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The host location is Fel Event Center on the campus of Azusa Pacific University. The same arena will host the IBF No-Gi Worlds later this year. We'll be at the 8) Tour event covering and competing. By the time you read this, there still might be time to sign up, or at least come out and cheer on your friends. Bijtour.comIT’S SPREADING! Ifyou've paid attention to any short and long sleeve along with action sports in the last few years, the Compression Pants, and we can you're more than likely seen the vouch for the ACin your pants effect VIRUS brand before. 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Not only does the over consumption of sugar lead to many long-term negative health effects such as dlabetes, impaired immune system, and chronic diseases; but i's probably why you have to sign Up in medium heavy when you should be a middie weight! Ifyou haver't already do an ausit of your regular diet. Cut out the sugary drinks first. Ths s the low hanging fruit, next look for things ike simple carbs lke white flour and unrefined sugars. These are many breads, breakfast cereals, and pasta, Reducing or eliminating many of these indulgences from your diet is @ relatively easy way to keep healthy inthe long run while making your next competition that much easier. I you've struggled with this before, don't try to tackle tall at once, Take each day one at atime, over the course of a month all the small things you've intentionally avoided will add up. You'llsee the results 4 fon the scale, then on the mats!HIGH The much talked about FIVE Grappling Super League took place recently. The ‘event took place at Studio 540 in Solano Beach California: a pair of competitor brackets ran down to one winner in each taking home 10G's! Each match was 6 ‘minutes in length with points. Inthe Men's 'No-Gi bracket, Tim Spriggs of Team Lloyd up with the win. Spriggs flest ‘matchup was against Bruno Bastos, who we won aver based on referee's decision with no points for either of them. In the second round, Spriggs defeated Lucas Rocha by points. In the Final Spriggs defeated a hard-charging Yun Simoes by lust two points to take home the belt. FESSIONAL Pane sal) After an intense training session, your halr looks like horrible. Why bother trying to fixit, ust put ald on it. Check out these new lids from Senso Bl}, We're especially fond of the SSnapback Trucker Signature, but they're al pretty cool Sensobjj.com Inthe Women’s Gi bracket, it was Mackenzie Dern showing why she's one of the most dynamic fighters in the sport. Mackenzie submitted, in order, Tammi Musumeci, Fabiana Borges, and Karen Antunes, The thr straight submissions sent her home with the big belt and the big check. ‘The two super fights both went into overtime after 10-minute sub-only The first between Keenan Cornelius and Otavio Sousa was won by Keenan 4 points to none when the time ran out The super fight between Garry Tenon and Joao Miyao was one af the most exciting examples of submission wrestling riods. we've seen in along time. Garry Tonon ‘was relentless in his continual assault to Joao's legs. To the disbelief of many in attendance, loao managed to weather the storm. After a 16-minute battle, it ‘came down to a referee's decision. Even ‘though Joao was assessed a penalty for contesting a referee's call, the final decision was based on the frst etteria of aggressiveness that went to Garry. ‘The event went off without a hitch ‘and provided some pretty exciting matchups. We hope that i's the frst ‘of many from FIVE Grappling, You can catch a replay at their website Fivegrappling.com4 Submission only in are rapidly gaining popularity. At the forefront ofthis treng, Submission Series P has put together some very potent lineups that have quickly become fan ‘Some of the submission only invitation style ‘events put together ‘match ups that are rather even, pitting competitors against each other who have very litle to gain The key to success for ‘Submission Series Pro is deliberate mismatches By setting up matches between comp. who are considered to be pushing the pace. con aiferent levels, each petitar Is encouraged tobe much more The brand of Submission Series Pro has attracte: alot of buzz by putting together these sorts of cards because the resulting matches are faster paced and ‘more entertaining than other those on other promotions the "big name" wins a ‘match, more often than rot itis with a slick and Unexpected submission, While, when the underdog wins, everyone inherently roots for them because who doesnt like seeing an Underdog win? ‘A.common misconception Is that pitting two ‘amazing competitors against each other willinherently yield an ent aining match. Competitors play a of game, very often finding themselves loss interested in winning decisively than in merely avoiding defeat, A ‘submission only oupled with the implied tential losses and victories that mismatches yield encourage a greater level of “hunger” from teach competitor. For the underdog, even a draw isa victory, and achieving a submission can be career changing On the other han, th raw as a loss and needs that big name" vie submission vietory forthe Another key element that makes Submission Series Pro special is that showcases talent at more than one level, Other ‘Submission Only events tend to focus upon and invite iely level world-class black belt, owever Submission Series Pro has invited competitors of as low a fank as blue belt, and has ted lower ranks against nigher ranks, again part of their deliberate mismatch concept that has made them so popular Past ecitions of the event are readily accessible on the internet, and there are already several future incarnations in the works, The next event will be on September 12th in Halifax Nova Scotia featuring WSOF and UI ‘among others, with future dates to be announced, ‘See submissionseries.ca for more detailsS 6 th See 2 (© OG cTRLINDUSTRIES.comMEWSREED Deseo SeTHIS MONTH ON THE WEB g Pre freee f Cements JIU-JITSU'HISTORY FACT; Casey Dekker ‘ rere es Tot HOME PRACTICE MATS. Free Shipping on all Home Mats! FACTORY SPECIALS SS ee [77 FIex)Nf estilo5.O fightwearmu Fight wearPON is OTL O NY eect PURPLE BELT. Lauren ee eee ee ir a Purple Looks Good On Him Kevin Gutierrez started training ‘about five years ago thanks to listening to Joe Rogan's podca: Joe's sage advice is what finaly Convinced him to jump onto the ‘mats, Gracie Academy welcomed him wit positive and friendly vibes. He says his journey me only trying to jefense, but now its a ‘Congratulations Kevin fon completely embracing jutsu into your life and on achieving your purpie belt Congratulations are in order to Brandon Hornby on achievi brown belt under the tutela of Renzo Gracie black bel Manoon of Tim Mannion jitsu in Blacksburg Virginia, ) ee Predmore was promoted to Brown ~ & Bet by Professor jet St ge) Professor Roberto "I =. 9, kaso, 1VD LIKE TO THANK... Hiliu-itsu Mag, Today got hit with one of the biggest {and best surprises of my ie, I had the honor of getting promoted to black belt by Cassio Werneck. | had zero dea this wasin the cards for me and am blown away right now. Iwant to dedicate this achievernent, tomymom, who itil alive ‘would be on the phone right now with her friends telling them her son got his back bet in karate. | ove you mom and miss you everyday. If youll let me, I lke to say thank you to my with the sport. itis a great tlscpline for me and brings mea lot of peace to mi life. I would much rather be a student than a teacher, but "have always lived where there wasno ju-tsu schoo nearby so through necessity | teach, lam excited to continue sharing my humble knowledge with my stucients, and hopefully | can change some ves for the better in the same manner |Inave experienced, We live Inthe town of San Francisco (San Pancho] Nayarit Mexico, An interesting fact, family for supporting my art. Finding youroriginal is that | amvnow the frst passion forju-tsu allthis school in Sacramento Jujitsu black belt teaching time and to my wifeforher _pre-Intornet wasn't easy inthe Puerto Vallarta area endless support for mein all but when I did, new In Mexico. teach at jungle things martial ats and for had found something Jutsu in San Franeisce NEVER complaining about special, Training lujtsu Mexico, Fuerza y Honor! hhowmuch time 've spent has changed my life for the Thank you for sharing ~ training. Alison cried when! —betterin so many ways. If Nathaniel Redriguez walked through the door stil | hada found that schoo! wearing a black belt today! | don'tthink I would have been able to continue my Thank you to all my taining journey, which has shaped partners and teachers, and my ife immensely. thank you Cassio, When started training with youin My humble goals for jutsu 2002,1wasabrandnew —_inthenext few years are blue belt with no teacher. just to teach this incredible can honesty say thatif art to my daughter and itwere not for you would to continue on my own never have experienced all martial arts journey. got the life changing benefits| interested in jutsu as a have received trom training form of martial art and for this very challenging martial self-defense but fellin love Caer en Caer Cees than Carlson Gracie jr Carlos Eee ee cud eae ad eer Eon es pes urmney Reward Summer started off right at Dojot Martial Arts Academy in Utica, NY as long time member Mike Sady received his well deserved brown from black belt Len Sonia. Mike started with Len when stilin high school over ten years ago. Since then Mike has criss-crossed the state of New York He's trained in Buffalo, back in Utica then on to Albany where he received his purple from Renzo black belt Bruno Tastes before coming home to train ang teach with Len. That just goes to show you that no matter where life takes ‘you jitsu and the relationships ‘we make will be there for you along the journey. Congrats Mike ‘on sticking with it!22 GRUB MILK 455488 On Patrick Flores When you were a kid if someone said "would you like a ads and have several choices in the type we consume. It glass of milk?" you knew right away what they were taking can be mixed in with your post work out protein powder, about. Today things area litle different. The term “milk enjoyed with @ bows of your favorite breakfast cereal could can be applied to more than just cow's milk or just by tse Examining our options will allow us to pick the milk that is right for our needs as grapplers. Mik is what most of us were raised on as kids to provide Us with nourishment. As adults, we laugh at Got Milk —_ oo Recentstudies \/qrities: r have shown that whole Mi: None ofthe fat is Dairy Milks just many adults are removed, soit is essentially 3.5% milk simply mikthat comes significantly lacking tetera te highest Intern sposiagenlvoonp in vitamin D. is high in protein, fat, 2%, 1%, and Fat Free: The three calcium, and vitamin other choices have less mikfat. These ©. Italo comes in ‘options wl provide you with similar diferent varieties. An nutronal value, but fewer calories 802 glass of dairy mik thanks to the reduced amount of fat. provides 8 grams of protein and between 11 and 12 grams of carbs. The variable of milk fat changes the calories and saturated fat Lactose-free: Lactose is a natural sugar that is found in dairy rik Lactose: free mik is processed to break down and remove this sugar for the lactose intolerant.SOY MILK Coming from soybeans, this type of milk |s.@ popular choice for people who are lactose intolerant because it doesn't Contain the lactose found in dairy rik ‘Since it comes from soybeans, it contains no cholesterol, and has naturally lower levels of fat than dairy milk, You might think it doesn't contain the same vitamin content as dairy milk, but that is wrong, Soymilk actually contains a good amount Of protein, calcium, and potassium, With all these benefits, you may wonder why its not as popular as dairy mik. Well, for most, itdoesn’t taste as good as, whole milk | personally dor't enjoy the taste, There are alsa studies showing that overconsumption of soy can lead to fertility issues and low sperm counts in ‘men, So, crink in maderation. Recent studies have suggested that low- {at chocolate milks an ideal recovery drink thanks tots 4:1 carbohydrate to protein rat After a tough training session your body is craving glycogen [sugar] in your muscles, ‘and chocolate milk contains sugars, pratein, electrolytes, calcium and vitamin D. All are nutrients you need to begin your recovery process. It tastes delicious, too! eee cussions to 01 » Who Knew? irheatth. This ALMOND MILK Made from ground up almonds, almond rik is typically lower in calories, assuming no sweeteners were added, Like soymilk, itis also lactose-free, contains no cholesterol or saturated fat Though it contains good amounts of vitamins A and O, almond mik doesn't contain the protein or calcium that dairy or soymilk has. Almond milk has a Unique taste tot, and has a smoother consistency than other nut-based milks. ie ru Ea) cn Milk RICE MILK Rice mik is made from milled rice and water. For people who are allergic to ruts and lactose intolerant, this would be the way to go. Unfortunately, t doesn't contain the calcium or the vitamins that ‘other milks provide. tis also lower in protein and higher in carbohydrates.COCONUT MILK Coconut milk shouldbe confused with the popular coconut water. Because it comes from coconut, it is lactose-free and high in vitamins, Coconut milkis high in fat, but in MCFAs that are known to benefit the bbody. Coconut products have been {growing in popularity in recent years, so don't be surprised to see more Coconut milk showing up at the grocery stores. HEMP MILK Hemp gets a lot of bad press because of its relation to marijuana. Hemp, however, is not the same, and is actually a remarkable material that can bbe used for many things. It contains no (or miniscule amounts of] THC, which Is the active ingredient in Cannabis [marijuana] that gets you high. Like soy for nut-based milks, hemp is lactose. free. It's a decent source of protein, but it doesn't have the vitamin content some other milk products have, 2 2 E das —e CASHEW MILK Cashew milkis another nut-based milk that contains no lactose or saturated fats It provides a high ‘amount of caleiurn and vitamins, but at the sacrifice of protein. It does, however, provide a creamier ‘consistency and richer taste than ‘other non-dairy milk, which makes this milk ideal for cereal. | wasn't as Familiar with cashew milk, But i's ‘great choice if you want to enjoy milk, but want to stay leaner. i aor HENPMILK lactse Pron Calum Other Free Dairy Wo High ah Sy Ms High Meum ‘mond Yes Mesum gh Rice es low Low Caconit es low Low Cashew Yes low Hoh Hemp Yes Mesum Low fats a ast onarsons hth mk ets ans 8,0, rows raed seuntes Cats Viamis** Fat High Hho High Medum Low Hit Medum Low tow low Low Ht low Moh ow Hin Low ow low edu Medium “See aeons ats wth is eg As far as “what's the best mik” goes, It depends on your personal tastes and preferences, Personally, love a cold Glass of chocolate whole milk, but some people can't have that option for a variety of reasons. Soy milk has many beneficial properties that whole milk has with less, fat, but can have negative effects when consumed in larger quantities For jutsu athletes looking to build muscle mass, 1% milk seems to be the way to go. If you're working out constantly and training on @ dally basis, you will need the protein and probably won't mind the extra calories Hemp milk seems to be a good balance point between the several different milks We've examined. If you can get past the stigma and its bland taste, It's actually ot bad, It has a lite bit of everything, Be sure to check the labels on any type lof mik you choose. Often, the non-dairy options add flavoring and sugar to make them more palatable, So, if you're counting carbs and calories, don't ust think because something says, “Almond Milk” on the carton that i's the best option for you. Were all built litle differently ang have diverse preferences, There is no one right answer for what Is the best milk for you. You might be set in your ways ‘about whole milk, ut find that you prefer another type of milk product in your protein mix. recommend experimenting and trying citferent types of ik with your protein and/or cereal to see what you lke best. You might be very surprised,tice eee Mae li [Low Minimums Pe eae at Pec aoe a RCN EUW AYaAct:13) a! | www.FUJISPORTS.com alllJeremy Reid eee Pecan C RE No aea a aE eee kee eo) Pe ace ee eae) them claiming all the amazing health benefits, how much area ue ee i eas Ree eo nas es ete ae et eh eas Renee esta ed See ea eee NT {goals, your level of health, and the status of your current diet, eee eo rR ee et at) ‘a meatiess, most plant-based diet, there are now a multitude Ce eer ay flexitarian, berimbolatarian, ete. Ok | snuck that last one In a ont ST e ere eu ea See era a ee aad Variations are simply referring to what the individual can or cannot eat. Some diets allow fish: some allow eggs and dairy, See eee eee ee Peter eure reat of simplicity | willbe discussing the common “vegetarian een Se ee ee ee ct cy Se ee ec fee eee nner en) nutrition and a certain amount is required to maintain optimal ee ey Sree ce oe cy ‘and bulding muscles. Without adequate protein, strength and Se tg eee ae Oe enter rd eee ee eee cere Penee eeate ass eee een fee nee a etic ea a cee aes Cee ee eee eres eee ee ge eed supplements were very lacking. For years the only options eee eee rere ena oct) itis not the highest quality protein, especially for athletes. Caan ee cae ecard er Bre ste vegetarian based diets and lifestyles... And yes, a lot of credit Peerrore ter tenesOe ace ets s 3SOY 2 tofu, veggie veggie veggie that. Soy jevelopment of these. It was and stil is a huge taple in alot of vegetarian’s diets, 25: a Ons. 30 but PROTEIN : HEMP re eee ec Recs ee een ee ay Pee oeec Seca ES ee eee Cerne er eee ete ance digested in the body. This ete cn Seer Cece cer Poe oe Pte ees Poe they are needed. This also ee Se Cee through allthis ith soy. which are contains phtyoestrogens, wh affect and change h inside the bod! eee) Ce Peet enna Sooner Cec ras Peau ers aa Se eg ea) Seen nnd Poo eee nay eee tay Cea ny eee Cee cree ey Perec Peer) ee eee sea Ce ese Petras acids fast — fe found the pr can balance Innigh that this created 2 push to find different plant ein supplement asedPEA AND RICE Derived by isolating the proteins from rice, Usually brown rice, rice protein is another common plant-based protein supplement. One of the biggest seling factors of rice proteln is ts amino acid profile. Its noticeably high in leucine, which is believed to be the most important ‘amino acid in regulating protein synthesis. There have even been a couple studies showing rice protein as being effective for muscle recovery and exercise performance, However, there are two big problems with rice protein, The biggest drawbacks the fact thatits not a complete protein, It does not Contain all the required essential amino acids heeded, The other issue is taste and texture, Rice protein is known tohave avery distinct flavor and chaiky texture. ¢ ‘But there is hope! Enter pea protein. Pea protein is derived from, you guessed it, peas. There has been alot of buzz recently regarding pea protein Everything from cereals, to bars to protein supplements are starting to contain pea protein One of the main reasons for this is the fact that pea protein is free from almost all common allergens, making it very easy to aigest and easy fon the body. But maybe the most interesting thing about pea protein Is that it has been shown to havea similar amino ‘acid profile to whey protein, And since whey protein is commonly regarded as the king (of muscle building protein supplements, this is a big deal. In fact, there have been some stuales that show pea (PIEGAN APPROVED -y [co . ‘UN PLANT BASED PROTEM FAN” protein supplementation being comparable to ‘whey protein in terms ff musele building anc athletic performance, Nowhere i the best par. Re and pea protein ‘work porfecty when combined together . They each contain high OS amounts of the essential aminoacids thatthe others lacking. When combines togetner, the amino ocd profie becomes extremely lose to that of wnay protein Infect, tis mixture is commoniy referred to asthe “vegans whey protein” Andit gets better Pea protein powderis noticeably flutt-with a sighty sweet taste. Tis is perfect forbalancing out the chalkiness of rice protein. When combines together these two are actually ibe an iepressive protein supplement VANILLA & a CONCLUSION me just add my disclaimer; while plant-based supplements can be effective, whey proteins stil king when it comes to muscle boulding, But if you already drank the vegan kool-aid [vats kool-ald even allowed?) or you are vegetarian, you need to be supplementing with protein, There is no way you can perform at the highest level possible with inadequate protein intake, Plant-based protein supplements have really been stepping thelr game up lately and there are alot of good ones out there. Give one or all of them. try to keep your training maxirnized, amee yas vv aga — TAHA ENHANCE YOUR GAME WITH SUPERIOR CARDIO! (mined Re Gata Mone) Bogen \ ac Nm Ne BoM omens + TOTAL BODY TRAINING + 2.CARDIO MACHINES IN 1 + COMPACT / SAVES FLOOR SPACE Sea BURNS Vigenc ee Poi tren on) eet ee |30 THE LIFE U 1 Eas 7) "i De anak eM Tat ae aa 1 ea eee eae ee ere ed x E Pa et tn ere rr Pe en a es this year's ju-tsu World Pro Championship in Abu Ohabi. It was an early round match ‘against two big and extremely talented grapplers. Lulz was up by points with just a few ‘seconds to go. Iwas standing just afew feet away taking pictures. With my eye focused See Nea oe nes SE ees ee ey eee oe on ad Beet ee eee ec) Pe Ee ee a tae cece =Notre or Tt the espa. Canyoumagf was statin? | f I brrorirnnd Obes meaner meena (ne peed Gee rapper ua trea ha he wef Sgr eee certo Sees Luiz'teamméte and good friend Marcus Serer eure Seen him. Felipe Pena, who had won the match, was visibly shaken up. We all nel what Felipe was feeling. 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The rehab is going well Along with physical therapy he's hitting the weights hard, you can routinely find him training everything at UTC Cross Fit eevee ec Beene ers ee et eer) returning to competition forthe No-Gi Worlds ea eet res ee eee ey ete et ees et ty Se ee ee adthe Unite 2 IS a breakdown of the card to ot your appetite for theEDDIE CUMMINGS VS .=* REILLY BODYCOMB — (NO-GI MATCH) ‘Cummings and Bodycomb are both leg lock gurus, Cummings entered the spotlight recently as a result of exciting matches in events, like the Eddie Bravo Invitational, and also as a result of his training with Garry Tonan, Bodycom® has been a favorite of the Underground for some time, producing highlight-ree! leq lock finishes and high- quality leg lock instructionals at a time when the jiu-jitsu comer of the grappling world saw the leg lock game as a dark art. This match is Ikely to be ‘a nuanced battle of positioning and baiting of heel MOURA VS BARET YOSHIDA (GI MATCH} When Polaris announced this match, ‘ld school grappling fans collectively devolved into teenage boy-band fans Moura and Yoshida have carved out storied legacies over long competitive careers, and through years of charismatic instruction. Moura and Yoshida are both known for their creative approach to grappling and for their aggression Highlights of ether fignter feature dynamic attacks and a relentless villingness to hunt for submissions. This match is a true gift to grappling fans. hooks and ankle locks, TOM BARLOW VS GIANNI GRIPPO (NO-GI MATCH] Like the other European fighters on this card, Barlow is both an accomplished competitor and something af a jiu jitsu missionary. A student of Braulio Estima, Barlow has racked up a number of gold medals in notable events, such as the British Open, and runs an academy in Plymouth, a city on the southwestern tip of England. Grippo. on the other hand, is almost exclusively 2 competitor. A young Marcelo Garcia black belt, Grippo's technical style has. earned him a number of competitive accolades, With wins over grapplers ke AJ Agazarm and Garry Tonon, Grippo will present quite a challenge for England's Bariow, = MICHELLE NICOLINI VS GEZARY MATUDA (GIMATCH] For most grappling fans, Nicolini needs no introduction. One af the ploneers of competitive women's ju-itsu, she has lover a dozen titles to her name-World ‘Champion, World No-Gi Champion, European Champion, and Pan American Champion among them. Nicolini is a tough match for anyone, but Matuda has the potential to challenge the legend, ‘Ayear younger than Nicolini, Matuda hhas not amassed the laundry list of ‘championships that Nicolini has, but she has a black belt World Championship and ‘Pan American Championship to her name, Ifshe can avoid Nicolin's toe hola, Matuda might be able to put her signature armbar to worka ot == | S a 34 AGAZARM DANIEL (NO-GI MATCH) ‘Agazatmis a polarizing personality in the grappling community, But no one can deny his athleticism or his competitive dominance. Agazarm is a familiar face at nearly every IBF event and routinely wins his matches handily, Strauss, better known as “The Raspberry Ape’"is no slouch either, When he isn’t auditioning for Ninja Warrior or parodying salacious photos of female grapplers, he training alongside Roger Gracie black belts. The heavier grappler in this match, he could present problems for Agazarm, but Agazarm's competition experience, speed, and explosiveness could nulify the Raspberry Apes size advantage. Expect this match to be fast-paced and ful of antic. sar RIBEIRO V: NAKAMURA DAISUKE (GIMATCH) Ribeiro is a fighter to hs core, He has achieved success on the ‘mat and in the cage, fighting on some of the most prestigious stages that jutsu and mixed martial arts have to offer At Polatis, he faces off against a fellow veteran fighter in Daisuke, Like Ribeiro, Daisuke began fighting professionally inthe early 2000s and has had over 45 fights. As one of Japan's more prolific fighters, Daisuke isin a unique position to showcase Japanese ‘grappling talent in a time where fighters from Asia are finding itincreasingly cifficul to capture international attention with ‘organizations like Pride and Dream fading from memary. More than that, this match will be a baitle between hearty masters of the sport with a wealth of tricks amassed over long careers, Ly Zr [NO-G] MATCH] A battle-hardened 10" dan in eg locks faces off against a young {and brash superstar. Whether he meant to or not, Tonon’s Lnwavering commitment to finding the submission-even iit ‘means dives and rols-is in the sprit of lmanari's legendary legacy, imanari was one of the fist grapplers to turn heads inthe grappling world with dynamic leg lock entries, spinning Into heel hooks with seemingly super-human speed in MMA {and grappling matches ale. Coming into this fight as the Older fighter, Imanart is unlikely o be faster than Tonon, but his decades of leg lock knowledge, facing off against Tonon’s athleticism and respectable submission credentials, make for a heck ofa headiine fight. Ifyou ca ‘attend the event in person, there's good news. FlaGrappling has launched to provide a new level of ju-jtsu coverage featuring lve streams of premier ju-tsu competitions around the globe, behind-the-scenes documentaries, technique videos with the top athletes in the sport and more. On September 12th, FloGrappling wil live stream Polaris 2 from Cardiff, Wales. To watch every ‘match lve, you can sign up and become a FIOPRO subscriber, which offers access to all FloGrappling live streams, as well a training videos, original content series and more. Check out FlaGrappling.com for more detals. me36 SPOTLIGHT Mike Velez IF YOU'VE ATTENDED THE WORLDS OR PAN-AMS IN RECENT YEARS THAT YOU'VE GOTTEN TO SEE ‘A GROUP OF COMPETITORS COME UP THROUGH THE LOWER RANKS CONSISTENTLY GETTING TO ieee Cee ete aes ee ees Cea! Pent ain aera ree eee! eee er erent ete ry ins daily with Clark Gracie at his studio in La Jolla, ee teen anna can't remember if we were both blue or purple belts, ee ae ‘good, | managed to catch up with Brian for a chat Pere Ce ego Pee eet ties ee aca eer es ee eee eS esa eee Pee eee as See ee Eee arrHow did you get into jiu jitsu? had a frend who trained for many years since he was, kid, | remember going over to his house when we were ‘maybe tke 7, 8 years old at the time. He was already training Inthe garage. They would do some private lessons, and | got exposed toit that way. Then ten years later probably, when | was 16, 7 he recommended that try class and | did | tried fone class at the school closest to my house. | hit the ground running and just started training twice a day from the beginning, JM: From 8 and 16, did you play sports? Brian: Yeah, that was my thing from a real young age. | played football, basebal, basketball ike every weekend Vd be playing something JIM: Was that on your own or was that your parents pushing you? Brian: | enjoyed it for sure but ‘my parents definitely... wouldn't ‘say pushed, but they helped Usa lt. have two sisters, and they played sports as well We're a very athletic family |M: Did you feel any connection to any of those other sports? Brian: | dict lke baseball, thought it was boring | iked football and lacrosse, Lacrosse, | really excelled at, The thing with football and basketball was | was Just too small. t got to the point when I got to high school: just Couldn't doit anymore | was too small you know? Lacrosse, | could do, but it wasn't fun, fujitsu is really coo! because training is fun. The competition is fun; training is fun, But other sports let's say {or footbal: practice Is boring, Youre just running through the plays over and over. Then the game is kind of where you can have fun, That's how with lacrosse it was like track practice almost. We'd run in pads, 2 or 3 miles just to warm up. Then you running the whole practice, you run sprints at the end. Itwas just too much running, l remember | was in high school, | was already having knee problems from all the running. Eventually, just diar’t want to do that anymore. ‘soon as | got done playing those sports in high school that's when I started jiusitsu JM: Tell me how you started jiu-jitsu? In Del Mar, San Diego. was tke a really small school, Burt it has a lot of history. It was one of the first schools in California | believe. The original ‘owner was Nelson Monteito | don't the know story too well, but believe he went out to Abu Dhabi to begin the ADCC. He left the school to my frst instructor, who is Marcelo Barrerra, JIM: So now, 16, started off ‘asa white belt? Or did yougo through the kids ranks? Yeah, was 17 when | started. Yeah, | started at white bolt and just went through the adult belts, Then | started going twice a week up to Gracie Barra HQ In irvine and doing some competition training. Eventually, | was going more and more, Eventually, what happened is my Instructor moved back to Brazil and sold the school. They offered me a job at the headquarters in levine and | moved there. JIM: At that point, how old were you and what sort of rank were you at the time? Brian: | vas, | believe 19 at the time and purple bet JIM: Okay, so youwere at Irvine for a tong time? Brian: Yeah, it wasn't too | was going back and forth fora year or two, Eventually, | ‘moved up there, Id say maybe six months | was living up there, training ful time. 4 JIM: Then you switched to Atos? Brian: Yeah, it was kind of coo) the situation there was like when you're working there, teaching there, they supply you with a house to kind of stay with the other instructors, which was realy cool, Then the house ended up buming down. | tried to stick it out there. I slept in my car for a couple weoks. | enjoyed it there, It was, {00d training, It was a great job ‘opportunity to make aliving with justsu | thought that was cool so I tried to stickit out. twas hard living like that, sleeping in the car. JIM: You were literally living in your car? Brian: Yeah sleep inthe car, shower at the gym, train all day and doit again. Alter a couple weeks ofthat, twas geting tobe unbearable, So, | moved back home to San Diego. It was tough because ike said, my old instructor was gone. I was left wath no place to tain. decided tim going to tryout diferent schools and find a new home. Tho frst one I tried was Atos. t was an instant ft. dnt even try anyother places. just went to tya lass and never lft. JM: How long ago was that? Brian: That was 20m, JM: You weren't at Atos for very long? Brian: it was about two years. JJM: So from lke purple to brown, Brian: Year | gat my brown belt there JJM: Then you moved to (Clark Gracie's school? Brian: Yeah, so what happenes was I got hurt very badly when Iwas training at Atos. | tore allthe ligaments in my ankle, fone night training with Andre. hrad to stop jutsu ike for like six months Iwas out. It was a pretty bad injury. My doctor was saying | probably wouldnt be able to compete again. | didn’t want to train without competing was very disappointed. |stopped for six months. |just gave it Up. [met my girfriend doing physical therapy to try to heal my ankle ‘She was training ata school called Surf Fight, close by her office. Brian: Yean with Joel. | ended up going there with her and training there and he kids there. | started gettin he lave back for jutsu. You know, with her, we started a relationship. That was cool because | was able to get some physical therapy with her and heal up ‘my ankle and started training there with Joel. Joel recommended I train with Clark, for competition. Clark tikes to train realy hard, Joel recommended that | go the That's when | started training there. Brian: Yeah, it as like six months of jiu-jitsu, I mean Iwas like on crutches for awtile, just not able to tain, Brian: That was the first tournament I did back after the injury. | started healing up, and my ankle started feeling better. It was one of my sponsors, Pasando Guardia They are a big company in Mexico. My friend Cesar runs it, and he offered me a super fight dawn there, | was thinking ut it My ankle was feeling better. accepted the fight, and it motivated me to get backin shape and train. | got back in shape, I lost alot of weight and got in really good shape and went and won the fight. That was my return to competition, Brian: | had @ friend that competed @ lot. He was a brown belt when | started. He was a good mentor for me. After a few months, he just told me one day, Hey, you kriow, you're ready. We have ‘a tournament this weekend, 'm going, I think you should go with me.I signed up and went with him, and I won it. It was my frst tournament. was in the juvenile division then, but I won. | started ompeting a lot. I was competing almost ‘every weekend from white to purple.“made a promise to myself that I’m going to be really consistent with this. | didn’t even know at the time, but that’s huge forjiu-jitsu. “ .. | JIM: What kind of dedication do you think it takes to compete at this evel? You haven't got your black yet, but you've won alot throughout the ranks. What separates you from the average guy that shows up to class and maybe does competitions now and then? Are there things daily that you aim todo that give you that ‘edge when it comes time to get on the mat? Brian: | made a promise to myself that 'm ‘ong to be really consistent with this. dich’t ‘even know atthe time, but that's huge for jjusitsu, You have to train everyday. | just try to train as much as possible. trained a lo ike over trained when | was coming up through the belts. | would just train all day. | ‘would come in and do the class and werkout ‘and do drils and train again at night. go to sleep and do it again the next day. think that made a huge difference because especialy at white and blue bet there's nota lot of ‘guys that were training ful-time tke | was JJM: What about the injury withthe ankle? Was thata freak thing that happened? Or was it something chronic from overtraining? Brian: No, just a complete accident. it wasn't ‘even from a submission or anything lke that ‘We were rolling, and Andre just fel right on my leg. It's ike what you see in Footbal wth 2 lot of offensive linemen, imagine my knee touched the mat, my foot stayed planted, ‘and my ankle ust snapped you kriow. I think, | almost would have been better off breaking the bone than tearing off ligaments ike | ci JIM: Have you dealt with any other injuries over the course of time? Brian: Oh yeah, a lot.| had a bad habit of ‘over training, so Iwas dealing with injuries allthe time. started with tle injures, nothing too major. That was the first realy big injury {haa Litte things here and there too, had @ toe surgery once for an injury. broken fingers stuff ike that. Sut that ‘was the frst really big injury that | had. JIM: What's a typical day for younow? What time do you wake up? Brian: Now try to be smarter about training? Instead of just training as much as possible, fd bbe much more smart, | wake up in the morning 9:00, goin, start maybe 10:00, 1:00 doing drills for an hour of 2 before class. We have the first class at noon. That's a hard class, almost ike ‘a competition class. It's pretty brutal. We'll do that, hour and a half, 2 hours. Then Pil get some rest. Then in the afternoon, 2, three days a week Ill work out. Then | go back and train again at night for another hour or 2 hat time do you call ita day? : We end about 8:00 at night. Occasionally Il stick around for the judo class for another hour after that. So between 8 and 9 pm, JJM: What time, midnight, you go to bed? Brian: Yeah, around there, | try to get about 8 to 9 hours of sleep. JIM: Who's with you inthe morning before class doing the drills? Brian: Vean | have a couple friends that | lke to dil with. They're pretty consistent dling partners of mine, which I think is very important. It's hard to find a good filing partner. But think that | have ‘a couple friends that are good, milar weight and similar style? Ine of them yeah, the other one [sa litte bit smaller. But that’s okay, he's ‘a great driling partner, soit’ Fine. JIM: Iknow you and Clark are competing aot. ‘Atyour school are there any other killers? Brian: We have a lot of up and comers over there. A lot of blue belts that are starting to Compete and do wel. | have my friend Jake, he's a brown belt, that's doing well. He's going to compete probably at the Worlds. Yeah, we hhave a lot of good guys to train with there. JIM: Any rivalries with the other schools? Isthere any one team down in San Diego, there's so much competition, Brian: Ciark and are the ones that compete the most. don't think we have too many rivais or anything tke that. JJM: Are you going to show up at the boardwalk, ike Anchorman? What's that boardwalk the wave pool, everybody goes to? Brian: The Wave House? It's not lke that It's rot ike Anchorman {laughs} | think that's kind ofthe coo! thing about Clark's gym, Everybody is so nice and friendly there. We don’ care about what other people are doing. We have our system: we have a great curriculum: I love the way Clark and Rafael (Catnha) run the classes and run the school {and structure everything. We just Keep our heads down and do our thing you know?SPOTLIGHT cle |IM: could see that, Clark's such a cool cat, He seems above rivalry. Brian: For sure, if someone says anything bad about him, Maybe you were to tell him about that. he's ike “Oh yeah, he's a rice quy. Ike that guy. * You know whet I mean. He would never say anything bad. IM: What's your diet ike? Brian: Before, | experimented with a lot of different diets, They worked for ‘me; they were all good. They have thelr positives and negatives. Now, just ry to eat clean, nothing specific, no diet or anything lke that, just coffee. |IM: You're not anti any one food group or anything ike that? Brian: No, you know. tried all those diets and they work and everything but, some of them are just crazy. Its just hard todo that t's expensive and difficult. Ri tnow, | don’ have toworry about weight too much, s0 just try to eat as healthy as possible. hat division do you normal fight at? iddleweight, 181 wth the gi }o you have to cut any water before a competition? Brian: No, | walk around about 160, ‘Accouple pounds and Im fine. JIM: Right now we're in Abu Dhabi, quite a {ew time zones away from home. How do you acclimate when traveling for matches? Brian: 1's tunry, I have trouble sleeping back home, 'm pretty nocturnal back home, where here, m more ofa moming person. | goto sleep early; L wake up really eay | fel really good out here [Abu Dhabil JIM: What are your long-term aspirations? World championship in black I'm assuming? Brian: That would be amazing, That's been the goal since the beginning. I've got to stay on that path and keep trying for that JJM: Do you have any aspirations of opening up a school or where do you see your ju- jitsu career going beyond competition? Brian: That would be great to teach. | enjoy teaching; | started teaching when | was a blue belt, That's something that | take a lot of pride in. tm not one of those guys that's just a good competitor but doesn’t know how to teach, ve learned over the years how to teach, Its something tke | said, | take a lot of pride in, I learned from some good people, good teachers...How to run a class, how to run the school, even little ‘things, how to clean the mat. | pay a lot of attention to that kind of stuff. That's my plan for the future. You can't compete forever, as much as we'd all like to JIM: Do you have any favorite positions to finish from? Whereis your A game? Brian | ike omoplatas a lot. | don't know win. It's just something | kind offi ito. ike to take the back {and finish from the back a lot JIM: Where do you hit the omoplata from? Triangle attack? Brian: No, ikea lot of different positions, even from the top, trom a lot of different places. From the guard, 1 have a lot of cifferent setups, JIM: Finishing from the back, that's usually everybody's favorite answer. Brian: Yeah, but that’s usually a postion Ike alot. | ee! ike when I get the back, I don't’ usually lose the back. feel good there. 'm either going to keep the back or finish from there. JIM: Well, cool, Brian, | appreciate the time. Brian: Thank you very muchit’s a pleasure, love lu-itsu Mag! amYL 1 ANSTHE 5 FACETS OF JIU-JITSU TOUGHNESS Marshal D. Carper Kenny Jewel Toughness can be taught. Toughness can be learned. HAVE HEARO FIGHTERS AND COACHES SAY THAT THIS ISN'T TRUE, THAT QUALITIES LIKE GAMENESS, TENACITY, OR GRIT ARE EITHER PRESENT IN AN INDIVIDUAL OR THEY ARE NOT. According to these individuals, if being a warrior is not in your genetic ‘makeup, you are doomed toa ife of flinching when a bully lunges at you and squealing when you see a spider. Inemy ming, this flies in the Face of what justsu has always promised to be: a means of empowering the weak. Jujitsu says that if you weren't born with big biceps and an ron chin, you Could learn to overcome great disadvantages through technique ‘and strategy, For many of us ju-jiteiros, this allure brought us to the mat in the first place. We knew that magically gaining a ton| (of muscle and growing by a few inches was not within our reach, but we knew that we were capable of learning, We could study. We could practice. We could make a change, That's what jutsu is about l's a tool for change, and part of, learning jitsu is learning to be tough, Whether you're naturally aifted with a fighter's sensibilities or you are starting with a biank slate, you have to lear toughness in the context of ju itsu,jusitsu toughness is much more complex than a brawier’s, toughness. Its not about how many hits you can take. Its not ‘about refusing to tap. It is nat about haw oud you can trash talkZEBRA Ze —>> ‘TRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE CONSULT >DESIGN >INSTALL MATS /PADS/ BAGS / RACKS J ACCESSORIESJiu-jitsu toughness is: > Not quting because yout > Net quitng because you ar aad or uncool > Not allowing selt-out to poe youre > Koowing when ander nett Because jutsu toughness is mental, it that in learning ju-jtsu toughness, you take what was once an automatic process and make ita choice, Does it make sense to run in this situation? Am I really in so ‘much danger of that | should tap or should | continue fighting? The answers to these an be leatned like a technique, but you have to really understand what you are trying to learn before you can adopt a new mindset Jiu-jitsu POT SET physical. Jiu-jitsu OT ULSI mental. you the power of choice. CHOICE IS EMPOWERING, but > Respecting yours just as micas you respect your pes of questions are not absolute, There teammates, types of quest 3 absolute, Th are times to run, There are times when you should tap. Ju-isu toughness gives learning to choose can be difficult for someone who has never been naturally NONE OF THIS IS PHYSICAL. None of this eee seeeaaen ae is about how much punishment you can rake or how hard you are to knock Out This toughness is entirely internal, which ‘means that you can control and modify it. You can’t magically transform your physical durability, But you can change the vay you think AND HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING. When you develop jutsu toughness, you can quell what might be your natural Inctinations to flee or to quit when you should fight. 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New students especially find themselves dealing with a strange new version ofc time a damp gitall covers their mouth or a shoulder smashes thelr chin Into the mat. These are alien feelings, and it's natural for us to interpret discomfort asa serious threat, As you train, you will learn to distinguish between types of pain, Some pain signals that you are uncomfortable and le some pain signals that serious injury is imminent. As you train, challenge yourself to resist quitting because of discomfort, even if your gains are small and incremental at frst your body wants that feeling to stop, w strophobia the first Ifyou entered jutsu as a weakling-in that case, you are like the majority of us you probably stepped on to the mat with ‘more than a few confidence challenges, You might have been bulied in your life, You have probably tried something new ‘and felt embarrassed. Someone has ‘made you feel small, and that feeling has lingered. As great as it would be to say, "Don't feel that way!" and then you automatically see yourself differently, we both knowit doesn’t work that way, Instead, recognize that this at is made for You, and there are thousands of examples (of people ike you using ju-jtsu, to nat only defeat stronger opponents, but to also transform their self-image. For now, remind yourself that you are learning. You are getting better. You can even go as far as to hang a note to yourself on your bathroom mirror {that's what | did] to drive this point home every day. Little by litle, you can stamp out your self-doubt. Your journeys yours Refusing to tap does not make you tough: it makes you stupid. Barring a life or death scenario, you should have the presence of mind to recognize when you have lost well before you take fon significant damage. The bravler's ion of toughness would have you fight on, but that means succumbing to hubris. Letting pride cloud your judgment is just as dangerous to your development as a grappler as giving Into fear, Both emotions can rob you (of your power to choose, Instead of diving up too soon or too late talk to your instructors about “points of no return’ in submissions so that you can learn when you should tap and when you shoul fight on. The goal isto find the mille ground where you are nat quitting to0 soon, while also keeping yourself safe THE JOURNEY ahi yours alone. Try not to compare your progress to the progress of others. You might p Your own pursuit of ju-jtsu grit should not come at the expense of others. Ibis notin the spirit of jutsu to hurt your training partners orto put themin the Uncomfortable position of having to hurt you, both of which are possibilities if you get too hopped up on the wrong flavor of toughness. You deserve to wring every last drop of goodness out of jutsu, but so do your training partners. Their growth will Sometimes mean that you lose more often, and your growth will sometimes mean the same for them. If you back your quest for growth with a healthy level of respect for yourself and your training partners, you will be on your way to a lifetime of positive experiences. ogress mare quickly in some areas and more slowly in others, and that's okay as long as you keep your focus on making yourself better. Pursue small Incremental gains, and keep your mind open, You will learn just as much about yourself as jl jitsu technique on your journey, daef ig & WWW.VANDALKIMONOS.COM REAGAN PENNAFTER A LESSON WITH PROF. Joe Moreira, who is currently an 8th degree red and black belt in ju-itsu and a 3rd degree black belt in judo, a young black belt was eager to show Moreira a new ‘move he said he created, Joe said, “Let me see this technique: The young black belt tightened his belt to demonstrate the technique on another student as afew classmates observed and {as Prof. Moreira watched in great detail, The young black belt showed the new move with excellence and amazing timing, The {group was so amazed at this new trick because no one had seen this before, Prof. Moreira smiled at the young black belt and told him that he had a very nice technique. Howes vas not as excited or as amazed as the group of stucents, the professor When all the people, including the young black belt, left the room, a brown belt asked Moreira why he was not as surprises as the rest ofthe students and what hs thoughts were on the fechnique. Prof. Moreira said he told the black belt that his Se eed technique was very good because it was. However, Moreira smiled and then said that he had seen this technique 20 years before. Why even mention this to the group? This story often comes to mind when students of mine tell me they have a new move to show me, ju-itsu techniques are ‘always being refined and advanced in some way. Strategies are changing, sequences are modified and variations exist for sur. However, that is very different than coming up with a NEW move that you created. Somewhere a student has already done the ‘same move in some small academy or it was showcased in some lost martial arts manual from the 1950's or it was filmed on video ‘many years ago, only to be seen today on a YouTube clip you haven't watched yet. But once in a great while anew move is created, and this is my storyTwo techniques that come to mind when applying the Brazilian Neck Tie are an old choke ‘967 Choke and the Brabo Choke, The beauty of the Brazilian Necktie is haw It relates to and looks like the 96 choke using the opponent's lapel and your leg, However, it feels like a tight Brabo Choke, and at the same time, solves the problem of not belng able to finalize the Brabo lapel gr >» \WATCHVIDEO Start from the cross, inserting your thumb in the hen the opponent attempts to escape to the collar, under the head, but not too deep to the guard, change your base to the kesa Gatame leg other far side. You need the slack for later! work and pressure [moving the legs lke at pad on your toes to put pressure down on your opponent) Hold the collar tight Finalize tn 96 choke by stepping over the head using your eg to choke the opponent asyou pullupon the Collar on the near ste Use you ree nand to conto the opponent's arm or to trap it for i ifene opponent escapes the chokeattack sequence from the ross side, toes to the mat and knee blocking the near side hip. Next, open the opponent's ar side lapel and feed itto your hand under the head of the From the Brabo grip, you can attack the for a direct submission or ifthe 0 with his near side arm; t arm lock attack or ithe defends with th nto the Barbo choke side arm; you can transit Transition to the knee in the belly and make sure you do not bring your toes to the mat. Bringing your toes to the: mat will take pressure off the position. Use your free leg for base, lke a kick stand of a bike. Also, make sure your is centered to your opponent or a litle to the near side. If you lean too much, you will lose balance Key Point One challenge cof the Brabo grip attacks the ranton. enon that the opponent wall fight death’to stop the rand transfer In tat case reach inwith your right hand onto the collar just above yourlefth nd Once you ha tight grip release yourlefth nd and use itto shove their head down » looping your rightPET M ac SOTERA 0 7 www facebook com/GamenessFightwear oe panied PeWITH TECHNIQUES AND MOVES THAT YOU DISCOVER, MANY TIMES IT IS ABOUT FALLING INTO THEM. Variations are made because of injuries or we just become a litte older. All of the young quys reading this wil learn about that soon enough, Nonetheless, the Brazillan Necktie was a technique that | got pushed into, My training partner Used a lat of strength, and with my focus to stay in the top position during our rll | found this new technique by accident! Right then | inished the move and stopped the training because I knew I had found something » Pll the far side lapel deep under the head of the opponent and angle your body over the near side shoulder. Your head and free hand needs to be out ‘Begin from the underhook and lapel shoulder for base, At this time, the lape! should give the opponent a half-choke type trap similar to the Brabo grip sequence start. of pressure. Make yourself feel heavy across his chest Paul the jacket opel ” With your free hand, post against the opponent's elbow and however, he will push it up towards his head. Use yourhead for a balance point be tapping before ‘and look at his arm to time the setup, hat happens! The original objective now isto s als for the Brazlian Necktie to be as popular as many other ju-jitsu techniques around the world, The secondary his submission performed at the black belt level inthe lighter weight categories in international competition because the value of the setup and control. A competitor ean be very tired and still apply the Brazilan Necktie, am35 r1- oJ a} bi = 4 rere ry! Rr | eh ORDER & PRO FIND ORDER // SEE P< ad a] c= sm Bir YAU UE oe Co aol S 400 YEARS AND BECAME KNOWN AS THE RED ARMY. Rae eRe uo ello tae ee dd ram OI Ra NCCU aUN No Csi Cd A CLEAN DESIG Crema NN aLniLcurrLIVING AND ROLLING With Mackenzie Dern Patrick Flores MACKENZIE LYNNE DERN IS AT THE TOP OF THE JIU-JITSU, WORLD. She is arguably the most popular female ju-jtsu athlete and one of the most recognizable figures inthe sport ving just won the Abu Dhabi World Pro Championship and her frst World Championship as a black belt this year, she's, ving every lu-tsu athlete's dream, itsuyo Maeda » Carlos Gracie » Helio Gracie » Royler Gracie » Wellington Dias » Mackenzie Dern > World Champion (2015 black, 2012 brown weight & absolut, 20H purple, 2010, 2009 & 2008 bie] > World No Gi Champion (2012 brown, 2011 weight & absolute, 2010 & 2009 blue/purplel >» Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion (2015 weight & absolute) > Pan American Champion (2015, 2012 brown, 2011 purple > FIVE Super League Champion (2015) > European Open Champion (2015, 2013 black, 2012 brown, 201 purple weight & absolute, 2010 blue] > Podio Superfight Champion (2013) Weight Division: Peso Pena (S8kg/129Ibs) Team/Association: Gracie HumaitaHAD THE PLEASURE (OF SPENDING A DAY WITH MACKENZIE IN| HER HOMETOWN OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA, She starts her day by eating a healthy breakfast, prepared by her loving flaneé, Augusto “Tanguinh Mendes. In addition to living with Tanquinho, Mackenzio has two amazing pitbulls named Dellah and Chance. Mackenzie has a deep love for animals, She has no problem submitting her ‘opponents, but she quite Iterally would never hurt a fy. As a professional ju-itsu athlete, her typical day revolves around the sport After running some errands, it was off to Megaton ju- jitsu Academy where she often trains with her father, Wellington "Megaton" Dias and Tanquinho in preparation for her many competitions. This time around she was training for the upcoming Five Grappling ‘Super League ang ADC. Atr training, Mackenzie gets abite to eat although she cats fairly healthy, she does have a weakness for cookies and lemonade. We chatted about her experiences in jiu- jitsu, plans for her upcoming wedding, and other things on the mind of a young 22 year ld, Given the large amount of success she's received, she remains incredibly humble. She's not bitter about any loss, andis always thinking of ways to give back. It wasn't long before the time came for another training session over at The LAB, a mixed martial arts training center, home to professional Moi fighters, such as Benson Henderson and Efrain Escudero, Mackenzie trains here under head coach John Crouch, Dern admits she stil has a lot to accomplish in jujtsu, but the idea of competing in MMA has crossed her mind After breaking a good sweat at The LAB, we went back to her home to relax fora bit. We conversed mare about her busy seminar schedule, and her upcoming travels. Ju jitsu has brought Mackenzie to many different places, but she's never been to Russia and wants to visit one day. My day, lke Mackenzie's, Usually begins and ends with liustsu. had the privilege of training with Mackenzie. At5'9" and TOlbs, | have ‘about 50!bs on her. I've been training fora litle over 4 years as well, Within the frst 30 seconds | realized the huge difference a ifetime of training can make. Within 6 minutes she submitted ‘me twice, and would have 3 timesif time hadn't run out ‘She was able to sweep me Using her Koala Guard, and pass my open guard with Some of the techniques she showcases in this article. Mackenzie is sweet and caring, and it’s easy to see why she's bacome so popular Inthe jiu-jtsu community. She's become a figurehead in women's jiu-jitsu and a role ‘model to many young women Inthe sport. At 22, she has limitiess potential and we will kely continue to hear about her for years to come. Mackenzie, very much, ‘Can't stop, wont stop”Mackenzie has alg ETE eal Beer ey) submitting her Oy Py aa iy>» Also referred to as, asst up guard, is one of Ma trader Up and places her foot fon her opponent's far knee, pushing off to create some distance, WATCH VIDEO She then proceeds to hug the near leg while feeding the far handgrip ‘opponent’ leg. Once secured, she transfers her free hand to her opponent'sle leans back and places fonent’s butt and upper thi foot behing he applies lifting pressure with the foot on the butt, As soon as Mackenzie completes the sweep she closes any distance by ‘moving her knees Up to her opponent.TECHNIQUE ‘Sometimes after Mackenzie sweeps her opponent, she ends up in thelr half guard. Mackenzie comes up to her feet and gets @ She then proceeds to extend her opponent's leg pant grip on her opponent's outside leg ‘outward, which will help free her trapped leg,PROFESSIONALS IN MATS + FACILITY DESIGN TU ae ety t Zod PAA a 31 20% OFF FUJI hs , bait a [SPECIAL OFFER ON 1-1/2" & 2" MATS ONLY ] FACILITY DESIGN MENTION Pe UNL aL ¥ i. ; ‘ ) PNT hy a Be kee Pre eiots oat reer eer es DAL a ELT 800.663.0629 > info@FujiSports.comOnce her leg is freed, Mackenzie performs a back step wiile stil driving her weight down on her ‘opponent. Drive the leg you have a grip on to the ground to deny any guard recovery attempt secure side control OPTION A Don't let go of the trips until you fully secure the pass!Teach (ee) Ve aE BEGINS Peele) Mae Vol eS POPOL ome CUM ELC ad > Fulfilled and Operated by MMAWarehouse < RNC LOM Tear A ols. TA Amite aoe oa Cea moo M CMC rd Bong Bron ame .comPo ES Tt tte7 a y- P ts a i Ss i MODERNFLOWBRAND.COM («)>» ‘Sometimes when you put your opponent in Koala Guard, they m ‘weep difficult. When this happens, loosen your opponent's lapel jard too much, making the front Mackenzie points out that she likes to use this ‘She feeds the lapel to her uhen her opponent's lapels are already loose. ‘opposite hand by going lsh a good arp with the bottom lapel ver her own le, WATCH VIDEO here It gets tricky, so pay clase attention, Mackenzie swims her free hand in g the lapel to that hand. ory Mackenzie spins under her She spins through her She finally lets go of the ‘opponent, never letting go ‘opponent’ legs, ending up lapel grip an © of any gfips. As soon as she behing, and leaving them ‘grip. She proceeds can reach her opponent's off balance, Mackenzie stl pull her opponent down, e pants maintains all her while pushing her inthe spin, in order to ta» Mackenzie finds herself in her She breaks the spider guard grips by ‘opponent's 5 foot to her knee spider guard {At his paint, her epponent sti has the grips on her sleeve. Once her foots off the bicep, Mackendie dives her shoulder Thisis okay. Mackenzie grabs Lnder her opponent's knee and dives forward her opponent's grips as wel She drives her shoulder As she drives forward and Mackenale tnishes her forward, applying begins to pass, she changes oaks pressure un her far hand grip to the side cover the head right ‘opponent's knee. Your she's passing to help move her Into an armbar. dim ‘opposite hand should grip ‘opponent. 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This is not anew feature, but the front of the right hip and a small ‘one many companies have gone away embroidered "VK" logo is stitched into from over the years. | likeit.Itgives the lowerlet leg. the pants alittle more breathabiity ‘and adds to the comfort. Inside, the ants have nylon reinforcements in all tical areas where things could possibly rip. Along the inside of the jstband is a Groundwork Project soft. ylon tape stitched into add a clean finish, along with some durability. The accents are ina bright green that contrasts nicely with the black material The bungee-like drawstring is held in ace by a total of eight belt loops, two Cf which are more tke panels. These help to keep your drawers on during those long tiring rolls,» Jacket The Groundwork Project jacket uses the ‘same cut as Vandal's bestselling Viper 2.2 it's a cut that's been proven to be Fairly universal in how it fits most grapplers in its proportions. 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Where pieces of fabric come together they're triple-stitched, All the critical areas are reinforced with nyon reinforcement. I's ‘easy to appreciate clean stitching when i's contrast, ut when it's black ike the rest ofthe jacket you have to look closely [After closer inspection | found almost all ofthe stitching to be clean, straight and consistent. That's a good indicator of quality IF the time was taken to do this right, ‘even when it's not easly seen, chances are ‘everything else was done the right way. The EVA foam collar is flexible, but a tle on the stif side. Depending on your preference this could be good or bad. Along the inside ‘edge ofthe collar, on the interior of the jacket, is more ofthe VK nylon tape, whi isa nice touch The rest ofthe interior, i ray | Fit and Feel >My frst time trying on a Vandal Kimonos kimono I thought the A2H would be the right fit for me. musuelly between an AZ and A3. 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Tony finalizes in the cross body jon looking and feeling for his next attack DUU mer — ~~. ry the guard, Tony {grabs the inside of the opy auu nfs the body, mm Moving the legs Tony begs ie Ine tothe mat earth g hips to create sure to avoid ‘open space for countering,ss aceaeeeeeeeeameeeaanaaan TECHNIQUE 88 ‘DON’T FORGET THE FOOTLOCK! When | started jutsu, | remember a Brazilian student saying, “In Brazil ifyou are tapped out by a foot lock from inthe guard, this type of finish Is looked down upon’ He said that an effective guard pass Is better and more skilful than taking the lazy way out by attacking the lags. Out of this former idea, one thing is important that wil make my Point about leglocks not always Solving the riddle of passing the guard. If there are two students Who begin to learn how to pass the guard, and one takes the time to learn how to pass the guard effectively, while the second always attempts footlocks instead of learning the steps of passing, what is likely to happen? In ths situation, fone student will become a better guard passer while the other will not, yet he or she did explore leg attacks, Which is better as an instructor for students to learn frst? Personally, when teaching beginners jiu-itsu on the ‘ground, | feel itis important for them to learn the basic positions, such as the guard, ‘mount, and cross side positions first. Then, at 2 later time, these same students will leam submissions attacks, Thisis not to say that | am atternpting to compare apples with oranges. Leglocks, while in the guard of an opponent, should always be an option never looked down upon in any culture. Ifthe person taps ‘out, you win, be It footlock or choke from inside the guard, Of course, itisimportant to ‘mention that in the standard jiusjtsu rulebook there are fine lines that cannot be crossed when it comes to the topic of leglocks. Depending on your belt level you can only perform a certaln number of eg attacks against the ‘opponent in a tournament match, For example, a blue belt can oniy do straight footlocks and not twisting anklelocks fr kneelocks; however, if this blue belt brings his own leg over and across the ‘opponent’ eg, this can result in 2 DQ when the opponent calls foul, which is known as reaping, Soin essence, if your jiusjitsu academy teaches by the rulebook, students will be limited in understanding the dynamic of effectively handling howe to pass the guard ~ and to ‘me that is not right, although understand the safety thatis Involved in tournaments and inthe academy when applying laglocks. This brings me to effectively performing a leg attack trom inside the quar The basic strategy of applying aleglock when inside the guard Is to create distance between you and your opponent when his foot/leg Is not protected and the ankles are uncrossed. It Is difcul to break a foot that s being protected, and without the right timing and leverage, the footlock will not exist Plus, attacking the leg at the wrong time can result is losing your position. However, at right time, a good footlock is perfect for winning a match, Again, starting from the open quard, Tony breaks any drip that his ‘opponent ‘might have on his sleeve and brings both hands to his ‘opponnet’s right leg, one hand around the ankle, the fother on the pants, Keeping his opponent's teg tight ‘against his own thigh he loops his hand {and forearm underneath the leg to get ‘a Kimura grip of his awn right wrist.Using his grip ofthe leg and the tightens of the foot under his arm he adjusts to thatthe top of his opponent's foots just beneath his armpit and his forearm on his opponent's Achilles tendon To finish this straight ankle lock standing up Tony uses his knee as leverage against his ‘opponent's body and drive his hips forward and tightening on the ankle to finish, Passing or not pas against all di ng the guard comes down to how you train personally and how you test yourself nt body types, During your training and handling of the guard, your personal view hould not be a question about being a pro-leglocker or a pro-guard passer. Your resolve in this ‘manner Is how wel you combine transitional movements to pass the guard ith leglocks to finish the ‘match. You become a pro-finisher adapting and changing with the uniqueness of the situation,- 90MIND GAMES BB WHEN | HEAR SOMEONE MENTION MEDITATION, MY MIND IMMEDIATELY TURNS TO IMAGES OF Voss, of som MONKS, ANO MORE RECENTLY, inclu TO NEW AGE SPIRITUALISTS Used t SSEEKING OUT INNER TRUTH AND onese ENLIGHTENMENT. Meditative be det practices aran't limited to Eastern Philosophies and can also be founc throughout the Judeo-Christian ‘canon, Rickson Gracie even taught the Hulk haw to meditate. To be perfectly honest, as | write and esearch this article, 'm skeptical Cf the benefits of meditation, That 521d, | do believe strongly that mindfulness isa trait that should be Cultivated, and maybe, just maybe, the two aren't al that citferent. bethe “Meditation can be interpreted as simply slowing down and paying attention. Do you have dificul paying attention in class? At ? At hame? Do you have a threshold for how long work you can watch an instructional? tand are inundated Take a quick look at your environ youll quickly see why, ['m getting emails texts, phone calls and listening to Spotiy in the backgroune Does that sound like a lotto You? itis that’ the typical working environment for many. By the end of my day, my mind |s so overloaded, that | have a hard time even following a television show. As our lite gets increasingly span tends to shorten, There may become ect, our attention ‘a point where you need constant and varied stimulus just to feel anything, How does Intentional minafulness/mediation help? Mindfulness is defined asthe state cr quality of belng mindful or aware attained by using those techniques Mecitating Is to engage in thought of religious or spiritual introspection, Meditation Is detined as the meditating, Mindfulness appears to thing, Other definitions fe the technique or process p focus one's atari Hf, and finally, ean alsa ined as the mental state templation; generally as part act of secular version of meditation. ‘The Journal of Attention Disorders published a pilot study in 2007 that looked at mincfulness/meditation techniques in adults and adolescents with attention Geficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHO}. The (eek study followed 32 participants rho followed Mindful Awareness Practice MAPS} The subje sessions and daily individual meditations nad weekly formal he patie measured before and after the 8 weeks. Those scores were then compared to pre-trial values. Trial participants showed an improvement in alertness and hyperactivity. nadition, adult patients with other psychiatric condition: such as depression or anxiety, reported Improvements in those symptoms as wel. Another small study was published by the Mary Lou Fi ki t'S ADHD symptoms were ‘on College of Education at Arizona State University corroborating the data of the earlier study, Both of these studies s ‘s warranted t \ggest that additional research 0 explore the uit of ) — on x pemeditation in the treatment of ADHD and possibly other late disorders, jeditation offers quite a few advantages ov raditional ADHD therapy, aka stimulants. Both shor and long term use of stimulant fed with numerous side effects, The most common is loss of appetite but there are concerns over heart safety at atric conditions, such as anxiety. Meditat quite obviously, is not associated with any adverse ide effects, The stimulants most commonly prescr are highly control substances and for a very good gh potential for abuse/misuse hose taking them, The final advantage well touch o is that me on is free, There are no co-pa doctor's office and no trips to the pharmacy lu prescription, This fs also the reason that we'e not likely to find large, controled trials on the therapeutic uses 0 mecitation, If there's no money to be made, there's no musch incentive for anyone to pay for the tras) Yes, there are plenty Cf apps out there for your smart phon that will help you each peace and ranquillty. Many of through what's called, ‘guided meditation The length of aries, but many Usually, the first no cost in the app, withthe option t Udscribe to more sessions. This can be a simple and quick way to get started on amindful meditative ie right away, ick search for meditation” in your You ate on Tunes or Androl 2) Day 30 app store, The tw 3 popular out there are Headspace ‘and Calm; nowever, more out there: depending on what{AS | mentioned earlier, | started this article as tic. have no hands-on experience with ‘mecitative practices, Luckily, | have a friend Who's well-known for his existential outlook and philosophical approach to life and jutsu, Nic Gregori There are many methods used to enter a ‘mecitative state Its not important which method you choose, but the simpler you can make the process, the more likely You are to stick with it. Prepare your Environment: Relax: Close your eyes and Eliminate as much distraction focus your awareness on your as possible. Personally, prefer to body. Ifyou find any tension, allow ‘meditate just before Igo to bed each that part of your anatomy to soften, right. Start to slow your breathing down, > CONSISTENCY: You must commit to atleast 28 The slower and more rhythmic your Dnata act ee ane aan your back are especially weak, and State ae eT Rens ee Te this causes you great discomfort, it Become ‘the Observer’: Don't distracted. will be easier to sit against a wall try to ‘stop’ thinking, Simply you become distracted and your mind starts because this will usually make you judge or engage with any of your trace, come back to your breath: focus on fall asleep, ‘thoughts, but don't resist them the sensation of the cycle of inhalations and either. As always, when in doubt, just cexhalations. h your breath. The majority ofthe studies youll see, as well as N's advice, suggest that starting with just § minutes a day for 4 weeks is enough to see the benefits of mesitation. It won't cost you any money and it won't expose you to any potentially dangerous side effects from ‘medications. All it takes Isa quiet room and a itl bit of ciscipline. Beyond improving your concentration you may also experience improvements in your mood and outlook on life, Nic discusses his own experiences, "You will begin to notice more of the world, Food will taste better. Several of the things which used to motivate you might suddenly seem inconsequential or even ridiculous. You will start to understand that if is not something that happened in the past. or something to expect after some condition has been met You will realize tha lite Is happening right now. You wil start to feel alive. I's time to give ita shot and be sure to let us know how you feel after 4 weeks of mindfulness. amWE INNOVATE WHILE OTHERS-IMITATE! © In} LOW PROFILE VINYL, EASY TO GLEAN LESS MAT, BURNS, PERFECT, TRAGTION GREAT, FOR Gl AND NO-GI TRAINING SwalN ida Gri POOR EIU SEO IZOD WWW.SWAINMATS. COM BYR RINGS = BAG RA $25 LSE A LEE ALS AOI 19 CESS AiGMatt Corley IF YOU'VE TRAINED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, YOU'VE BEEN kin infection that you're probably overlooking, Next time you're EXPOSED TO COUNTLESS BACTERIA AND FUNGI It's a ubiquitous at the gym, check out everyone's toes. Chances are very good fact of training on a mat with a group of people. I's likely that _that at least one person will have a thick, yellow, craggy ané you're already familar wth S 1s aureus (aka Staph] downright nasty toenail, What you're seeing Is onychomycosis, andits supercharged cousin, Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus better known as a fungal infection of the toe, These infections are ‘aureus [aka MRSAI, Hopefully, you're also educated on typically caused by the Candida species of fungi Trichophyton infections, aka ring worm. That sald, there's another SHOULD | BE WORRIED? from this infection. The infection is more than just cosmetic and can lead to physical discomfort and paln, preventing the patient from having full ‘mobility. Can you imagine trying to shoot in fora takedown with a toe like that? As a grappler, you're Innate risk s quite a bit higher than the average person, The following risk factors are particularly common in grapplers: repeated nal trauma increases the likelihood that the fungi will be able to penetrate the nail bed and more easily infect he patient; frequent use of locker rooms, communal showers and other shared environments [such as the mat) wil also increase your ‘exposure to Candida infection; additionally, men are more likely than women to be infected. Other risk factors include: age, family history of € ‘ungal infections, smoking, diabetes, psoriasis, athlete's foot infection, Reports show that as many as in 10 Americans are sufferir romised immune system and peripheral arterial disease,WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR If you're concerned about your toenalls, there are hallmark symptoms that are generally present in patients with the infection. Common signs include discoloration beneath the nail, build up Cf white debris beneath the nail and/or crumbling of the nal In-some cases the infected portion of the nail loosens or even fm separates from the nail bed, The infection can progress toa point where you're unable to function without pain. If you have these symptoms, contact your physician for evaluation JE ‘and possible treatment. This is especially critical for diabetics and patients with @ compromised immune system, a Following the basics of good hygiene Is allt takes to minimize your risk for fungal toe infections. Preventive Recommendations for Onychomycosis Keep your nals short and even voicing cutting the skin next to the nal bed Keep your feet clean and cry Do not apply nal polish tothe infected nal Ensure manicure and pedicure tools are disinfected ater each use Wear socks made of synthete fibers Change shoes, socks, and hosiery dally \Wear shoes that allow ar flow ay Kiling the fungus is aifficult_nd can require many months of treatment, however onychomycosis can be cured. Treatment options for your physician fall Into two main categories: topical and Wy oral. Photodynamic therapy and laser treatments have also been used with ‘Some success. Surgery Is not considered \ an option forthe majority of patients. Treat Athlete's foot promptly With regard to treatment with topical therapy, there are currently three options, bout they are reserved for patients who have only superficlal disease or for patients who cannot take oral medication for some reason. Topical therapy is limited by its ability to penetrate the nail and affect the infections. As a topical agent, they have fewer side effects and are less likely to interact with any medications. The downside for the patient is longer treatment times and less chance of a cure. Topical treatments take 48 weeks, and Protect your feet in shared bathing areas, locker rooms and restrooms ‘depending on the agent, only ¥- ¥ of patients are cured, ‘There are also two oral agents that can be used to treat onychomycosis. While these drugs have a higher incidence of side effects and drug interactions, therapy Is much shorter and more effective ‘Treatment with these medications is only once dally and takes 3- 4 months. Cures rates are higher than topical therapy and Ye = % of| patients are cured Photodynamic therapy and laser therapy have been used in small trials and have shown promise. The treatments, are generally covered by insurance and widely considered as potential treatments for patients who can't tolerate oral medications.WHAT ABOUT SPEAKING OF OVER-THE- ATHLETE’S FOOT COUNTER (OTC) (AND RING WORM TREATMENT? AND JOCK ITCH] No conversation about skin infections and grappling OTC ant-fungals are not effective at treating would be complete without discussing ring worm, onychomycosis. They do not penetrate to jockitch and athlete's foot. These infections are the nail bed and are unable to get to the caused by the same types of fungus: the only intrinsic infection. Other home remedies, difference between them being the location of the such as vinegar, Vaporub, Listerine and infection. You're roughly twice as ikely to have antiseptics are not effective ether. They tone ofthese infections as you are to have a fungal ‘may soften the nail, making it easier to infection ofthe toe. Lucky for you there are several trim, but they wil not eliminate the fungal OTC creams that can effectively teat athite's foot, infection. There is, however, something that jockiteh and ring worm, The table below shows the you can buy without a prescription that may work in some patients: 100% pure teattree oil. Astudy showed that almost 20% of patients who applied tea tree oil twice dally for 6 months experienced ‘most common OTC treatments available Eisen’ py ay reso ets ete te oes. etn shuld ear ays ‘alableasgeere mone apy tice day 2 aye ‘atabieas iene brane Avatleasgermic ovine py day 8 as py ay er ys artes btu ees, etme tev otoT® tne NS a py ay er as fection beta tees, etme seve ease ne PUI ae ‘Tes ates a tines a ites ye reported ‘There is data to suggest improved nail that terbinafine (aka Lamisil appearance, Is more effective than the other agents. If possible, DEFENSE tse a cream. Ityoute not F able to use a cream due to Essential the location, such as jock f Ichse te pomaer nat Uy cases, folow the directions on the package exectly and ee if possible, I'd recommend ay Using the genere brand Tea tree ol solutions [25% or 50%] have shown to both 2FLOZ(60ml} relieve and clear up Athlete's foot infection in about hat of the people wine appl daly ater 4 weeks » WRAPPING IT UP Every one of us has to do deal with the omnipresent risk of skin infections. Staph and MRSA aren't the only critters on the mat that You should be concerned about. While fungal infections aten't as common as bacterial infections, they're typically much more difficul to treat. With a litle luck and proper hygiene you may never have to worry about any of these, but if you do, remember a few things: always, always finish all of your medication. You may look better or fee! better before it's done, but until the last pillis taken, you're not finished, The last thing you want is to have to go through all ofthis again. | hope you never get any of these infections, but if you do, at least you're educated on howto treat them as effci tly as possible. smeames: doo IE GUARD PASS LTTE} (o)) ete Bo eA V2o Reel) eet ey Interested in becoming an Affiliate Acade: call 865-696-8000 or visit us online at PedroSauer ca rere Poe] Bie ia os id tes a Hanis earl ea E etry raed 520.236.2436 on Beers mo ri ie a hele 3) Ere Shen ere Manchester rd Perec yee Ee feared Pee re So Gc ee pee Inverness carne Ferra) ae ie 3 Pama Pee Eee pies ee ESTES] irene eae perce fesitones eee eee) perc aay aaa Eee reer is Pretoria roe ree aceeren) nad Pears ees ay arenas rere) ret ene reir Seer rant porssretty en era) presen] carey ers rear) eas oP retin Portes Pree] ign ry tei ce rain prea) rae pea eee Henderson etre Prete cae eer eer ney TN Cleveland Reeser eer eee} Rte), | te cen capers peeves Cee Serena Pere ea heal eet ceo eres Piet) aan ees cea Cieaete a ae eee etd prea et rac Pein Cen ate Rena oem amet heres eae) aor seen) eae ate rte etate IDET aestrened iit eee vey Petr eee eres Peer erry Pe ee Ce titer ta eon ee NT es are rsa isch Pee ein connie nd Lashed ne Vd Clik eres haere Bere Fiera Say ore ut Pa es Flora een posse Mops Peal CA et Aas ite fentite pre ec RC tcesd pare. rae es Frc ashy ar Pan Soli ne a erg rete peat cetera oe me pa ae dees rant ial ronnie Pree rea ee) PN once a et or an Pree Sit mee cn pete Pree Poetic aT] bee fries Loca MOREE Soren STN ter pas al ieee ere eT be nl baer Hiresre are Nac a pio ee . 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Often th type of training Isto iner Strength Used correct an be incredibly effective, arguably the greatest t ort Athletes who can exert the most force in the shortest amount of time 3, jume higher and more powerful Injiujtsu this translates in ‘akecovms, quick transitions, better positioning, and tentire body and n challenge the ‘great way to emulate sport specific situations. submissions. Piyometric techniques: Allof these factors need to be considered before diving into a plyometric workout. Doing too much, too quickly, can easily result in injury. To avoid any issu highly recommend building a foundation > Body Weight > Strength Levels > Body Awareness/Coordination > Sport Requirements, > Previous/Current Injury LAYING THE __ FOUNDATION For the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on two main categories of plyometrics: Jumping and Throwi© \WATCHVIDEO LEVEL I: No Gravity - The goal here is NOT to stack every box that you have and see if you can jump onto it. The goal is to use a moderate step, use proper jumping mechanics, put some force into the ground, jump high as you can and land softl_on top, This reduces the amount of gravity during our landing andis a great place for people to start. your hips, Learning reas See) Ceene ‘oundation of a good aT eee) ret ee et LEVEL2: Introduce Gravity - Nobody gets hurt jumping: they usually get hurt when they land incorrectly. Level 2 introduces gravity and is our opportunity to learn proper landing mechanics. A simple cil here is to ump onto a box, step off the other side and land soft!_on both feet. You can also do small hops over hurdles, focusing on a soft, ontrolled landing, Learning to absorb energy through our feet, ankles, knees and hips helps transfer the load and keep us safe. ea tarerronttg ees See] , fete gz that you need ane aren eee et) eee eee ec LEVEL3: Stutter Steps - Love! thre is where we bagin to repeat our drs and introduce a bit more speed. It we are performing a simple two-foot hop, over low hurdles, we wil add a small hop (stutter step] to each ining before jumping over the next hurdle. This reduces the force on our bodies and is a great way for our bady ta transition into true repeats,100 LEVEL 4: True repeats - This is where we can begin to jump repeatedly through our drils. Jumping, landing and quickly repeat are jumping over small hurdles, then we are doing so as quickly as possible, without breaking form, Again, add speed and intensity slowly to allow the body to adjust and adapt. = TRUE REPEATS 9. twe Broad Jump Repeats These fils can be done with two feet or 1 foot ata time, We can do them forwar side to side, up and down. The key sto be able to move in different planes (of motion wile maintaining integrity and control throughout the body, BESTT TBD ust like it ook try to land and jump on two feet. iy © ETD 22101 07 ono fot we ats rng on one footBounding Think ‘quality of quantity’ with this type of exercise. The higher the Intensity of the dri, the less volume should be performed. Remember, the goal is to explode, rot to condition here, so allow adequate rest between sets and keep the movements explosive Throwing helps us learn how to effi THROWING tly transfer energy from our legs, through our torso and into our arms. Used correctly, these techniques can help you develop more speed and power'n a variety positions. LEVEL: Delivering force - Throwing the ‘medicine ball with good body position ‘and control is priority number one. This is typically done against a wall, with a softer ball, that doesn't rebound back at us. wy, LEVEL2: Accepting force - once we have good throwing mechanics, we can use a rubber medicine ball off the wall or have a partner throw to introduce the eccentric portion of the throw, Now we have to throw the ball and catch it while maintaining control and good body position LEVEL 3: Repeated throws - Wen we are comfortable and accurate with our throws, ‘and catches, we can increase the speed {and intensity of our drills. Repeat throws explosively and deliver as much force as possible for each rep, We can perform these movernents from ‘a seated position, on our knees, hall= kneeling, standing and with movement. Common exercises include, chest passes, overtiead throws, single arm throws, rotational passes, wood chops and throws for height/distan Throwing Exercises Perfect with a partner, increase ball weight as needed. Ce 2SS GAINS 102 Prone Partner Rotational Passes Pree Step your front foot into each throw and | Use a larger bal to pass back and forth | Be stationary half-knecling while your push through with the throwing hand, | with a partner. partner moves positions. 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Inthe ‘early 2000s, | noticed when | went to tournaments there would be sixto eight ‘mats, but only one of thern would be for kids. | kept thinking about how no Cone ever paid attention to the kids: they were at the tournaments, but everything revolved around the adult year | contemplated how | could put kids fon the forefront and make them 2007 | came up with the Idea of Kids Wort that ould be geared strictly for kids aged 4 1017 One of the problems | came across vas that nobody wanted to invest in ‘a tournament for kids. So my journey Year after started alone; invested my own money and time to see my vision come to life | knew | didn’t have enough money to pay people to come out and work, so had to find a way to use volunteers. To this day, the entire organization is run entirely by volunteer: are an organization riven by our passion for kids in Brazilian Jiusjitsu and not dollar signs, That is what makes Kids World different from any other kids’ tournament out there today. The goal of Kids World is to inspire every child in Brazilian jusitsu. We want to see that every kid who competes has a great experience - win or lose, Masters, professors, coaches and instructors bring thelr Kids to a tournament wlth an ‘agenda, They want to win - there is no other reason, What Kids World wants is to see the child who loses treated the same a the child who wins, When athietes win they are congratulated, held in high esteem and praised. When kid athletes lose we want the adults not to ame, what they accomplished was awesome - that they were winners just by st fon the mat and accepting the challenge of competition. Every child should be praised regardless of the outcome. If kd loses they should be encourage to dust themselves off, go back to the academy, tain harder, and stay focused ut instead, let therm know thaton improving themselves with position, strong energy, Braziian Ju-Jitsu is not all we strong auras, and integrity. Two should be teaching these kids. things In lfe that are important Every child has dreams and itis and must come together are ourresponsibilty to encourage _jiu-itsu and education. They go them to make their dreams a _hand-In-hand, What Kids World reality and never et anyone tell wants is for parents to invest in them they can't achieve them. their Kia's lives - invest in their ‘As the toumament director, jutsu and their education. If | nave an avenue to reach You invest in your chiles lite, ourtto kids and show them physically and mentally, they that hard work, dedication, Cannot lose. try to reach out perseverance, and education to as many kids as | can outside vill make them champions my academy. | want kids trom con the mat, But more ‘around the world to be able importantly, champions in fe. to learn and growin Brazilian Jiusjitsu and come together in As adults, we need to be a safe environment and share aware of the examples we are their passion forthe sport. setting for ouF kids to follow, We are the leaders in their The love of money isthe root of lives, and therefore, we should all evi, and moneys not what encompass the values of Kids World is about, That is my leadership and teach our kids personal mission in life - to ‘what's truly important such as: make people aware of how ju education, selt-esteem, sell- jitsu can turn impressionable respect, confidence, standing _kids into successful adults.In 2015 | put on my most expensive tournament ever. I spent $100,000 to give kids the best possible experience, | raised only $6,000 in sponsorships to offset the expenses, so the remaining $894,000 was up to me to produce, | assure you, | will not See a profit, But the bottom line Is not what drives me, Iflosing ‘maney is what | have to do to prove that kids are society's ‘most important resource, then | will do It. Kids deserve a chance to shine - to step on the mat ‘and rise to the occasion, Every road to success i ‘bumpy and | will continue to stumble and fal. Just like we teach the kids, | wil stand tall dust myself off and continue to move forward because my Intent isto give kids a jiu perience like none ather that ifetime. 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