EDHBJJ Updates

Tuesday

2/24/2015

Dear Team,

Congratulations to the team on a great performance at the IBJJF SF OPEN! This was the biggest team participation in any tournament and took a big effort from everyone! Congratulations! Here are a quick results from the tournament:

White Belt:

Tom Silver

Dane Silver

Blue Belt:

Rich Top 8

Dave Silver

Dlock Silver

Brown Belt:

Jerel Bronze

Sean Silver

Black Belt:

Eliot Silver

As part of Team Yemaso, everyone was able to contribute to earning team points. This led to a third place team finish behind Ralph Gracie and Caio Terra. Every single point counted as the fourth place team, Gracie Barra, only trailed by 11 points. Please be sure to congratulate the competitors and thank your team for helping you prepare! If you have any pictures to share, please post them on facebook!

For those that participated in the tournament please remember you are now in the third and last phase of your training. REFLECTION and RECOVERY. Make sure to take the time to learn from your performance and improve for the next challenge!

See you on the mat!

916-595-4064

Thursday

2/19/2015

Dear Team,

We are already half way through February! Again, congratulations to the recently promoted! If you are looking for something to do this weekend there are two exciting Nor Cal events. On Saturday a Ginastica Seminar with the founder of movement and on Sunday the IBJJF SF Open with 9 competitors from El Dorado Hills on the mat!

Please see below for events in March:

PARENT COACH MEETING

SUNDAY, March 1

TIME: 9:00-11:00

FOR: Parents of our program, Coaches of our program, Future parents of our program

We will be explaining the different age based programs, coaching philosophy, and answer any questions or concerns you might have about your child. Please feel free to email with questions! The purpose of the meeting is to better communicate the goals of our age appropriate programs and coaching methods.

IN HOUSE TOURNAMENT:

SATURDAY, March 7

KIDS: 8:30-9:50am

ADULTS: 10:00-12:15am

Pre Register: $35

On or after March 4th: $50

SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR SPECTATOR DETAILS!

(Parents, family, & friends. Please no coaching from the sidelines, we will have coaches coaching each competitor before, during and after each match!)

BJJ RULES CLINIC:

FRIDAY, March 6

TIME: 7:00-9:30pm

Pre Register: $35

On or after March 4th: $50

If you are interested in competing and working as a referee or volunteering as a score keeper, please sign up! The rules clinic is required for those interested in working as a referee. (Typically rules seminar lasts 4.5 hours, this will be condensed and highlight the most important points and confusing points)

SINCE the RULES of JIU-JITSU follow the spirit of SELF DEFENSE, we recommend this for EVERYONE!

See you on the mat!

916-595-4064

Sunday

2/15/2015

Dear Team,

Congrats to the team on another successful belt promotion ceremony! Some great stories of individual overcoming adversity and challenges with the help of the team! Please keep training hard if you are close to the next belt promotion in the end of August. If you would like more feedback on where you are in your belt, please feel free to talk with an instructor and get some direct feedback. For Pictures check out our facebook page! CLICK HERE

Mark your calendars for these several exciting events coming up!

February 21st, GINASTICA SEMINAR @ ONE BODY

If you love to move, play, roll, and learn... This is a must attend! Ginastica Natural is known as a revolutionary method of Physical and Mental conditioning which has been applied in many fields like: Fitness (Health and Quality of Life), Sports (Surfing, Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed-Martial Arts, etc.), Film & Art Industry (TV Commercials, Choreography). WATCH A VIDEO

Registration is online at OneFitBody.net

February 22nd, IBJJF SF OPEN

The Premiere IBJJF tournament in Northern California is right around the corner with 8 competitors this will be a fun filled event! If you're free go support the team! details on ibjjf.org

March 6th BJJ RULES CLINIC

A BIG part of being a good competitor is knowing the rules. This is a great opportunity to save some money at get the full jiujitsu rules explained. Pre Register before March 4th and get a discount!

March 7th EDH TOURNAMENT-CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Our first of four tournaments of the year If you need a tune up for the American Cup in April this is a must do to get ready! We will also be collecting a canned food item as an entrance fee! Fighters are encouraged to sell tickets in exchange for a canned food item to come watch them compete! SEE ATTACHED FLYER for DETAILS!

See you on the mat!

916-595-4064

Wednesday

2/11/2015

Dear Team,

Tonight we will have our one of two belt promotions for 2015. The ceremony is a special time to reflect and celebrate everyone's hard work, discipline, and dedication. Each belt promotion is one step towards the very difficult but rewarding goal of becoming a black belt.

Here are some facts about jiu-jitsu and the belt system:

- On average it takes 10 to 20 years to earn a black belt.

- No one under the age of 19 is able to become a black belt.

- Adult belt system (blue, purple, brown, black) starts at the age of 16.

Everyone, including family and friends are very welcome to attend!

Here are the times:

5:45-6:45 Kids (under 16)

7:00-8:00 Adults

See you on the mat!

916-595-4064

2/4/2015

Dear Jiu Jitsu Team,

CONGRATS:

Congrats to everyone on some great performances this weekend at the UGF California State Championship Tournament in Sacramento, CA. Individual results are a result of everyone showing up to training and contributing! Each competitor represented the team with great class and intensity! Here are the final results of the competitors:

Tom - Bronze

Leo - Bronze

Tanner - Silver

Carl - Silver

Drahomir - Gold

Rich - Gold

Make sure to congratulate these competitors the next time you see them!

TODAY:

Today we will be hosting our first seminar of the year. A great opportunity to really study and learn some specific concepts! This is also our opportunity to thank Michel for spending almost all of his vacation with us in El Dorado Hills! Please see attached flyer and below for details.

- Kids Games: (age 4-7) FREE 5:00-5:45

- Kids Seminar: (age 8-13) $25 6:00-7:00

- Adult Seminar: (age 14+) $50 7:00-9:00

Calendar Reminders:

Belt Promotion Ceremony: February 11th

Ginastica Seminar at One Body: February 21st

SF International Open: February 22nd

In House Tournament: March 7th

General Reminders:

- Juniors Class Participants (6:10-7:05) meets on Friday 6:00-7:00pm to learn takedowns!

- Alternating Gi and NoGi for every Thursday Competition & Friday Q&A classes.

- Training is hard....... But not training won't make anything easier :)

See you on the mat!

916-595-4064