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Hey all! Just wanted to touch base here, its been a while and I apologize.
I got so busy with private lessons and teaching at a couple of different schools that trying to keep up with every thing like social media and blogs has been difficult. Besides having a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I also have a passion for real estate and marketing and have started a couple new ventures since my last blog entry. One of those being a Loan Officer under my own brand, SoCal Loan Man. The other is Hits the Spot Media which focuses on REALTOR marketing and lead generation. I also had reunion shows with my old band, Simplex, and was playing quite a few shows around the SoCal area. That said, I am starting to get caught back up and am able to make a little more time for teaching brazilian jiu jitsu private lessons and blogging.
In 2013, I am happy to say I finally received my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. I had a little drama at a school I was at and the instructor was hanging the black belt over my head as well as others who were due promised promotions. I had to make the decision to suck it up and leave the school and instructor who I will not even dignify with naming. Some people are black belts in jiu jitsu, but not black belts in fairness, loyalty and being decent human beings. Best decision I ever made. So, I had to wait an additional year to get my black belt from Master Joe Moreira who welcomed me back with open arms. For those of you who know, Joe was my first real instructor back in the 90’s. I started with Rickson Gracie and trained under him for a few months, but the drive to Los Angeles was too far. After only a couple months with Rickson, Master Pete Loncarevich suggested I try Master Joe Moreira and I have been with him or have trained under one of his black belts ever since.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Rich Zaydel and Master Joe Moriera!
Its been an amazing journey to this point. The funny thing is the more I learn jiu jitsu, the more I realize I still have a lifetime of learning to go. I am excited for the journey to continue and look forward to training and sharing what I have learned along the way with you all!
Be sure to visit the official RocknRoll BJJ website! Lots of cool stuff there! http://www.rocknrollbjj.com
Thank you Master Joe Moreira and all my students! Osssss!
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On August 24th, RocknRoll BJJ Open Mat Saturday will be held at Master Joe Moreira‘s school in Irvine, California! It will be the usual schedule. 11am-12pm will be the informal group class with lots of questions and answers and sharing of techniques. From 12pm – 2pm will be technical rolls and some great music!
Alfredo, Master Joe Moreira, Rob Lewis and Rich Zaydel
Master Moreira’s school is inside a great gym called Custom Bodies at 4880 Irvine Blvd #102 Irvine, CA 92620
This is going to be a lot of fun. This will be a great chance to meet a Coral Belt and legend of the sport if you haven’t met Joe before. Come share techniques and have some technical rolls and listen to great music. Bring some of your own MP3’s or CDs if you want.
In case you haven’t been to an RNR BJJ Open Mat Saturday, it is very laid back. We are not out to roll like we are doing the Worlds though if you want to roll hard there are always one or two guys who are up for it. The focus is to be as technical and fluid as possible and to have fun!
The easiest way to stay up to date with us is to “Like” our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/rocknrollbjj
Happy training!
Good Carbohydrates, A Basic Guideline – by Rich Zaydel
There has always been a lot of confusion surrounding carbohydrates. It really isn’t all that complicated. There are good carbohydrates and there are bad ones. The good ones will give you energy for physical activity. They are also full of nutrients needed for optimum health and proper brain function. Scientific studies show that bad carbohydrates are attributed to gaining weight, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s just to name a few.
The biggest difference between unhealthy carbohydrates and healthy ones is how fast the carbohydrate sugars are absorbed into the blood stream and how much high-fiber the food contains. Unhealthy carbohydrates are the cause of fast sugar absorption which then causes high and low blood sugar swings. Bad carbohydrates also have been highly processed and refined. This removes most of the fiber and nutritional value. And, most unhealthy carbohydrates are full of high-calorie fats, additives and preservatives. A good rule of thumb is to avoid the following list of bad carbohydrates:
- All pastries
- Bread and pasta with refined flour
- Cakes, cookies and any sweet bakery products
- Candies
- Fruit juices and drinks
- Jams and jellies
- Most custards, puddings and other sweets
- Refined grains like white rice
Making the right carbohydrate choice is essential to optimum overall health. A healthy diet should consist of 45-65% good carbohydrates. The best healthy carbohydrate sources are:
- Raw and lightly steamed vegetables
- Legumes, beans, nuts and seeds
- High fiber 100% whole grains
- Raw whole fresh fruits
- Low fat dairy
Below is a complete list of recommended good carbohydrates from which to choose:
Carbohydrates in Whole Grains
Carbohydrates in Vegetables
Carbohydrates in Fruits
Carbohydrates in Nuts and Seeds
Carbohydrates in Beans and Peas
Carbohydrates in Dairy
Healthy carbohydrates and high-fiber foods will help in lowering cholesterol, losing weight and having much better sustained energy levels. It will also aid in decreasing the risk of heart disease and avoiding or even reversing diabetes. Making the right food choices will make a person feel great and have a better quality life.
Rich Zaydel is head trainer and instructor at RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness in Orange County, California. Rich Zaydel is aNational Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and a certified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor under Master Joe Moreira.
www.rocknrollbjj.com
Ladies! Shed that Baby Weight!
Did you know that women who exercise at low to moderate levels during pregnancy are more likely to return to pre-pregnancy weight within eight weeks of giving birth than women who skip the gym or trainer?
Now you know! So don’t delay. Be good to yourself.
I have great fitness programs for men and women! Schedule your FREE health and fitness assessment with me today! Lets work together to and devise a fitness program for you to do during your pregnancy and post-pregnancy!
RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Personal Training Orange County, California!
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I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on and off for almost 20 years and somehow I finally was given the gift of cauliflower ear during my last training session. I actually didn’t even notice it until a couple days after when I went to shave my head. I happened to bump it and it felt puffy. I gently squeezed it and could feel it was full of fluid. It didn’t hurt at all.
How to Fix Cauliflower Ear – Thank you to Rich Zaydel famous ear model
I figured I would make an attempt to get rid of it. I didn’t want end up like one of those fighters that looks like he has used bubble gum attached to the side of his head for ears.
Before I share with you what worked for me, understand I am not a doctor, and, if you try my process you are doing so at your own risk!
You will need rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to sterilize your ear before and after the process and a new sealed 3cc syringe and a new sealed 23g x 1″ needle. A roll of gauze or something similar is also needed.
The How to Get Rid of Cauliflower Ear Tool Kit as Seen on TV
One of the guys at the gym I train at is a diabetic. I explained my situation and I was lucky enough to obtain a syringe and needle from him. I know this might not be an option for some of you, but if you ask around, you might get lucky like I did. Remember, always use a brand new sealed needle and syringe and never share needles. Don’t be an idiot!
It is important to insert the needle at the correct angle and depth. Don’t just stick it in the juiciest part and start sucking away at it. You won’t be successful removing all the fluid.
Get Rid of Cauliflower Ear – Placement and Angle of Needle
The angle above is how to inserted the needle. I actually laid the needle against my ear and then changed the angle just enough so that the tip of the needle stuck and then I pushed it in about 1/16 an 1/8 of an inch. I held the syringe in place with one hand then began to pull the plunger back. But I found that I couldn’t pull the plunger at all because the vacuum was too strong and I had not gone deep enough. I pushed it in a little further and pulled the plunger and this time I hit the mother-lode. It was just over two CCs of blood. I kept on pulling the plunger until I couldn’t get any more fluid. Think about the concept of sucking all the air out of a sandwich bag until it is completely flat. Then, I slowly pulled the needle out.
Be sure to wipe the ear with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide after the process to keep your ear infection free.
I was told to wrap my ear against my head with gauze tightly to keep it flat as much as possible. I didn’t have any gauze, but I did have a bandana. I folded it up to about a 3″ wide and tied it tightly around my head making sure my ear had plenty of pressure on it. I slept on it. When I woke up it had gathered a little bit of fluid in it again. I repeated the whole process and walked around for a day with a bandana.
My ear looks good as new to this day and has not effected my ear modeling career a bit!
Be sure to avoid training for a couple weeks or more for the best results. Otherwise, you will have to repeat the process each time you train.
By the way, if you live in the Orange County California area, come by and train Brazilian jiu Jitsu with us at RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Personal Training!
Check out our new website! http://www.rocknrollbjj.com
Happy training!
Open Mat Saturdays at RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Orange County California. Tons of mat space, technical training partners, and great music.
We have a black and brown belt here every Saturday, plus a handful of high level players so you are guaranteed some fun technical rolls!
All who love to train jiu jitsu are welcome! All schools and belt levels are invited to come roll and share technique in a friendly environment.
We now have a FREE one hour group class before the open mats! We will go over techniques and work some drills.
Saturday’s class and the oen mat are FREE. We do this for the love of jiu jitsu! If you have always wanted to try jiu jitsu, this is a great place. If you are a seasoned player of the game, you will love it too, as we have brown and black belts here every weekend!
You must bring a clean gi and equipment to train.
The schedule:
Group Class: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open Mat: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
For address and more information, please visit:
http://www.rocknrollbjj.com/rnrbjj_open_mat.html
I know some of you maybe getting this invite and don’t live in California. We have had a lot of visitors from out of town this summer, so don’t be shy if you are visiting Southern California to stop by and train with us.
Hope to see you soon and happy training
http://www.rocknrollbjj.com!
It was awesome! We just had the IBJJF tournament on the weekend so we had a lot of friends in town. Through the magic of facebook, i met Marcel Oliveira on our RocknRoll BJJ page. Marcel is a purple belt under Alexandre Soca and is also the owner of GI Soap. Over the past year we had said hi here or there online, but we had never met as he trains in the Long Island, New York area and i train in Orange County, California.
Through one of my posts, he mentioned he and some of his teammates would be staying a few days after the tournament and wanted to train with different people. So we set up a time, a Monday evening in fact, and trained.
Great training with team Alexandre Soca’s students at RocknRoll BJJ!
From left to right, Mike Flores, Tom Devivo, Mike Gates, Marcel Oliveira, Rich Zaydel, TC, and John Vargas.
Tom, Marcel and John were from Team Soca and had amazing guards and great all around jiu jitsu. i was very impressed with their jiu jitsu. They invited us to come out and train anytime! The next time I am in New York, you can bet I will be visiting the Alexandre Soca school!
We were very honored to have them come by our humble studio.
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Come train at the RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Mat Saturdays in Orange County.
High level technique, technical rolls, share techniques and good music of course.
All levels, schools and people who love to train jiu jitsu and share techniques. Train gi or no gi, its up to you and whoever wants to train with you. Training both is strongly encouraged, but its all for fun and the love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the end of the day!
RocknRoll BJJ Open Mat Action
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High Level Open Mat Saturday Action!
Be sure to ‘Like’ the RocknRoll Jiu Jitsu page on Facebook!
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Mike Feldman From Las Vegas Stopped by for a roll!
Oh yeah, lol, be sure to come by and subscribe to the RocknRoll BJJ Youtube Channel.
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Happy training everyone and best wishes to all!
Professor Marcelo Carvalho of Global Jiu JItsu Academy has a NEW location in Orange County! Marcelo has a great all around game, but his specialty is guard as you will find it quickly if you roll with any of his students! If you are in Orange County and on the fence about where to go, be sure to try out a week FREE over at Global. And, of course, if you need Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Private Lessons in Orange County be sure to look up RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
16540 Harbor Blvd Suite L
Fountain Valley, California 92708
http://www.globaljiujitsuacademy.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Global-Jiu-Jitsu-Academy-GJJA/160258620677925
Orange County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Private Lessons! Lowest Rates! Fun!
RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Private Lessons & Personal Training in Orange County, California! Lowest rates in OC!
RocknRoll BJJ & Fitness is dedicated to changing lives through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness! Get one on one attention by an experienced Brazilian Jiu JItsu instructor and National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and take your jiu jitsu to the next level and, or, reach your fitness goals fast! Lowest rates for BJJ Private Lessons and personal training in Orange County!
RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs and teachings adapt to your pace and ability making learning fun and safe! Whether its your first day trying jiu jitsu or you are a seasoned jiu jitsu player, I have a great program for you.
RocknRoll Fitness Programs for all ages, body types and fitness levels! You will have a customized fitness program for your body type and fitness goals. Don’t be shy. If you have let your self go and its been a while since you have been active, you have come to the right place. I am a patient and detailed trainer. If you are already fit, but are looking for strength training, plyometrics or just something more challenging, I have got some fun for you!
* Receive detailed, patient, instruction from an experienced & certified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor and personal trainer!
* Learn amazing new Brazilian jiu jitsu techniques as taught to me by the pros!
* Choose what time is best for your busy schedule!
RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness is run by Rich Zaydel a brown belt in brazilian jiu jitsu under Professor Marcelo Carvalho and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. Rich has taught at the prestigious Chapman University Jiu Jitsu Club and is an assistant instructor at Global Jiu Jitsu under Professor Marcelo Carvalho.
Contact Rich now to schedule your lessons or personal training! Email me through this ad or visit the RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu website.
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