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Due to Independence Day, SCMA will have no formal classes on Saturday, July 4. We'll pick back up on Monday, July 6. If any keyholders would like to come in for an open mat over the weekend, please post on the forum the day/time in which you'll be available.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday.

Sincerely,

The SCMA Instructor Team

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Several of us from SCMA yesterday attended Professor Bruce Shepherd's seminar at Full Moon Martial Arts Academy in Jeffersonville, IN. As always, the quality of instruction was incredible and he covered some solid techniques.

We began with a throw combination involving osoto-gari, ouchi-gari, and tai-otoshi. These throws work well off of each other and can be applied in gi and no-gi situations. The rest of the seminar involved a submission series from the Kese-Gatame position and a Q&A. Again, all good stuff.

If you haven't had an opportunity to train with Professor Shepherd, definitely attend the next seminar he conducts. Come armed with your questions, too, as he's like an encyclopedia for all things jiu-jitsu.

We'll see you all on the mat -- tonight!

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Here's a nice open guard drill that combines movements from two sweeps. Very nice transition from one move to the next. This comes courtest of Kurt Osiander, a black belt under Ralph Gracie. Enjoy, and we'll see you all on the mats -- tomorrow!

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Full Moon Martial Arts will host a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu seminar conducted by Professor Bruce Shepherd, a 3rd-degree black belt under Marcello Ferriera. The seminar will be held this Sunday, June 28th from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cost for the seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, and $35.00 at the door the day of the seminar.

Below is a map from which you can get directions. Let us know if any of you would like to carpool.

Let’s all come out and support Professor Shepherd for what plans to be another excellent seminar!

See you all on the mat – this Thursday!


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Gracie Iceland Pedro Sauer representative, Johann Eyvindson, posted this video of himself and Professor having a friendly training session at the last seminar. Very good flow and demonstration of technique! Eyvindson was promoted to purple belt by Professor that weekend. In addition, Johan will be bringing eight of his students to the Fall Training Camp in Louisville, Ky., in November. More details on the training camp will follow, but start saving now so you don't miss out!

Congrats again Johann!