http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-197848/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-16 14:21:13.95 Academy Info/News No Class 11/26 (Thanksgiving) and 11/28 (Saturday).Normal class schedule will resume Monday, 11/30. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-197847/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-16 14:18:07.687 Academy Info/News On Monday, November 16th, there will be no Open Mat. Basic BJJ will continue as normally scheduled. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-197845/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-16 14:16:34.357 Academy news/updates. Professor Marcelo Ferreira will be teaching a seminar at the Academy the weekend of February 27th, 2010. See here for more details. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-197843/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-16 14:14:22.733 Academy news/updates. Braulio Estima will be teaching a seminar at the Academy January 30th, 2010. More details will be up soon on the website. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-954935/TopicID-195581/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-15 06:24:44.34 Academy Info/News Generally students need an active or recurring membership to attend open mat. Please see Professor Shepherd for any questions regarding this policy.   http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-195581/GoToTopic.html choward88 2009-11-14 01:18:55.233 Academy Info/News  Just curious about what the policy is for students from other schools who want to roll with us. An old buddy who practices in Carbondale will be in town tomorrow and is thinking about coming to open mat. He asked me what the policy was and I was clueless. Chris http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-191425/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-09 08:34:01.0 Academy Info/News As Royler mentioned at the end of the seminar Saturday, he put up our pictures on his blog. The pictures look good, thanks to the strategic placing of blue gi's!!Here's the link: http://www.roylergracie.com/blog/If you get a chance, go to the blog and leave a nice comment! Friend!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-190730/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-08 13:23:19.157 Academy news/updates. Thank you to Royler Gracie for teaching a phenomenal seminar Saturday!! We all look forward to seeing him again next year!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-187445/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-05 03:57:19.347 Academy Info/News The Royler Gracie seminar will be this Saturday, 11/7/09, from 12-3 for those who have signed up. There will be no Saturday class due to the seminar. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-897409/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-11-04 12:52:51.95 Academy Info/News All classes except Judo are back to regular schedule. There will be no Judo 11/4/09 (Wednesday night). The only class Wednesday will be Open Mat at 6:30 pm. Thanks! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-890423/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html Bolsillo 2009-11-03 03:03:19.12 Academy Info/News  Is this the schedule for this week as well? Or are we going back to normal? http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-877564/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html Bolsillo 2009-10-31 08:14:24.26 General Discussion In continuation of that series poaz just described, we added a few more moves in the advanced class Thursday night.So, say you just got swept and the guy has your arm, what do you do? Hitchhiker! One key detail here is to really bend the arm bring your thumb down towards the mat. Even easier, just p http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-875210/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-30 22:46:25.963 General Discussion 10/29/09 Morning.We covered the standing guard pull to a triangle, armbar, and sweep from the armbar.With cross hand pistol grip on the sleeve, and the other grip behind the head on the collar, post foot on hip (same side leg as the collar grip), extend as you sit, and rotate into triangle position. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-861715/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html elektrasky 2009-10-28 08:38:06.04 Academy Info/News I am so glad to hear that Bruce is doing well.  Hope to see you all back in class soon.  Miss you guys. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-860522/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-28 03:36:03.493 General Discussion 10/26/09Dave taught class tonight, and as always did a great job.  We worked the scissor sweeps 1-3.  The #1 is still my highest percentage sweep and is totally underrated.  While drilling tonight with a smaller guy, I really saw how important the mechanics of using your back to strai http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-860498/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-28 03:27:11.977 Academy Info/News Great to hear.  I am sure he will be back on the mat soon enough, probably well before any sane person would be. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-855078/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html Cardboard 2009-10-27 05:46:49.993 Academy Info/News Surgery went well and Bruce is at home recovering. Thanks for all the calls and well wishes!! See you guys in class soon. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-853097/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html audas 2009-10-26 21:50:39.183 Academy Info/News Bruce, I hope the knee surgery goes well.  Is Amanda gonna be your nurse???  Geezz, that'd suck!!!  That could be some serious payback...  We'll be thinking about you. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-178287/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-10-25 23:31:32.683 Academy Info/News Schedule change for week of 10/26-10/29. 10/26 Basic BJJ 5:30 - 6:30          No Open Mat10/27 AM - no change          Kid's - no change          BJJ 6:30 - 7:3010/2 http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-178273/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-10-25 23:24:32.277 Academy news/updates. Congratulations to the guys who competed Saturday at Big Bully! Everyone did an awesome job!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-825176/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-21 05:53:41.14 General Discussion 10/20/09Morning.Side control maintenance.  I have the same problems here that I have with guard, I want to plow my shoulders into the guy.  Hips down, put a little curve in his spine by bringing his head to one side or the other, follow.  I asked all my partners to let me start in gua http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-824170/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-21 02:03:11.467 General Discussion ^^ All I do is get triangled (actually I don't know when this happened; before a few months ago I hadn't been triangled in forever, and I could count the number of times I had been triangled ever on one hand- i think its in my head now, because it seems lke no matter what I do, I am close to ge http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-824155/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html TBarber 2009-10-21 02:00:21.653 General Discussion Jesse, I think Scott's triangle comment was a blatant shot. Too funny. With the #1 pass I try to drive my hips forward first and not at an angle at all. Melton and Dave Sammet do this pass well and always drives their hips and head straight forward. I don't use this pass alot though. I feel saf http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-823805/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html audas 2009-10-21 00:43:18.78 General Discussion No...  this time I wasn't trying to be a smart aleck (this time)... BUT... by your reply you must have the same problem?  I really try to use the pass where you pin the leg to the floor and slide your knee (either knee option) across the leg more than the #1 pass.  Did he offer any ad http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-822910/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-20 21:50:56.717 General Discussion ^^Was that intended for me?  Meet me in the alley behind the academy at 4.  Bring your posse.  You're dead. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-822729/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html audas 2009-10-20 21:19:00.78 General Discussion I tend to get triangled with the #1 pass.  Did Bruce cover that at all? http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-821124/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-20 10:48:14.077 General Discussion 10/19/09Basic bjj.We worked the stack pass (a misnomer)/bully pass/underleg pass or as Bruce calls it, number 1.One of the basic tenents of this pass that I cannot grasp is bringing my hips in to drive the leg, and nullify the hips of the bottom man.We worked on a few counters to the http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-804773/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html TimHargraves 2009-10-17 01:11:43.497 General Discussion Yes, last night's class was great.  I enjoyed the flow and how we went from training to rolling.  The mount escape drills were excellent.  Hope we do this more often.  If I learn to quit pressing with my arms so much, maybe I wouldn't have messed up my elbow last night.  Tim http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-803963/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html TBarber 2009-10-16 22:29:04.7 General Discussion I guess Jessie is hard at work this morning (a bit of sarcasim there) so in my attempt to avoid work...I'll post a few notes about the Thurs night classes. The guard reposition seems to fit into my open guard game pretty well. I have used it effectively in the past to set up diffenrt sweeps and subm http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-790771/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-14 05:15:18.95 General Discussion 10/13/09Morning class.Jason taught class today, and as always, did a great job.  Nice work breaking down the movements and checking and correcting our technique.  We covered the scissor sweeps 1-3. Always happy to refine those sweeps.  Got some good details and tweaks o http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-790757/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-14 05:10:17.5 General Discussion Reply to choward88 (10/09/2009 19:39 PM)Hey I think my beginning Salt and Pepper look will make me more distinguished. Alright guys get ready to start addressing me as Sir Howard. Tracy, sorry to hear about your neck and back. Rest up.With those think, long, luxurious locks of yours, no one could t http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-164318/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-10-12 00:05:43.217 Academy news/updates. Thank you Master Alvaro Mansor for the excellent referee and self-defense semainar!! Everyone really enjoyed the seminars and look forward to your next visit!!Pictures will be up soon!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-771849/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html choward88 2009-10-10 09:39:58.44 General Discussion Hey I think my beginning Salt and Pepper look will make me more distinguished. Alright guys get ready to start addressing me as Sir Howard.Tracy, sorry to hear about your neck and back. Rest up. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-770308/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-10 03:48:09.707 General Discussion Cmon Tracy, the next thing you know you will be saying that gray hair makes you look "refined" or maybe "distinguished."  My gut makes me look "successful" (look at me, I can afford food!).  Maybe there is a reason they have age divisions...Though I think 30's is a little yoing to need my http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-769904/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html TBarber 2009-10-10 01:56:13.453 General Discussion Come on Poaz....you're like a fine wine...better with age....right? lol Yeah right, I try to fool myself with that nonsense sometimes too....that's why I'm out with a back and neck injury right now. lol http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-765626/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html Cardboard 2009-10-09 05:21:19.4 General Discussion lolz http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-765505/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html choward88 2009-10-09 04:48:15.78 General Discussion Rapidly fading athletic ability. Love it  http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-765150/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-09 03:00:53.82 General Discussion 10/08/09Morning class.We learned a variation of the basic stack pass that helps prevent the triangle.  Instead of the standard staggered hands posture, you lock your own elbow to your knee, trapping his hip tight.  It is very important that this stays vert tight.  Instead of inserting http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-759359/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-08 02:02:51.77 General Discussion 10/6/09Just a few words about the competion, then I will never speak of this day again.  I felt flat and paralyzed.  Even in the match that I won, I saw it unfolding well in advance, but it took me a few seconds to actually get my body to react.  The other 2 matches, I just did not fe http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-156060/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-10-04 09:52:56.63 Academy news/updates. Congratulations to all competitiors at Louisville this Saturday! Everybody did a great job!!Videos and pictures will be up soon!!!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-735474/TopicID-148752/GoToTopic.html choward88 2009-10-03 05:40:47.723 Academy Info/News I know Melton mentioned also 8:00 at his house for anyone who misses the 7:30 Arby's meeting. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-154289/GoToTopic.html BJJAcademy 2009-10-02 12:23:41.02 Academy news/updates. Congratulations to Nate for winning his no-gi division and taking silver in the gi division at the EGO tournament last weekend!!Way to go!!!! http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-730185/TopicID-148752/GoToTopic.html Biskets 2009-10-02 06:06:44.223 Academy Info/News 7:30 at the Arby's in Boonville it is. http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-729711/TopicID-148752/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-02 04:35:48.257 Academy Info/News Reply to Biskets (09/28/2009 20:34 PM)You guys tell me what time you want to leave because I am not competing and don't have to weigh in or anything but I can leave as early as you want. I would like to meet at the Arby's in Boonville. Who else besides you and Tracy?So... 7:30?  http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-729618/TopicID-22084/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-02 04:14:50.32 General Discussion 10/01/08We covered a side control adjustment/maintenance techinique, a choke from front quarter,  and the Tchoke with a trapped arm.For the side control technique, as the bottom man reached through for the regular side control escape of single leg tackle, your far arm shoto through and grips th http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-727819/TopicID-141088/GoToTopic.html TBarber 2009-10-01 20:52:46.86 General Discussion Ok, enough of the soft talk....Scott, just go KICK A*S...lol http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-727814/TopicID-141088/GoToTopic.html TBarber 2009-10-01 20:49:16.97 General Discussion You'll do fine, and it will be a great experience. Before the matches you will think "WTF am I doing?!?"...but during the fight it will all flow. Not to sound all preachy...but if you lose, realize what you did wrong or what the other person did right, and learn from it. As Jessie said, at some http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-726899/TopicID-141088/GoToTopic.html TimHargraves 2009-10-01 14:20:53.063 General Discussion  It's an experience you will never forget.  Enjoy it, relax, and have fun.  http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-725859/TopicID-141088/GoToTopic.html choward88 2009-10-01 09:28:38.393 General Discussion I'm with Jesse, Scott, you're gonna do fine. But only if you pimp the camo suit.Chris http://thejiujitsuacademy.aimoo.com/ReplyID-725851/TopicID-148752/GoToTopic.html poaz 2009-10-01 09:26:03.767 Academy Info/News ^ Awesome.Zeph is going to be adorable and hardcore at the same time!Seriously, thank you for doing that... my sewing skills are pretty weak. I will be in class tomorrow morning.  But Satuday works, I don't know that he needs it to dominate in before then.Originally, he was going to come to Lou