Manual Official Copy - RMNU South Tampa Jiu Jitsu

1 [ ]1 WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASS BJJ, ROBSON MOURA, AND LANE ANDREWS JR HISTORY INFORMATION ON THE BJJ LIFESTYLE, COMPETITION, PRIVATE LESSONS, ETC. RMNU [ ]2 Table of Contents Welcome BJJ History Robson Moura History Lane Andrews History John Ortolani Bio Private and Semi-Private lessons Positions Submissions and Tapping out Belt Ranking System RMNU Kids Competition Point System [ ]3 Welcome to RMNU South Tampa Jiu- Jitsu ! We are part of Robson Moura Nations United, better know as RMNU! There are over 50 associations throughout the World with the RMNU Headquarters in Tampa , FL. We encourage a relaxed and friendly training environment with the goals of improving your self defense skills, and physical conditioning. The BJJ lifestyle is built on a foundation of healthy living, which includes both nutrition and physical activity.

2 In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, BJJ does what other martial arts claim to do: provide a path for a smaller, weaker person to defeat a larger, stronger opponent through leverage, timing, and deception! We use an elaborate sequence of movements to break down the opponents defenses until we catch them in a submission forcing them to tap out (say uncle)!!! Here is the BJJ formula to success: Maximum Effectiveness = Minimum Effort. It truly is Human Chess!!! WELCOMELong Beach State Pyramid. Home to the IBJJF World ChampionshipRobson Coaching at the IBJJF World ChampionshipRobson winning his 8th World Championship at the IBJJF Master/Seniors World Championship[ ]4 DON T GET DISCOURAGED IF YOU ARE NOT A NATURAL. BJJ IS A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT!!!What to expect Classes usually begin by lining up with the instructor(s) at the front of the room facing the students.

3 The students will be in single lines in rank order from right to left. Once we bow into class we will begin a 10 to 15 minute warm-up including core exercises to get your body prepared for training. After the warm up, you will learn and/or drill one to three techniques (sweeps, escapes, or submissions). The training session will end with sparring sessions where competitors start the match on their knees. We start from the knees primarily for the safety of everyone on the mat. When a lot of students are training at the same time takedowns can result in injuries. We do have classes dedicated to takedowns, as they are an important part of BJJ; they are just not a part of most sparring sessions. BJJ is a journey! It won t come easy at first but with patience and consistency you will learn.

4 How quickly you progress will depend on your physical attributes, prior martial arts/wrestling training, and how often you train (you must train at least two days a week to improve but the more you train the quicker you will see the results). We believe that Jiu- Jitsu is for EVERYBODY!!! Many students start BJJ training with little physical attributes and no ground fighting experience. They struggled at first, but with consistent training they eventually became good! Some are now World Class Black Belts!!! My point is this: DON T GET DISCOURAGED IF YOU ARE NOT A NATURAL! We will welcome you to the family and turn you into a quality Jiu- Jitsu player!LEARNING TO FIGHT ON THE GROUND IS ESSENTIAL! NINETY EIGHT PERCENT OF ALL STREET FIGHTS END UP ON THE GROUND. BJJ IS ESSENTIAL TO STREET SURVIVAL!

5 !!We believe that Jiu- Jitsu is for everybody[ ] fun! Leave your ego at the door. on time and on the mat ready to participate in class. If you arrive late, please wait for permission from the instructor to cross the mat or join the class. wear RMNU gear for both Gi and No-Gi training. hygiene is a must. Keep nails cut short and clean. Wash your Gi after each class. Wash hands or use sanitizer before and after class. To reduce the risk of bacterial infections you should shower as soon as possible after class. If you can t shower use anti-bacterial wipes. your equipment regularly (headgear, knee pads, etc.) shoes on the mat. respectful of others. out when you are caught in a submission that you can no longer counter. It s best to tap early to avoid injuries.

6 All belongings home with you after class. not disrupt your team members training. Please be quiet while the instructor is teaching. an open mind and enjoy the experience. 12. Get in the best shape of your life!!!STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESHave fun! Leave your ego at the door.[ ]6 The History of Jiu- Jitsu Some historians of Jiu- Jitsu say that the origins of "the gentle art" can be traced back to India, where Buddhist Monks practiced it. Concerned with self-defense, these monks created techniques based upon principles of balance and leverage, and a system of manipulating the body in a manner where one could avoid relying upon strength or weapons. With the expansion of Buddhism, Jiu- Jitsu spread from Southeast Asia to China, finally arriving in Japan where it developed and gained further popularity.

7 In the last days of the 19th century, some Jiu- Jitsu masters emigrated from Japan to other continents, teaching the martial arts as well as taking part in fights and competitions. The Evolution of Jiu- Jitsu into Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu Esai Maeda Koma, also known as "Conde Koma," was one such master. After traveling with a troupe, which fought in various countries in Europe and the Americas, Koma arrived in Brazil in 1915, and settled in Belem do Para the next year, where he met a man named Gastao Gracie. Gastao became a Jiu- Jitsu enthusiast and brought his oldest son, Carlos, to learn from the Japanese master. For a naturally frail fifteen-year old Carlos Gracie, Jiu- Jitsu became a method not simply for fighting, but for personal improvement. At nineteen, he moved to Rio de Janeiro with his family and began teaching and fighting.

8 In his travels, Carlos would teach classes, and also proved the efficiency of the art by beating opponents who were physically stronger. In 1925, he returned to Rio and opened the first school, known as the "Academia Gracie de Jiu- Jitsu ." Since then, Carlos started to share his knowledge with his brothers, adapting and refining the techniques to the naturally weaker characteristics of his family. Carlos also taught them his philosophies of life and his concepts of natural nutrition. Eventually, Carlos became a pioneer in creating a special diet for athletes, "the Gracie diet," which transformed Jiu- Jitsu into a term synonymous with health. Having created an efficient self defense system, Carlos Gracie saw in the art a way to become a man who was more tolerant, respectful, and self-confident.

9 With a goal of proving Jiu- Jitsu s superiority over other martial arts, Carlos challenged the greatest fighters of his time. He also managed the fighting careers of his brothers. Because they were fighting and defeating opponents fifty or sixty pounds heavier, the Gracies quickly gained recognition and prestige. Attracted to the new market, which was opened around Jiu- Jitsu , many Japanese practitioners came to Rio, but none were able to establish schools as successful as the Gracies. This was due to the fact that the Japanese stylists were more focused on takedowns and throws, and the Jiu- Jitsu the Gracies practiced had more sophisticated ground fighting and submission techniques. Carlos and his brothers changed and adapted the techniques in such a way that it completely altered the complexion of the international Jiu- Jitsu principles.

10 These techniques were so distinctive to Carlos and his brothers that the sport became attached to a national identity, and is now commonly known as "Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu ," practiced by martial artists all over the world, including Japan. Carlos GracieEsai Maeida Koma[ ]7 History of Jiu- Jitsu Continued In order to prove the effectiveness of his new system, The Gracie s openly challenged all the reputable martial artists in Brazil and successfully defeated all who accepted. Helio Gracie Helio Gracie, the youngest son of Gast o Gracie would eventually help his brother Carlos refine the techniques of Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu . Jiu- Jitsu came to international prominence in the martial arts community in the early 1990s, when Brazilian jiu- Jitsu expert Royce Gracie (Helio s Son) won the first, second and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships, which at the time were single elimination martial arts tournaments.