Wednesday, September 15, 2010

World's Elite Grapplers Come To Hawaii!!!....

One thing is for sure, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a very popular sport out here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.  Ever since Relson Gracie came to Oahu back in the 80's, grappling has made it's way into alot of people's hearts.  Today is no different.
   Many different teams and flags are flown here nowadays, and we can all be stoked that some of today's top athletes are visiting the islands.  For the last years, there has been some what of a domination in the lightweight catagories, and it is that domination of Rafael and Guilherme Mendes!
We should all be super-stoked to have the opportunity to be able to train with them!..Yes, alot of their positions are "cutting edge", but we can be sure that these positions were only constructed after having a stellar grasp on all things basic in Gracie Jiu-jitsu.  To be able to mix it up with some of the world's best who travel the globe preaching the gospel of BJJ is a reality in December!!!..FOR THE LOVE OF THE SPORT

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

New-school or not...a technical sweep...

Everyone has their own "professional" opinion of what the pros and cons to the 50/50 guard are...uhhh..whatever!..technical jiu-jitsu is beautiful, as is this sweep to FINISH displayed by Rafael Mendes...(feel free to come train with him AND his brother on December 6th and 7th!!!..GRACIE KAILUA!!!..email me at islandjiujitsu@gmail.com to reserve YOUR SPOT at the SEMINARS!!!