg inside his right leg while sitting up.
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While sitting up, push off on his left leg to stretch him out and grab a hold of his left sleeve at the cuff with your right hand.
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Scoot your hip out to your left side then pull his left arm toward you while kicking up with your left leg.
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You will end up in a position to move to knee-onbelly, pull his left arm to your right side and hold the position for the points!
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He’s going to roll to the mat headfirst, so maintain your grips and follow him to the mat.
KEY POINTS
At step three, when you grab his left arm, you’re not only keeping him from basing out when you go for the sweep, but you’re also controlling his hand so he can’t push down on your outstretched left leg in order for him to pass his leg over. Lapeloplata, what’s next, the “collar bar?”
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LAPELOPLATA TO SIDE CONTROL SWEEP
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Starting from the De La Riva, slide your right grip of his lapel down towards the bottom. Once your right hand reaches your left grip, let go of your left grip while maintaining the pull on the lapel with your right.
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Bring your left hand back and scoop it between his right leg and your left thigh.
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Bridge your body upward so your legs and torso are in line with most of your weight, resting on your upper back and shoulders on the mat.
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Let go of your DLR hook and slide your left leg over his back towards his armpit.
Now, sit back so that you can get his right leg on the crook of your left elbow.
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Curl your left arm to help you scoot your entire body closer to him. As you do this curl, bring your left hand to grip his lapel tightly while trapping his right leg to your arm and shoulder. This one’s a sneaky one.
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At this point he’s going to bring his right arm out from between your legs to defend the Omoplata. That’s okay. As he does this, switch your hips out to your right and bring your left leg over his lapel as if you’re performing an Omoplata on his lapel.
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Bring your right leg over the top of your left ankle; use that momentum to break him down to the mat.
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Let go of your right grip and twist your body to your right, basing your right elbow to the mat.
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At step 4 use your right foot on his left thigh to help you bridge.
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Continue this momentum until his back is on the mat, step your right foot out to base, maintaining pressure on his torso.
During step 9 you may need to “jump” both your knees to the mat to use your hip to help bring him to the mat.
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Bring your right grip to his right leg at the knee or ankle and bring your left arm over to control his head, all while twisting to your left to move into side control.
No, that’s not a thong.
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The beauty of this move is that it’s a little sneaky. When your opponent frees his arm from the Omoplata, he thinks he’s safe and may not realize how much leverage you have thanks to the control of his lapel.
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LAPELOPLATA TO SIDE CONTROL SWEEP ALTERNATE
While going for the previous sweep let’s say your opponent manages to get his right leg to the mat in front of you as you’re basing your elbow to the mat. This can happen because you must let go of your right grip. Here’s a great variation you can use in the event this happens.
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You’re performing the Lapeloplata from the point you base your right elbow to the mat. Your opponent manages to step his right leg over your head, or you allow him to.
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Keep your left grip of his lapel and scoot your right knee back behind his right foot posting your knee to the mat.
As you kick out your leg, sit up and back, pulling him back with your control of the lapel and your left arm. While you’re doing this, you’re rotating to your left, towards him as he falls.
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Your right knee, toes, and hand are all posted. Bring your left leg behind his left leg and kick out so that you hook the back of his left leg near the calf.
Control his right leg with your right grip and bring your left arm behind his head while moving into side control.
We’ve tried them all out already, they all work!
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John Crouch
M words: DEB BLYTH
OST PEOPLE KNOW MMA LAB’S JOHN CROUCH FROM HIS COACHING RELATIONSHIP WITH UFC STAR AND NEWLY DECORATED JIU-JITSU BLACK BELT, BENSON “SMOOTH” HENDERSON. John has always remained a bit of an enigma; happy to stay in the background, focused on his MMA fighters and Jiu-Jitsu students, not bringing much attention to himself. However, as John’s students rise in status in the UFC, some of the spotlight has begun to shift to him, and people are wondering about the man behind the success. What many may not know is that John is a first degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Royce Gracie. He started training in the gentle art at the age of 29, and has been at it for over 20 years now. John’s journey in JiuJitsu began in 1993 when his Tae Kwon Do instructor started training in the law enforcement program
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at the Gracie Academy. John benefitted from the experience, as his instructor started a grappling class, showing John and the other students the techniques he was taught. John ended up spending a summer in L.A. training with Royce Gracie. He began training morning and night and decided that Jiu-Jitsu was his life. He applied for the instructor’s program at the Gracie Academy and moved to Torrance in the summer of 1995. He earned his instructor’s certification and his purple belt after five years. He then moved back home to Denver, Colorado and began Mile High Gracie Jiu Jitsu. In October 2005, John received his black belt from Royce Gracie and in 2006, John moved to Arizona to teach Jiu-Jitsu and MMA at the MMA Lab where he has coached numerous UFC fighters, including Mitch Clarke, Alex Caceres, Jamie Varner, Alvin Robinson, TUF season 9 winner Efrain Escudero, the highly touted John Moraga, and of course, Benson Henderson. John was old school before it was cool.
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Jiu-Jitsu Magazine decided it was time to go behind the scenes and learn more about the man behind the MMA Lab team. Turns out, John is a highly charismatic, friendly, and funny guy, with a humble, easy going nature. Not exactly what you’d expect from a guy training warriors for a living. However, once he starts talking, you learn quickly that he is fierce in meeting his duties and obligations to his fighters and in his protection over them, as he considers all of his students an extension of his family. He doesn’t care what others think about him unless they are a part of this family, and he doesn’t read or listen to what the media has to say about him (we hope he reads this article, though!) because he says he has no control over it. “Just because someone says it, doesn’t make it accurate,” he states. Well, we gave John full control to speak his mind during this interview, and here’s what he had to say:
Above: John’s a proud husband and father of three. Left: John and Royler Gracie. Below: John in the cage with Ben Henderson.
TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY TRAINING WITH THE GRACIES. One time Rorian choked me out by accident because I’m too stupid to tap! I love Rorian. He is the best teacher I’ve ever seen. Rorian asked if anyone in the class knew how to do a Rear Naked Choke. He picked me to try it – the biggest guy…I try to choke him and it doesn’t work. I’m squeezing away and nothing is happening. He says I’m missing a couple of details, so he sits in front of me and puts the choke on me. My eyes are bugging out. He’s only using one hand and it’s really tight…like wallpaper. It’s very snug. I start to tap, but then he says, “With this hand…” and I think, “I gotta hear this!” And then I went out…the whole class was around me. I woke up and he says, “You ok big guy?” I think, “Yeah, except for my ego. I’m too stupid to tap.” He was totally cool about it. DID YOU EVER GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN WITH HELIO GRACIE? Yes, while I was in the instructor’s program. I trained with Helio when he lived in L.A. He taught the instructor’s classes. Even with my terrible Portuguese,
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he had me translate for him. He would start explaining things…I wouldn’t know exactly what he said, I just knew what he wanted, so I would say, “He wants you to cross your ankles.” If he told a story, I was in trouble! I only understood when he described the techniques. I trained for two or three years with him. I got lucky to spend a lot of time with him. We did positions and he was so smart. He was very, very good. He could have kicked my butt at 92 yrs old. WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE GRACIES? I learned how to be a good teacher. I was surrounded by great teachers; people who really understood what they were doing. I learned a lot about fundamental Jiu-Jitsu. Being around Royce…being around a warrior who was ready to fight and would do whatever he had to do… he was such a good teacher. I’m a poor copy of what they did. I will never be as good a teacher as Rorian Gracie is. I told him recently how good he is and that I try to copy him every day. His knowledge; how much he knows about Jiu-Jitsu and how to bring it to you in an entertaining fashion is unparalleled. Watching
him was like watching a magic show. He could move his finger and you would say, “Oh my God! That’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!” There’s no compromising on the technique. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR JIUJITSU STYLE TODAY? My style is more for a street fight. Not for sport, but my guys do well in competition. Benson does well and he just won his first black belt absolute. I always say, “If you’re gonna compete, just embrace it.” Just say, “I’m here to win” and then go and do your best. Whatever happens is ok. You’ve already won, just stepping on the mat. And even if you lose, think, “I did my best; the other guy was better tonight. It sucks right now, but I’ll see you next time.” You’re a better human being for that. I love the basic fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu. I never really did sport Jiu-Jitsu until I came to the Lab and people wanted to do it. I understand the fundamentals. I teach a basic style. I want people to be able to take their game, so if they’re confronted on the street, they can defend themselves. I teach all of the Gi and No Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes at my school.
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HOW MANY STUDENTS DO YOU HAVE TRAINING AT THE LAB? The MMA Lab is in Glendale, Arizona and it’s in a 14 to 15,000 square foot gym. I think we have 600 students or something like that. We’re trying to run the Universe, so we need some soldiers in there! We have a big school, and have a lot of students who take muay Thai, cardio, and BJJ classes. We do offer both Gi and No Gi classes. WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING IN JIU-JITSU? I love the problem solving that is inherent practicing Jiu-Jitsu. Learning to breathe, relax, and work your way through tough spots has really helped me in all aspects of my life and I think it could help everyone. DO YOU THINK JIU-JITSU IN THE GI TRANSFERS WELL TO THE CAGE? I think training in the Gi is the only way to start training. Learning fundamentals and being patient…not relying on athleticism, and instead, focusing on technique, makes you a better grappler. Most all MMA world champions are No Gi or Gi world champions. Tanquinho (Mendes) is training with us now. His Gi game is sick. I don’t understand the argument that Gi training
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doesn’t help with MMA. It’s a fact that most all MMA world champions train in the Gi: Chris Wiedman is a brown belt, GSP is a black belt, Ben (Henderson) is a black belt, Jose Aldo is a black belt…a good proportion of champions.
He lets people grab him just so he can elbow him in the face. You can have the mentality and ability to get on top, but it’s hard to finish in the cage. Demian Maia’s fight against Jon Fitch was amazing. I didn’t think he could do that.
IN YOUR OPINION, HOW DOES JIU-JITSU CHANGE ONCE YOU’RE IN THE CAGE? Jiu-Jitsu in MMA is a combination of wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. You can’t consistently win off your back. At the Worlds, you race to pull guard. You might never pass the guard, but you might win by an advantage by almost sweeping or passing. You can’t win like that in MMA. There are no grips, and there are punches. Demian Maia has done a great job with his JiuJitsu in MMA and Benson has, too. He can move around like crazy and when your head pops out, he’ll hit you. He knows you won’t be able to sweep him.
SO, CLEARLY YOU THINK IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE GOOD JIU-JITSU IN MMA. I think you need to be as well rounded as you can be. Let’s get good at everything. That’s why I want all my fighters in Jiu-Jitsu classes. But Jiu-Jitsu guys are not good at getting guys down to the ground. So, I want my guys’ attitudes to be that they’re going to get better at everything every day: wrestling, stand up, Jiu-Jitsu…whatever. Each individual gets his own game plan, so he can put the fight where he wants it – where he’s the best, but his attitude should always be that he’s going to get as good as he can at everything.
IF YOUR STUDENT IS TRAINING AND COMPETING IN JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENTS ONLY, WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING HE OR SHE CAN MASTER? I think it’s mostly mental. You see at the lower belt levels how aggressive a person is. So, you have to be ready to do your thing. Practice competing. Visualize that you’re confident and that you can go in and win your match. Many times people don’t know what to expect and can get overwhelmed. If you really believe you can win, and you’re really confident, there’s a pretty good chance you can do well. HOW DO YOU BUILD CONFIDENCE LIKE THAT? Some people are naturally that way. Some people are just naturally strong mentally, like Benson. You encourage people and it builds confidence, and then there’s practicing. Getting out of situations, catching someone…the more you practice technical habits, the more successful you’ll be. We do visualization at the end of practice a lot. I’ll put my students through an imaginary fight. I’ll tell them to picture where they are. If they’re going into a fight, where are they? What shorts are they wearing? What sponsors are on their shorts? Who’s their Do you visualize every scenario?
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referee? I tell them to look in their corner…who’s there? I say, “See the referee grab your wrist. Lift it. Are you yelling and screaming? What do you do?” It helps put you in that situation. I tell them to see it 1,000 times. And there are 1,000 different options. Get up on the single leg, and survive! You have to put yourself in a bunch of different situations. Ok, I’m really nervous…start visualizing your escapes. What are you going to do? If you can’t visualize it, come to me and we’re going to practice it until you can. It’s a virtual reality game. You can pick any option. That’s how fights are. Anything can happen, so you have to be prepared. You have to have mental flexibility. You have to tough it out. It’s not super complicated, but it’s tough. LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR STUDENT, UFC FIGHTER JOHN MORAGA. HE WAS RELATIVELY UNKNOWN UNTIL HIS RECENT TITLE FIGHT AGAINST DEMETRIUS JOHNSON.
John’s in the 125 lb. division. He was unknown until that fight, but that’s true of a lot of guys at this weight. He fought twice in the UFC. He is unflappable. He did fight Demetrius Johnson and DJ threw his timing off. We didn’t do a good enough job. We need to do better. DURING THE FIGHT, JOE ROGAN KEPT TALKING ABOUT STRAIGHT WRESTLING VS. MMA WRESTLING. DJ KEPT TAKING JOHN DOWN AND JOHN IS AN ACCOMPLISHED WRESTLER. CAN YOU ELABORATE ON THAT? If you’re straight wrestling, you’re not trying to punch or kick. Those things change balance, range, everything. For MMA, it can be difficult adapting to throwing punches or kicks during a takedown attempt or throwing them and avoiding getting taken down. MMA wrestling is about getting the timing down for these things.
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HAS JOHN GOTTEN HIS CONFIDENCE BACK AFTER THAT LOSS? What are you gonna do? Quit? This is life. Things don’t go perfect. This is going to propel him to bigger heights. Later, when he’s holding the (UFC) belt he’s going to thank DJ for this. This is just another stepping stone in life. We’ve practiced escape from the side mount repeatedly since then. During the fight, John turned the wrong way and got stuck there. So, we constantly drill it now. It’s my fault. I didn’t technically prepare him for it. I care about this kid so much. To see him hurt like that…I’m going to make sure it never happens again. Rorian always says there’s no such thing as bad students, there are only bad teachers. I want to be in there. There’s a whole army behind him. He didn’t fail. The camaraderie of your family is super important. When you’re in the cage, you’re alone, but you’re not. The whole team is behind you. I do this job with passion and love. I’ve learned a
lot from the guys I train. I don’t have an ego. I love looking at Renzo and Carlson and seeing their big teams and families who’ve been together for years and years. I think it’s important in life. I want that. It’s important for us humans. We’re pack animals. I want to have my pack around when things are good and bad. ONE OF YOUR OTHER FAMOUS STUDENTS, BEN HENDERSON, HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL OVER THE YEARS. Ben has been great! He loves to learn, he is consistent, and he really embraces the process needed to become great. HOW LONG HAS HE TRAINED WITH YOU? We started together just over six years ago. HOW HAS BEN’S JIUJITSU IMPROVED OVER THE YEARS UNDER YOUR INSTRUCTION? Really, he was pretty good when he began. He was an
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SPOTLIGHT::::::::::::::::::: All-American wrestler, so he understood how grappling worked. He understood the need to relax and flow right away, and that helped him progress rapidly. He has been a very dedicated student and his progress has mirrored that. WHY DID YOU FEEL HE WAS READY TO RECEIVE HIS BLACK BELT? He has competed a lot in sport Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, at all belt levels, and has done very well. Again, his dedication and the amount of time he has spent on the mat...Well, it was time! DO YOU CARE THAT HE COMPETES AT JIU-JITSU TOURNAMENTS WHILE HE’S FIGHTING FOR THE UFC? He loves it, so whatever he wants. HOW DO YOU THINK HE’LL DO COMPETING AGAINST OTHER BLACK BELTS? I think he will do great. It is a huge jump to the black belt level, but Ben loves to compete and I think he will embrace the challenge, and do very well.
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WHAT ARE YOUR ULTIMATE GOALS? It’s all about consistent effort over time. I’d like to have our walls covered with UFC belts, I would love those who compete in Jiu-Jitsu to be world champions, and for those who want to learn self defense to have the best experience of their lives. Whatever my students’ goals are, those are my goals, too. The way to get there is one bite at a time. It’s not about the moment that’s just passed; it’s about the next moment. Win your next moment. When your son comes home, are you gonna answer your cell phone or give him a hug? Win the moment, return the call later. Then you’re a black belt in life.
John Crouch has been quiet about Ben’s loss, expressing himself on facebook by saying, “I will be better tomorrow than I am today. My struggles are stepping stones to my future. Love the fighters that I get to work with and I am excited for our future. Let’s do this....”
He has also been quoting others to articulate his feelings: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” -William Shakespeare “Far better it is to dare mighty things to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered with failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that know not victory or defeat.”
Right after this interview was completed, Benson took on Anthony Pettis at UFC 164 and was submitted via armbar in the first round, losing not only his belt, but some of his pride as well, being that the ex-lightweight champ abhors losing. Knowing him as I do, I am sure that he is busy plotting his way back to the top spot as soon as is feasibly possible.
I’m sure that “arm bar defenses” is on the top of the training list these days.
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SUAVE ART
The Emergence of Art in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
ARTIST: BONG ABAD
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O ONE CAN DENY THAT RECENT TRENDS IN GI AND NO GI GEAR DESIGN HAVE MOVED FIRMLY INTO THE REALM OF FUNCTIONAL ART. As the physical design elements of the jiujiteiro’s equipment have reached a point where innovations are few and far between, aesthetics have become increasingly popular. What was unknown just a few years ago, such as decorative rash guard linings in jackets, is readily available now. There will always be a large market for simple kimonos, but as the popularity of BJJ expands, so do the tastes of its practitioners. There are numerous reasons for the boom in collaborations with professional artists, some of which might surprise you.
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“How much for the artsy fartsy thing?”
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How Did We Get Here?
“This customizing trend began largely outside of Brazil where uniform regulation was struggling with disparities in cut, weight and design. Now with high tech manufacturing the artist’s palette can go onto, in and all over the gi. I love the growing art/ designer gi movement. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and behold the rise of individual expression.” CHRIS HAUETER, BJJ DIRTY DOZEN & OWNER MAGIKIMONO “BJJ attracts a lot of people that are artistic. You’ve got guys like Kurt (Osiander) that are into body art and the gi gives them another canvas. We started with patches, then embroidery and now it’s professional illustrations. It’s just a progression.” LUKE STEWART, RALPH GRACIE BB
good they feel good.” JOHN SMALLS There’s also a very real connection between BJJ and the warrior mindset. Our matches are commonly referred to as fights, kimonos are often compared to armor, and our roots are undeniablY linked to combat. Symbolically, kimonos and rashguards are the armor that we don before battle. Cultures across the world have a storied history of decorating their armor to display their status, individuality, and affiliations. A quick glance at an athlete’s gi in competition can tell you the same thing. Your belt, patches, and even the gi itself tells a story of who you are, how far you’ve come to be here, and who was responsible for guiding you down your path. The highly stylized armor of the samurai and Europeans are just two more examples from our time gone by. Other warrior castes, such as Polynesians and Native Americans, use tattoos extensively for the same purpose.
ARTIST: LUKE STEWART
Twenty years ago there were only a handful of legitimate instructors outside of Brazil. In particular, the Gracie family had a huge amount of control over the culture of the art. The original Gracie dress code was (and in many schools still is) a plain white gi. Time has passed and we now have thousands of schools, each with their own dress code. More often than not, the only rule is not to wear another school’s patches. While the Gracie’s influence is still tremendous, their ability to dictate what we can and cannot wear while training has almost been eliminated. In fact, there is only one organization that still influences a lot of gi manufacturers and that’s the IBJJF.
ARTIST: BONG ABAD
“In my opinion, BJJ practitioners, in particular, seem to be very proud of what we do. So we tend to display that on what we wear in and out of the gym. Like a nerd I wanted a tee to say to the world (that I trained BJJ).” BONG ABAD “I think that people want to stand out regardless of their skill set. People want to look good and if they look “Here, catch!”
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Who’s Leading the Charge?
As new gear manufacturers appear and disappear with astonishing frequency, the pressures placed upon them to distinguish their products from their contemporaries escalates. The new breed of gi companies isn’t trying to get their gi into every school in the country. They are limited edition, high-quality and focused on a particular niche. The niche may be certain sizing options, extravagant design options and/or excellent service. “I draw inspiration from anything and everything. I draw inspiration from JiuJitsu forefathers, from the aspects of the art, the slang, and a lot from music. I like to make connections between popular off-the-mat culture and flip it into something else that applies to Jiu-Jitsu.” BLAYNE BARLOW, OWNER CTRL INDUSTRIES. Shoyoroll may have been one of the first to feature professionally designed, limited run gis. It’s a fairly common sight at big tournaments to see huge lines of people waiting to spend their money on the latest batch. Bear’s attention to design, limited editions, giving back to the sport and creating a brand mystique have created one of the strongest brands out there.
Another manufacturer that is pushing the edge is Platinum Jiu Jitsu. Sean Starnes, owner of Platinum JJ, incorporates the work of graffiti and tattoo artist Katch1 in his kimonos. Sean, who’s located in Hawaii, counts none other than Egan and Enson Inoue as his customers. “We specialize in very small batch, 25 pieces per run, and like limited run art that are numbered. We don’t want you to get on the mat and find someone else with the same gi.” Each of Platinum BJJ’s gis has a fully sublimated rashguard lining featuring Katch1’s artwork with complementary embroidery and patching on the exterior of the gi.
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ARTIST: LUKE STEWART
ARTIST: KATCH1
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ARTIST: JOHN SMALLS
The Artists LUKE STEWART is a BJJ black belt under Ralph Gracie and a tattoo artist at 7th Son Tattoo in San Francisco. “Gis lend themselves to illustrations. The dimensions and parameters are the same as a body, the transition was easy for me. I started working with Bear after meeting him at a tournament in 2005. He asked me to do some work and it just grew out of that. BJJ got me into tattooing and design and has opened a lot of doors. I’ve been working with Bear ever since and have a new gi coming out in the fall of 2013 that I’ve been working on for a while.” JOHN SMALLS is professional artist who has been training BJJ for the past 4 years and lives in NYC. “I made a couple designs for some free gear and from that moment
everything changed. I’ve been creating art professionally for a decade, but not until I started creating BJJ specific art did my career make a jump to the next level. My favorite projects have been the Rio Koi Gi by Shoyoroll , the Five Borough Gi by Ronin Brand and the NoGi x Budo Industries Rashguard. I was given complete control over the design and the execution in the details was amazing.” “I want everyone to relate to the characters, regardless of race, so I create characters that are not relatable to anyone really, just have some traits, but overall not race specific. As for the colors I choose, I’m colorblind so I cannot see any shade from red to green. Often I work with very warm colors or extremely cool colors because that’s what I see.”
Sorry, it’s Mike’s favorite movie, he’s quoting it all the time.
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BONG ABAD is a blue belt, self-professed comics nerd and owner of Gawakoto. “Shortly after starting jiu-jitsu I was looking for a tee. I stumbled upon the brand, Scramble. I thought. “I can do this.” So I hunted down (stalked, even) Matt (from Scrable) on Facebook and bravely, emailed him offering him to do some designs. After a few commissions for Scramble, I started my own brand Gawakoto, hoping to bring my own take on Jiu-jitsu-related designs. I just want to draw and produce comic-book influenced and original designs, simple. These are what I want to wear and if the followers of the brand wear them too, then I’ve done my job.”
been featured nationally in galleries all across the country and his mediums include: tattoos, graffiti, skateboards, canvas and anything else he gets his hands on. Katch1 was approached by Platinum BJJ after tattooing the owner of that brand. CHRIS HAUETER, one of the first 12 non-Brazilian BJJ black belts (i.e. The Dirty Dozen), has joined the ranks of BJJ artists and in typical Chris Haueter fashion, he’s doing his own thing. Chris is a bit of a comic book character himself, so it’s natural that he brings legitimate BJJ to the world of comics with an upcoming graphic novel, The Guard, written and illustrated with fellow black belt Sam Kressin.
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WRAPPING IT UP
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has an innate connection to art. From comics to gis to rashguards and shorts, our art is moving into all aspects of our lives. The flow rolls of Marcelo Garcia, Cobrinha, and the Mendes Brothers are beautiful displays of physical artistry. Our gear is another canvas for art to be displayed on what we wear. It may be that it just looks cool, or we want to let the world know that we’re a jiu-jiteiro. Our reasons are our own. Fortunately, we have manufacturers taking the next step and incorporating professional artists from all areas into the design process. The result has been an explosion of amazing gear that has a lot of us eagerly anticipating future releases.
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But sometimes you’ve just got to say “what the...”
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The Art of Style, Skill, Thought and Technique Clark Gracie is a black belt under his father Carley Gracie and is the grandson of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. These legends in the martial arts world have provided Clark with a solid foundation of skills and technique. Clark has used those skills to develop a style all his own. He has an exciting and offensive guard game that has been recognized as one of the best and has been rewarded many times over. Clark holds numerous prestigious titles in the Jiu-Jitsu world, the most recent of which was winning the gold medal at the 2013 Pan American Championship. He enjoys the spirit of competition and is the most highly active competitor in the Gracie family.
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DOWN ARMBAR words
The mechanics of the basic armbar are fundamental high school physics. Imagine trying to pry a nail out of a board with a claw hammer. The top of the hammer against the board creates a fulcrum. When you pull back on the handle of the hammer, it doesn’t take a whole lot of force to pull that nail out. Well, that’s what happens with an armbar. Your pelvis beneath his elbow creates a fulcrum. Pull back on the arm and you’ve got the lever. The weakest point in the equation becomes the elbow. Pull back on that lever and something’s got to give.
DETAILS
Let’s go over the details of the basic armbar.
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1-2: To keep control of the arm, squeeze the thighs together. This will make it more difficult for him to escape even if you lose your grip.
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HE ARMBAR IS PROBABLY THE MOST FAMOUS OF ALL JIU-JITSU SUBMISSIONS. Even before the UFC started, Mel Gibson was throwing armbars in Lethal Weapon (although he ended up finishing the bad guy with a triangle). So, in case you haven’t picked this up in your jiu-jitsu class yet, an armbar is a joint lock that hyperextends the elbow joint. When done correctly, your opponent is forced to tap, otherwise he risks muscle, tendon, and ligament damage or possibly a broken arm or dislocated elbow. All pretty good reasons to simply tap. The armbar is one of the most versatile joints submissions to execute. You can get it
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from almost any position when you understand the mechanics. To help us break down the armbar, we’ve enlisted the help of new black belt Joao Gabriel Rocha from Soul Fighters Rio. If you don’t know who Joao is, he won gold at the IBJJF Worlds in 2011 at brown belt in his weight and then double gold in 2012 in his weight and the absolute. Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa and Leandro “Tatu” Escobar awarded him his black belt earlier this year. Joao won this year’s Brazilian Nationals at black belt, so definitely be on the look out for more noise from him for years to come. Until then, let’s break down the armbar! Squeeze the knees.
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GRIPS
To tighten the grip, open the collar and take the slack out before regrouping higher on the collar.
Rather than use muscle strength of the arms against the defender’s grips, it is better to make a structure with which to pull. A Gable grip will suffice in this position.
Using your own collar to pull against the opponent’s arms is a common method of breaking his grip, but a slack grip is inefficient and will lead to your opponent escaping.
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Even using the collar, sometimes it is difficult to break the opponent’s grip. In this case, you can use the legs for added leverage. INCORRECT By using the left leg, Joao has removed the pressure that is keeping his opponent down, allowing him the opportunity to escape.
CORRECT Use the leg across the body. Put your foot in the bicep and kick while arching your back to break the grip.
Don’t forget, thumbs up!
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GET THE ARM
Sometimes even with the collar grip and foot in the bicep, a strong opponent will be able to prevent you from extending his arm.
Explosively throw a right hooktype movement, catching his arm high at the wrist (this is the best point for leverage) while pulling back. This is almost guaranteed to break even the strongest opponent’s grip, but be careful as the joint lock will go on very quickly and there is a risk of damaging your partner’s elbow.
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THE TECHNIQUES
Now that you have the basics down, let’s look at a few different ways to get to the armbar from some common situations. Different training partners will have different tolerances. When drilling these techniques it’s important to always practice proper form and technique, but keep a pace that will allow your partner enough time to tap before any sort of damage is done.
TECH 1: TOREANDO PASS TO ARMBAR
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Joao grips both of Hugo’s pants at the knees and pushes them forward and down.
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Joao drives his hips forward keeping pressure on Hugo, but the movement also puts him in a better position to catch the arm.
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Joao steps his left leg over the head…
He uses Hugo’s reaction to pull the legs back and performs a quick sidestep, moving straight to knee ride.
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… and drops back to finish the armbar. Note how Joao maintains a grip on the pant leg throughout to stop Hugo from escaping. Keep those hips low as you swing around.
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TECH 2: BACK CONTROL TO ARMBAR
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Joao has back control with both hooks in.
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As Hugo is defending the neck, Joao switches from attacking for the choke and inserts his hand in the back of Hugo’s collar.
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In one fluid movement he pulls the arm free as he passes the leg over the head..
Someone’s arms are hurting.
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Detail of grip: note the four fingers inside the collar
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Joao yanks the collar back as he swings out to the side, shifting his hips from underneath Hugo.
… extending the arm for the finish.
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TECH 3: ARMBAR FROM 50-50
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Joao and Hugo are in the 50-50 position. Joao secures the sleeve grip on the nearside arm.
REVERSE ANGLE
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He passes his trapped leg across to the other side of Hugo’s hips…
He shifts his hips even closer to Hugo’s upper body. Take notice of his position in relation to the lines of the mats to see how far he scoots his hips forward.
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… and is now free to shift his hips closer to Hugo’s upper body.
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Joao takes a collar and sleeve grip.
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Joao passes the leg over the head and drops back for the arm, lifting his hips up to get the tap.
It’s in the grips.
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TECH 4: ROLLING ARMBAR FROM TURTLE
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Joao is on top and attacking the turtle position. He reaches under the far arm.
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He kicks his left leg over, aiming to dig his heel into the gap between Hugo’s elbow and knee.
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In one fluid movement, Joao plants his left hand on the mat and then rolls over his left shoulder. Keeping good control of his opponent’s arm, the hook will lift and turn Hugo onto his back.
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The landing position: Joao simply passes his right leg over the head and leans back for the armbar.
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No turtle is safe.
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TECH 5: SUPER-QUICK ARMBAR FROM OPEN GUARD
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Joao is playing open guard. He has control of both sleeves, his feet in the hips and his knees in Hugo’s biceps.
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Joao shifts his hips out very slightly to the left…
REVERSE ANGLE
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He kicks his left leg out, pulling the arm toward him.
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Which allows him to place his leg past Hugo’s face. He releases the other sleeve and controls the wrist with both hands.
REVERSE ANGLE
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He kicks his left heel to the floor, taking Hugo off balance and putting him on his back.
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NOTE: This move goes very quickly, and more often than not, the person will tap before their back even hits the floor, so take care when drilling this in the gym. Foot on the hip to keep him from smashing.
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TIPS ON DEFENDING THE ARMBAR DON’T LET YOUR ARM GET TRAPPED. That’s pretty simple, keep your elbows in. As long as there’s no fulcrum being placed at or below your elbow (his pelvis, or some other contact point) you’re safe, but look to get your arm free or something else can become vulnerable, like wrists, shoulders, etc.
ROTATE YOUR ARM. A common rule to the armbar, when executing, is to keep your opponent’s thumb pointed away from you. So, if you’re on the receiving end, don’t let him position your arm this way, rotating your thumb up towards your head (Supination) may allow you to put your arm in a position so that when he pulls back, he’s simply flexing your elbow, bending it the way it’s meant to be bent.
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GET A GRIP. Tighten down your grip of your targeted arm. This can be done a number of ways, figure-four your arms, grab your lapel, lock your hands, pressure down, do whatever you can to keep him from pulling back on your arm. This, however, is a short-term solution. The point of this is to move your arm out of danger, bringing your elbow past your opponent’s contact point. So if he’s executing from guard, the idea is to inch your trapped arm up and out of danger.
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DVD REVIEW How to Defeat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent No Gi
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RAZILIAN JIU-JITSU HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT A SMALLER PERSON DEFEATING A LARGER OPPONENT THROUGH THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUE AND LEVERAGE. Surprisingly, there are few instructional DVDs available that focus specifically on the concepts, game plans and techniques that are most suitable when competing against someone larger than you. Emily Kwok (Princeton BJJ/Marcelo Garcia Association), with the help of Stephan Kesting (Grapple Arts), has begun to fill this gap with the How to Defeat the Bigger, Strong Opponent series. For this guide we will be looking at Emily’s second set with a focus on no gi grappling.
DVD 1: GRIPPING & TAKEDOWNS
(1 hour 39 minutes) It doesn’t take long to see the level of detail and explanation of concepts that are a hallmark of the series. The details on hand placement and how to use your hooks effectively are excellent and immediately helpful. Emily explains seven different options for hand placement and grips. Takedowns include options from judo, wrestling and BJJ. There are three takedowns from the armdrag, and three more from the two-on-one grip. These are clearly the main focus for takedowns, but options from the single leg, double under and head control are also taught. Guard pulls are also discussed. Grips are very important in no gi, and to be successful,
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you’ll need to look for natural handholds such as above the elbows and wrist. Hooks must always be active, and using your toes can be the difference between success and failure. Keys to successful takedowns: commit to the takedown, use a staggered stance, and set your grips as quickly as possible. The last piece of advice is to focus on a few high-percentage takedowns and guard pulls so you’re able to get really good at them.
DVD 2: GUARD PASSING
(1 hour 18 minutes) After the initial conversation on concepts and game plans, the techniques are taught. All passing starts with breaking open the guard. Emily teaches several ways to get the guard open, including options from the knees and standing. The techniques are going to be
familiar to blue belts and above. The variations and tweaks to make them more effective for a weaker player are likely to be new to you. Once the guard is open, we’re taught just over half a dozen high-percentage techniques for passing the guard. The passing section is where you’ll start to realize that minor differences and changes can be made to familiar techniques to make them more effective. The passes are ones that I use, but the details were slightly different than what I was familiar with, and in my case, very complementary to what I already do. Guard passing is assisted by athleticism, but proper technique is critical, especially when you’re at a physical disadvantage. Concepts to remember: keep your opponent’s legs open, use your grips, and move dynamically. Guard passing can be done
through, over, under and around a person’s guard, as well as to the left and right sides. Chaining the different styles of guard passing together is the key to passing the guard.
DVD 3: SWEEPS AND SUBMISSIONS
(1 hours 31 minutes) Sweeps and transitions are taught mostly from the butterfly guard with a section on half-guard strategies. Submissions are from a number of positions, and most of the subs can be easily applied from other spots. Something that I liked about this section is the fact that most of it is taught off common defenses to the basic butterfly sweep. These include sweeps and transitions to other guards for a whole new pathway of attacks. The section on submissions is a little thin, but the adjustments for an arm-in guillotine and rear
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naked choke are excellent and can be incorporated into your game immediately. Last, but not least, are the two leg attacks from half-guard. Again, these are very easily worked into your existing style and are presented in a way that makes it easy to chain them together. When playing guard, the number one mistake is that the guard player is not aggressive enough. You don’t just take what you’re given; you make him give you what you want. Other key concepts: manage space, focus on set ups since subs/sweeps are limited, maintain forward pressure, and don’t forget your hooks. Inserting a butterfly hook while in half-guard improves your ability to transition to other guards and opens up your sweeping game. Scrambles and transitions should be seen as ideal opportunities for submissions. For arm-in guillotines and RNCs, rotating your torso before the finish decreases space and allows the submission to be finished more easily. When initiating a back step pass in the half-guard, watch your opponent’s legs for opportunities to toe-hold and/ or knee bar him.
and application. Positions and concepts cover both the defensive and offensive portion of several types of guard.
DVD 5: SUBMISSION PATHWAYS
(1 hour 41 min) This DVD is included as a kind of “bonus” DVD. It’s a seminar in which Emily teaches the participants (white to black belts) how to more effectively flow from one technique to another based on their opponent’s reactions. There is a Q&A section as well that provides insight into a lot of common questions.
Wrapping It Up Marcelo’s influence can be seen throughout the DVD, not only does Emily mention him repeatedly, but the technique selection has been influenced. Offensively, the butterfly guard and arm drags are heavily featured. Moving forward and dictating the pace are also hallmarks of Marcelo’s game. The title of this instructional strongly suggests that this is
intended for smaller and weaker players. While they may get the most bang for the buck, the information is useful to almost everyone. Emily teaches a highly technical game that lower belts may not be familiar with and for the higher belts there are a lot of details and pointers that would be useful while teaching your own students. Techniques are well taught, but more importantly, the focus is on details and concepts. Details and concepts
that can help ease the steep learning curve that many newer students struggle with. The DVD set is available at www. Grapplearts.com and other online retailers.
VERDICT AUDIO/VIDEO: GAME PLANNING: # OF TECH: CONCEPTS: LENGTH:
7hr 20min
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DVD 4: CONTROL & CRUSH PROOFING YOUR BOTTOM GAME
(1 hour 11 min) This DVD is composed mostly of drills and concepts that will enable you to control the space against your opponents. The drills are well presented, with variations and commentary on how to apply the movements while you’re rolling. Connecting the movement with a real-life situation is very helpful for retention
Go to www.jiujitsumag.com/kwokDVD and download Matt’s Mind Maps for this DVD set.
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NE OF MY INSTRUCTORS, THE LEGENDARY ROGER GRACIE, ONCE SAID TO ME: “YOU CAN HAVE ANYTHING YOU WANT, AS LONG AS YOUR ARE PREPARED TO PAY THE PRICE.” You can radically improve your jiu-jitsu in a short space of time if you are willing to pay the price. In the case of the intensive training program I’m about to describe, the price will be your time and energy. The rate at which you will improve, is dependent on many variables, two of the most important being:
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THE FREQUENCY OF YOUR TRAINING AND THE QUALITY OF YOUR TRAINING.
When followed correctly this program will increase both of those. It is designed around the following themes: Focus, Combinations, Repetition and Honest Assessment.
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FOCUS
By its very nature, jiu-jitsu is infinite, so the amount of technical knowledge required can be quite overwhelming. There is a tendency for students of the art to spend most of their time just rolling. This is not a negative thing, but it’s more effective when it’s interspersed with periods in which the training focus is highly specific, such as this training program.
COMBINATIONS
It’s quite difficult for a beginner to interlace one move, let alone two or even three in succession. However, it’s far more effective to train your techniques in this way, because it’s exponentially more difficult for somebody to defend or counter combos than moves done on their own.
I’m at the point in my training where I’m not even expecting my first move in any scenario to work. I’m mainly using it to elicit a specific reaction from my opponent, which sets him up for the second (and sometimes third or fourth) move in my sequence. I’m not saying that it
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won’t work, or that you should neglect training your first move properly; just understand that it should be followed up with something. The most intelligent way to use combinations is to look at the most commonly encountered reactions/counters to techniques and base your second movement on that. For example, I know that the most common reaction to an attempted knee-bar is for my opponent to cross his ankle, which sets him up perfectly for a toehold, so it makes sense to drill those two attacks together.
REPETITION
“I FEAR NOT THE MAN WHO HAS PRACTICED A THOUSAND KICKS, I FEAR THE MAN WHO HAS PRACTICED ONE KICK A THOUSAND TIMES.” - BRUCE LEE Researchers estimate that the number of times a movement needs to be performed before it becomes a reflex is between 500 and 5000. How many jiu-jitsu techniques or movements can you honestly claim to have performed that many times? The core of this training program is repetition. If you cannot commit to this aspect of it, the rest is a complete waste of time. It requires a lot of patience and discipline to perform movements over and over, but after a while, it becomes almost meditative. The feeling you will experience when your body does a movement reflexively for the first time is enormously satisfying.
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HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOUR GAME As human beings, we naturally gravitate towards things we are good at, and avoid things we are poor at. I’m asking you to override this inclination and move towards your weak areas instead of away from them. This will require an honest assessment of your game.
You could ask your instructor or training partners for their opinion on what you need to work on, but at the end of the day, YOU know what you need to do to improve. A question I often ask my students is, “If you were
fighting a clone of yourself, what would your strategy be? What part of his game would you be concerned about? Which part would be of no threat to you?”
and the holes in your game. For example, I know my half-guard attacks on the bottom are weak, so it’s obvious that focusing intensely on them will improve my game as a whole.
Asking these questions, along with sparring, is the quickest way to reveal your weaknesses
What you will need: REGULAR TRAINING SLOTS Ideally, one in the morning and one in the evening.
REGULAR TRAINING PARTNER(S) Ideally, this will be someone who will commit to the program with you.
TRAINING JOURNAL For marking off each training session and recording the number of times you have drilled your moves. This is important because writing it down flicks a psychological switch that makes you more accountable and motivated.
FOUR X 2-3 TECHNIQUE COMBINATIONS NOTE: This program assumes that you are not carrying any serious injuries and are otherwise healthy and in shape. It also assumes that you have enough time and energy to devote to it - if you have a full-time job, I would suggest timing this program to coincide with some time off, otherwise it may prove too taxing. I would also recommend taking a break from all supplemental training (weights, cardio etc.) during this program.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program consists of 4 micro-cycles, each 7 days long (6 ‘on’ days plus 1 ‘off’ day), combining to form 1 macro-cycle.
Each ‘on’ day will follow the same pattern:
You will use these 20-minute sessions to sit in a quiet place with your eyes closed and do the following:
3 SESSIONS:
SESSION 1: Drilling: 45 mins During this session you are going to take your chosen combinations and practice the hell out of them. Do your combination 5 times, and then allow your partner to do it 5 times. Keep repeating this until the end of the training session. Try not to stop and discuss the movement or branch off into other techniques - focus on your set of repetitions. Keep doing this for the full 45 minutes with no break.
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Review the evenening’s specific sparring session. Go through what happened in your mind. This is especially important on the first day of each microcycle, because you can make adjustments to your drilling for the remainder of the week.
SESSION 2: Specific Sparring: 30-60 mins Ideally, this session requires a different training partner, one who is not aware of which techniques you have been practicing. If a regular sparring partner is not available, using the sparring segment of your academy’s evening class is adequate. The purpose of this session is to attempt what you practiced in session 1 against a resisting opponent. To maximize your focus, it makes sense to start from the position that the specific techniques you are training are used from. For example, if you’ve chosen the armbar triangle choke attack combination from guard, then you would obviously start in the closed guard position.
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Simply ask your opponent before the start of the match, “Would you mind if we started from ‘x’ position?” Ninety-nine times out of 100 they will be accommodating. In the unlikely even they are not, you will have
to do your best to get to that position on your own. Maintain discipline and keep attempting the specified techniques for the entire session - avoid the temptation to fall back on your favorite moves and positions.
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Mentally rehearse each movement from the morning session several times. This will accelerate your retention of the techniques. If this proves impossible for you (i.e. your mind wanders constantly) I would suggest taking up meditation to gain control over your mind. Each ‘off ’ day involves no jiu-jitsu whatsoever. Try to take your mind off the sport completely. Some light, active rest activities are recommended, but not necessary.
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SESSION 3: Visualization: 20 minutes I’ve spoken about visualization extensively in the past. In my opinion, it’s one of the most valuable tools a grappler can utilize. Studies have shown that performing movements in your mind is almost as effective as performing them physically. Your central nervous system cannot distinguish between the two. You are going to use a nightly visualization session to help cement what you have learned during the day. The best time to do this will be just before you go to bed. Make sure you do it sitting up or else you may fall asleep, as you’ll probably be tired from the day’s training.
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SAMPLE PROGRAM
A sample macrocycle would look like this: WEEK 1 - Triangle Choke combine d with Counter to Triangle Smash Pass (from spider guard) WEEK 2 - Uchi-Mata to Ankle Pick Combination (from standing) WEEK 3 - Classic Lapel Choke com bined with Ezekiel Choke (from back mou nt) WEEK 4 - Standing Guard Brea k combined with Back Step Pass (from inside gua rd) This training program is extreme in som e respects, and it’s definitely not easy, but if you have the selfdiscipline to undertake and complete it, it will do amazing things for your jiu-jitsu. See you on the mat!
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WHY AM I INJURED? How a test can tell you what to work on to keep you on the mats! & photos: DR. ETHAN M. KREISWIRTH PHD ATC
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AVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY INJURIES OCCUR SO OFTEN IN SPORTS; PARTICULARLY BJJ? Although the research on BJJ related injuries is in its infancy, most data collection occurs at tournament-style events. These data suggest that only upwards of 3% of all fighters who compete report injury, although questionnaire data from these same fighters suggest a higher rate of previous injury to various areas of the body. Although the cumulative incidence of injury from the research seems relatively small, what you may hear at your local Dojo or from friends who train weekly, may be much higher. Many practitioners of BJJ may miss days to weeks of class due to a sustained injury from BJJ. Some of these injuries may be acute, such as a sustained injury due to an armlock, but what about the chronic injury, i.e., low back or shoulder pain or injuries that are not consistent with resisting any type of submission hold?
IS STRETCHING THE ANSWER? These questions raise eyebrows as to why a person may get hurt on the mat without actually having a mechanism (cause) of injury. The first plausible answer would be, “I didn’t stretch enough prior to training.” While this may seem like a good answer, a systematic review of the literature by Thacker et al suggests that stretching is not significantly associated with a reduction in injuries. To many, this is mind blowing, as well as contrary to popular
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thought. Over the decades we have been taught to stretch to increase flexibility, which in turn, would decrease injury risk, even though the research does not support it. Not until recently, within the past 15 years or so, have physical therapists (PTs) and certified athletic trainers (ATCs) begun to think about human movement as a way to predict risk to the body prior to exercise. Other than stretching alone, as an evaluative tool to understand joint range of
motion and potential injury risk, a larger concept of dynamic movement patterns to highlight proprioceptive awareness, asymmetries (sideto-side differences) of the body and proper neurological sequencing is now being used to precede competition or practice. A movement-based assessment has gained traction over the last decade to better appreciate potential risk factors that may highlight an athletes insufficiencies and risks prior to exercise. Stretching is still an important part of overall conditioning for jiu-jitsu.
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THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN So, how do we approach the understanding of addressing our movement and fundamental inconsistencies prior to training? The most current methodology and research to identifying injury risk is the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Y- Balance Test. These movement screens are needed to develop a baseline score of essential movement prior to exercise. The FMS has been designed to assess mobility; how much range a certain joint has, in addition to, stability;
how well a person can balance and manage movement through motor control. The FMS screen is grounded in seven basic fundamental movement patterns that are indicative of fundamental neurological early development. The patterns consist of a squat, in-line lunge, hurdle step over, shoulder mobility, active straight leg raise, trunk stability push up, and rotatory stability test. The tests are delivered by a FMS specialist who ranks each of these movements with
ROTARY STABILITY
HURDLE STEP OVER
a scoring system that, based on research data, puts a participant in a category of 1) risk, 2) able to train with compensation, or 3) should work on areas of motor skill development prior to training. Now, with a better appreciation of baseline musculoskeletal movement, an ATC, strength coach, or PT can design a program to suit your needs of remediating some basic movement patterns lost while aging, or in the presence of an old injury.
SHOULDER MOBILITY
ACTIVE STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
INLINE LUNGE
DEEP SQUAT
TRUNK STABILITY PUSH-UP You should get checked out!
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THE Y BALANCE TEST The Y-Balance Test (Figure 2) is also a movement screen that assesses asymmetries of the lower extremity. It requires three basic movements of standing on one leg and reaching in various directions, suggestive of a Y pattern. Once the test is completed, an equation of total reach distance compared to
the person’s leg length is computed. Suggestive of the research, a percentage of less than 94% of total reach distance compared to your total leg length is considered a risk factor of lower extremity injury. Additionally, a side-to-side reach difference of greater than four centimeters is also considered an increase
POSTERIOR MEDIAL REACH
in risk of injury. The Y Balance Test is an excellent tool for pre-test/post-test return to sport. Applying the Y Balance Test prior to training, applying corrective exercises, and then reintroducing the test is a great way to show changes in functionality and requisite movement needed for all sports.
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What Your Warm Up Should Consist Of
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OTHING IS QUITE AS IMPORTANT THAN INTRODUCING YOUR BODY TO A THERMOGENIC, AS WELL AS, NEUROLOGICAL DYNAMIC WARM UP PRIOR TO TRAINING. As suggested, static stretching alone may not be the best preventative tool to reduce risk of injury before activity. Routines that consist of squatting, walk lunging, twisting, single leg balancing, push ups, jump rope, rotations, dynamic stretching, etc., are the best methods of choice to enable the body to turn on” specific muscles, in addition to, “turn off” others. This type of mobility, stability, and neurogenic movement warm up will accelerate the overall requirements of the body prior to the demands of BJJ practice or competition.
POSTERIOR LATERAL REACH
SUMMING IT ALL UP
Injuries can occur during any moment of training or competing. Having a baseline of movement, to better illustrate common dysfunctional patterns, is necessary to make small changes that can have a huge impact in reducing risk of injury. An acute injury may occur in BJJ, but other injuries could be minimized with prior knowledge of fundamental movement.
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2013 KIDS BJJ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kids spectacular attracts over 800 competitors and generates rave reviews. Words: Todd Hester Photos: Kenny Jewel
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The tournament was a big success by any measure with schools and coaches demonstrating great sportsmanship and camaraderie on the mats and off. Many coaches who brought only half of their students were so pleased with the event, they said they would bring their entire team to next year’s event. Marcus Vinicius from Beverly Hills JiuJitsu ran the six rings with clockwork precision. He also oversaw the brackets and dealt with any coach issues. As usual, he showed 100 percent professionalism for both days and set a great example for all. Tony Torres was the ring announcer and made the kids feel very special with his trademark voice and antics on the mic. Samir Chantre, who came down from Northern California, acted as the head referee and brought nine IBJJF referees with him, which resulted in a drama-free day with accurate scoring and no favorites played, as might have been the case with local referees. Any success in an event this size is always the result of a team effort. Among the many great volunteers, were paramedic Ethan Kreiswirth and his staff who were there to keep everyone safe and sound just in case. Yvette Durado,
2013 KIDS WORLDS TEAM STANDINGS
GI DIVISION 1) United Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Rommel Dunbar 2) Atos Jiu Jitsu - Rafael & Guilherme Mendes 3) Lotus Club – Giva Santana 4) Ace Jiu Jitsu - Asa Fuller 5) Brazilian Top Team - Franklin Quenga 6) Gracie Barra – various coaches NO-GI DIVISION 1) Atos Jiu Jitsu - Rafael & Guilherme Mendes 2) Riverside Submission - Richard Arrey 3) United Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Rommel Dunbar CEO of the San Bernardino Chapter of the Red Cross, dealt with all the facilities, box office and tickets and was indispensable. Due to her efforts, Arrowhead Water gladly supported the event. Sambazon, Conca, and Vulkan also sponsored the event and gave it a great deal of credibility. American Orthotics & Prosthetics was another big support. They can be contacted at (951) 367-6702 and are located at 3714 Tibbetts St., Suite 104; Riverside, CA 92506.
AN EVENT OF THEIR OWN
“The way I look at it,” said promoter Rommel Dunbar, “is that before the Kids Worlds came on the scene they would just be a part of the adults event and only have one ring and were really more of an afterthought. This event shows that the kids are a force now in BJJ. They have the credibility to have their own tourney and attract over 8,000 spectators over 2 days and fill a 14,000 seat area to 3/4 capacity. The gamble that we took 7 years ago to put on the first Kids Worlds has now borne fruit. When you see a young man when he’s 4 years old and see him grow into a 15 year-old with the same passion and discipline, to not only compete in jiu-jitsu, but also do well in school and life, you know you’re on the right track.”
JUST GETTING STARTED
But Dunbar is just getting started when it comes to ways to help kids improve themselves. “One of the things we’re thinking about doing,” he says, “is to give the competitors a school backpack filled with school supplies to emphasize the importance of getting good grades. So, not only will they be shooting for athletic excellence, but also school excellence. It’s great to see a kid come with all their family and make them proud of how they are progressing as a total person. There are a lot of tournaments that are only focused on making money for themselves, but the Kids Worlds is more focused on helping the kids grow. We probably lose money doing the tournament, but I consider it a great success when I see that it helps the kids grow in their lives and brings their families together. If a kid wins one match or all their matches or even loses them all, they’re all winners just by competing.”
A TEAM EFFORT
All the coaches showed great maturity, but the Mendes Brothers in particular were an example of a team that was very well coached technically, and also very well behaved. The coaches were very respectful and even when they disagreed with a ruling, they did it with restraint and thereby set an example for their
students. Jiu-jitsu great Joe Moreira showed up to lend his support to the event as well.
MORE TO COME
With the success of this event, planning has already started for the next one as organizers are expecting over 1200 competitors. However, the next event might look a little different. In 2014, Dunbar hopes to have three tournaments: the No Gi Worlds, the Gi Worlds, and the Kids California Classic. The first of the year would be the no gi event, the gi event would be held in July, and the California Classic would take place in the October-November time frame. There’s even the possibility of doing a tournament inside the Jiu-Jitsu Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center, hosted by Renzo Gracie, on Oct 19-20. Given the success of an event that started from humble beginnings just a few years ago, which has now become the premier kids’ tournament in the world, the sky’s the limit. For more information on these upcoming events visit www.kidsworldbjj.com.
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KIDS WORLD BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP FOR KIDS & TEENS GI RESULTS MIGHTY-MIGHT 1 WHITE Girls-White-2009-Feather: 1st Nya Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Faith Chavez Gracie Barra Northridge
Boys-White-2006-Middle: 1st Brennan Covert Bakersfield BJJ, 2nd Dante HiHi Gracie Barra Tairawhiti NZ, 3rd Stephen Bishopp United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Michael Ramirez Selva BJJ
MIGHTY-MIGHT 2 WHITE Boys-White-2008-Light Feather: 1st Max J Murillo Riverside Submision, 2nd Gad Harris Gracie Barra
Boys-White-2006-Medium Heavy: 1st Ayden Washburn Iron Lion, 2nd Kyle Burton Camarillo Jiu Jitsu
Girls-White-2008-Feather: 1st Alexis Johnson Jiu Jitsu League, 2nd Haley Alfaro United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2008-Light: 1st Diego Villalobos Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd Daniel Viera Check Mat, 3rd Jordyn Smitherman Paul Silva, 3rd Timothy Kernan Jiu Jitsu League GRAY Boys-Gray-2008-Feather: 1st Diego Moreno Gracie Barra Corona , 2nd Aedan Prata Syndicate MMA/Fredson P, 3rd Lucas Alzubaidi Gracie Barra Temecula Boys-Gray-2008-Middle: 1st Aidan Freas Gracie Barra Corona, 2nd Anthony Menchaca Gracie Barra Northridge, 3rd Caleb Costa Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 3rd Ashton Lassig Gracie Barra Temecula MIGHTY-MIGHT 3v WHITE Boys-White-2007-Feather: 1st Alejandro Navarro BJMUTA, 2nd Gian San Mateo Dethrone Base Camp Fresno, 3rd Alexander Quiroga Elite Fight Fitness, 3rd Logan Mahaffey Ramona BJJ
Boys-Yellow-2003-Medium Heavy: 1st Dominic Mejia Gracie Barra Chino, 2nd Giovanni Craine United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Andrew Morales Brazilian Top Team, 3rd Devin Che Brazilian Top Team
GRAY Boys-Gray-2006-Light Feather: 1st Mathew Ardon Gracie Barra, 2nd Brenden Beauchamp Gracie Humaita Temecula
Boys-Gray-2005-Light: 1st Mason Bramlette Riverside Submission, 2nd Conner Montes Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Justin Walter Gracie Barra Temecula, 3rd Jaedon Hose Lotus Club
Boys-Yellow-2004-Light: 1st Donovan Wallace Checkmat – AKA, 2nd Steve Caday Atos Jiu Jitsu , 3rd Josh Costa Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Raiden Garcia Bay Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2003-Heavy: 1st Adam Martinez Speedy JJ, 2nd Caidence Turner Emguarda, 3rd LJ Turner Dojo Americana
Boys-Gray-2006-Feather: 1st Christian Castillo Lotus Club , 2nd Jaeden Brown Gracie Barra New Zealand, 3rd Angel Wong Gracie Barra New Mexico , 3rd Dominic Manno Atos Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-2005-Middle: 1st Sean Magtoto San Diego BJJ, 2nd Miles Lockhart MWBJJ Self-Defense Academy
Girls-Yellow-2004-Light: 1st Satira Sohal Leon Jiu Jitsu
Girls-Gray-2006-Feather: 1st Isabella Menchecho Gracie Barra Northridge, 2nd Rhyanna Prata Syndicate MMA/Fredson Paixao Boys-Gray-2006-Light: 1st Jack Lombardi Gracie Humaita, 2nd Zachariah Bramonth Gracie Barra Corona, 3rd Mike Mesropyan Gracie Barra LA, 3rd Zion Hernandex Atos Jiu Jitsu Girls-Gray-2006-Light: 1st Victoria Ancheta Paul Silva BJJ/Carlson Gracie Team, 2nd Skyler Gassel Atos Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-2006-Medium Heavy: 1st Kai McDermott Check Mate
GRAY Boys-Gray-2007-Light Feather: 1st Arthur Vieira Checkmat, 2nd Nick Lee Gracie Barra Northridge Boys-Gray-2007-Feather: 1st Jacob Arreguin Jiu Jitsu League, 2nd Diego Mercado Gracie Barra Chino Boys-Gray-2007-Light: 1st Mario Carini Rev Labs, 2nd Talan Costello Gracie Barra Chino, 3rd Caleb Hernandez Gracie Humaita Boys-Gray-2007-Middle: 1st Gabriel Kiddoo Ramona BJJ, 2nd Marcos Alvarado Rice Bros BJJ, 3rd Jaden Marshall Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2007-Light Feather: 1st Juelz Devera Dethrone JJ PEE-WEE 1 WHITE Boys-White-2006-Light Feather: 1st Jonathan Magbual United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jobe Lopez Selva BJJ, 3rd Santiago Makai Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Lucian McCorkendale Jiu Jitsu League Boys-White-2006-Feather: 1st Xavier Delgado Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Santa Fe, 2nd Sergio Porras Alliance Gym, 3rd Axel Esparza Gracie Humaita Temecula, 3rd Julian Cota Alliance Gym Boys-White-2006- Light: 1st KyleBernardoni Candal’s, 2nd Anthony Vera Brazilian Jiu Jitsu League, 3rd Mario Birts III Riverside Submission, 3rd Andrew Robles Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster) Girls-White-2006-Light 1st Ashlee Flores-Otero Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Center, 2nd Rosaleen Ramirez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2003-Middle: 1st Louis Benitez Maoli Fighter, 2nd Edwin Daugherty Fabio Prado Academy, 3rd Jonathan Salabaj C-Quence
Boys-Yellow-2004-Feather: 1st Tony Moh Leon Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Diego Mukai Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Joseph Alaatoa Leon Jiu Jitsu
Girls-White-2007-Feather: 1st Haley Miyasaki Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Mackenize Mathews CMS, 3rd Jazelle Castaneda Gracie Barra Northridge
Girls-White-2007- Middle 1st Hanna Rhoades Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Natalia Menjivar Gracie Barra Northridge
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2004-Light Feather: 1st Luke Landerer San Diego BJJ, 2nd Kyle Bridge Iron Lion , 3rd Caleb Cornforth Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Aiden Thome EmGuarda
Boys-Yellow-2003-Light: 1st Isaiah Aflleje Rev Lab, 2nd Roman Baker Bakersfield BJJ, 3rd Nicholas Montes K8 Fitness Athletics/Checkmat
Boys-Gray-2005-Feather: 1st Colin Yun Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach, 2nd Jason Acosta Carlson Gracie Competition Team, 3rd Brandon Eusebio San Diego BJJ, 3rd Gary Valenzuela C-Quence
Boys-White-2007-Light Feather: 1st Santiago Mukai Leon Jiu Jitsu
Boys-White-2007-Middle: 1st Javier Cisneros Jiu Jitsu League, 2nd Kieran Baker Bakersfield BJJ, 3rd Kaemon Barnett Iron Lion JJA, 3rd Marco Soto Gracie Barra Academy NM
Girls-Gray-2005-Light: 1st Kennedy Jimenez Gracie Barra Manhattan , 2nd Miya Iwasaki Checkmat
Boys-Gray-2004-Medium Heavy: 1st Nikita Inger Gracie Barra Northridge
Boys-White-2006-Heavy: 1st Jacob Lightner Jean Jacques Machado Academy, 2nd Ayden Lewin Leon Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-2006-Middle: 1st Zachary Eguia Gracie Barra , 2nd Ian Fazekas Team Nogueira, 3rd Mason Netzer Atos Jiu Jitsu
Boys-White-2007-Light: 1st Carter Stockton Leon Jiu Jisu, 2nd Mason Franks Darcio Lira BJJ, 3rd Julio Ramirez united Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Makena Allen Gracie Barra
Girls-Gray-2005-Light Feather: 1st Sidney Sarmiento San Diego BJJ, 2nd Natalie Moreno Checkmat
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2005-Super Feather:, 1st Kaige Brown Gracie Barra, 2nd Richard Ortiz Joe Stevensons Cobra Kai Girls-Yellow-2005-Light Feather: 1st Anaya Falcon Gracie Barra Anaheim Hills, 2nd Charlize Isabelle Medilo Tilt MMA Boys-Yellow-2005-Feather: 1st Bronco Helmuth C-Quence, 2nd Andrew Sotelo Cobra Kai, 3rd Alexander Lopez Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai Boys-Yellow-2005-Light: 1st Mario Sandoval Team 3 Checkmat, 2nd Nicholas Giarrusso Gracie Barra Team, 3rd Frankie Munox Gracie Fighter Girls-Yellow-2005-Light: 1st Hannah Ripper Gracie Fighter, 2nd Regina Awana
Boys-Yellow-2004-Middle: 1st Travis Duncan OC Kickboxing MMA, 2nd William Tetsch Leon Jiu Jitsu JUNIOR 1 WHITE Boys-White-2003-Light Feather: 1st Ulises Hernandez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , 2nd Noah Goss Selva BJJ Girls-White-2003-Light Feather: 1st Penelope Steadman Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Mekenzie Espinola Alliance Boys-White-2003-Feather: 1st Jeremiah Friend Ramona BJJ, 2nd Isaac Morales Selva BJJ, 3rd Isaac Hernandez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2003-Feather: 1st Kailani Yee Bay Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Sofia Spradley All American Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Carissa nongnuj C-Quence
Boys-Gray-2006-Heavy: 1st Kayden Carter GFT Fight Team, 2nd Kai McDermott Check Mat, 3rd Leo Landerer San Diego BJJ
Boys-Yellow-2005-Medium Heavy: 1st Marco Lenhart Iron Lion, 2nd Isaiah Cruz Ralph Gracie OC, 3rd Branden Roth Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Fitness
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2006-Feather: 1st Kamryn Devera Dethrone Base Camp, 2nd Durand Johnson Adrenaline, 3rd Junior Bracamontes Leon Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2005-Heavy: 1st Michael Morales Brazilian Top Team, 2nd Nicholas Salabaj C-Quence, 3rd James Moon Jr. Bakersfield BJJ
Boys-White-2003-Middle: 1st James Juarez Camarilla Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Marco Beltran Lotus Club , 3rd Nathan Perkins Lotus Club, 3rd Athan Liu Gracie Gym/Gracie Elite
Girls-Yellow-2006-Light: 1st Mia Anzo UFC Gym Corona
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Boys-White-2003-Super Heavy: 1st Bryce Huerta Speedy BJJ, 2nd Damian Morales Selva BJJ, 3rd Mark Martinez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
PEE-WEE 2 WHITE Boys-White-2005-Light Feather: 1st Cole Llamas Gracie Barra Corona, 2nd Manuel Martir Darcio Lira, 3rd Landon Goluboff Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Elijah Benavidez Riverside Submission Girls-White-2005-Light Feather: 1st Brianna Elliot Z-Force/Street Sports, 2nd Brooke Ramsey United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2005- Feather: 1st Kieran Daugherty C-Quence, 2nd Bryce VanCamp Lotus Club , 3rd Ethan Rivas Royce Gracie Santa Fe Springs Girls-White-2005-Feather: 1st Olivia Hernandez Gracie Humaita , 2nd Hailey Friend Ramona Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2005-Light: 1st Salameh Dugum Gracie Barra, 2nd Angelo Ramirez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2005-Middle: 1st Adrian Juarez Camarillo Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Avery Santiago Leon Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2005-Middle: 1st Rylee Bishopp United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Natalie Smitherman Paul Silva
WHITE Boys-White-2004-Light Feather: 1st Samuel Winters Brazilian Top Team, 2nd Jack Carraher Ace Jiu Jitsu , 3rd Kainoa Magbual United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2004-Light Feather: 1st Delilah Lopez Selva BJJ, 2nd Marissa Sanchez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , 3rd Clarissa Sanchez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2004-Feather: 1st Anthony Perez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Race Regalado Royce Gracie Santa Fe Springs Boys-White-2004-Light: 1st Eric Perkins Lotus Club, 2nd Morgan McCarley Jean Jaques Machado, 3rd Luke Wilfert Ace Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2004-Light: 1st Brooke Coyl C-Quence, 2nd Sydney Dizon Emguarda Checkmat Boys-White-2004-Middle: 1st Ricardo Centeno Selva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nick Villarisa Ace Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2004-Super Heavy: 1st Layne Johnston Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd Diego Diaz United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-White-2003-Light: 1st Zander Ramos Big John McCarthy’s, 2nd Roberto Torres Lotus Club
GRAY Girls-Gray-2003-Light Feather: 1st Berlin Kiddoo Ramona BJJ, 2nd Sydnee Earhart United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Maile Eusebio San Diego BJJ, 3rd Melanie Saludares San Diego BJJ Boys-Gray-2003-Feather: 1st Aidan Gassel Atos Jiu Jitsu , 2nd Geovanni Jr Moreno Gracie Barra Corona, 3rd Nathaniel Chang Riverside Submission Girls-Gray-2003-Feather: 1st Nina Sandoval Carlson Gracie Team , 2nd Rylee Firestone Gracie Barra Los Angeles Boys-Gray-2003-Light: 1st Blake Lopez Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Andrew Maldonado Check Mat, Girls-Gray-2003-Middle:, 1st Kaileena Smith Gracie Barra, 2nd Chloe Lingle Camarillo Jiu Jitsu Boys-Gray-2003-Ultra Heavy: 1st Mathew York United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Santiago Torres Lotus Club, 3rd Diosdado Bisco San Diego BJJ Girls-Gray-2003-Ultra Heavy: 1st Fransica Hernandez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Alexa Santa Ana All American JJ
GRAY Boys-Gray-2004-Light Feather: 1st Oscar Murillo Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Logan Fletcher Iron Lion , 3rd Solomon Craft Gracie Barra
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2003-Middle: 1st Alex Cadena Jr Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Justin Ramirez Candal BJJ Academy, 3rd Mario Anthony Rivera Del Vella of C-Quence
Girls-Gray-2004-Light Feather: 1st Rachel Jones Gracie Barra Temecula, 2nd Leilani Baxter Brazilian Top Team
Boys-Yellow-2003-Light Feather: 1st Rommel Dunbar United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Kayden Bingham Bakersfield BJJ, 3rd Logan Paul Iron Lion
Boys-White-2005-Super Heavy: 1st Leonardo Rivera United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Anthony Rodriguez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-2004-Feather: 1st Jayden Tani Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Xavier Castillo Lotus Club, 3rd Dylan Parkinson Gracie Humaita Temecula, 3rd Jacob Benavente Paul Silva BJJ Carlson Gracie San Diego
Girls-Yellow-2003-Light Feather: 1st Leila Jade Valencia Julio Juarez Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Kayla Escamilla Atos Jiu Jitsu , 3rd Kiani Downey Julio Juarez Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Savanna Roblero Leon Jiu Jitsu
GRAY Boys-Gray-2005-Light Feather:, 1st Jakan Lawrence Iron Lion JJA, 2nd Benton Josephs Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas
Boys-Gray-2004-Middle: 1st Enxo Fukunaga OC Kickboxing, 2nd Samuel Brown United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu , 3rd Gideon Harris Gracie Barra New Mexico, 3rd Ethan Malito Gracie Gym Irvine
Boys-Yellow-2003-Feather: 1st Lucas Tucker Bay Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Akira Wolfe Atos Jiu Jitsu
Boys-White-2005-Medium Heavy: 1st Isaiah Segura Leon Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jayden Lagasca Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Jashan Sing Dethrone Base Camp, 3rd Charlie Salazar Texteria Garcia BJJ Boys-White-2005-Heavy: 1st Chayse Huerta Speedy BJJ, 2nd Nadia Rascon Lotus Club, 3rd Logan Sammons Lotus Club
Girls-Yellow-2003-Heavy: 1st Courtney Cardoza Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Taylor Ramsey United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Maria Cunha Babalu’s Iron Gym Boys-Yellow-2003-Ultra Heavy: 1st Xavier Thompson Lotus Club , 2nd Cristian Moh Leon Jiu Jitsu ORANGE Boys-Orange-2003-Feather: 1st Ethan Helton Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Franke Moreno Checkmat, 3rd Kristofer Arrey Riverside Submission Boys-Orange-2003-Light: 1st Mario Alvarado Rice Brothers BJJ, 2nd Joel Helton Alvarez BJJ Boys-Orange-2003-Medium Heavy: 1st Kade Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jet Moxley Bay Jiu Jitsu JUNIOR 2 WHITE Boys-White-2002-Rooster: 1st Garret Mason Merced MMA, 2nd David Hernandez C-Quence Girls-White-2002-Light Feather: 1st Christa Aquino Alliance MMA, 2nd Emily Sway Gracie Humaita San Diego/Del Mar Boys-White-2002-Feather: 1st Roland Cota Alliance, 2nd Glenn Lady Carlson Gracie Las Vegas, 3rd Christopher Alonnzo United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 4th Angel Cardenas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2002-Middle: 1st Diego Valle Dethrone Base Camp, 2nd Kohlton Saire Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Sullivan Elenburg Emguarda Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2002-Middle: 1st Itzel Jauregui Maoli Martial Arts, 2nd Onnalaa Avilero Punishment Training Center Boys-White-2002-Medium Heavy: 1st Hunter Mahaffey Ramona BJJ, 2nd Anthony Santiago Leon Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2002-Heavy: 1st Kalee Burton Camarillo Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nahdia Barrientos Alliance, 3rd Rena Munoz Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2002-Super Heavy: 1st Brenden San Mateo Dethrone Base Camp, 2nd Garrett Hatfield Camarillo Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Djuan McCraney Brazilian Top Team Girls-White-2002-Ultra Heavy: 1st Sophia Vargas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Madison Camp Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Miranda Koppi United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Kara Fridman Ace Jiu Jitsu GRAY Boys-Gray-2002-Rooster: 1st Luke Riggs United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Alex Arkenburg Sampa BJJ Boys-Gray-2002-Feather: 1st Micheal Bloemhof Babalu’s Gym, 2nd Joseph Gutierrez Lotus Club Boys-Gray-2002-Light: 1st Austin Herle Alvarez BJJ Girls-Gray-2002-Medium Heavy: 1st Jaquelin Murillo Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Esparanza Dorantes Sampa BJJ, 3rd Sarah Hernandez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-Gray-2002-Heavy: 1st Brian Thiebold Ace Jiu Jitsu YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2002-Light Feather: 1st Jordan Medeiros Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Liam Hill Alliance
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Boys-Yellow-2002-Feather: 1st Aleks Sotelo Cobra Kai, 2nd Temesgen Heikaus Weaver United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls-Yellow-2002-Feather: 1st Zoey Chiles Carlson Gracie San Diego, 2nd Candee Nunez Carlson Gracie Competition, 3rd Gabriella Coates Outliers Jiu Jitsu Boys-Yellow-2002-Light: 1st Gabriel Wanderley Carlson Gracie Team, 2nd Max Tait Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Abiti Heikaus Weaver United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Adam Penunnuri Teixeira-Garcia BJJ
Boys-Yellow-2001-Medium Heavy: 1st David Elliot Arashi-Do Martial Arts, 2nd Jonovan Smith Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club, 3rd Dominic Gagnon Ace Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2000-Middle: 1st Todd Schultz Gracie Humaita, 2nd Austin Ramsey United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Gustavo Mello Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Allan Perez Gracie Gym Irvine
Boys-Yellow-1999-Light: 1st Angelo Tengan Yemaso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Cole Nguyen Gracie Del Mar, 3rd Gavin Schenk Park City Jiu Jitsu,
Boys-Yellow-1998-Ultra Heavy: 1st Jacob Sevilla Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Cain Ulrich United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Donny Gorman United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2001-Heavy: 1st Jack O’Donnel Ralph Gracie OC, 3rd Jordan Costa Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas
Girls-Yellow-2000-Middle: 1st Sarah Paul Iron Lion, 2nd Sofia Lizares Atos Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-1999-Medium Heavy: 1st John Moreno Team 3 Fight Academy
Boys-Yellow-2000-Medium Heavy: 1st Jake Fridman Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Justin Littleford Yemaso, 3rd Craig Smith City Boxing
ORANGE Boys-Orange-1999-Rooster: 1st Isaih Calderon Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Riley Quenga Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
ORANGE Boys-Orange-1998-Feather: 1st Gilgamesh Blanch Nova Uniao Australia, 2nd Solomon Blanch Nova Uniao Australia, 3rd Andre Rodriguez Lotus Club, 3rd Niko Combado Cobra Kai
Boys-Yellow-2001-Ultra Heavy: 1st Marcus Lee Royce Gracie Santa Fe Springs, 2nd Marcus Markov United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2002-Middle: 1st Michael Jiminez Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Mitchell Takata Millenia MMA, 3rd Salvador Espinoza Riverside Submission
ORANGE Girls-Orange-2001-Light Feather: 1st Sara Bracamontes Leon Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Isabella Quenga Brazilian Top Team, 3rd Unity Soria-Cordova Riverside Submission
Boys-Yellow-2002-Medium Heavy: 1st Jaoquin O’Campo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nathan Larson Leon Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Orange-2001-Feather: 1st Bradley Chirino Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Cooper Henry Alvarez BJJ
Boys-Yellow-2002-Heavy: 1st Ethan Wray Millenia MMA, 2nd Matthew Mendoza Ramona BJJ
Boys-Orange-2001-Middle: 1st Sunny Luna Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd Noah Alsguson Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Xavier Silva Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu/Carlson Gracie Team
ORANGE Girls-Orange-2002-Light Feather: 1st Alyssa Wilson Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Emily Helton Alvarez BJJ Boys-Orange-2002-Feather: 1st Matthew Mendoza Brazilian Top Team, 2nd Kai Wright San Diego BJJ
TEEN 1 WHITE Boys-White-2000-Feather: 1st Bryce Nickel Carlson Gracie Team, 2nd Sebastian Scrucllon Aguirre Fighing, 3rd Junior Soto Stable Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Orange-2002-Light: 1st Zachary Kaina Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Alexander Sandoval Jr. Carlson Gracie Team
Boys-White-2000-Middle: 1st Dante Kruise Gracie Barra Diamond Bar, 2nd Chanson Ching Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Jonathon Ticheron Gracie Humaita Temecula, 3rd Trenton Ching Ace Jiu Jitsu
Girls-Orange-2002-Meadium Heavy: 1st Cecilia Marie Medilo Tilt MMA, 2nd Rayna Prasad Lotus Club
Girls-White-2000-Middle: 1st Isabella Secor OC Kickboxing, 2nd Ashley Villariasa Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Alivia Garcia All American Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Eve Chavez Gracie Barra Northridge
Boys-Orange-2002-Heavy: 1st Tye Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Blaine Wallace Mohler MMA, 3rd Adam Babb Team Nogueira Dubai JUNIOR 3 WHITE Boys-White-2001-Light Feather: 1st Devon Love United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jason Lefler Bakersfield BJJ Girls-White-2001-Light Feather: 1st Kayla Cline Gracie Humaita Temecula, 2nd Danielle Lopez All American Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-2001-Feather: 1st Branden Smelser BJMUTA, 2nd Matthew Kim Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Isaiah Vazquez Camarillo Jiu Jitsu Girls-White-2001-Feather: 1st Danielle Garcia Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd Aleena Gomez Aguirres Fighting System Boys-White-2001-Light: 1st Christopher Rivera Alliance, 2nd Ismael Pacheco Lotus Club, 3rd Skyler Ferreira Carvalho BJJ Academy
GRAY Boys-Gray-2000-Light Feather: 1st Saul Castaneda GFTeam California, 2nd Nick Vierstra Stable Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Cameryn Earhart United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls-Gray-2000-Light Feather: 1st Jazmyhn Eusebio San Diego BJJ, 2nd Rosalynn S Riverside Submission Boys-Gray-2000-Light: 1st Travis Lindahl Coalition 95, 2nd Donny Vierstra Stable Jiu Jitsu Girls-Gray-2000-Light: 1st Elissa Auld Cleber Jiu Jitsu Boys-Gray-2000-Middle: 1st Joshua Iriye Speedy Gonzalez, 2nd Vincent Baje Speedy BJJ, 3rd Noah Whidbee Gracie Barra Riverside, 3rd Adan Hernandez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls-Gray-2000-Middle: 1st Heavynne Jerez Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Boys-White-2001-Heavy: 1st Anthony Galvez BJMUTA, 2nd Jacob Martinez C-Quence, 3rd Jordan Smith Lotus Club
Boys-Gray-2000-Heavy: 1st Levi Hose-Petilos Lotus Club, 2nd Edwin Ruiz United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-2001-Light Feather: 1st Jacob Andrade Gracie Barra Temecula, 2nd Ernesto Grijalva United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Bryan Thompson San Diego BJJ
Girls-Gray-2000-Heavy: 1st Anna Gutierrez Elite Fight Fitness
Girls-Gray-2001-Feather: 1st Rebecca Sion Checkmat, 2nd Savannah Kiddoo Ramona BJJ Boys-Gray-2001-Heavy: 1st Christian Balingit Lotus Club, 2nd Chris Menchaca Gracie Barra Northridge Girls-Yellow-2001-Rooster: 1st Bailey McConnell K8 Fitness Athletics/Checkmat, 2nd Rebekah Hardsman Park City Jiu Jitsu Boys-Yellow-2001-Light Feather: 1st Aaron Nagao Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Isaac Lawrence Iron Lion, 3rd Raul Mejia Team 3
Boys-Gray-2000-Ultra Heavy: 1st Zachary Lopez All American Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Armand Babakhanian Watts MMA, 3rd Chase Cooper Gracie Gym Girls-Gray-2000-Ultra Heavy: 1st Jesselyn Portillo Elite Fight Fitness YELLOW Boys-Yellow-2000-Rooster: 1st Dominic Theng Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Maxx Lee Gracie Barra Northridge, 3rd Jeremiah Trujillo Amazaonas Rice Bros BJJ, 3rd Ryan Azimi Z-Force BJJ Boys-Yellow-2000-Light Feather: 1st Erik Mugica Brazilian Top Team, 2nd Aaron Curtin Fabio Prado Academy
Boys-Yellow-2001-Feather: 1st Timothy Levine Team Red Star, 2nd Sebastian Coates Outlier Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Josiah Araujo Merced MMA
Boys-Yellow-2000-Feather: 1st Dane MillerHass Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Ethan Gould Riverside Submission, 3rd Ryan Easley Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 3rd Jaime Araujo Merced MMA
Boys-Yellow-2001-Middle: 1st Gabriella Gomez Institute of Martial Arts, 2nd Maria Najera Elite Fight Fitness
Boys-Yellow-2000-Light: 1st Chapman Lingle Camarillo Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-2000-Heavy: 1st Gabriel DeHaro United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jax Roth Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Academy, 3rd Victor Reynoso Gracie Barra Escondido, 3rd Vincent Alvarez Royce Gracie Training Center
Boys-Orange-1999-Light Feather: 1st Jorgji Qiro BJJ FC, 2nd Adrian Gonzalez Camarillo Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Miles Roblero Leon Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Shea Kirk Lotus Club
Boys-Yellow-2000-Super Heavy: 1st Andrew Padilla BJJ Revolution/Selva BJJ, 2nd Conner Bobbitt Jean Jaques Machado
Girls-Orange-1999-Light: 1st Mary Jane FeinBerg Gracie Barra Burbank, 2nd Riha Prasad Lotus Club
Girls-Yellow-2000-Super Heavy: 1st Savannah Alonso Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Hannah Littell Park City Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Orange-1999-Medium Heavy: 1st Elijah Rodriguez Lotus Club, 2nd Jordam Amendolara Nova Uniao
Girls-Orange-2000-Feather: 1st Yesenya Villafuerte Lotus Club, 2nd Jessica Crane Alvarez BJJ
GREEN Girls-Green-1999-Feather: 1st Athena Zepeda Riverside Submission, 2nd Maravilla Hernandez Ralph Gracie Berkeley Academy
Boys-Orange-2000-Middle: 1st Miko Combado Cobra Kai Boys-Orange-2000-Medium Heavy: 1st Ian Wilfert Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Ricardo Guimaraes Jr Gracie Humaita Boys-Orange-2000-Heavy: 1st Albert Raez Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Cade Fuller Ace Jiu Jitsu GREEN Boys-Green-2000-Light: 1st Parker Richardson Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Joseph Anderson Gustavo Machado BJJ Boys-Green-2000-Middle: 1st Michael Alvarez Carlson Gracie Las Vegas TEEN 2 WHITE Boys-White-1999-Feather: 1st Roberto Hernandez Alliance MMA, 2nd Nathan Herrera Jiu Jitsu League, 3rd Wyatt Jones Ramona BJJ Boys-White-1999-Light: 1st Anthony Robles Jr Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster), 2nd Matthew Duvalian Ramona BJJ Boys-White-1999-Middle: 1st Dante Kruise Gracie Barra Diamond Bar, 2nd Jonathan Tichenor Gracie Temecula South, 3rd Tyler Wilkinson Jean Jaques Machado , 3rd Antonio Morales United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-1999-Super Heavy: 1st Nathan Smith Eagle BJJ Boys-White-1999-Ultra Heavy: 1st Eric Ramirez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Michael Robledo United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
TEEN 3 WHITE Boys-White-1998-Feather: 1st Samuel Valardez Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster), 2nd Mathew Lopez C-Quence Boys-White-1998-Light: 1st Andrew Flores Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Joshua Guyer Marcellinis Martial Arts Academy Girls-White-1998-Light: 1st Ariana Cline Gracie Humaita Temecula, 2nd Sarah Martinez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-White-1998-Middle: 1st Robert Cota Alliance, 2nd Alexander Castillo Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster) Boys-White-1998-Medium Heavy: 1st Edwin Castillo Jean Jaques Machado Girls-White-1998-Medium Heavy 1st Ilee Gors Watts MMA, 2nd Nallely Diaz United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GRAY Boys-Gray-1998-Light: 1st Dante Cannavina Babalus Iron Gym, 2nd Jaime Wong Gracie Barra Academy New Mexico Girls-Gray-1998-Middle: 1st Aylin Villalobos Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Kathleen Cruz Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach Boys-Gray-1998-Medium Heavy: 1st Alec Garcia Gracie Barra Pasadena, 2nd Christopher Martinez Gracie Barra Pasadena, 3rd John Fuentes Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
GRAY Boys-Gray-1999-Light Feather: 1st Kyle Enos Watts MMA, 2nd Brayden Same Syndicate MMA
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-1998-Feather: 1st Christen Robledo Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Chad Carraher Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Andrew Watson Total Training Center
Boys-Gray-1999-Light: 1st Jathan Smith Gracie Barra Diamond Bar, 2nd Gonzalo Sarinana Global BJJ Academy/Grappling Fight
Girls-Yellow-1998-Light: 1st Aleeah Gould Riverside Submission, 2nd Aliya Nusssbaum San Diego BJJ
Girl-Gray-1999-Light: 1st Alexandra Herle Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Katarina Moreno Gracie Barra Corona
Boys-Yellow-1998-Middle: 1st Andrew Garcia Gracie Humaita, 2nd Michael Rodriguez Leon Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-1999-Medium Heavy: 1st Marcus Hernandez Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Cody Burns BJMUTA
Girls-Yellow-1998-Middle: 1st Kelly Agsaulio Gracie Barra Northridge, 2nd Julie Muldrow Elite MMA, 3rd Kalia Wells Park City Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Gray-1999-Ultra Heavy: 1st Trevor Rogers United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd John Moreno CheckMat
Boys-Yellow-1998-Medium Heavy: 1st Domonic Esparza Alliance, 2nd Christian Shaughnessy Cavalcanti BJJ
YELLOW Boys-Yellow-1999-Feather: 1st Nathan Kiddoo Ramona BJJ, 2nd Kyle Bolor Rocye Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training
Girls-Yellow-1998-Medium Heavy: 1st Victoria Aguilar Ralph Gracie OC, 2nd Arceli Casillas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Adrianna Guillen Leon Jiu Jitsu
Girls-Yellow-1999-Feather: 1st Kaori Hernandez Gracie Barra Pasedena, 2nd Sophie Lee Gracie Barra Northridge, 3rd Sydney Spradley All American Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Shea Fenton Park City Jiu Jitsu
Boys-Yellow-1998-Super Heavy: 1st Jose Torres Lotus Club, 2nd Merrick O’Donnell Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Nicholas Lett Rojo Doghouse, 3rd Nico Libby Yemaso
Girls-Orange-1998-Light: 1st Iesha Washington Figueroa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Kacey Rosenthal Paul Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy Boys-Orange-1998-Ultra Heavy: 1st Favien Real Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Jacob Londmeier Ace Jiu Jitsu GREEN Boys-Green-1998-Heavy: 1st John Gloria Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Dion Palacios Team Braga Grils-Green-1998-Heavy: 1st Kylie Baker Bakersfield BJJ, 2nd Hannah Oliver Gracie Barra Auckland New Zealand 16-17 YEAR OLDS WHITE 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Rooster: 1st Shane Fletcher Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 2nd Matthew Pineda All American Jiu Jitsu 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Super Feather: 1st Austin Fraley Coalition 95, 2nd Nicolas Auld Cleber Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Brian Krakov True Warrior 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Light: 1st Josiah Paul Iron Lion, 2nd Anthony Smith Eagle BJJ 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Medium Heavy: 1st Nicholas Velasquez Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster), 2nd David Ruiz United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Super Heavy: 1st Hector Diaz-Flores United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 16-17 year olds-Male-White-Ultra Heavy: 1st Johnathan Sanchez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Anthony Hernandez Roger Machado BLUE 16-17 year olds-Male-Blue-Light:, 1st Nick Sabatino United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Roman Puga Joe Camacho BJJ, 3rd Ted Albers Team 3 Fight Academy, 3rd Bradley Cantril Team 3 Checkmat 16-17 year olds-Male-Blue-Middle: 1st Matthew Rice Amazonas Rice Bros BJJ, 2nd Robert Alvarez Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 3rd Jake Bryan AKA Checkmat 2013 KIDS WORLD FINAL GI TEAM STANDINGS 1. United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2. Atos Jiu Jitsu 3. Lotus Club 4. Ace Jiu Jitsu 5. Brazilian Top Team 6. Gracie Barra
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KIDS WORLD BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP FOR KIDS & TEENS NO-GI RESULTS MIGHTY-MIGHT 2 BEGINNER Boys-2008-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Max Murillo Riverside Submission, 2nd Gad Harris Gracie Barra, 3rd Ryan Kellog 10th Planet Corona, 3rd Owen Fields 10th Planet Corona Boys-2008-Beginner-Feather: 1st Isaiah Salinas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Juelz Devera Dethrone BJJ Boys-2008-Beginner-Light: 1st Joseph Perez Aguirre’s Fighting System, 2nd Caleb Corta Calrson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 3rd Aaron Fortune 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Corona, 3rd Maddox White Riverside Submission MIGHTY-MIGHT 3 BEGINNER Boys-2007-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Jobe Lopez Selva BJJ, 2nd Jase Macatangay Gracie Barra Federal Way, 3rd Isaiah Benavidez Riverside Submission , 3rd Nick Lee Gracie Barra Northridge Boys-2007-Beginner-Feather: 1st Alejandro Navarro BJMUTA, 2nd Mario Lorenzo Ricardo Cavalcanti, 3rd Alexander Quiroga Elite Fight Fitness , 3rd Nathan Salgado Gracie Barra of Corona Boys-2007-Beginner-Light: 1st Nikolai Salinas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Kamryn Devera Dethrone BJJ Boys-2007-Beginner-Light: 1st Makena Allen Gracie Barra, 2nd Talan Costello Gracie Barra Chino Girls-2007-Beginner-Light: 1st Sadie Bramlette Riverside Submission, 2nd Haley Alfaro United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-2007-Beginner-Middle: 1st Marcos Alarado Rice Brothers BJJ, 2nd Kaemon Barnett Iron Lion JJA, 3rd Marco Soto Gracie Barra Academy New Mexico, 3rd Jeremiah Fortune 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu PEE-WEE 1 BEGINNER Boys-2006-Beginner-Light: 1st Mathew Ardon Gracie Barra, 2nd Jonathan Magbual United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Seith Chavez Aguirre’s Fighting System, 3rd Kutzy Garcia Aguirre’s Fighting System Boys-2006-Beginner-Feather: 1st Julian Cota Alliance, 2nd Richard Murillo Riverside Submission, 3rd Joshua Smith Eagle BJJ, 4th Angel Anchondo Gracie Barra Academy New Mexico Girls-2006-Beginner-Feather: 1st Autumn Goul Riverside Submission, 2nd Renee Davila 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Boys-2006-Beginner-Light: 1st Khafre Franklin Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Michael Gallegos Chaves Martial Arts Academy, 3rd Mario Birts III Riverside Submission Girls-2006-Beginner-Middle: 1st Skyler Gassel Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Ashlee Flores Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Center, 3rd Rosaleen Ramirez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Irene Garcia Boys-2006-Beginner-Medium Heavy: 1st Ayden Washburn Iron Lion , 2nd Dante HiHi Gracie Barra Tairawhiti New Zealand, 3rd Anthony Rivera 10th Planet Corona, 3rd Michael Ramirez Selva BJJ INTERMEDIATE Boys-2006-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Jaiden Brown Gracie Barra, 2nd Jacob Balingit Lotus Club Boys-2006-Intermediate-Light: 1st Durand Johnson Riverside Submission , 2nd Joshua Valdez All American, 3rd Mike Mesropyan Gracie Barra LA Boys-2006-Intermediate-Middle: 1st Nicholas Giarrusso Gracie Barra Team Crane, 2nd Ian Fazekas Team Nogueira
Boys-2005-Intermediate-Light Feather: 1st Brayden Wolfe Next Generation MMA, 2nd Kaige Brown Gracie Barra, 3rd Jakan Lawrence Iron Lion JJA
Boys-2003-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Devyn Che Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Girls-2005-Intermediate-Feather 1st Regina Awana Riverside Submission, 2nd Natalie Moreno Checkmat, 3rd Autumn Gould Riverside Submission
ADVANCED Boys-2003-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Favian Figueroa Chavez Martial Arts, 2nd Rommel Dunbar United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-2005-Intermediate-Light: 1st Mason Bramlette Riverside Submission, 2nd Gabriel Balingit Lotus Club
Boys-2003-Advanced-Feather: 1st Frankie Moreno Checkmat, 2nd Damian Espinoza Adrenaline Combat Sports & Fitness
Boys-2005-Intermediate-Heavy: 1st Marco Lenhart Iron Lion 2nd Nicholas Salabaj C-Quence
JUNIOR 2 BEGINNER Girls-2002-Beginner–Rooster 1st Jayda Macatangay Gracie Barra Federal Way
PEE-WEE 3 BEGINNER Boys-2004-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Logan Fletcher Iron Lion, 2nd Kainoa Magbull United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Royce Brik Gracie Barra LA
Boys-2002-Beginner-Feather: 1st Glen Lady Carlson Gracie Las Vegas, 2nd Roland Cota Alliance, 3rd Christopher Alonnzo United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Joseph Gutierrez Lotus Club
Girls-2004-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Eli Escamilla Riverside Submission, 2nd Sydney Earhart United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-2002-Beginner-Light: 1st Alexander Sandoval Jr Carlson Gracie, 2nd Austin Herle Alvarez BJJ, 3rd Michael Bloemhof Jr Babalus Iron Gym
Boys-2004-Beginner-Feather: 1st Jack Carraher Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Luis Solis Aguirre’s Fighting System
Girls-2002-Beginner-Middle: 1st Onnalaya Aguilera Punishment Training Center, 2nd Tilly Garcia Fight Academy
Boys-2004-Beginner-Light: 1st Carlos HiHi Gracie Barra Tairawhiti New Zealand, 2nd Edvin Sanchez Fight Academy
Girls-2002-Beginner-Ultra Heavy: 1st Sophia Vargas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Madison Camp All American Jiu Jitsu
Girls-2004-Beginner-Light: 1st Jessica Haro Aguirre’s Fighting System, 2nd Rylee Bishopp United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
INTERMEDIATE Boys-2002-Intermediate-Rooster: 1st Alex Jr Cadena Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Justin Ramirez Candal BJJ, 3rd Jonah Maestas Chaves Martial Arts, 3rd Mario Rivera Del Vella of C-Quence
Boys-2004-Beginner-Middle: 1st Gideon Harris Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Kaiyu Jones United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu INTERMEDIATE Boys-2004-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Anthony Perez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nikolas Watson Total Training Center Boys-2004-Intermediate-Light: 1st Donovan Wallace Checkmat, 2nd Steve Caday Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Joshua Costa Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 3rd Raiden Garcia Bay Jiu Jitsu Boys-2004-Intermediate-Ultra Heavy: 1st Mathew York United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Santiago Torres Lotus Club ADVANCED Boys-2004-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Kyle Bridge Iron Lion, 2nd Luke Landerer San Diego BJJ, 3rd Caleb Cornforth Atos BJJ, 3rd Jorden Wells Joe Steven’s Cobra Kai Boys-2004-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Kristofer Arrey Riverside Submission, 2nd Xavier Castillo Lotus Club, 2nd Edvin Sanchez Fight Academy, 3rd Mason Bramlette Riverside Submission Boys-2004-Intermediate-Light: 1st Jayden Tani Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Braden Fuller Ace Jiu Jitsu JUNIOR 1 BEGINNER Boys-2003-Beginner-Feather: 1st Isaac Morales Selva BJJ, 2nd Ulisses Hernanddez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Gavin Ibarra Riverside Submission Girls-2003-Beginner-Feather: 1st Sofia Spradley All American Jiu Jitsu Boys-2003-Beginner-Light: 1st Aiden Gassel Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Joel Helton Alvarez BJJ, 3rd Zander Ramos Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Center Boys-2003-Beginner-Heavy: 1st Devin Peires Fight Academy, 2nd Jakob Villegas Ikon Fight Team, 3rd Ricky Cordon Aguirre’s Fighting System, 3rd Layne Johnston Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai
Boys-2002-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Max Tait Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nathan Goodman UFC Gym Boys-2002-Intermediate-Light: 1st Austin Herle Alvarez BJJ Boys-2002-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Joaquim O’Campo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Salvador Espinoza Riverside Submission Boys-2002-Intermediate-Heavy: 1st Ethan Wray Millenia MMA, 2nd Kristian Reyes Millenia MMA, 3rd Jayden McClemore United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Adam Babb Team Nogueira Dubai ADVANCED Boys-2002-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Jordan Medeiros Atos Jiu Jitsu Boys-2002-Advanced-Feather: 1st Mario Alvarado Rice Bros BJJ, 2nd Gabriel Wanderlei Carlson Gracie , 3rd Devyn Che Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 3rd Temesgen Heikaus W. United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-2002-Advanced-Light: 1st Kade Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Abiti Heikaus Weaver United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-1999-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Marcus Hernandez Gracie Barra New Mexico, 2nd Cody Burns BJMUTA, 3rd Clark Gallagher Ace Jiu Jitsu
Girls-2001-Advanced -Light Feather: 1st Alissa Wilson Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Unity Paige Sorra Riverside Submission, 3rd Bailey McConnel Checkmat, 3rd Danielle Lopez All American Jiu Jitsu
TEEN 3 BEGINNER Girls-1998-Beginner-Feather: 1st Aleeah Gould Riverside Submission
Girls-2001-Advanced-Light: 1st Jessica Crane Alvarez Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Cheyenne Bowman CSW Training Center Fullerton
Boys-1998-Beginner-Light: 1st Christian Robledo Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Donte Cannavina Babalus Iron Gym
Girls-2001-Advanced-Super Heavy: 1st Alexis Gonzales Chaves Martial Arts
Boys-1998-Beginner-Middle: 1st John Fuentes Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Robert Cota Alliance
TEEN 1 BEGINNER Boys-2000-Beginner-Rooster: 1st Jeremiah Trujillo Amazonas Rice Bros BJJ, 2nd Cameryn Earhart United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-2001-Beginner-Heavy: 1st Anthony Galvez BJMUTA, 2nd Joshua Rivas Aguirre’s Fighting System
Boys-2001-Intermediate-Light Feather: 1st Timothy Levine Team Red Star, 2nd Isaac Lawrence Iron Lion JJA, 3rd Edgar Flores Riverside Submission
Girls-2005-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Brianna Elliot Z-Force/Street Sports, 2nd Poala Davila 10th Planet
Boys-2003-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Ethan Helton Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Nathaniel Chang Riverside Submission, 3rd Akira Wolfe Atos Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Lucas Tucker Bay Jiu Jitsu
Boys-2001-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Tyler Brennan Next Generation MMA, 2nd Gabriel Wanderlei Carlson Gracie Team
Boys-2005-Beginner-Light: 1st Angelo Ramirez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Michael Camargo 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Girls-2003-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Kailai Yee Bay Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Emily Helton Alvarez BJJ, 3rd Kiani Downey Julio Juarez Jiu Jitsu
Girls-2001-Intermediate-Light: 1st Raissa Chavez Chavez Martial Arts Academy, 2nd Maria Najera Elite Fight Fitness, 3rd Aleena Gomez Aguirre’s Fighting System
Boys-2005-Beginner-Heavy: 1st Nikita Inger Gracie Barra Northridge
Boys-2003-Intermediate-Light: 1st Nicholas Montes Checkmat, 2nd Samuel Brown United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Blake Lopez Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Robert Torres Lotus Club
Boys-2001-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Sunny Luna Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd David Elliot Arashi-Do Martial Arts, 3rd Dylan Zotea Gracie Barra Team, 3rd Israek Arsola Riverside Submission
Boys-2003-Intermediate-Middle: 1st Jet Moxley Bay Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Marcos Beltran Lotus Club, 3rd Jonathan Salabaj C-Quence
Girls-2001-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Alexa Santa Ana All American Jiu Jitsu
Boys-1998-Beginner-Medium Heavy: 1st Danny Gonzales Rounders MMA, 2nd Nathan Smith Elite Fight Fitness
Boys-2000-Beginner—Feather: 1st Bryce Nickel Carlson Gracie Team, 2nd Owen Kucy Arashi-Do Martial Arts
INTERMEDIATE Boys-1998-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Chad Carraher Ace Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Samuel Valardez Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster), 3rd Andrew Watson
Girls-2000-Beginner-Light: 1st Clare Garcia Fight Academy, 2nd Jocelyn Rivas Aguirre’s Fighting System, 2nd Alivia Garcia All American Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Eve Chavez Gracie Barra Northridge
Boys-1998-Intermediate-Middle: 1st John Gloria Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Andrew Mercado Rounders MMA
Boys-2000-Beginner-Ultra Heavy: 1st Joshua Zotea Gracie Barra Team, 2nd Andrew Padilla BJJ Revolution/Selva BJJ INTERMEDIATE Boys-2000-Intermediate-Rooster: 1st Iasah Cadon Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Max Lee Gracie Barra Northridge Girls-2000-Intermediate-Light Feather: 1st Madison Wolfe Next Generation MMA, 2nd Rosalynn S Riverside Submission Boys-2000-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Dan MillerHass Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Ethan Gould Riverside Submission, 3rd Eyan Easley Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 3rd Erik Mugica Brazilian Top Team Long Beach Girls-2000-Intermediate-Light: 1st Shaelyn Bowen Chavez Matial Arts, 2nd Yesenia Villafuerte Lotus Club Boys-2000-Intermediate-Middle: 1st Lucas Brennan Next Generation MMA, 2nd Anthony Castro CSW Academy
ADVANCED Boys-2000-Advanced-Rooster: 1st Dominic Theng Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Tobias Salcido Chavez Martial Arts Academy
Boys-2001-Beginner-Middle: 1st Devin Peires Fight Academy, 2nd Brian Thiebold Ace Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Jalyen McClemore United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Rommel Cordon Aguirre’s Fighting System
ADVANCED Boys-1999-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Adrian Gonzalez Camarillo Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Riley Quenga Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
Boys-2001-Advanced-Feather: 1st Tye Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Henry Cooper Alvarez Jiu Jitsu
JUNIOR 3 BEGINNER Girls-2001-Beginner-Light: 1st Danielle Garcia Joe Stevenson’s Cobra Kai, 2nd Natalia Ibarra Riverside Submission
INTERMEDIATE Boys-2003-Intermediate-Light Feather: 1st Logan Paul Iron Lion, 2nd Luis Ortiz IV CSW
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ADVANCED Boys-2001-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Kade Ruotolo Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Derek Romfield 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Corona
Boys-2002-Advanced-Medium Heavy: 1st Noah Aalsguson Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Blane Wallace Mohler MMA
Boys-2003-Beginner-Super Heavy: 1st Damian Morales Selva BJJ
Boys-2005-Beginner-Super Heavy: 1st Anthony Rodriguez United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Jacob Romero The Lockdown MMA
Boys-1999-Intermediate-Middle: 1st Jordan Amendolara Nova Uniao/NU, 2nd Calvin Tran Rounders MMA, 3rd Gavin Schenk Park City Jiu Jisu
Boys-2000-Intermediate-Super Heavy: 1st Abet Raze Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Nathan Zotea Gracie Barra Team, 3rd Jonathan Villanueva United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
INTERMEDIATE Boys-2001-Intermediate-Feather: 1st Jeramiah Trujillo Rice Bros BJJ, 2nd Kayla Escamilla Riverside Submission, 3rd Rebekah Hardman Park City Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Enzo Fukunaga Atos Jiu Jitsu
PEE-WEE 2 BEGINNER Boys-2005-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Elijah Benavidez Riverside Submission, 2nd Reagan Gonzales Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Center, 3rd Kai Levine Team Red Star, 3rd Mateo Romero Team Quest
Boys-2001-Intermediate-Heavy: 1st Christian Balingit Lotus Club, 2nd Jordan Costa Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas
Boys-2000-Advanced-Light Feather: 1st Bradley Chirino Atos Jiu Jitsu, 2nd Elias Bowen Chavez Martial Arts Academy Boys-2000-Advanced-Feather: 1st Parker Richardson Alvarez BJJ, 2nd Jorgji Qiro BJJ FC Boys-2000-Advanced-Middle: 1st Michael Alvarez Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas, 2nd Joseph Anderson Gustavo Machado BJJ, 3rd Niko Combado Cobra Kai TEEN 2 BEGINNER Boys-1999-Beginner-Rooster 1st Aaron Curtin Fabio Prado Academy, 2nd Brayden Same Sydicate MMA
Girls-1998-Intermediate-Middle: 1st Julie Muldrow Elite MMA, 2nd Aylin Villalobos Gracie Barra New Mexico Academy Boys-1998-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Christian Shaughnessy Calvalcanti BJJ Boys-1998-Intermediate-Super Heavy: 1st Danny Gonzalez Rounders MMA, 2nd Jaime Wong Gracie Barra New Mexico, 3rd Michael Robledo United Brazilian Jiu Jisu ADVANCED Boys-1998-Advanced-Feather: 1st Solomon Blanch Nova Uniao, 2nd Gilgamesh Blanch Nova Uniao, 3rd Christian Fischer Riverside Submission Girls-1998-Intermediate-Medium Heavy: 1st Hannah Oliver Gracie Barra Auckland, 2nd Victoria Aguilar Ralph Gracie, 3rd Arceli Casillas United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-1998-Intermediate-Ultra Heavy: 1st Ethan Vistro Combat Submission Wrestling, 2nd Ace Fuller Ace Jiu Jitsu 16 & 17 YEAR OLDS: BEGINNER: Boys-1996-1997-Beginner-Feather: 1st Anthony Smith Eagle BJJ Boys-1996-1997-Beginner-Middle: 1st Nicholas Velasquez Elite Fight Fitness (Alliance Lancaster) INTERMEDIATE Boys-1996-1997-Intermediate-Rooster: 1st Shane Fletcher Carlson Gracie, 2nd Matthew Pineda All American Jiu Jitsu Boys-1996-1997-Intermediate -Light: 1st Josiah Paul Iron Lion, 2nd Anthony Wood Gracie Barra Corona, 3rd Trevor Rogers United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Boys-1996-1997-Intermediate -Middle: 1st Matthew Rice Amazonas Rice Bros BJJ, 2nd Ricardo Gonzalez Camarillo Jiu Jitsu Boys-1996-1997-Intermediate –Heavy: 1st Johnathan Castro Riverside Submission, 2nd Cain Ulrich United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ADVANCED Boys-1996-1997-Advanced-Light: 1st Nick Sabatino United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Girls-1999-Beginner-Light Feather: 1st Sophie Lee Gracie Barra Northridge, 2nd Alexandra Herle Alvarez BJJ
Boys-1996-1997-Advanced-Middle 1st Jacob Rosales CSW, 2nd Robert Alvarez Carlson Gracie Team Las Vegas
Boys-1999-Beginner-Middle: 1st Dante Kruise Gracie Barra Diamond Bar, 2nd Antonio Morales United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Manuel Alcarez Riverside Submission
2013 KIDS WORLD FINAL NO-GI TEAM STANDINGS 1. Atos Jiu Jitsu 2. Riverside Submission 3. United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Boys-1999-Beginner-Ultra Heavy: 1st Favian Real Brazilian Top Team Long Beach, 2nd Donny Gorman United Brazilian Jiu Jitsu INTERMEDIATE Girls-1999-Intermediate-Light: 1st Sarah Paul Iron Lion, 2nd Sydney Spradley All American Jiu Jitsu
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“Here’s some medical history: Chad was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 4, he completed treatment at age 6, but continued to get bone marrow and spinal taps until he was 14. As part of his treatment during that time he had a surgery for the placement of an ommaya reservoir at the top of his skull. After treatment, doctors decided to leave it in instead of removing it. Chad started jiu-jitsu in 2003. He began training under his current instructor Bruno Tostes at Renzo Gracie Latham in Latham, NY in 2005. In March 2008, during a training session, Chad took an accidental knee to the top of his head and that ommaya reservoir that he still had in place, impacted his brain and he had to have emergency brain surgery to have it removed. He was back on the mats in 6 months. In 2009, he had his first grand mal seizure in his sleep. He had another one about 6 months later, which prompted several medical tests including an MRI. This showed Chad had a benign tumor at the base
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The day after his tumor surgery in 2010.
PHOTO: LUCAS NIMMONS
YPICALLY THIS PAGE IS USED AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW HOW JIU-JITSU HAS BEEN A MOTIVATING FACTOR TO HELP IMPROVE SOMEONE’S LIFE, HEALTH, AND LIFESTYLE FOR THE BETTER. Recently, we received a letter from Angie Ahr, telling us a remarkable story of her husband Chad Ahr and the absolute dedication he’s shown to jiu-jitsu. He’s not letting anything keep him from achieving his goal of becoming a black belt. After reading about Chad it’s easy to see that he’s pretty remarkable and I’m sure that earning his black belt is just one of many goals Chad’s achieved, and will continue to strive for, for the rest of his life. The letter goes like this:
Chad being awarded his Black Belt
of his skull - it would continue to grow and cause issues, so it needed to be removed. His surgery was in August of 2010. After the surgery Chad lost feeling in his throat and the ability to swallow, anything that he consumed would go into his windpipe and down into his lungs instead of his esophagus - not good. Therefore, he had to have another surgery about a week later to insert a feeding tube directly into his stomach. So basically, he had a tube coming out of his belly and liquids would flow through that directly into his stomach for nourishment. He went home a few days later and had to adjust to this new way of living. It was hard, but he was always
thinking of the positive and talked about getting back on the mats. That following November, a week before Thanksgiving, the tube was able to come out as he had most of his sensation back enough for doctors to allow him to eat normal again...which also meant he could get back to training. On July 19th, 2013, Chad attended the Renzo Gracie Academy Belt Ceremony, where he was awarded his black belt by his Professor Bruno Tostes. Chad, along with teammate Sean Mulligan who was promoted the same day, are Bruno’s first Black Belts. Chad and I met in 2000, we were married on January 16, 2010 and we just recently
had our daughter, Grace on November 11th of last year. I have been with him through all of his medical issues and got to see just how strong he really is. He is the most positive person I have ever known. He sets a goal and he does everything he can to achieve it no matter what obstacles get in the way. I want people, who may be faced with a set back in their life, to know that they can get through it by staying positive, having supportive and positive people around you and having a passion to succeed... Chad is proof that it can happen. Thank you for your time and I really hope you are able to share Chad’s story. Thank you again,
ANGIE AHR”
Grace getting some mat time in with her daddy.
Chad, congratulations from all of us here!
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