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Wednesday

12/14/2011

End of the Year Tournament & Promotions


Our 2nd Annual End of the Year Gi Tournament will be held on Wednesday, December 21. Everyone, including family & friends are invited to attend this event. 
- Doors Open: @5:00. 
- Kids Tournament: @5:30 & Adults to follow 
- Pre-register with Eliot by: December 20
- Registration: first family entrant $20, second family entrants $15, third $10, fourth is FREE
(There will be class on Thursday, December 21.)

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End of the Year Party

- Date: Sunday, December 18
- Time:  1:30
- Location: Todd Jones Dojo, 
- RSVP with # of guests by: December 16
- Include in RSVP what you would like to bring: Salad, Side Dish, or Dessert 


Hope to see everyone there!! 

Vista HS vs Union Mine HS
One of your teammates Frank, Head Coach of Vista Del Lago HS will be battling Union Mine HS tonight for the LEAGUE TITLE! Go out and support HS Wrestling & Frank by showing up to VISTA DEL LAGO GYM for what promises to be an EXCITING Dual between two great wrestling teams!!!!!! JV@6:00. Varsity@7:00.
-- 
Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor 
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

Start your lifetime commitment to health and fitness by training at EDHBJJ. El Dorado Hills Brazilian JiuJitsu promotes health and fitness in folsom, cameron park, placerville!

12/7/2011

Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian JiuJitsu, 

In this message:
1) End of the Year Tournament & Promotion Ceremony
2) End of the Year Party
3) Announcements & Events
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1) End of the Year Tournament & Promotions
Our 2nd Annual End of the Year Gi Tournament will be held on Wednesday, December 21. Everyone, including family & friends are invited to attend this event. 
- Doors Open: @5:00. 
- Kids Tournament: @5:30 & Adults to follow 
- Awards: Medals & Special Prizes
- Pre-register by: December 20
[Competitors will be grouped together by closest weight. Weigh-ins will be done at the time of registration]
- Registration: first family entrant $20, second family entrants $15, third $10, fourth is FREE
(No Regular Classes on December 21. There will be class on Thursday.)
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2) End of the Year Party
- Date: Sunday, December 18
- Time: TBD
- Location: Todd Jones Dojo, El Dorado Hills
- RSVP by: December 15
- Include in RSVP: Salad, Side Dish, or Dessert 
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3) Announcements & Events
- Tournament Results in the EDH Telegraph

- Kids Night Out: Friday December 9. (6:00~9:00)
Details with Tracy at the Front Desk

- HOLIDAY FUN CAMP: (December 19~22 & December26~29)
Details with Tracy at the Front Desk

- ROLL & DOJO CLEAN UP: Friday December, 23 (5:00~6:30)
 Come Warm Up by cleaning the Dojo & finish the year off with a round of matches! 

- Santa Cruz All Star Tournament: January, 22
http://allstartournament.com/

- Warrior's Quest Belt Title: January, ???
 NOTE: Only competitors from previous tournaments are allowed to take part in this competition. 

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

Tuesday

11/22/2011


This is a short week of training! Get to class tonight and/or tomorrow before we go on break for 4 days! If you want to get an extra workout on Thursday, come see me at the Folsom Turkey Trot! We will be sharing a booth and hanging out with West Coast Martial Arts!! Hope to see many of you there! Below are the details on the Turkey Trot:

http://www.folsomturkeytrot.com/page.asp?id=28

Happy Thanksgiving! 

-- 
Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor 
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS 
TRAINING FOR A MORE FIT AND HEALTHY YOU THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
SELF DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMPETITION

Thursday

11/17/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiujitsu, 

Please view the attached video message. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSOJpNBFxiY

2012 Goal Setting Worksheet is attached as well. Please take the time to look this over. We will be going over this in class on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week! 

Along with with goal setting sheet, take some time to reflect on the year and express your thanks to those who have made an impact!! A simple thank you can mean so much!! As for me, a BIG THANK YOU to our students and family members for supporting the positive and encouraging learning environment at West Coast Martial Arts & EDHBJJ. 

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 

PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS 
TRAINING FOR A MORE FIT AND HEALTHY YOU THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
SELF DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMPETITION


Monday

11/7/2011

Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,  

Exciting news everyone! Eliot won the IBJJF NoGi World Championships for his division this weekend down in Long Beach! Please visit our website for a detailed write up of his matches. 


Upcoming Tournaments: 
Warrior's Quest: Natomas, CA
November 12
http://www.warriorsquest.net/tournament/
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Bay Area Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Alameda, CA
November 19
http://www.strongvon.com/bayareajjchamps2011
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EDHBJJ End of 2011 Tournament: El Dorado Hills, CA 
December, TBD

--
El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 

PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS 
TRAINING FOR A MORE FIT AND HEALTHY YOU THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
SELF DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMPETITION

Tuesday

11/1/2011


It's officially November! You have two months left to follow through with your Goals for 2011! Take the time to sit down and think about what you would like to do or accomplish before the end of the year and go do it!! There is no need to wait for the new year to roll around for you to get started on a new set of goals!! 

2011 Nogi World Championships LIVE Broadcast!
It's that time of year again... The 2011 Nogi World Jiu-Jitsu Championships are less than a week away! On Saturday, November 5th Budovideos will be broadcasting LIVE from the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California, and giving you insider's access to all the pulse-pounding action to watch the world's best duke it out for the title of World Nogi Champion! Broadcast Times are estimated to be from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST. Click the link for further information. 

The 10/10/10 Challenge has started! 
- Lose 10lbs by Thanksgiving
- Lose 10lbs by Christmas
- Lost 10lbs by Lincoln's Birthday
Please send me your name, email, & phone number to finalize your registration. 

Tournaments: 
Warrior's Quest: Natomas, CA
November 12
http://www.warriorsquest.net/tournament/
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Bay Area Jiu-Jitsu Championship: Alameda, CA
November 19
http://www.strongvon.com/bayareajjchamps2011
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EDHBJJ End of 2011 Tournament: El Dorado Hills, CA 
December, TBD

-- 
Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor 
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  
TRAINING FOR A MORE FIT AND HEALTHY YOU THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS 
SELF DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMPETITION

Monday

10/17/2011

Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 

A BIG Congratulations to Gary, Todd, and Eliot from the US OPEN! A BIG Thank you to the Parker family, Kevin, Sean, Beau, and Dave for the support! Results from this weekend are on the website! Click the link to read all about it! 

-- 
Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor 
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  


PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS 
TRAINING FOR A MORE FIT AND HEALTHY YOU THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS
SELF DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMPETITION

Tuesday

10/11/2011

Dear Members of EDH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 

Thank you to all who were able to attend The Master Mansur Seminar on Sunday. It's not everyday you get to learn jiujitsu from someone who started training in 1955!! I hope you are able to take parts from the seminar and apply them in your everyday life. He noticed we were a very close group of friends and complimented us on being that way, please give your selves a "pat on the back!"  (Click here to view our group photo from the seminar)
- WRESTLING CLASS -
Our No-GI Wednesday's are coming to an end! We will be starting a folkstyle WRESTLING CLASS from 7~8 pm, and a Gi JIU JITSU CLASS titled (Fundamental Drills & Tactics) from 8~9 pm. 
- US OPEN VOLUNTEERS -
If you are thinking about going to watch the US OPEN this Sat/Sun in San Jose, here is a chance to get in for FREE! The organizers of the US OPEN are looking for volunteers to help run the event! You will also get a FREE T-Shirt and front row seats to the 5th largest Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the United States. 

Have a GREAT week!

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

Friday

9/23/2011

Dear Members of EDHBJJ, 

Starting tomorrow, Saturday classes will be put on hold. Until further notice there will be no classes on Saturday. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! 

The Abu Dhabi Combat Championships (ADCC) are this weekend! Eliot will be ordering the online PPV and showing it in his home from 11:00am ~1:00pm. His place is "cozy," but the ADCC event will be top notch! Please RSVP by text to 916-595-4064 if you are going to attend! We will have some snacks & food, please bring your own drinks! 

Have a great weekend! 

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

EL DORADO HILLS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU WHERE TRAINING IN MARTIAL ARTS FOR SELF DEFENSE FITNESS AND COMPETITION TAKES PLACE

Monday

9/19/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Mark your calendars! We have some exciting events coming up & you won't want to miss out! 

Teach a Friend Day: 
Tuesday, September 19.
We don't want anyone practicing Jiujitsu in an uncontrolled environment. So, bring your friend you've been wanting to show Jiujitsu to class & teach them your favorite Jiujitsu move!! 
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OPEN HOUSE: 
Wednesday, September 20.
West Coast Martial Arts and EDHBJJ will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE to help bring awareness on many issues. The event will include: Stranger Danger, Bully Seminar, Women's Self-Defense, Combat Fitness, West Coast Demo Team, & more! (The will be no regular classes on this night)
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Grand Master Francisco Mansor Seminar: 
Sunday, October 9.
A 9th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt is coming to El Dorado Hills... (See Attachment)
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Tournament Schedule:
Saturday, October 1.
- Ultimate Fitness No Gi: Sacramento, CA
- IBJJF Pan No Gi: New York, NY
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Sat/Sunday, October 15/16.
- US OPEN: San Jose, CA
- Abu Dhabi Pro Trials: San Diego, CA
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  
EL DORADO HILLS BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU TRAINING MARTIAL ARTISTS & ENHANCING HEALTH & FITNESS!

Tuesday

9/13/2011


Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

Please click on the link below to view our video message:

Tournaments & Events around the corner:
9/17/2011
Warrior's Quest in Natomas, CA
&
BJJ by the Sea in Santa Cruz, CA
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9/24 & 25
US Nationals in Los Angels, CA
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10/1
Ultimate Fitness No-Gi Open in Sacramento, CA
&
No-Gi Pan Am Championships in New York
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10/9
Grand Master Francisco Mansor Seminar in El Dorado Hills, CA
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10/15&16
US Open in San Jose, CA
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

EL DORADO HILLS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IMPROVES HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS 

9/6/2011



Here is the Schedule for September. For your convenience, the schedule is also attached in pdf format. Please mark your calendars with the events and tournaments of the month. 
VIP Day:
Very Involved Parents Day where the parents come and train with their kids on the mat! 
Teach Your Friend Day: 
You are the instructor and you will be giving your friend a private technique lesson in Jiu-Jitsu class! Start looking for an OLD or NEW friend to share your tricks with! 
Video Day:
Come prepared with your favorite technique or sequence to be filmed! It will be edited & rated online! 
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--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  

TEACHING THE MARTIAL ART OF BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS IN EL DORADO HILLS

8/30/2011

Dear Members of  El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 


Here is my first try at sending a video message. Still need to fix some kinks, but I can only improve!! (Click the link to view)


In this message:
1. Congratulations
2. Lombardi Contest
3. facebook Photo Contest
4. Schedule Change
5. Labor Day Holiday

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 

Learn Brazilian jiu jitsu for Health and fitness in el dorado hills 
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Learn Brazilian jiu jitsu for Health and fitness in cameron park 
Learn Brazilian jiu jitsu for Health and fitness in granite bay 

Thursday

8/25/2011


 EDHBJJ Tournament 
To finish off our summer season we will be having a No-Gi Tournament this Sunday, August 28. There will be divisions for all age groups! 
- Doors Open: 9:00 am
- Weigh-ins: 9:15~9:30 am
- Matches Start: 10:00am
- Uniform: No-Gi
- Entry Fee: $10

 facebook Contest 
We have our first facebook contest entry to win a Gi! Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate! 
Here is how you can enter:
- Take a picture in your Gi or of you doing a Jiujitsu move. 
- Post it on facebook and tag it with "edhbjj"
- Get as many "likes" by Friday September 2nd. 

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com

Wednesday

8/24/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 

Tomorrow is our last Nutrition Seminar of the Summer with Dr. Foxworthy! Bring your friends and family to learn, ask, and discuss nutrition topics to help with your energy levels, food choices, and peak performance.  If you missed our previous seminars, power point notes are online on the home page of our website! See you there!!

Time: 6:35~7:00
Cost: FREE

 Do you have an Attitude of Gratitude? 
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com



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Monday

8/15/2011


If you haven't heard, Eliot is in Tokyo, Japan at the Ajinomoto National Training Center training with Japan's National Team & University wrestling teams for the week in preparation for the Japan No Gi Grappling Nationals. Check in on his blog to get the updates on his training schedule, cultural insights, & personal reflection. There is no change to our class schedule, and this is a great opportunity to learn from another instructor's experience & perspective! 

In this message:
1. Facebook Contest 
2. Attitude 
3. Kids Night Out 
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1. Facebook Contest 

Sunday marked the start of our Facebook Picture Contest!!  Here are the rules:
- Post of picture of you doing Jiujitsu with someone on facebook
- Tag it with "edhbjj" & "El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu"
- Get as many people as you can to "like" the photo by 11:59 pm on September 2, 2011
- Winner will get a FREE Gi !! 
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2. Attitude 
"There is always something I can do." (Some Insight from Japan)
     At 6:30 this morning, we had an interval workout on the track. Let's just say it was lots and lots of running! What I really want to talk about is not the interval workout but the group of guys on the side of the track. Instead of running, they were doing a variety of upper body exercises. After asking why they were not participating in the runs, I found out that they had some type of injury preventing them from running. Instead of sleeping in or sitting on the side of the track, they were working out. The idea is that you never miss a workout, no matter what the circumstances, when others are training so are you. I think there is a lot learn from this way of thinking. 
     Many people encounter some form of adversity and allow it to bring their momentum to a halt. They drop everything and wait for the right time to start back up. The attitude here seems to be that, there is always something I can do. Know your limits, appreciate what you have to work with, and make the best of your circumstances.  (go to our blog to read more!)
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3. Kids Night Out 

Kids Night Out is this Friday 8/19/2011.
Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot for the always FUN & EXCITING Kids Night Out!

Have an Attitude of Gratitude! 

-- 
Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor 
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com  
http://twitter.com/#!/eliotkelly
http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

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Sunday

8/14/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Today marks the start of our Facebook Picture Contest!! Here are the rules:

- Post of picture of you doing Jiujitsu with someone on facebook
- Tag it with "edhbjj" & "El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu"
- Get as many people as you can to "like" the photo by 11:59 pm on September 2, 2011
- Winner will get a FREE Gi !! 

Your Attitude is Contagious! Make it a positive contribution!! 
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 
http://twitter.com/#!/eliotkelly
http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

EDH Brazilian jiujitsu promoting health and fitness with martial arts in el dorado hills bjj
EDH Brazilian jiujitsu promoting health and fitness with martial arts in folsom bjj
EDH Brazilian jiujitsu promoting health and fitness with martial arts in cameron park bjj
EDH Brazilian jiujitsu promoting health and fitness with martial arts in granite bay bjj

Thursday

8/11/2011



School is starting back up!! Now is a great time to introduce your new & old friends to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! We can train together, teach each other, & have fun! Enrollments based on your referral will get YOU a months credit towards your tuition. That means you get ONE MONTH FREE! (Contest ends September 15th)

In this message, 
1. Calendar Change 
2. Lombardi Contest 
3. Seminar 
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1. Calendar Change 
Please look at the updated calendar for August. Please mark your calendars with these events, and note that we will be finishing off the month with a No-Gi Tournament on Sunday! 
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2. Lombardi Contest 
We have had 3 students(Angelo, Ethan, & Ryan) recite the Lombardi Poem. If you are able to successfully recite the poem you will receive a gift card to Jamba Juice! I CHALLENGE EVERYONE to do this!!
To find the Poem please go to our blog and click on "You Can Attitude"
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3. Seminar 
On Saturday August 20th from 12-2 pm in El Cerrito, CA a United States Olympic Judo alternate and former collegiate All American Wrestler Justin Flores will be holding a seminar to teach how to combine Judo, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Early registration price is $25. This seminar will sell out as there are a limited amount of spaces. Justin is known for putting on excellent seminars so don't miss this great opportunity to learn from one of the best. To sign up send an email to ecbjj@yahoo.com. Open to all academies and affiliations.
Justin Flores Highlights:

http://vimeo.com/11397456

Forge your Attitude through the fire of your will!
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com