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    Arm jam log roll defense!

    This is an often MISUNDERSTOOD technique – in the hands of noobies it turns into an attempt to pull an opponent over the chest. It can be… Read more “Arm jam log roll defense!”

    June 8, 2017 by GRBalme

    Arm as a stick escape from side

    The ladies are always trying to smash each other! Ray-ray closes the distance and Jen manages to get her left arm inside Ray-ray’s right in order to… Read more “Arm as a stick escape from side”

    June 8, 2017 by GRBalme

    HeEl HoOk Follow up off Tripod

    As a follow up when the opponent steps over your knee hook foot on Tripod sweep, simply lasso around the leg and expose the heel for a… Read more “HeEl HoOk Follow up off Tripod”

    April 20, 2017 by GRBalme

    Salsa Fresh

    Fresh chips, guacamole, a variety of salsas and impressive thick rich burritos full of goodness. Veggie and chicken with a side of chips and a drink is… Read more “Salsa Fresh”

    March 30, 2017 by GRBalme

    Lasso Sweep Variation by Ray-ray

    This is a simple heavy-leg means of unbalancing your opponent so you can sit up into a pancake push over.  Ray-ray simply puts her lasso foot under… Read more “Lasso Sweep Variation by Ray-ray”

    March 30, 2017 by GRBalme

    Jen Lasso sweeps Ray-ray

    A popular sweep that works best as a surprise in a series of attacks. Key points are keeping your hand locked on your hip palm up, and… Read more “Jen Lasso sweeps Ray-ray”

    March 30, 2017 by GRBalme

    Kai’s lovely Bento Box

    Dan and I took a special lunch run — fast fast not much time — over to Kai and enjoyed some sushi and the fabulous bulgogi bento… Read more “Kai’s lovely Bento Box”

    March 13, 2017 by GRBalme

    More books for the Martial Minded

      Hard to beat the snazzy 70s fashion. Though the reality is not much has changed in the idea of “self-defense” as being a basic list of… Read more “More books for the Martial Minded”

    February 27, 2017 by GRBalme

    Coming off of the Roberto Maia Seminar

    A great day was had at our school down in Apex Saturday with my teacher and friend Roberto as he went through a bunch of his favorite… Read more “Coming off of the Roberto Maia Seminar”

    February 21, 2017 by GRBalme

    Indian Buffet at Aarusuvai

    This was my first visit to the Aarusuvai experience and I have to say pretty good. I was a little disappointed that the pakora was not a… Read more “Indian Buffet at Aarusuvai”

    February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 by GRBalme

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    Jiu-jitsu is patient, Jiu-jitsu is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Jiu-jitsu does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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    Where did Brazilian Jiu-jitsu originate?

    Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is classical Judo as taught by Judo practitioner and promoter (in the Americas and Europe) Mitsuo "Esai" Maeda in the early half of the 20th century. He was apparently a scrappy little fighter who was sometimes called "count of combat" by friend and foes alike. As a naturalized Brazilian (the Japanese have long been fascinated with and exploitative of the Amazon) Maeda came into contact with and trained many Brazilians including the famous Gracie brothers.   While Judo over the last century has become a throw-focused Olympic tradition BJJ has maintained the more scrappy, ground-based, "street fight" aspect of the art.
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