One step closer to the Surrey Open...
Old Man Jiu Jitsu all the way!
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Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Monday, 30 July 2018
Kurt Osiander's Move of the Week...
What better to kick start your week's training, than with a video from Kurt, filmed on his recent UK tour...
Friday, 27 July 2018
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
New DVD released - seminar tour dates TBA...
Order and book early to avoid disappointment...
DVD cover photo credit - Chris Brown, Bulldog Academy, UK...
Order now while stocks last!
Here's the latest must have accessory for every non self respecting black belt instructor...don't leave it too late!
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
Well done Kelz!
Huge congrats to one of my old students Kelz Lau, who was awarded his stripes down under at Absolute MMA in Melbourne, the same gym where another of my students Juliette is also training at.
Two more of my students, Graeme and Ger, are visiting the same gym in August, so this looks like the gym to be in Melbourne...
From everyone at Checkmat Wimbledon, well done Kelz, keep up the good work!
Last night's class...
Awesome session last night, with 10x5 minute rounds in the bag, as we get ready for the Surrey Open that's looking on the horizon; I'm pleased report that no aches and pains were felt this morning, must be the warm weather, or the magical properties of my BAIN rash guard and Grapple Kings Gi...
Kurt Osiander video...
I couldn't make the Kurt Osiander seminar at the weekend, so I'll have to make do with this video instead... :)
Thursday, 19 July 2018
Bon voyage Liinus!
Last night we said bon voyage to our our Finnish student Liinus, as he returns back to Finland for the Summer to visit his family; it's been a pleasure teaching you this year, have a good break and see you in September...
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Well done Kevin!
Huge congrats to young Kevin Solomovitch on his fine performance at the Brighton Open at the weekend, coming away with two silver medals; first one was in the No Gi advanced purple bracket, then he competed in the No Gi Absolute, which was a mix of purple, brown and black belts. In all Kevin had eight matches and took six wins and was also working at the event as well.
A very cool and confident performance from Kevin, who's only been a blue belt for a year, so keep an eye on this young man in the future, he's going places!
Last night's class...
Another killer comp class last night, only a few more sessions to go before the Surrey Open, so lots more hard work ahead in the next few weeks...
Monday, 16 July 2018
Kurt Osiander's Move of the Week...
Now everything has returned to normal after the World Cup and Wimbledon, what better way to kick start the week than with a video of pure Jiu Jitsu gold from the man himself Kurt Osiander, filmed at his new academy, Empire Jiu Jitsu...
Friday, 13 July 2018
GCP Episode 302 - Nathiely De Jesus
Apologies for being rather quiet this week, had some gremlins in the works this week with internet connection; to make up for the lull, here's two portions of the awesome GCP Podcast...
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Last night's class - keeping it real!
Had a brilliant session last night, as we donned boxing gloves and pressure tested our skills; lots of hard work and gallons of sweat were left on the mats as we pushed ourselves ever further in the pursuit of excellence.
We started off with rounds of boxing then moved on to more specific drills, working on defending the open guard pass whilst being punched, dirty boxing and pummelling with your opponent whilst being pinned against the wall, working for a clinch or body lock against a striking opponent and much more, rounding the session off with specifics on the ground, with a good helping of strikes thrown in for good measure.
The whole dynamics of grappling changes when there's someone in front of you punching you in the face and body and making your life a misery; you have to work hard and utilise all the hours you've spent in class to get you through each round, there's no hiding place when shit gets real, if you don't react then it's lights out.
Congrats to everyone last night who turned up and stepped out of their comfort zone and in doing so made their zone that much bigger...Oooosss!
Friday, 6 July 2018
GCP Episode 300 - Jimmy Pedro!
Here's a double helping of the world famous Grappling Central Podcast, featuring two legends, one from Judo and one from Jiu Jitsu...celebrating their 300th episode, the podcast welcomes Judo legend Jimmy Pedro to the airwaves...
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Last night's class
A great start to the month and Wimbledon Fortnight with a hot and sweaty session, jammed full of takedowns and shark tanks, as we get nearer to the Surrey Open in August...
Monday, 2 July 2018
Slo mo scissor sweep video #2
Here's the second slo mo video we recorded at the club, a very common 'what if?' scenario from an initial scissor sweep attempt...thanks to Liinus for being a great Uke and Farhaz for taking the video :)
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