Tuesday

5/31/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

In this message, 

1. Word of the Month
2. Ben Askren vs Marcelo Garcia
3. 

Summer Challenge 



4. June 7, Panda Night
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1. Word of the Month 
Congratulations to all those who have been working hard on the word of the month. June is all about creating excitement. The word of the month is EXCITEMENT!   Each day during the month of June you should look to bring your excitement into the gym and come into an exciting training session!! Be ready for something NEW every Week!! 
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2. Ben Askren vs Marcelo Garcia 
Watch this incredible video of Olympian/MMA Star Ben Askren rolling No-Gi with World/Abu Dhabi Champion Marcelo Garcia. 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTjseL40aw&feature=fvst
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3. Summer Challenge 
We have had several individuals who have started Jiu-Jitsu and with their determination and dedication have been successful in shedding over 30 lbs. That's no easy task! So, here is the SUMMER CHALLENGE: (June/July/August)
- Get into teams of at least three. At least 1 person must be from outside of Jiu-Jitsu class. 
 (Better those around you if you want to better yourself)
- Come in by the end of June to test your Body Fat % with your team. (Individual % will be kept private)
- Teams & Body Fat % must be recorded before the IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT. 
- Pay Entry Fee: $60 per Team. 
- Meet with Eliot once a week to check body fat % evaluate individual and team goals.
- Motivate, Encourage, and Train with one another to meet your goals.
- Winning Team will win the CASH Prize & matching Dog Tags! (Final % check is August 31)
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4. June 7, Panda Night 
On Tuesday June 7th, members of West Coast Martial Arts EDH and EDHBJJ are invited to go to Regal Theaters on $5 movie night to watch Kung Fu Panda 2.  Please sign up at the front desk ASAP. The theatre is filling up and space is limited. There will be morning class on that day, but no evening classes. Also don't forget to represent and wear your WEST COAST T-Shirt or EDHBJJ T-Shirt to the movies!!! 
http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-did-kung-fu-panda-learned-so-fast.html
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Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
MARTIAL ARTS Training for Health and Fitness in El Dorado Hills, CA
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Thursday

5/26/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

In this message, 
1. Tournament, BBQ, Testing
2. Summer Challenge
3. No Class
4. Koga: The King of Judo
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1. Tournament, BBQ, Testing 
There will be a BBQ & BELT TESTING following the IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT on Saturday, June 25. The tournament will include a kids division! Please mark your calendars and don't forget to invite your friends and family! 
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2. Summer Challenge 
We have had several individuals who have started Jiu-Jitsu and with their determination and dedication have been successful in shedding over 30 lbs. That's no easy task! So, here is the SUMMER CHALLENGE: (June/July/August)
- Get into teams of at least three. At least 1 person must be from outside of Jiu-Jitsu class. 
 (Better those around you if you want to better yourself)
- Come in by the end of June to test your Body Fat % with your team. (Individual % will be kept private)
- Teams & Body Fat % must be recorded before the IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT. 
- Pay Entry Fee: $60 per Team. 
- Meet with Eliot once a week to check body fat % evaluate individual and team goals.
- Motivate, Encourage, and Train with one another to meet your goals.
- Winning Team will win the CASH Prize & matching Dog Tags! (Final % check is August 31)
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3. No Class 
There is no class on Monday, May 30. (Memorial Day) Please take some time to honor the Men & Women who have served our country. 
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4. Koga: The King of Judo 
Koga Toshihiko, an Olympic Gold medalist for Japan, is known as one of the most technical masters of Judo. Not only is he a very good instructor, but is also very exciting to watch. 
Take on a challenge!
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 
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Tuesday

5/24/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

Congratulations to all the participants of the STAR 6 RUN! Ben, Jenni, Stefani, Steve, Kev, John, Johnny, Mike, Carla, and Eliot! It was an incredible challenge to overcome and a great start to a healthy and active summer of 2011! In addition to competition in tournaments let's look to challenge ourselves by entering distance races or other fitness events!!

In this message, 

1. Contest Winner
2. Weekly Tricks
3. Tournaments 

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1. Contest Winner 
Jared is the winner of the facebook photo contest! He had over 13 likes on his photo on facebook, and he won two tickets to the movies! There is still an opportunity to submit your video for the viral video contest. Entries will be accepted until the end of June! 
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2. Weekly Tricks 
Here is the link to last weeks tricks. Please do not repost it or send it to anyone. Please feel free to save the link or download the video onto your computer! Use this as a tool to help you visualize the technique and learn some of the other tricks you may have missed during the week. 
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3. Tournaments  
Registration for the Sacramento Open has closed. 
Up NEXT:
1. Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea in Santa Cruz on  Saturday, June 18. 
2. Mid YEAR In-House Tournament on Saturday June 25.  (Details to follow)

--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
MARTIAL ARTS Training for Health and Fitness in El Dorado Hills, CA
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Wednesday

5/18/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In this message, 
1. Star 6 Run 
2. Kids Night Out
3. Memorial Day Weekend
4. Wrestling Hi-light
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1.Star 6 Run
This month is all about CHALLENGE! My CHALLENGE to everyone is to get outside and take part in the Star 6 Run. There is a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run at this event on Sunday May 22. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!! Remember, there is no shame in doing the 5K Run/Walk. The only shame would be to never take on a CHALLENGE this month! After the run, people can get together for brunch at the Purple Place. 
star6run.org
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2.Kids Night Out
This Friday MAY 20 is Kids Night Out! Come to Nerf Wars & Dodgeball from 6 ~ 9 p.m. Sign up at the front desk if you are going to attend! 
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3.Memorial Day Weekend
We will be closed on Memorial Day weekend. No Training on Monday, May 30. 
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4. Wrestling Hi-light
Here is a short clip of Stanford Wrestling from the 2010~2011 Season. They had an incredible season this year, and I am looking forward to organizing a trip to go watch one of their dual meets this coming winter. Wrestling is another great Martial Art to learn and see what your body is capable of doing! ENJOY 
http://www.flowrestling.org/coverage/238739-2010-2011-Highlight-Reels/video/489580-2011-Stanford-Wrestling-Highlight-Video



Take on a CHALLENGE!
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
http://www.youtube.com/edhbjj
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Monday

5/16/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,

Thank you to all those who volunteered their time to help with the event on Sunday! It was a great opportunity to get out in the community and show everyone some Jiu-Jitsu! Kevin, Kev. Kevinita, Trevor, Todd, Alejandro, Kyle+wife, Jenni, Frank+wife+Shano, Gary+wife+Cass, the event would not have been possible without your help! Thank you very much! 

In this message, 
1. Star 6 Run
2. Facebook Photo Contest
3. Kids Night out
4. Tricks of the Week
5. Tournaments 
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1. Star 6 Run
The Star 6 Run is this Sunday May 22. CHALLENGE yourself to enter the 5K RUN/WALK or 10K RUN. Enter the event with your friends, Jiu-Jitsu Buddies, or Family members! Register online:
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2. Facebook Photo Contest
Right now, Jared is in the lead with this awesome photo! You have one week left to get your Jiu-Jitsu related picture on facebook to win 2 TICKETS to the MOVIES!  Here are the Rules: Step 1: Take a picture of you doing/wearing something Jiu-Jitsu related  Step 2: Post it on your facebook and tag edh bjj Step 3: Campaign and recruit friends and family to *LIKE* your image. The MOST likes (minimum 10 Likes) by10pm May 21, PST will win 2 TICKETS to the MOVIES! Post it. like it. -WIN! Good luck ;) 


















3. Kids Night out
This Friday isKIDS NIGHT OUT! Sign up at the Front Dest with a West Coast Martial Arts Staff Member to Reserve your Spot. 

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4. Tricks of the Week
This is an unlisted video on youtube. Please do not share the link with anyone outside of our Jiu-Jitsu Club. Please feel free to save the link or download the video onto your computer. Use it as a way to enhance your Jiu-Jitsu by visualizing the technique and revisiting the moves we learned if you feel you are having trouble progressing. Open mat is a great time to physically review the technique with someone else! 


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5. Tournaments 
~Sacramento Spring Open~
May, 28: Sacramento, CA 
~IBJJF World Championships~
June, 2,3,4,5: Long Beach, CA 
~Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea~
June 18: Santa Cruz, CA

Challenge yourself this week! 
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
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Wednesday

5/11/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

In this message, 

1. Sacramento BJJ Tournament
2. May Takedown Series
3. Hydration 
4. May CHALLENGE
5. Booth Help
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1. Sacramento BJJ Tournament




On Saturday May 28, there will be a Jiu-Jitsu tournament at Cosumnes River College. If you are interested in competing in this event sign up and let Eliot know ASAP. I have talked with the event coordinator & he is doing his best for the referees and rules to match IBJJF standards. Tournaments are not mandatory but a great opportunity to CHALLENGE yourself and put your skills to the test. 



Registration Deadline is May 22. 





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2. May Takedown Series
This month, we will focus on some simple takedowns from the underhook position. This is a very common position in submission grappling or wrestling and can be very easily adapted to the gi game. You can also use the lapel or top of the collar to do the exact same moves. 

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3. Hydration 
The weather is starting to turn from cool to blazin' hot! HYDRATION will be essential! Avoid carbonated, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks. They will work against the body. Drink a minimum of 6 ~ 8 glasses of water on a workout day. Sports Drinks are not bad, but tend to be very concentrated. It would be best to add some water to water down the drink. I drink a product called Rehydrate (aka: super gatorade) to help replace electrolytes I lose from working out. 

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4. May CHALLENGE
The word of the month for May is CHALLENGE. Read the blog to help yourself get an idea of how we can CHALLENGE ourselves. 
Also, my CHALLENGE to you is to sign up for the Star 6 Memorial Run in Folsom, CA. Click on the link below to register for the 5k run/walk or 10k run! There is no shame in doing a shorter distance, the important thing is that we take on the CHALLENGE!! 
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5. Booth Help
EDHBJJ will be hosting a booth this Sunday May, 15. If you are available to help out that would be awesome! We will have mats under our tent so we may even get a little technique session going!! Please send me an e-mail if you are available to help. The event run from 11am ~ 7pm. Thank you in advance! 

CHALLENGE yourself today! 
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
MARTIAL ARTS Training for Health and Fitness in El Dorado Hills, CA
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Monday

5/9/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

Happy belated Mother's Day! Don't forget to collect your tickets for the Mother's Appreciation Raffle (Ultimate Spa Package) at the end of the month. Here are different ways to earn tickets: 
Come Train = 1 Ticket 
Bring a Friend = 2 Tickets
Attend Promo Event = 2 Tickets 
Friend Signs up  = 5 Tickets
Attend Kids Night Out = 5 Tickets

In this message, 

1. I Like it Photo Contest
2. Volunteers Needed
3. May: Challenge
4. IBJJF World Championships
5. Tricks of the Week 
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1. I Like it Photo Contest
*I LIKE IT PHOTO CONTEST* Starts NOW! Step 1: Take a picture of you doing/wearing something Jiu-Jitsu related  Step 2: Post it on your facebook and tag edh bjj Step 3: Campaign and recruit friends and family to *LIKE* your image. The MOST likes (minimum 10 Likes) by10pm on May 21  PST will win 2 TICKETS to the MOVIES! Post it. like it. -WIN! Good luck ;) 

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2. Volunteers Needed
On May 15, we will be hosting a Jiu-Jitsu booth at the El Dorado County Fair Grounds. This will be a great opportunity to talk to people about Jiu-Jitsu and get them to come try a class or two with us! Please send me an email saying you would be interested in helping. The event is from 11 ~ 7. If Jiu-Jitsu has made an impact on your life, then help someone else see how it can make an impact on their health and fitness! 
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3. May: Challenge
On May 22, the Start 6 organization is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run. Challenge yourself to enter one of the events and complete one of these events! The challenge is extended to family and friends of EDHBJJ as well! (Jenni and Eliot have registered the 10!!)
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4. IBJJF World Championships
June 2,3,4,5 are when the World Championships are held down in Long Beach, CA. If you are interested in competition, or going down to watch the most exciting tournament of the year, talk to Eliot about training and going down to compete. 
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5. Tricks of the Week 
This is an unlisted video on youtube only for the students of EDHBJJ. Please do not post the video on any other sites. Please feel free to download the video onto your computer or save the URL address to view it in the future. Please feel free to post comments or send me a message with comments on how I can help you improve your Jiu-Jitsu. 


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Eliot Kelly 
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com 
MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR HEALTH FITNESS AND SELF DEFENSE IN EL DORADO HILLS
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Wednesday

5/4/2011

Good Morning Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! 

In this message, 

1. Schedule for May
2. Volunteers Needed
3. Challenge of the Month
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1. Schedule for May
 Attached is a Schedule with all the events in May. Don't miss out on any of our exciting events of the Month!! 
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2. Volunteers Needed
We are hosting a booth on May, 15 at the 1st Annual Fit and Fun - A Healthy Lifestyle Expo. Send me an e-mail or let me know at practice if you are interested in helping out! 
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3. Challenge of the Month
This is my challenge to all of you for this month! Sign up for the Star 6 Memorial Run on May 22. There is a 5k Run/Walk and 10k division. Figure out which one is appropriate for you and start preparing for it! We welcome all students, parents, and family members to take part in this CHALLENGE! 


Have an Amazing Day! 
-- 
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
MARTIAL ARTS Training for Health and Fitness in El Dorado Hills, CA
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Monday

5/2/2011

Hello Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

Great Job to all the Competitors this weekend at the American Cup! You guys did an incredible job preparing yourself to compete.  We had 7 competitors enter and 5 come out with medals. Also a BIG Thank you to those who showed up to support and cheer on the team! Gold Medalists:: Aidan, Gary, Todd. Silver Medalists: Ben, Tyler. Pictures / Videos will be online in the next couple of days. 

In this Message, 

1. Run down of the Month
2. Viral Video Contest
3. Win Tickets to go see THOR 
4. Mother's Appreciation Raffle (w/ West Coast EDH)
5. Challenge of the Month
6. Tricks from Last week

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1. Run down of the Month
-May- 
1~: Viral Video Contest Starts
2~5: Thor Week
6: No Practice
9~20: Facebook Photo Contest
15: Fun & Fit Expo. 
20: Kids Night Out 
22: Star 6 Memorial Run 
30/31: Testing

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2. Viral Video Contest
The Viral Video Contest has officially Started! Here is how you can enter.
- Make a Video about Jiu-Jitsu with a friend (up to 5)
- Check for Content w/ Eliot 
- Upload it onto youtube
- 1st Person to get a combined 1,000 Views will win a FLIP VIDEO CAMERA

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3. Win Tickets to go see THOR! 
Bring a Friend to train with you between May 2 ~ May 5.
If they come back for a second round of training by May 13, 
EACH of you will get a ticket to go watch THOR in the Movie Theatre. 

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4. Mother's Day Appreciation Raffle (w/ West Coast EDH)
We will be doing a Give Away Contest with WEST COAST this month. Earn tickets when you come train, bring a friend, come and enter other events in the May. (Father's Day Appreciate Package coming in June!!)

Spa Package for Mom:
- Hot Stone Massage
- Ultimate Facial
- Pedicure

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5. Challenge of the Month
The word of the month for April was ACTION. The Word of the Month for May is CHALLENGE. 
"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are."- Bernice Johnson Reagon
Challenge of the Month: 5k Run/Walk or 10k Run (Yes, Eliot will be running the 10k)

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6. Tricks from Last week

This is an Unlisted Video on Youtube for EDHBJJ students ONLY. Please feel free to save the URL or download the video onto your computer. Please do not embed it online or make the URL public. Thank you and enjoy! Any comments you have to help make you learning easier I would love to receive!! 

Take on a CHALLENGE! 
--
Eliot Kelly
Head Instructor
916-595-4064
www.edhbjj.com
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