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This man helped pave the path of today's World Jiu-Jitsu Champions. Royler Gracie, whose technique is one of the finest expressions of the art, is a fierce competitor against opponents of all sizes. Like his father and brothers, he's a pioneer and one of the reasons we're able to train in the art today.

Here are a couple of videos I found on YouTube from back in 2003 -- part one then part two follows:

(check out the takedown at 1:58)

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Check out the flyer below, courtesy of Instructor Allan Manganello at Louisville Martial Arts Academy. Please spread the word about this seminar. If you haven't trained with Professor Heredia, don't miss this chance. If you have, then you know what you're getting...an incredible experience.

If you're competing at the March 28 tournament, then this is excellent preparation. Please call LMAA with any questions, or of course you can see one of your instructors at Spencer County Martial Arts and we'll make sure you have everything you need in order to attend this.

Professor Heredia taught at Master Sauer's 2008 Fall Training Camp. The attached video, in case you missed it, features a couple of great clips of him instructing. Check it out.




See you all on the mat!

Team:

Several of you have asked us recently for uniform recommendations. Many are buying a second gi to work into their rotation, but understandably don't want to take out an additional line of credit to purchase one.

After doing some research for a new gi online, I came across a small, family-owned shop out of California, called Padilla & Sons Kimonos (pronounced pah-dee-yah). Their uniforms are reasonably-priced (below Atama, Krugan, Vulcan, Koral, et al), and the customer service was excellent (they sent me detailed washing instructions and thanked me personally for purchasing their brand).

I received my uniform in the mail today and it definitely exceeded my expectations. It fit really well (cut like a jiu-jitsu uniform) and didn't shrink much after the first wash.

Check them out online at www.matrat.us. Click here for a review. Definitely consider them when you go to buy your next gi.  

See you all on the mat -- tomorrow night!

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Please spread the word to any women you know who might be interested in attending a two-hour self-defense class. Details are below:

Women's Self-Defense Class

Sunday, March 8

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $25

Spencer County Martial Arts will conduct a two-hour women's self-defense class that will focus on teaching escapes to common street self-defense situations and effective ways to end an altercation against a larger, much stronger opponent.

Using Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as its core, the self-defense class will also cover rape defense and ground scenarios that are too often left out of women's self-defense classes.

Please call (502) 422-1957 or email us at info@spencercountymartialarts.com for additional questions or to register.