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 

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8/25/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiujitsu, 

 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

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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

Location: West Coast Martial Arts / EDHBJJ

Cost: FREE

 Do you have an Attitude of Gratitude? 

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

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8/15/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 

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://www.youtube.com/edhbjj

http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

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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://www.youtube.com/edhbjj

http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

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8/11/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,  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  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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   http://twitter.com/#!/eliotkelly http://www.youtube.com/edhbjj http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

8/8/2011

Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian JiuJitsu, 

- As we head into the second week of August, let's quickly reflect on your ATTITUDE from last week. Were you able to walk around with an attitude of gratitude? 

- Tournament Results: Beau finished 1st and Eliot finished 2nd at the Nor Cal No-Gi Open this weekend in Alameda, CA! Go on our website to read more about their matches! 

In this message,

1. Buddy Week 

2. More Attitude 

3. Saturday Fun 

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1. Buddy Week 

BUDDY WEEK for August starts today! Bring a new friend to class during this week and get a TICKET to the MOVIES! 

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2. More Attitude 

We had our first challenger recite Vince Lombardi's "YOU CAN" on Friday. He won the 1 hour private lesson and Jamba Juice Gift Certificate! Everyone can win a Jamba Juice Gift Certificate if they memorize "YOU CAN" by the end of August! Take on the Challenge! Look on our blog to find & memorize the "YOU CAN" posting. Below is a little more on ATTITUDE.

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- ATTITUDE -

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home ... or a school. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we do have and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our ATTITUDES.    ~ Chuck Swindoll & Nancy Harms

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3. Saturday Fun 

Saturday Night in the Park is this weekend August, 13. They will have great live music, a mechanical bull, activities for the kids, and more! Show up with your family or go with your friends from the gym, but don't forget to wear your EDHBJJ shirts! 

http://www.edhcsd.org/news_and_announcements/archive/2011/08/snip_pc.pdf

We are in charge of our ATTITUDES! 

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

http://twitter.com/#!/eliotkelly

http://www.youtube.com/edhbjj

http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

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8/5/2011

Dear Members of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 

We had a great weekend to finish off July with three competitors in the Warrior's Quest Tournament in Natomas. Beau, Pierre, and Angelo left it all on the mat and did a great job working to execute the moves we have been working in class. A special mention goes to Beau for dominating his bracket to win four matches for the GOLD.  Please congratulate these competitors the next time you see them! We also had a great week of Jiu Jitsu to start off August, so let's keep things rolling! 

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1. August Calendar 

2. YOU CAN 

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1. August Calendar 

Attached is the Calendar for August. Mark your calendars for all the events and activities of the month! Please note that we will be having a No Gi tournament to finish off the summer season! 

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2. YOU CAN 

August word of the month is ATTITUDE. Your THOUGHTS impact your ATTITUDE. What separates you from other people?

-- Memorize"You Can" by the end of August to get a Jamba Juice Gift Certificate! 

-- First person to memorize "You Can" gets a 1 hour private lesson! 

-- Second person to memorize "You Can" gets a 30 minute private lesson! 

If you think you are beaten, you are

If you think you dare not, you don't

If you like to win but think you can't 

It's almost a cinch you won't 

If you think you are outclassed, you are

You've got to think high to rise

You've got to be sure of yourself

Before you can win a prize

If you think you'll lose, you are lost

For out in the world we find

That success begins

With a fellow's will

It's all in the state of mind

Life's battle's don't always go to the 

Stronger of faster man

But sooner of later, the man who wins

Is the man who THINKS he can. 

                              - Vince Lombardi

Have an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE!

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

http://twitter.com/#!/eliotkelly

http://www.youtube.com/edhbjj

http://learnaboutjiu-jitsu.blogspot.com

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