We are on break until the New Year.
Sunday 23 December 2018
Christmas Break
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Christmas break
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Saturday 8 December 2018
Graduation 08-12-2018 and another surprise
We had a fantastic graduation today. Congratulations to Pietro for achieving his grey/white belt. Pietro is part of the group of my first students. I love watching his Jiu Jitsu and very proud to be his instructor. Everyone else earned a stripe today for their hard work and consistent training.
I look forward to teaching every class. I can't think of anything more fun for me and Aidan than training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and passing it on to others to enjoy. So many great things have happened to me and Aidan that wouldn't have occurred if we weren't involved in Bjj.
I want to thank Stuart and Serge for all their support and mentoring. They are an integral part of my Jiu Jitsu journey. Without them I wouldn't be able to grade my students legitimately under the IBJJF rules.
Once again Stuart and Serge surprised me today at our graduation. They gave our gym a congratulatory plaque for our 1st year anniversary. I have to say I was a little choked up whilst receiving the plaque. I'm very lucky to have such thoughtful and kind professors. Oss!
I look forward to teaching every class. I can't think of anything more fun for me and Aidan than training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and passing it on to others to enjoy. So many great things have happened to me and Aidan that wouldn't have occurred if we weren't involved in Bjj.
I want to thank Stuart and Serge for all their support and mentoring. They are an integral part of my Jiu Jitsu journey. Without them I wouldn't be able to grade my students legitimately under the IBJJF rules.
Once again Stuart and Serge surprised me today at our graduation. They gave our gym a congratulatory plaque for our 1st year anniversary. I have to say I was a little choked up whilst receiving the plaque. I'm very lucky to have such thoughtful and kind professors. Oss!
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Auckland Kids BJJ Graduation
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Tuesday 4 December 2018
Tuesday training report
I tested everyone's attention to detail at the start of our class. I asked the class if they noticed anything different about my uniform. after careful study Miller nailed it. I have a new stripe on my brown belt. Good spotting Miller.
We started with a refresher on the two previous take down techniques we drilled on Saturday. everyone displayed a good working knowledge of the techniques. Good work team.
Today's lesson was how to pull guard and collar drag to take the back. We worked both of these movements a lot and I'm f\very pleased with everyone's performance. Taking the back seems to be everyone's favorite attack.
We started with a refresher on the two previous take down techniques we drilled on Saturday. everyone displayed a good working knowledge of the techniques. Good work team.
Today's lesson was how to pull guard and collar drag to take the back. We worked both of these movements a lot and I'm f\very pleased with everyone's performance. Taking the back seems to be everyone's favorite attack.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Children
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Sunday 2 December 2018
Saturday rolling session and surprise.
What a fun Saturday. We worked on 2 take downs from the knees to get the rolling started. Both classes did very well in our rolls at the end of the session. I love watching our students use the techniques they have learnt rolling and the look on their faces when everything works.
Our surprise today was for Oscar. Oscar has been training with me for a long time. He's come a long why with his technique and focus in class. I love seeing Oscar's Jiu Jitsu. He's got one of the best back attacks and seat belt grip in the class. Well done Oscar!
Our surprise today was for Oscar. Oscar has been training with me for a long time. He's come a long why with his technique and focus in class. I love seeing Oscar's Jiu Jitsu. He's got one of the best back attacks and seat belt grip in the class. Well done Oscar!
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Auckland Kids BJJ
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Tuesday 27 November 2018
2 chain drills in one class
Our new technique today was the arm drag. Everyone got the concept however more practice is needed to make it a reflex.
We completed the second drill with a sweet submission today. After running the second drill a while we decided to refresh the first chain drill that everyone learned weeks ago. I was super proud of all the older students for remembering the sequence and nailing the finer details of the positions.
Well done everyone.
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Completing the chains
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Sunday 25 November 2018
Super Saturday training
Both classes have completed their second chain drill. Great work everyone for remembering the details of each position and movement.
We decided to teach a submission from knee on the belly at the end of our chain. We went with Aidan's favorite attack. Far side arm bar from knee on the belly. All of our students were super focused and picked up the submission very quickly. There is still work to do however it's coming together nicely.
We decided to teach a submission from knee on the belly at the end of our chain. We went with Aidan's favorite attack. Far side arm bar from knee on the belly. All of our students were super focused and picked up the submission very quickly. There is still work to do however it's coming together nicely.
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The chain is now complete.
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Tuesday 20 November 2018
Tearing up the mats on Tuesday
We've added a leg drag to finish our single leg take down. This opens the door for a sweet knee ride. There are so many choices from the knee on belly. Aidan showed his far side arm bar. Looks like we will be adding that to our chain next week. Overall we accomplished a lot today and it was great to see everyone working hard.
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Tearing up the mats on Tuesday
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Saturday 17 November 2018
Today we focused on movement.
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Today we focused on movement.
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Saturday 10 November 2018
Phase one of the Bully chain is complete!
Two awesome classes today at Auckland Kids Bjj.
Our Junior class did a fantastic job putting together the first phase of the Bully chain. My leg is sore from being kicked by everyone. Not to worry it's a good sore feeling.
In our junior warm up session I had the students pick their favorite animals. The first one picked was the Tuatara and then the Scorpion. I was pleased that they picked 2 of the newest and higher difficulty exercises. Good work Junior team for going for after the hard work.
Our Senior class completed phase one of the Bully chain as well. We added a backward roll option when they are pushed to the ground.
The class was taught the collar drag exercise drill as part of their warm up. Everyone is learning fast and we are getting more technical with every class. Well done to everyone.
Our Junior class did a fantastic job putting together the first phase of the Bully chain. My leg is sore from being kicked by everyone. Not to worry it's a good sore feeling.
In our junior warm up session I had the students pick their favorite animals. The first one picked was the Tuatara and then the Scorpion. I was pleased that they picked 2 of the newest and higher difficulty exercises. Good work Junior team for going for after the hard work.
Our Senior class completed phase one of the Bully chain as well. We added a backward roll option when they are pushed to the ground.
The class was taught the collar drag exercise drill as part of their warm up. Everyone is learning fast and we are getting more technical with every class. Well done to everyone.
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Phase one complete.
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
38 Monmouth St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
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