In Jiu-Jitsu, learning is an ongoing process. You learn a move, then you fine-tune it, and finally you mold it into a finish. If you really apply yourself, you get all that done with minimum effort to maximum effect. Yes, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t one of those sports where you rely on physical prowess—it’s one that’s all about finesse.

So how about making the most of the end-of-the-year down time to go over some of the basics and get going in 2013 with all your ducks in a row?

1. Jiu-Jitsu is a life philosophy

Make Jiu-Jitsu your life philosophy, not an obligation. “If you train with pleasure, you will evolve a lot quicker and will be better prepared for your blue belt,” Igor Araujo of Gracie Barra Switzerland often says.

2. Professor André Machado teaches how to defend yourself when grabbed from behind

Self-defense is one of the gentle art’s pillars. Don’t neglect it.

3. Gi + pen and paper = evolution

A notebook and pen always come in handy at the academy. After each roll, jot down whatever it was you learned. Go over your notes after training and before the next session. When possible, have yourself filmed in action when rolling and doing repetitions with your training partners. “That helps you see where you’re going wrong, and it also helps you further your studies at home and retain what you learned in your mind,” teaches Stephen “Pesadelo” Hall of Alliance Texas.

4. Consistency and intensity

To Professor Luigi Mondelli, you should be moderate when beginning the new year and your journey in Jiu-Jitsu. “Respect your body’s limits. Consistency is worth more than intensity when you’re just getting started in training. For white belts, doing repetitions of techniques and being consistent in attending class will help develop the muscle memory, coordination and body language needed to evolve. Slowly but surely, as you adapt to the techniques, you can start ramping up the intensity of your training, says the headmaster at ATT Connecticut.

5. Marc Zee teaches a scissor sweep

The simple always works. But don’t neglect to always do repetitions of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ka6zcncCM

No Jiu-Jitsu, o aprendizado é um processo contínuo. Você aprende o movimento, depois o ajuste e aí sim a finalização. Tudo, se você se empenhar, com o minímo de esforço e a máxima eficiência. Sim, o Jiu-Jitsu não é um esporte que depende de força e de pujança física, mas sim de um bocado de jeito.

E que tal aproveitar o refresco de fim de ano para repassar algumas lições básicas, para começar 2013 com a corda toda?

1. Jiu-Jitsu é filosofia de vida

Tenha o Jiu-Jitsu como filosofia de vida, não como uma obrigação. “Se você treinar com prazer, sua evolução será bem mais rápida, e você vai estar mais bem preparado para a faixa-azul”, costuma ensinar o faixa-preta Igor Araujo (Gracie Barra Suíça).

2. Professor André Machado ensina defesa de agarrão por trás

Defesa pessoal é o pilar da arte suave. Não se descuide dela.

3. Kimono + caneta e papel = evolução

Caderno e caneta são úteis na academia. Após cada treino, anote a matéria aprendida. Revise suas anotações depois do trreino, e antes do próximo. Se possível, procure filmar você em ação em cima do tatame, fazendo movimentações e treinando com os parceiros. “Isso ajuda a ver onde você erra mais, e serve também para repassar os estudos em casa, e reter mais as técnicas na mente”, ensina Stephen “Pesadelo” Hall (Alliance Texas).

4. Consistência e intensidade

Para o professor Luigi Mondelli, o início do ano e de sua caminhada no Jiu-Jitsu deve ser feito com moderação. “Respeite os limites do seu corpo. Mais vale a consistência do que a intensidade dos treinos no início. Para o faixa-branca, a repetição das técnicas e a presença constante nas aulas vão desenvolver a memória muscular, coordenação e linguagem corporal necessárias para se evoluir. Gradualmente, e conforme o desenvolvimento da sua adaptação às técnicas, você pode aumentar a intensidade dos treinos”, diz o professor da ATT Connecticut.

5. Marc Zee ensina raspagem tesourada

O simples funciona sempre. Mas não deixe de repetir sempre.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ka6zcncCM

Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jim Miller controls Melvin Guillard before sinking the submission of the night. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Yesterday’s UFC on FX show in Nashville, Tennessee, was a Jiu-Jitsu-practitioners’ feast. The end grappling tally was four rear-naked chokes, a guillotine and loads of epic action on the ground, provided by the up-and-comers looking for their spot in the UFC limelight. (Learn the rear-naked choke below.)

HAND ON SHOULDER AND JIU-JITSU LESSON

The finest gentle art lesson of all came in the main event, with Jim Miller finding himself on the wrong side of the striking exchanges against Melvin Guillard, who strung together solid combinations and threatened with his terrifying flying knee. Until Miller shot to Guillard’s back, mounted just right positioned sideways, and fit one arm under the arm and the other over the shoulder.

“If he’d have gone straight for the rear-naked choke he’d have lost the position, because Guillard would have shaken him off or tossed him forward,” remarked Andrezinho Nogueira, a MG Ceará black belt and MMA fighter who was watching the event on Brazil’s Combate channel.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DEFEND THE REAR-NAKED CHOKE?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-WVoSYUlw

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Nashville, United States
January 20, 2012

Jim Miller submitted Melvin Guillard via rear-naked choke in R1;
Josh Neer submitted Duane Ludwig via guillotine in R1;
Mike Easton defeated Jared Papazian via split decision;
Pat Barry defeated Christian Morecraft via KO in R1.

Under card:

Jorge Rivera defeated Eric Schafer via TKO in R2;
Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Kamal Shalorus via rear-naked choke in R3;
Charlie Brenneman defeated Daniel Roberts via unanimous decision;
Fabrício Morango submitted Tom Hayden via rear-naked choke in R1;
Daniel Pineda submitted Pat Schilling via rear-naked choke in R1;
Nick Denis defeated Joseph Sandoval via KO in R1.

Faixa-preta de Jiu-Jitsu, Jim Miller controla Melvin Guillard antes de arrochar a finalização da noite. Foto: Josh Hedges/UFC

O UFC on FX de ontem, em Nashville, Tennessee, foi um banquete para o praticante de Jiu-Jitsu. Foram quatro mata-leões, uma guilhotina e muita movimentação clássica no chão, dos novatos que querem seu espaço sob os holofotes do Ultimate. (Aprenda o mata-leão, abaixo.)

Mão no ombro e aula de Jiu-Jitsu

A melhor lição da arte suave veio na luta principal, Jim Miller vinha tomando um atraso de Melvin Guillard em pé, que dominava com boas combinações e sua temível joelhada voadora. Até que Miller pegou as costas, e fez a mochila correta, segurando na diagonal, com um braço por cima do ombro e outro por baixo da axila.

“Se ele tivesse tentado logo o mata-leão perderia a posição, porque Guillard ia se balançar ou projetá-lo para frente”, comentou Andrezinho Nogueira, faixa-preta da MG Ceará e lutador de MMA, que acompanhou o evento pelo Canal Combate.

Você sabe defender o mata-leão?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u-WVoSYUlw

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Nashville, Estados Unidos

20 de janeiro de 2012

Jim Miller finalizou Melvin Guillard com um mata-leão no R1

Josh Neer finalizou Duane Ludwig com uma guilhotina no R1

Mike Easton venceu Jared Papazian por decisão dividida

Pat Barry venceu Christian Morecraft por KO no R1

Card preliminar:

Jorge Rivera venceu Eric Schafer por TKO no R2

Khabib Nurmagomedov finalizou Kamal Shalorus com um mata-leão no R3

Charlie Brenneman venceu Daniel Roberts por decisão unânime

Fabrício Morango finalizou Tom Hayden com um mata-leão no R1

Daniel Pineda finalizou Pat Schilling com um mata-leão no R1

Nick Denis venceu Joseph Sandoval por KO no R1

GMA member Luigi Mondelli will welcome a Marcos Parrumpinha’s seminar next December 17th, in Danbury.

Parrumpinha is a Carlson Gracie black belt and a Jiu-Jitsu world champion.

The cost of the class is $60 for early registration and $70 at the door.

Group discounts may apply.

For more info, go to americantopteamct.com

Best Way BJJ

GMA school Best Way BJJ will be moving to a new headquarters in Connecticut.

Black belt Luigi Mondelli announces that the grand opening will be on May 7th.

A seminar by Alliance’s black belt Lucas Lepri will celebrate the new home in Danbury, CT.

Here is the new address:

16 Beaver Brook Rd – Rear

Danbury, CT 06810

For more info, go to bestwayjiujitsu.com

Mondelli at The Pit

Founder Andre “Dedeco” Almeida and Luigi Mondelli, leaders of BWBJJ, announced the great news on the academy website.

“Great news for Best Way BJJ Association. The Pit Head Quarters in Arroyo Grande, CA is now featuring BJJ classes led by Adrian Iriarte, who is a Pit Black Belt and Best Way BJJ Instructor. The Pit is a world famous Martial Arts and Fitness school that has always integrated Jiu-Jitsu in their program.”

Other than California, BWBJJ has schools in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts and Oklahoma.

For more info, go to bestwayjiujitsu.com

Our GMA member school Best Way BJJ has a new outlet to spread the knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu.

They have launched the BJJ Institute, an online tool for learning.

For just US$ 17,99 a month, members will have access to different videos featuring techniques.

Best Way BJJ is led by Andre “Dedeco” Almeida and Luigi Mondelli.

For more info, go to bjjinstitute.com.

Our GMA members Luigi Mondelli and Andre “ Dedeco”  Almeida send the good news. The cost is US$ 50 and the deadline for enrollment is January 15^th.

Katel is one of the main trainers at ATT’s headquarters helping big MMA names such as: Tiago “Pitbull” Alves, Tiago Silva, GZ Cavalcante, Alessio Sakara, WEC Champ Mike Brown, etc.

Katel also has a huge experience as a Muay Thai and MMA fighter certified inThailand. Check out this video:

Register at: http://www.attctseminars.com