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I just wanted to acknowledge a paragraph in a previous blog entry should not have been written and I would like to apologize for writing it and causing any offence. The objective of this blog is to jot down milestones in my jiu jitsu and moving forward I ...
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Had some great training the last few days under 'Leo' - our Guest Black Belt. Fun times learning to use 'Smashing' in Guard Passes and during brutal chokes. That pretty much sums up this week.
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Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the passing of Helio Gracie.On the day of his passing in 2009, Toronto BJJ's Head instructor, Jorge Britto (a Royler Gracie Black Belt), Marked the day by wearing a black armband and instead of training - he sat with ...
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Last week contained many 'firsts' First time I have been 'broken' during a roll, first time I have performed a flying armbar, and the first time I've trained to music I brought in (some dirty dubstep).
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Royce Gracie is hanging up his Black Belt in favour of a Blue Belt to Honour his father's stance on promotions. In a recent interview with Emirates Jiu Jitsu Royce goes into details about his decision, the history of the belt promotions and...
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It's time to work friends! I have decided to step up the training now in preparation for the upcoming tournaments. I currently train about 10 hours per week and am aiming to get up to 15 hours. That means some big changes.
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"Do You know why Aikido fighters wear those long black pants? It's to hide the footwork". said AhmadHe is our resident 2nd Degree Brown belt and Saturday Instructor and he had been going over single leg take downs. And I was having problems.
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Couple of interesting things happened off the mat this week I think are noteworthy so I better jot them down...
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2 of our family members are celebrating today. Xande Ribeiro and Mauricio Shogun Rua both gave status updates about 2 exciting developments. Congrats to both guys!
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I would like to acknowledge what is happening in Haiti and simply wanted to share with you a fast way the Jiu Jitsu Community can help right now - using SMS - Txt 'yele' to 501501. You will then be connected with your local organisation raising fund...
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Well family - It has been quite an experience going to class over the last 2 weeks.
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4 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles from Alliance Jiu Jitsu was in Toronto during the 2nd week of January to teach at a number of seminars and classes in Toronto, Hamilton and Burlington.Not knowing what to expect at my fir...
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I was fortunate enough to be able to grapple for a few minutes with Cobrinha. Here is a quick video of us sparring after the 2nd day of his Toronto Jiu Jitsu SeminarWatch the 4 time BJJ World Champ skool me...
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4 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion 'Cobrinha' talks to me after a seminar in Toronto. A few quick fire questions to find out what is happening in 2010, Alliance in Atlanta, and why he is out of the European Championships
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Since the head of our Jiu Jitsu Association, Saulo Ribeiro, arrived - I wondered what way he would handle the several hundred students he was taking on for 2 weeks.
I got a glimpse tonight of a master at work.
I enjoyed it so much - I BOUGHT THE ...
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A quick update about training with Saulo Ribeiro, an upcoming interview with Mundials Champion Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles and your comments in the Facebook group...
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I'm literally like a pressure cooker right now just waiting to explode. I'm so excited for the next 2 weeks of training.
For a few reasons I would like to share with you...
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I went to Saturday class to learn some more submissions from our Brown Belt and Saturday Instructor Ahmad Zahabi. As I was warming up I saw a recognizable face training in the cage. Turns out it was Firas Zahabi, GSP's Coach and his brother doing some lig...
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