Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Boxing, Yoga in West Side Santa Cruz

Ryan Hall Seminar at Kaijin January 30th from 2-4pm

paul — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:21:54 +0000

Fresh from outstanding performances at Abu Dhabi, Grapplers Quest and Gracie Nationals and en route to Tokyo for a superfight it the Deep promotion, Ryan will be conducting a 2 hour seminar this Saturday at Kaijin / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club. The seminar will take place from 2-4pm + rolling time afterwards. Ryan is not only an elite grappler, but he is a super Jiu Jitsu nerd who has a very unique principle based approach to teaching. Ryan is known for his 50/50 guard, leg attacks, d’arce chokes and back attacks. On Saturday he will be teaching how to integrate these movements and principles into your Jiu Jitsu. Hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome.

What: Ryan Hall Seminar

Where: Kaijin MMA / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club

When: This Saturday January 30th 2-4pm + rolling time

Cost: $40 dollars at the door

See you there!!!

Temporary Yoga schedule change

bryan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:56:32 +0000

Our wonderful yoga instructor Daniela is going on yoga sabbatical to India until March. Until she returns, we will not be holding bi-weekly yoga classes. Instead we will be offering a Stretch class on Fridays from 12-1pm. The Stretch class will focus on building flexibility and strength that relates directly to martial arts. We wish Daniela the very best on her yoga trip and we hope to see you on Fridays for our new, super awesome stretch class!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!

paul — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:51:29 +0000

Here at Kaijin we are all very excited to start 2010 and look forward to another great year of learning, teaching, training, friends, family and all around Martial Arts fun. 2010 training is already underway, so don’t wait to start your New Year’s resolution to train more Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Boxing and Yoga!

First time students and beginners always welcome!!!

Train with Marcelo Garcia

paul — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:38:57 +0000

Marcelo Garcia is now offering a ground breaking online training program. The product is really incredible, the depth of instruction and inclusion of training footage make this the most potent training supplement I have come across. As a special deal for Kaijin Martial Arts / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club students, if you sign up for one year in advance (or after 12 months of monthly payment) you get a week of free training at Marcelo’s New York Academy (believe me, it is AWESOME). To get this deal enter the promo code WCJJC

Watch Marcelo evolve his cutting edge arsenal, while he teaches and rolls every night. Each lesson and sparring session is broken down into multiple sub-themes, all interconnected in a growing database, allowing for navigation back and forth between theory and practice.

This revolutionary online BJJ and Submission Grappling training program is designed by 8-time National Chess Champion, 2-time Tai Chi Push Hands World Champion, BJJ brown belt, and author of The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin.

The vast majority of great grapplers talk about the parallels between BJJ and chess–now you can combine full access to the laboratory of the greatest grappler on the planet with the no-nonsense tools of elite chess training for just $25/month!

You can cruise around and watch some videos for free before signing up, so check it out—there is already a ton of incredible footage up, and new material will be uploaded nightly.

For more information, check out this recent interview with Marcelo Garcia and Josh Waitzkin http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Fusing_The_Body__Mind_Marcelo_Garcia__Josh_Waitzkin_12_16_2009.html

Kaijin MMA / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club Holiday Schedule

paul — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:01:10 +0000

Kaijin MMA / WCJJC will be closed December 24th-26th, December 31st and January 1st. Additionally there will be no Yoga class December 30th. Have a great holiday season!!!

Kaijin Martial Arts / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club end of the year party and belt promotions!!!!!

paul — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:25:15 +0000

Saturday December 12th we will be holding our first annual end of the year party for the academy and belt promotion for Jiu Jitsu students. From 10 to 11:30am we will be doing belt promotions followed by open mat – time to test drive some new belts, share technique and catch up with friends. At noon, we will all meet up at Upper Crust Pizza on Mission St. for some delicious food and good times. Hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to everyone for an awesome year here at the academy – we are all really excited to make 2010 even better! Keep training hard…

Seminar with Grand Master Francisco Mansur Thursday, December 3rd

paul — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:42:31 +0000

This Thursday Grand Master Francisco Mansur will be teaching a special seminar at Kaijin / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club. Francisco Mansur is one of Helio Gracie’s original students and has spent nearly 50 years devoted to the gentle art. He has earned the highest possible rank – 9th degree Red Belt (the 10th degree has been reserved for the founders of the art – all of whom have since passed away). Additionally, Grand Master Mansur is part of our lineage here at WCJJC in that he is Claudio Franca’s instructor and Claudio is who showed us the path of Jiu Jitsu making Francisco Mansur our Jiu Jitsu Grandfather of sorts. In addition to being an incredibly inspirational, passionate and technical instructor, he is perhaps the most charismatic person you will ever meet. It is impossible to forget his remarkable stories and observations. Just the question and answer portion will be worth the cost of admission. Please join us for what promises to be a truly inspirational Jiu Jitsu Seminar. Everyone is welcome.

http://www.kiotobjjny.com/

Thursday 12/3/2009

7-9 pm

$50 Kaijin/WCJJC members, $65 non members (payable at the door)

Congratulations US Open competitors!!!

paul — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:38:58 +0000

Kaijin / West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club had a great showing over the weekend at the US Open. We are extraordinarily happy with the performance and more importantly the attitude and spirit demonstrated by everyone who competed. It really reminded me how happy I am to be involved with the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Nino ‘Elvis’ Schembri Seminar at AKA

paul — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:24:43 +0000

Nino will be conducting a two day seminar at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose Oct 31st and Nov 1st. For those of you not familiar with Nino, he is a phenominaly talented and creative Jiu Jitsu fighter. He was recently voted #2 champion of the 90’s by Gracie Magazine. This is a great opportunity to learn from a true legend in the sport.

October 31st Gi 12-3pm

November 1st No-Gi 12-3pm

1 Day $80 for advanced registration/$100 day of the seminar

2 Days $120 for advanced registration/$160 day of the semianar

Email: ninoseminar@gmail.com to pre-register

American Kickboxing Academy

1830 Hillsdale Ave. #2

San Jose, CA 95124

(408) 371-4235

Self Defense – the foundation of Jiu Jitsu

paul — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Self Defense is often taught to beginners as an introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – and for good reason. Self defense is the core of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is the best method to teach the body mechanics, leverage, strategy and sensitivity that define the art. It gives students confidence in their ability to defend themselves effectively as well as an understanding of the rationale behind Jiu Jitsu strategy – safety first, followed by positional control that leads to submission. The simplest and best definition of Jiu Jitsu I have heard comes from John Danaher who defines Jiu Jitsu as simply “control that leads to submission”. As such, Jiu Jitsu is more than a sport – it is a Martial Art in the truest sense. Additionally self defense builds the base that will support the larger structure of our Jiu Jitsu practice – should we pursue Jiu Jitsu as a way of life, a hobby, compete in Jiu Jitsu sport, or choose to enter the ring or cage of Mixed Martial Arts.

Here is an excellent video of Jiu Jitsu self defense as demonstrated by Rickson and Royler Gracie.