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Just received word today that Red/Black Belt Fabio Santos will unfortunately be unable to attend the Fall camp due to a scheduling conflict.

In his place, however, will be Kron Gracie, who will serve as one of the guest instructors at Master Pedro Sauer's Fall Training Camp at Louisville Martial Arts Academy on Nov. 20-22. You will not want to miss this year's camp. Details are as follows:

Schedule
Friday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost (members)*
$185 for all sessions (four total)
$90 single sessions (each session is three hours)
$140 all-day Saturday (six hours total)

Cost (non-members)
$195 for all sessions
$95 single sessions
$150 all-day Saturday

Payments can be made through the online store. For more information call Mike Horihan at 865-696-8000.

*members must have ACTIVE individual membership in the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association. Membership number must be shown to receive the discounted rate. In addition, you're also registered to win an Association Gi through pre-registration. Winner will be announced at the camp.

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"If you think, you are late. If you are late, you use strength. If you use strength, you tire. And if you tire, you die." 

This is one of my favorite quotes, and it means that all jiu-jitsu must be based on how you feel your opponent. The timing to make a decision is not based on what you think you should be doing. It is about your body recognizing the move and automatically doing it. It's about muscle memory. For example, when someone is passing your guard, you feel he is passing so you cannot wait to decide what to do. There is no time for thought -- only reaction. 

This is one thing I developed a long time ago from my teachers -- my jiu-jitsu would be based on reaction. When you react, you don't give your mind the time to get filled with emotions. You are devoid of anger, fear, and frustration; you are simply moving. If your opponent is pushing your elbow and you're tired and almost hurt, it doesn't matter because you are reacting already; you haven't given yourself time to get upset. That's why I follow this motto: no mind. If you do not think, you must feel your opponent and react accordingly. 

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Below is an excellent demo of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense -- both standing and ground techniques -- by Master Pedro Sauer. Thanks to black belt association affiliate Matt Strack for the great find!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29dK0gwRRek

Courtesy of Master Pedro Sauer Black Belt Keith Owen...