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Empower Yourself: Basic Self-Defense concepts Everyone Should Know

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In today’s world, knowing how to protect yourself is essential. Whether it’s walking alone at night or navigating unfamiliar surroundings, having a few basic self-defense techniques up your sleeve can provide a sense of security. Here, we’ll explore some fundamental strategies that anyone can learn and practice.

1. Awareness is Key: The cornerstone of self-defense is awareness. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Avoid isolated or poorly lit areas, and stay clear of potentially risky situations whenever possible.

2. Confidence and Assertiveness: Predators often target those who appear vulnerable. Projecting confidence and assertiveness can deter potential attackers. Stand tall, make eye contact, and communicate assertively when setting boundaries or expressing discomfort.

3. Use Your Voice: Your voice can be a powerful tool in self-defense. In a threatening situation, use a loud, authoritative voice to command attention and attract help. Shout phrases like “Back off!” or “Help!” to draw attention to your situation.

4. Defense Against Grabs and Holds: If your attacker grabs you, there are several techniques you can use to break free: • Wrist Release: To escape a wrist grab, twist your arm in the direction of your thumb’s knuckle while pulling away. • Escape Holds: If pinned against a wall or grabbed from behind, use leverage and body positioning to create space and escape. Practice techniques to break free from various holds and restraints.

5. Practice Regularly: Like any skill, self-defense techniques require practice to become effective. Consider taking a self-defense class or practicing with a partner to reinforce your skills and build muscle memory.

Remember, the goal of self-defense is to escape from a dangerous situation unharmed. While physical techniques can be useful, avoidance and de-escalation should always be your first priorities. By staying aware, projecting confidence, and learning basic self-defense techniques, you can increase your safety and confidence in any environment.

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BJJ demonstration at Japan Day in Sacramento

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On April 21, Japan Club of CSU Sacramento hosted their 17th Japan Day celebration.

The event included taiko performance, Japanese dance, bun eating contest, soran bushi, and a martial arts demo featuring jujutsu.

From El Dorado Hills jiujitsu we had 10 performers choreograph a display of technique, dynamic movement, self defense concepts and how different bodies can interact regardless of age or size.

Performing a jiujitsu demonstration has a few great benefits. One, a demo is a great way to help an audience see and better understand what jiujitsu is. Two, practicing and performing a demo gives the performer an opportunity to be creative and find a way to showcase the martial art. Three, the act of performing simulates a competition type experience.

A jiujitsu demo is a great way to help an untrained eye see and understand the subtle nuances of the martial art. While it might be best to actually step on the mat and do a trial class to really experience the potential of jiujitsu, a demo done right helps the audience notice the different concepts of leverage, control, pressure, and more. Additionally a demo can condense something that might take 5 to 10 minutes to happen in a match into less than a minute.

There is an element of creative expression built into the practice of jiujitsu in general. Different body types and personalities allow for a differing expression of the martial art to come about. In choreography of a demo a student can work with a partner to fully express their style of jiujitsu and reveal elements of themselves through their performance.

Competition requires mental, physical, and technical preparation and a demo can be very similar. Although the environment is not a competitive setting, there is an expectation to perform the choreography. This can cause similar pre match jitter and excitement. Whether it be performing for a tournament for a demo the feelings and thoughts that set in prior to performing is quite similar. Experiencing these feelings gives us an opportunity to learn different coping strategies and how to deal with our thoughts, feelings, the controllable and uncontrollable.

Thank you Japan day for hosing us, and congratulations to the performers who were able to make an impression on the audience with their display of jiujitsu.

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Gray-white belt promotion

Gray-white belt promotion at edh jiujitsu

Ethan and Noah are brothers who started training together. They show up to training and are quick to say hello and greet their coaches. They bring an “I can” attitude to training, looking for reasons to persevere and challenge themselves with their teammates. Noah is younger and he will jump right in to mix it up with anyone. Ethan is older and he is full of positive inspiration, mentoring the newer students on the mat.
Congratulations

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BJJ DEMO at CSU Sacramento Japan Day from El Dorado Hills

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was in attendance for another great public demonstration of jiujitsu at the CSU Sacramento Japan Day event.

This is one of the biggest student organized events on campus featuring the Japan Club and activities related to Japanese language and culture.

The BJJ demo showed the many different aspects of jiujitsu, athleticism, art, performance, choreography, technique, discipline, leverage, and more. Each performance was choreographed by the students with little to no input from a coach. The students were challenged to take on the performance to showcase their knowledge of jiujitsu and at the same time help others understand what it means to do jiujitsu. Some emphasized the self defense aspect of the art while other emphasized the sport and exciting movements to captivate the audience. It was also an opportunity to talk about the migration of jiujitsu from Japan, Brazil, and now all over the world. A fitting demonstration sponsored by the department of world languages and literatures at CSU Sacramento.

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Belt Promotion: PeeWee Class Gray-White belt

Sohan started Jiu-Jitsu with a strong spirit and work ethic. He was one of the first students to join the peewee class (a jiujitsu class for students age 4-6) in el dorado hills. In the year of training he has furthered his spirit with the ability to focus on a deeper level.

With his charisma and leadership qualities, others quickly follow in his path. As a result. with his development of focus, hustle, and technique, others also developed their sense of these qualities. Sohan is super spirited and competitive with all of the activities we integrate to learn the art of jiujitsu. We look forward to channeling his competitive spirit with focus and a positive attitude. Congrats!

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Belt Promotion: Gray-White Belt EDH Jiu Jitsu

Ben is a student in our juniors bjj class at el dorado hills. This is a class for kids age 10 to 17 and is a time when we begin to really challenge the students mentally and physically in class. Ben is never afraid of a challenge. He takes on a difficult task with courage and a humble attitude to learn from challenges. To Ben training with others who are much bigger or stronger than him is an opportunity to improve.

His natural talent to move on the mat was very apparent when he first started. Especially his good body control and balance. With time, he developed more skills that gave him the ability to control others using technique. In his technical development Ben has embraced attacks from all positions and continues to be “well balanced” in his Jiu-Jitsu development! Congrats!

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New Jiu-Jitsu Class for ages 4 to 6 in El Dorado Hills

We are starting a new section for our Pee Wee aged (age 4-6) Jiu Jitsu class. The class is on Tuesday and Saturday and therefore, it’s titled TS PeeWee Jiu Jitsu. We are open for enrollment and look forward to new trials starting on their fun jiu jitsu adventure.

In the class we focus on learning through fun and play and make special care to emphasize collaboration, teamwork, and learning through social play. Our curriculum is set with an understanding that consistent training of 2 times a week will lead to technical improvement but more importantly, an improvement in their ability to learn how to learn.

BJJ demo in Folsom with peewee student and Dad

Parent participation is not mandatory, but we welcome parents who are interested in coaching to join us on the mat. All we ask is that you wear proper uniform attire and are willing to work with all of the students in the class.

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New Classes & New Schedule at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu

EDH Jiu Jitsu is adding two new classes during the weekly training cycle in 2018! We welcome students with a curiosity to learn and understand the grappling arts of jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo and the like. Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts program is a one of a kind in El Dorado Hills, with  age appropriate curriculums for toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to start with a FIVE day FIVE dollar trial!

TS Pee Wee Jiu Jitsu Class (age 4-6)

The PeeWee Jiu-Jitsu Class is a class for toddlers to learn through fun, work with different coaches, socialize with their peers, and develop skills that will help them off the mat. The new class is on Tuesday at 3:30pm and Saturday at 9:10am.

MW Adult Basics Jiu Jitsu (age 17+)

The Adult Basics class is a perfect class for adults that are beginning jiu jitsu or looking to get back into jiu jitsu but need a little time to get the body back in shape before training in the advanced class. Our jiujitsu program makes an emphasis in learning and drilling the technical positions and movements before participating in any uncontrolled sparring situations. This allows the student to build a skill set of moves and develop an understanding of what is possible on the mat. Once these skills are acquired, the adult student is welcome to engage in different sparring situations.

We have students with successful weight loss testimonies, students who have found ways to deal with stress, and others who finally found a life long hobby. All are welcome to start with our five day five dollar trial!

 

Adults Jiu Jitsu

Black Belt Promotion in El Dorado Hills: Sean Gonsolin

Here are some words from Sean after his promotion to black belt. “I was first introduced to BJJ in 2008 by a blue belt neighbor who showed me some BJJ in exchange for me helping him with his boxing. I ended up starting about a year later in late 2009, and started competing 3 months later. I met Allicia when I was a white belt. And we tried to be each other’s training buddy and motivator. The main reason i train Jiu-jitsu is for the self defense application; particularly with regards to controlling and understanding movement and body mechanics. My ultimate goal with BJJ is always longevity, to train for life.”

Black belts in attendance were (from left to right) Eliot Kelly, Julio Veliz, Marcus Boness, Sean Gonsolin, Marcos Torregrosa, Borston Marc, Jerel Tengan.

 

Tournaments

El Dorado Hills BJJ Results Grappling X & Jiu-Jitsu in El Grove

We had 6 members of our Competition Team fight from El Dorado Hills BJJ & Self Defense last Saturday, at Elk Grove High School, in the Grappling X tournament. All six competed well past my expectations, all six noticeably improved between their first and second matches, and all six made it to the podium!

Gold:

Jordan (Adult- Blue Belt) competed for the first time and won both of his matches by double-digit point deficits.

Slater (Kids- Yellow Belt) had five matches and 5 finishes! 2 matches were in one division and 3 matches were in another, for two 1st place finishes!

Silver:

Danny (Adult- White Belt) competed for the first time in a Gi and won his first match by points.

Mateo (Kids- Grey White Belt) fought a very tough opponent, but was able to greatly improve between his first and second match.

Ben (Kids- White Belt) competed for the very first time and made instant progress between his first and second match as well.

Bronze:

Josh (Adult- White Belt) fought with an injured ankle. His black and blue, swollen foot was wrapped tight in a soft brace, but he went out and won his first match. He later had a fun exhibition-style match with Danny. 

It was a great day for the team and the medals were certainly well deserved, but everyone was very coachable and listened well during their matches and between. We had simple game-plans the competitors and coaches came up with. As a group, the fighters did an excellent job of staying disciplined with their goals and medaled as a result.