New location for De La Riva Seminar
Due to popular demand we had to upgrade the location for “De la Riva Seminar”. A bigger Dojo is now booked and will be the stage for this great evening with the Master and all team. Check bellow the directions and schedule. Be in time! For more info call 01273 411486 or 07779 055563
What to do on Wednesday:
* You can come to BJJ Academy, meet the others and go all together from here;
* or You can go straight to Mid Sussex Martial Arts Dojo in Haywards Heath.
Schedule:
6.15pm – Meet up at BJJ Academy (90 Boundary Road)
6.45pm – Head to Mid Sussex Martial Arts School
7.30pm - Seminar due to start
Directions to Dojo:
Mid Sussex Martial Art School, Town Place Farmhouse, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex RH17 7NP
- Close to Scaynes Hill Service Station, take the turning opposite ‘The Farmers PH’ called: CHURCH ROAD.
- You will know you are in Church Road, as you will soon pass the Church on your left.
- After a mile or so the road swings sharp left and becomes SLOOP LANE.
- You will know you are in Sloop Lane, as you will pass by The Sloop PH on your right.
- After a further 800 yds or so you will go UNDER a metal Railway Bridge (The Old Bluebell Railway) ~ SLOW DOWN !
- Immediately after going under this bridge, indicate right, then take the little muddy drive just after the bridge on your right !!!
- Enter that, to your immediate right there will be a steep tarmac drive, go up that drive and straight on down the drive in front of you (do NOT turn left).
- Park in the circle at the end of the drive.
** You are there!
Any problems ring 01825 791703 for more info….
Inside BJJ Academy
We made little changes on the timetable regarding the morning classes:
From today (Monday-May 21st) morning classes are at 10am (every Monday-Wednesday-Friday)
Once again we are working together with our students to improve our timetable and training sessions. The aim is to make things even better for those who live far from the gym. Now they can put together two sessions (10am and 12pm) and make the most of it. At least 3 hours of pure BJJ training!
De La Riva Seminar
Last few days to confirm you entry on the most wanted seminar of the year. Train with the legend himself! Don’t miss this opportunity!
BJJ Seminar with Ricardo De La Riva
Meet and train with the legend Ricardo De La Riva!
BJJ Academy is proud to announce, the 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt’s Seminar late this month at our Dojo. He is one of the most creative guard players in BJJ, having created the the famous “De La Riva” guard having also become an important instructor with several important black belts under his tutelage such as Rodrigo and Rogerio Nogueira, Eduardo Brigadeiro, Walter “Broca” and many others.
De La Riva in Detail
Full Name: Ricardo De La Riva Goded.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Ricardo De La Riva
Most Famous Fight: was against Royler Gracie for the “Cantão Cup”, were Ricardo won sweeping the Gracie Master with his trademark guard. This was Royler Gracie’s first competitive defeat as a Black Belt.
Favourite Technique/Position: De La Riva Guard.
Weight Category: Super Featherweight (64Kg – 141lbs).
Seminar Details
When: Wednesday, 30th of May, due to start at 7.30pm
Where: BJJ Academy Dojo (90 Boundary Road, BN3 7GA – Hove)
Investment: £40 (discounted) before 23/05 and £45 (full price) after 23/05
How to buy: At BJJ Academy reception or http://delariva.eventbrite.co.uk
Info / Private Lessons: 01273 411486 or mcivam@hotmail.com
Spring BJJ Tournament :: Results
Here are the results of our 3rd In-House Tournament. This competition was once again a great success. Congrats and thanks to everyone who made part of it. Our goal on those in-house comps is to get the team ready for the bigger events, talk and learn about the rules and also add a bit of experience.. We hope that it has been achieved.
Check it out below, results & photos… Just a quick remind, Saturday 16th of June we will be attending the Bournemouth BJJ Open, the training for this competition has just started…
RESULTS:
White Belt / Lightweight
Champion: Bobby Winder
2nd Jon Fitzgerald
3rd Paul Marsat
White Belt / Middleweight
Champion: Simon Williamsom
2nd Martin Aragona
3rd Joseph Pepa
White Belt / Heavyweight
Champion: Gavin Hanmer
2nd Hussein Seis
3rd Andy Taylor
Blue Belt / Absolute
Champion: Justin Mcgibon
2nd Dan Lepadatu
3rd Simon Figah
In-House BJJ Tournament
Five days until our 3rd In-House competition. All the brackets and timetable will be done by Friday. If you haven’t signed up yet, do it ASAP. Download the app form below and deliver at the reception. You have until Wednesday to do it.
Members and non-members who are not competing, still welcome to come along to watch. It will be a good day!
Oss!
Easter Opening Times
The BJJ Academy will be opening this weekend! Check below the opening times, all members, any belt as well as non-members are welcome.
GOOD FRIDAY –> Open Mats from 6 to 8pm
SATURDAY –> Open Mats from 12 to 2pm
SUNDAY –> Easter, closed.
EASTER MONDAY –> Open Mats from 6 to 8pm
If still any question please give us a call 01273 411486 have a good one! Oss!
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Join the club today!
If you live in the Brighton area and are looking to start a martial arts program for you or your children, BJJ Academy is definitely the place. With a full time Dojo we offer over 20 classes per week, you’ll be amazed at all you can accomplish in short period of time training the worlds most efficient martial art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I will list bellow why I believe the BJJ Academy is the ideal place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Sussex:
THE MASTER
When you are looking to start learn something, your first concern should be the legitimacy and experience of the school where you will be learning from. You should be looking for a school with a certified Black Belt instructor on hand who teaches regular classes and has done so for some time. The practice of people teaching at lower ranks was a necessity about five years ago due to a high demand and so few Black Belts to teach the art, but at this point in time, most areas of the UK have Black Belt instructors within a reasonable distance. Another important thing about learning from a Black Belt as opposed to lower ranking people aside from the obvious issue of experience and ability to give rank when deserved is that you want to be your teacher’s student, not his training partner. People under the rank of black belt are still working on personal goals and may be a better training partner than teacher.
The BJJ Academy is the only place in Brighton where you will find a Brazilian-born, BJJ 1st Degree Black Belt: Professor Ivam Maciel, from Curitiba, Brazil. Ivam has over twelve years of experience. Has been training also in Vale-Tudo and Muay-Thai under the UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. Inside the octagon (MMA) Ivam’s professional record is 4-0-0, with three fights finished with his signature move: Triangle.
Well, nothing better to learn from a Master straight from the source!
FULL TIME DOJO
Our timetable is flexible, no matter if you work shifts, you can always fit one training session to your schedule, the BJJ Academy will be your second home. From Sunday 1st of April, we will start our new timetable. It will be over 20 classes per week available, inclusive on Sundays! The Dojo is opened 7 days per week, 12 hours per day!
KIDS
BJJ Academy is also a great place for kids! If you’re looking for something fun, educational and constructive to keep your kids out of trouble after school, you should look into our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Your kids will be entertained but they’ll also learn valuable life skills that they’ll never be without, so there is no reason why you shouldn’t get your kids involved in martial arts today!
BJJ ACADEMY WELCOMES ANY AGE
We have students of all ages from all walks of life, and each one of them will gladly tell you how the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has changed their outlook on life for the better. Children and young adults learn how to socialize with other kids in a healthy way, learning about the right way to deal with competition and other issues they may face as kids. Martial arts can literally help change anyone for the better, but you don’t know that until you give it a shot. Call 01273 411486 and JOIN THE CLUB TODAY!
Inside BJJ Academy
Hello everyone!
There are loads of good things happening at BJJ Academy recently, check it out..
BJJ In-House Tournament – The preparations for our 3rd competition has just began. Most of the guys already signed up for it, now it’s time to get in shape, study the rules and work on the game plan. If you haven’t submit your application yet – do it ASAP – download the app form (see above) and drop at BJJ Academy reception. The deadline is Wednesday 18th April.
