Academy News
“As Real as it Gets” Tournament May 24thSaturday, May 03, 2008
ATTENTION all JaxBJJ members. We will have an in-house tournament on May 24, 2008. The tournament will run from 11am until????? Brackets will be made up by weights and expericence levels. The “As Real as it Gets” Tournament will have NO TIME LIMITS. All matches must be won by submission. With time being a factor in this format, the first 40 to sign up will participate. Get more details at the Academy. Good Training!!!
Muay Thai TestingMonday, April 28, 2008
JaxBJJ will have a Muay Thai Testing on Tuesday Night April 29th at 7:00pm. Kru Jason David Frank will conduct the testing.
Kid-Jitsu/Wolfpack…..largest seminar in their brief history!!!Saturday, April 26, 2008
Kid-Jitsu/Wolfpack BJJ Association Founders, Professors Charles dos Anjos and Larry Shealy, held the largest seminar in their organizations brief history, with over 400 participants on April 23, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. The 5 hour seminar was held at the Mobile Convention Center and was conducted for students and Instructors within the International Taekwondo Alliance at their spring festival. Grandmaster Bert Kollars said: “The I.T.A. is very pleased with our relationship with Professors Charles and Larry. Their technical and user friendly curriculum and approach to BJJ makes learning BJJ fun, and safe.”
Congratulations to John “Blue” WilliamsTuesday, April 22, 2008
It has been a great run for the Fernandina Beach Urban Legend, John “Blue” Williams. A strong competitor, wrestling coach in Fernandina Beach, and soon to be a JaxBJJ Satellite School Instructor, “Blue” was promoted to Purple Belt in todays morning class. Make sure to congratulate “Blue” the next time you see him. Job well done, John!!!
JaxBJJ Tournament May 24Saturday, April 19, 2008
There will be a JaxBJJ In-House Tournament on Saturday May 24. Check the Academy for details.
BJJ for MMA (Vale Tudo) Classes to begin on April 16.Monday, April 14, 2008
NOTE: NEW TIME WILL BE 6PM TO 7PM
Our BJJ for MMA (Vale Tudo) classes will begin on April 16 from 615pm to 700pm. This class will be in addition to all of our other BJJ Classes. Class is open to JaxBJJ students who have reached intermediate status and are approved to participate by Professor Larry Shealy.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Women’s Personal Protection Seminar was very successful as we sold all available slots. The seminar has primed JaxBJJ to offer this class on Monday
Nights from 6:15 to 7:00pm. The class will be a mixture of cardio, women’s personal protection technique and kickboxing........Learn to protect yourself and stay in shape at the same time!!! Come try a free class.
Friday, April 11, 2008
We’ve added pictures to the gallery in the media section of this site. From S.W.A.T. Team training locally, to the Pan Ams in California, and alot of points in between.........check it out.
Women’s Personal Protection SeminarTuesday, April 08, 2008
The Women’s Personal Protection Seminar will be held on Saturday April 12th from 2-5pm. There are only a few spots left, so call now to reserve a space. (612-6076). The techniques that are taught at the seminar will be included in our Women’s Personal Protection Classes that are held on Monday nights from 615pm to 700pm. The classes are taught by Professor Larry Shealy and his wife, and blue belt in BJJ, Gail Shealy. Dress comfortably.
BJJ for MMASaturday, April 05, 2008
After spending time in California with Master Carlos Gracie, Jr., Professor Marcio Feitosa and Professor Flavio Almeida, completing our MMA curriculum; JaxBJJ is rolling out our BJJ for MMA classes. Thank you to Kohl Kaminshi and Jimmy Gibson for attending this seminar, and assisting in the dinner meeting with this famous threesome!! Our BJJ for MMA will begin on Wednesday April 16 from 615 to 7pm. All current JaxBJJ students are welcome to attend. Good Training!!
Fun at the Pan AmsTuesday, April 01, 2008
A couple of JaxBJJ students made the trek to Los Angeles with Professor Larry Shealy to compete in the Pan Ams. Kohl and Jimmy represented very well, with Kohl bringing home a Bronze Medal. They also attended a seminar with Master Carlos Gracie, Jr., Marcio Feitosa and Flavio Almeida and accompanied this famous trio to dinner. Our Kid-Jitsu Program was highly touted by Professor Flavio as he spoke highly of our program and asked us to assist in teaching his classes in San Clemente. The trip to California and Gracie Barra was very fun and very productive for JaxBJJ and the Kid-Jitsu Program.
New Classes at JaxBJJMonday, March 24, 2008
Beginning the week of April 14, JaxBJJ will be adding 2 new classes to our curriculum. In addition to our BJJ, Muay Thai, Kid-Jitsu and FIGHT programs.........We will be adding a Women’s Personal Defense Class on Monday evenings from 615pm to 700pm..The Women’s Personal Defense Class will be an on-going class that is an extension of the Women’s Personal Defense seminars. We will also be adding an MMA/Street Fight class on Wednesday evenings from 615pm to 700pm. The MMA class will be for students with a minimum of 6 months BJJ experience at JaxBJJ. Find out the details about each class on your next visit to the Academy. Good Training!!
Women’s Personal Defense SeminarFriday, March 21, 2008
We have another Women’s Personal Defense Seminar scheduled for April 12th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Talk to Professor Larry for details.
TJ Rivers is NAS Male Athlete of the Year 2007!Wednesday, March 19, 2008
JaxBJJ’s own T.J. Rivers has been awarded the distinction of “Naval Air Station Jacksonville Male Athlete of the Year 2007” Selection for this award was based on participation in base, and community intramural sports, community volunteer work and professional accomplishments. TJ is a Certified Kid-Jitsu Instructor, and an Assistant Instructor for BJJ and Muay Thai. Please join me in congratulating TJ on this fine accomplishment. LS
Kid-Jitsu and JaxBJJ shirts for saleSunday, March 16, 2008
Our Kid-Jitsu/Wolfpup Tee’s and the JaxBJJ “I’d rather be choking somebody” can be bought on the following website:
http://www.shirts101.com, click on the online store and then click on the Kid-Jitsu logo.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Congratulations to the following people who tested well and attained the next belt level, per the IBJJF Guidelines:
Tony Johnson--Purple Belt
David Kelly--Blue Belt
Joe Sonson--Blue Belt
Ben Ressler--Blue Belt
Cory Skinner--Blue Belt
Julian Synan--Blue Belt
Kevin Synan--Blue Belt
Congratulations to you guys and congratulations to the many who will recieve a stripe on their current belt.
Kid-Jitsu in the newsFriday, March 14, 2008
To see the latest news on JaxBJJ/Kid-Jitsu please click on the following link:
http://www.graciemag.com/news/173/ARTICLE/9865/2008-03-14.html
Kid-Jitsu in Gracie Mag Cover StorySaturday, March 08, 2008
The Kid-Jitsu Program was once again highlighted in Gracie Magazine. In the March Cover Story, “What Jiu-Jitsu can do for your kids.”, Professor Shealy was quoted many times on the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for kids (Kid-Jitsu), as well as the Kid-Jitsu Values Program. Kid-Jitsu has proven to be an idea that is long overdue, and is being embraced in martial arts circles around the world.
Grandmaster Jurandyr Moura and Master Derval RegoMonday, March 03, 2008
Grandmaster Jurandyr Moura, 8th degree Black Belt, and Master Derval Rego 7th Degree Black Belt, endorse the Kid-Jitsu/Wolfpack program that was created by Professor Larry Shealy, and his partner Professor Charles Dos Anjos. For more details see: http://www.kid-jitsu.net.
Street Fight SeminarMonday, February 25, 2008
A “Street Fight Seminar” will be held on Saturday March 22 from 11am to 1pm. The seminar is free and open to all current JaxBJJ members. Sign up now at the Academy to reserve your spot on the mat.
Pan Ams and Seminar with Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.Saturday, February 23, 2008
Professor Larry Shealy, Jim Gibson, Jason Frank and Kohl Kaminski will be attending the Pan Ams in Long Beach, CA in late March. Jason will be displaying his
NOSUBMIT line of MMA related attire. NOSUBMIT is one of the sponsers for JaxBJJ competitors. There will also be an Instructors Meeting and Seminar at Gracie Barra America with Master Carlos.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Mundial, PanAm Champion and ADCC runner-up Flavio Almeida was at JaxBJJ on Saturday for a seminar. Flavio is a 2nd degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie, Jr. and is the Program Director for Gracie Barra America. He recently opened his new school in California: Gracie Barra-San Clemente. The seminar was a tremendous success and was enjoyed by all. In addition to the seminar, on behalf of Master Carlos Gracie, Jr., Professor Flavio promoted JaxBJJ Owner and Main Instructor Larry Shealy to Black Belt. Rumor has it that Marcio Feitosa and Kyra Gracie will be coming to JaxBJJ after the World Championships.........stay tuned!!!
Kid-Jitsu hits Gracie MagazineTuesday, October 30, 2007
JaxBJJ’s trademark registered Kid-Jitsu made it’s way into one of the most popular Martial Arts Magazines in the World: Gracie Magazine. The November edition of the magazine, which is written in Portuguese and English, included a very favorable overview of the Kid-Jitsu Program that is being accepted and licensed into traditional martial arts schools all over the world. “Charles and I believe that to grow the sport, we must address the children” said founder Larry Shealy.
Kid-Jitsu and the I.T.A. form PartnershipThursday, October 25, 2007
The International Kid-Jitsu Association and the International TaeKwonDo Alliance have agreed to implement the Kid-Jitsu Program into the I.T.A. Schools as a minor field of study. The ITA has over 250 schools in the United States and Europe. In a press release, Kid-Jitsu Founder and CEO Larry Shealy said: “The addition of the Kid-Jitsu Program within the ITA is another great step forward for Kid-Jitsu in the traditional martial arts world. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with this fine organization.”
JaxBJJ profiled on Graciemag.comWednesday, September 19, 2007
The editors of Gracie Magazine did a profile story on JaxBJJ’s Main Instructor, Larry Shealy. Check out the story at http://www.graciemag.com
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The History of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Some historians of jiu jitsu say that the origins of "the gentle art" can be traced back to India, and was practiced by Buddhist Monks. Concerned with self-defense, these monks created techniques based upon principles of balance and leverage, and a system of manipulating the body in a manner where one could avoid relying upon strength or weapons. With the expansion of buddhism, jiu jitsu spread from southeast Asia to China, finally arriving in Japan where it developed and gained further popularity.
In the last days of the 19th century, some jiu jitsu masters emigrated from Japan to other continents, teaching the martial arts, as well as competing in fights and competitions.
Esai Maeda Koma, also known as "Conde Koma," was one such master. After traveling with a troupe which fought in various countries in Europe and the Americas, Koma arrived in Brazil in 1915, and settled in Belem do Para the next year, where he met a man named Gastao Gracie.
The father of eight children, among them five boys and three girls, Gastao became a jiu jitsu enthusiast and brought his oldest son, Carlos, to learn to fight from the Japanese master.
For a naturally frail fifteen-year old Carlos Gracie, jiu jitsu became a method not simply for fighting, but for personal improvement. At nineteen, he moved to Rio de Janeiro with his family and began teaching and competing in the martial arts. In his travels, Carlos would teach classes, and also proved the efficiency of the art by beating adversaries in competitions who were more physically strong. In 1925, he returned to Rio and opened the first school, known as the "Academia Gracie de Jiu Jitsu."
Since then, Carlos started to share his knowledge to his brothers, adapting and refining the techniques to the naturally weaker characteristics of his family. Also, Carlos taught them his philosophies of life as well as his concepts of natural nutrition. Eventually, Carlos became a pioneer in creating a special diet for athletes, "the Gracie diet," which transformed jiu jitsu into a term synonymous with health.
Having created an efficient self defense system, Carlos Gracie saw in the art a way to become a man who was more tolerant, respectful, and self-confident. With a goal of proving jiu jitsu's superiority as well as to build a family tradition, Carlos challenged the greatest fighters of his time, as well as managing the fighting careers of his brothers. Fighting opponents fifty or sixty pounds heavier, the Gracies quickly gained recognition and prestige.
Attracted to the new market which was opened around jiu jitsu, many Japanese practitioners came to Rio, but none were able to establish schools as successful as the Gracies. This was due to the fact that the Japanese stylists were more focused on takedowns and throws, and the jiu jitsu the Gracies practiced had more sophisticated groundfighting and submission techniques. Carlos and his brothers changed the techniques in such a way that it completely altered the complexion of the international jiu jitsu principles. These techniques were so distinctive to Carlos and his brothers that the sport became attached to a national identity, and is now commonly known as "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu," practiced by artists all over the world, including Japan.
With the creation of a official body overseeing the administration of the sport, the rules and the ranking system started the era of sport jiu jitsu competitions. Today, jiu jitsu is much more organized, with an International and National Federation, founded by Carlos Gracie Jr. Through his work with the Confederation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Carlos Gracie Jr. contributed to the growth of the sport by holding some of the first organized competitions. Currently, the Confederation holds competitions in Brazil, the United States, Europe, and Asia, realizing Carlos' original dream to spread jiu jitsu around the world.
- By Steve "Sakuriba" KimGracie Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy:
The application of traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu transcends the practice of chokes, joint locks immobilizations, throws and strikes. A true Gracie philosophy prepares men, women and children for life, showing them paths to a healthier life and the most effective use of physical, mental and spiritual strength. Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu, taking care of your body is Jiu-Jitsu, saying no to cigarettes, alcohol and drugs is Jiu-Jitsu, as well as keeping a close bond with relatives and friends. This philosophy, which can be called a “way of life”, has been propagated by Grand Masters Carlos and Helio Gracie for almost a century.
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