I train over at Global Jiu Jitsu and my Master, Professor Marcelo Carvalho is cousins with Master Julio Cesar Pereira, leader of the GFTeam.  The GFTeam are high level jiu jitsu players and different black belts visit us on a regular basis. They always share the most cutting edge techniques and drills, but aren’t afraid [...]

Guess What?  Contrary to what the Gracie family would have you believe, they didn’t invent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!  And, if you take the time to research it, the Gracie’s were snobs and stingy with sharing jiu jitsu. History shows that they only taught to the rich or upper class.  Some things never change. Luis Franca was [...]

When the Pan Ams come to Southern California once a year, everyone at Global Jiu Jitsu Academy get s really excited.  About a week before the tournament begins, GFTeam world champions start rolling in to train with us. Our master, Professor Marcelo Carvalho is cousins with the Master of the GFTeam, Julio Cesar Pereira.  How lucky [...]

Like I said in the earlier post, the 2012 Pan Ams was awesome!  I had a great time hanging out with old friends and supporting my Global Jiu Jitsu / GFTeam teammates. It was especially exciting because my friends and morning roll partners did amazing.  Andrew Goodman took bronze in his division and murdered his [...]

The Pan Ams 2012 was bigger than ever at the Bren Center in Irvine California.  Over 3,500 competitors and 1,000′s of spectators over the course of four days.  I love the Pan Ams because I get to see all my jiu jitsu friends Ive made through the years and rub elbows with legends and talented [...]

I like to keep things as simple as possible.  As I have said in many of my posts, I am nothing special, just an average guy who loves jiu jitsu.  I love it so much that even though I am not as athletic as many of my training partners, I will put in the extra [...]

SUPER EASY SWEEP AND SNEAKY ARM LOCKS – ROCKnROLL BJJ & FITNESS These are some of my favorite techniques and set ups.  I am an average guy, and think these would be fun and easy to learn if you are just starting out. Come train with me if you are in the Southern California area! [...]

Every now and then I hear brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners debate whether its better to learn with a gi or without.  I figured I might as well add my two cents to the discussion. I am an average guy, average athleticism and average jiu jitsu.  I have been training jiu jitsu on and off for [...]

Rigan Machado is coming to Global Jiu Jitsu Academy in Fountain Valley Califorina January 30th 20112!  This will be another great seminar! Rigan came last year to GJJA and his seminar was a lot of fun! The seminar starts at 6:30 pm and will last about two hours.  Come learn from this legend with us! [...]

Want a fun way to lose weight?  Want to get results fast?  Then try a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu based training session at RocknRoll BJJ & Fitness in Orange County California! The program will include a bit of jiu jitsu based drills, exercises and warm ups, mixed with yoga and pilates.  The routine is easily adaptable [...]