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USAJJ Welcomes Team Beast MMA & BJJ of Eagle, Idaho
Posted by USAJJ in USA Jiu Jitsu, charter school on June 6, 2010
While we haven’t posted about any new schools lately, don’t worry, more people are joining this Jiu Jitsu organization every day. Today we want to welcome our newest member, Team Beast MMA & BJJ of Eagle, Idaho headed by Matthew Barvo.
Matthew Barvo is the owner and head Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Team Beast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He began his Jiu-Jitsu training in 1999, and has over five years of instructing experience.
Matt is currently training to compete in the No-Gi Panams and No-Gi World Championships. He has cross-trained in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts. He is also Boise State University’s only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
Team Beast BJJ offers classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Fight Fitness and Self Defense. Their training center has over 4,000 sq. ft. of grappling mats and an assortment of over 20 punching bags.
So if you live in or near Eagle, Idaho, stop by and check out Team Beast BJJ & MMA. There can’t be too many people teaching Jiu Jitsu in Eagle, short of going into Boise, so if you want to learn Jiu Jitsu, learn from the best you can, and visit Team Beast.
Matt Barvo, Team Beast BJJ, welcome to USAJJ!
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06/12/2010 Edit
Mr. Barvo’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lineage is under investigation by our officials. Thanks to all of those that pointed out the ongoing Bullshido happening over at : http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95870
We’ll post our findings as we collect them.
USAJJ Welcomes Coastal Combat Circuit
Posted by USAJJ in USA Jiu Jitsu, charter school on March 18, 2010
Here at USA Jiu Jitsu, new schools are joining with us all the time. And today, we welcome Donnie Tinsley of Coastal Combat Circuit and the Tae Kwon Do Institute of Self Defense!
Donnie Tinsley and Team Sprawl and Brawl
Donnie is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in TKD and a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Morrison Butler. Donnie has been studying martial arts for over 15 years. He started practicing TKD in high school with his parents as a family hobby. Donnie really got into martial arts because, although team work is important, once he’s in the ring, it’s on him, win or lose. Donnie got into Jiu Jitsu after sparring with a wrestler and realized how critical ground technique was when he lost.
Now he operates at the Tae Kwon Do Institute of Self Defense, which has locations in Elizabeth City and Hertford, NC. The Tae Kwon Do Institute is the longest running Martial Arts School in Northeastern NC. With over 20 years teaching experience in the Martial Arts, they offer programs in TKD, submission wrestling, Thai boxing, and MMA to people of all ages. He has about 55 students under his wing.
Donnie is also the co-founder of Team Sprawl and Brawl, the first amateur MMA team to bring Championship recognition to North Carolina. Team Sprawl and Brawl was founded in Elizabeth City June of 2000 by Donnie Tinsley & Mike Kellar. The team has members that practice at both Elizabeth City & Hertford locations. Donnie welcomes all people to join their team.
And as if he isn’t busy enough, Donnie is the owner of Coastal Combat Circuit, which is his organization to host tournaments all over the NE North Carolina area. While just by itself it’s great that someone is bringing MMA and no-gi tournaments to this area, Donnie also contributes a percentage of ALL profits to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from all of his events. The CF Foundation puts the largest percentage of its donations to research of all other CF charities. Donnie has two students with CF and feels this is a great way to help people with the condition.
Donnie joined USAJJ because of the sense of community and support. There are not many choices in his area for martial arts, especially Jiu Jitsu, and as a member of our rapidly growing Jiu Jitsu organization, he and his students now have more options for learning and competing. He also thinks that our goal of getting Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics is a great idea.
So once again, Donnie, welcome to USA Jiu Jitsu!
USA Jiu Jitsu Welcomes Jacksonville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Posted by USAJJ in charter school on March 16, 2010
Today we would like to welcome Larry Shealy, owner and head instructor of one of our newest charter schools, Jacksonville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Larry, a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructor, believes that training in Jiu-Jitsu should be learned with consistent and intelligent practice, with impeccable technique, with constant repetition and with excellent use of leverage and timing versus strength and explosiveness. His philosophy is to “train for 30 years, not 30 minutes.” Thus, safety and knowing when to “tap” is paramount. Senseless injuries have never made anyone a better Jiu-Jitsu Player!
Jacksonville Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Larry’s main goal is to promote the growth of BJJ, and his main method of encouraging this growth is through children with his trademark registered “Kid-Jitsu” program. The program teaches children fundamentally sound principals and techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also addressing 26 core values that are at the heart of the Kid-Jitsu Values Program. The techniques taught work for children of all sizes, shapes, temperaments, and athletic ability. Classes are taught in a fun, fast paced, and friendly environment. A significant amount of time is spent on the mat safely sparring with teammates.
Kid-Jitsu is not a program that is running kids through the belts based on how many classes the parents pay for, but instead, belt promotion is based on how much the student learns and progresses. The student must earn the promotion.
And while Larry see’s Kid-Jitsu as the best way to ensure the future of our sport, he doesn’t neglect the adults. JaxBJJ offers many different classes, from beginner to advanced. He also offers several courses based around Jiu Jitsu, including a women’s only self defense class.
So if you live in the Jacksonville area, stop by and talk to Professor Larry Shealy at JaxBJJ. There is a program
for everyone.
And take a look at Larry’s Kid-Jitsu page if your interested in incorporating Kid-Jitsu in your school.
USAJJ Welcomes Iron Will Jiu Jitsu
Posted by USAJJ in USA Jiu Jitsu, charter school on March 12, 2010
USAJJ is growing every day. Today we welcome Will Hiott and his school, Iron Will Jiu Jitsu. Iron Will Jiu Jitsu is based in Savannah, GA. Like many of USA Jiu Jitsu’s members, Will is proficient in other martial arts, but started focusing on Jiu Jitsu after seeing it in the UFC.
Will Hiott with a few of his students
While many of our member schools have a kids program, Will takes it to the next level. Will volunteers much of his time working with a program called Performance Initiatives. Performance Initiatives is a Savannah based not for profit organization dedicated to helping others by using athletics and fitness. The children the program works with have little opportunity, and live in the rough parts of Georgia. Will has 29 students from this program, all on scholarships.
Will’s mission with his students, who all range between 7-18, is to teach kids to not fight, through Jiu Jitsu. While that may sound odd on the face of it, we all know Jiu Jitsu forces you to learn self-control and self-discipline. Hopefully with these skills taught to them at an early enough age, it will help them stay in school, and off the streets. He wants his students to deal with verbal conflict before resorting to physical conflict. Will says his Jiu Jitsu class for the kids is about developing themselves.
For those of you in the Savannah area, the Performance Intiatives program does rely on volunteers, and Will said he would love to have some help. Right now, he teaches by himself. Will even includes his two year-old twins and seven year-old in his program. It’s never too early to start setting a good example.
Will joined USAJJ because he loves that we’re unifying the sport. Only by working together can we bring our Olympic dreams to fruition. Will also feels that having a Black Belt Council to formally oversee and grant recognition in the sport is a big plus as well.
If you live in Savannah, GA stop by Will’s school for a visit, and maybe volunteer some time. Also, March 20th, Iron Will Jiu Jitsu is celebrating their first year anniversary with a belt test and seminar, so stop by and check out the festivities. You can also connect with them on Facebook.
USAJJ Welcomes Myrtle Beach Martial Arts
Posted by USAJJ in USA Jiu Jitsu, charter school on March 10, 2010
USAJJ is proud of all its charter schools, and today we’d like to recognize Jim Kiser and his school, Myrtle Beach Martial Arts.
Jim Kiser receiving his black belt from Rigan Michado
Jim Kiser began his martial arts training in February 1998 under Jason McCormick of Karate World in Surfside Beach, SC. At present, Jim is a third degree black belt in Zen Ketsugo karate and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu under Rigan Michado. Over the years, Jim has competed in numerous sport karate and Jiu Jitsu events. Most notably, winning the SKIL world championship in adult self-defense and forms in 2004 at the Super Grand World Games.
MBMA offers Kick Boxing, Jiu Jitsu and MMA training. They have just opened a 5,000 square foot training center, so there is plenty of room to practice. It’s a good thing too, since Jim’s school boasts over 100 students! That’s incredible, especially since Jim is their main instructor. Needless to say, Jim has very little free time. Of his students, about 40 are adults, and the rest are minors. Falling into what seems to be a common theme among Jiu Jitsu instructors, Jim has a program specially designed for children. It is amazing and wonderful that there is so much commitment to the future generation of Jiu Jitsu practioners among its current competitors.
Jim’s kids program is separated by age, with training style for kids 13 and under and the other for kids over 13. The difference is Jim does not teach submissions to the younger students. He feels that at that young age, positioning should be taught and instilled. Older students are more mature, and able to better understand the risk with submissions. Jim recounted an incident where he saw a young kid at a tournament and the kid was in an arm bar. On the sidelines, the kid’s dad was yelling at him not tap out, which is a dangerous piece of advice. The kid could have had his arm broken. Not to mention, an eight year old doesn’t need to be doing submissions during recess at school.
Jim has been involved with USAJJ since the start. He thinks USAJJ is important to the growth of the sport as a whole. He thinks it is important to have a governing body that is free from egos and politics, not to mention USAJJ is totally non-profit. He feels USAJJ will lead to a more pure sport. And of course, he’s as excited as the rest of us for the Olympics.
Jim’s school hosts a multiple tournament event at his school. It has multiple divisions and only has a $25 entry fee. So if you’re in the area, check it out. Any chance to participate in an event is great, and at that price, it’s fantastic.
You can visit the Myrtle Beach Martial Arts web page for class schedules and more info on their kids program.
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