Slater from our Jr bjj class (age 10-16) moved from Hawaii to The Hills and brought a wave of enthusiasm to our dojo. He is an avid competitor, teacher, and loves to make jokes. He is great with the younger students, helping them learn and better understand jiujitsu.
This summer, he grew in many was and has embraced the idea of training not only to train but to improve himself to be the best he can be. Congrats!
Congratulations to Julian today on his promotion. Julian is as humble as they come and is just a very pleasant person to be on the mats with. He has truly used learning Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to help himself focus and pay attention better. We’re so very proud of him. Keep up the good work!
In learning and teaching jiujitsu we believe in the idea of getting stronger together. This is the idea that people are mutual dependent to work together and improve. One person’s weakness is our weakness and it is our responsibility to help them learn how to overcome that weakness. In the martial art of Judo, an olympic sport originating from Japan, there is a phrase “ji-ta kyo-ei” this is very similar. This idea is that people develop themselves along with others. An idea that people nourish themselves by nourishing others at the same time. It’s a beautiful concept that has been stressed and emphasized in the martial art of Judo for over a century.
We at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu look to do the same with the phrase “Getting Stronger Together.” Julian’s promotion is an accomplishment of not just him and the coach, but the entire team who has contributed to helping him realize his potential both on and off the mat.
Get your Father the gift of training! EDH Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts academy for the family. We specialize in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a martial art, sport, and self defense. We offer classes for kids and adults and welcome new and experienced learners to join us on the mat.
Beginners to jiu-jitsu are welcome to start with our “ALL LEVELS” class in the 6am or mid-day classes or the evening “Fundamental” class, where basic movements, concepts, and techniques are taught and drilled. For questions email: edhbjj@gmail.com
El Dorado Hills brazilian jiujitsu was invited to Sac State University to perform a martial arts demonstration on Japan day. This was a fun event for the team to join and share with the community the value and fun we have on the mat. Brazilian jiujitsu is often a misunderstood martial art. opportunities like this allow us to share with everyone what it is that we do and how we do it.
Every day is an opportunity to challenge yourself! Jiu-Jitsu is a great challenge for yourself; not just physically and mentally, but also for your self discipline. It’s okay if you’re not the best one on the mat, or if you get submitted once a minute. If you come on time, give it your all while you are there, and train at a realistic consistency you will improve! That is a challenge worth taking!
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.
Congrats Sam! PeeWee jiujitsu class gray white belt promotion:
Sam brings focus to the peewee class where things can get kinda crazy at times. His leadership is in his ability to focus, concentrate, and show others how to train. Even in a class with four year olds with are brand new to the art of jiujitsu, Sam’s actions speak for the coaches. When Sam speaks every body listens.
Sam started jiujitsu with the invitation from his friend, and you will find them challenging each other, laughing, learning, and growing into the mat as a martial artist. Friendship on the mat is an incredible experience. Your friend becomes a person you want to beat, a person who will encourage you, and someone you will respect more each and every day you train.
Gray Black Belt Promotion at EDH BJJ
🛡柔
🥋柔🛡
Abigail has been training for almost four years in El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu.
She was one of the first girls to start training and has been leading the way for the young women who train at our school. More importantly, Abigail is determined, courageous, & intelligent. She doesn’t backdown from challenges and when she is met by adversity, she perseveres with the help of her family, teammates, and coaches.
Abigail is aware of her surroundings, a skill that is considered extremely important in self defense. For example, the other day, she noticed someone from the younger class needing some coaching. She didn’t hesitate to step in and quickly help the pair of students. It was exactly what a good coach would have done.
Gray Belt Promotion
柔柔
Chase earned his gray belt in just under three years of training after he started training with his father at El Dorado Hills Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Chase has a focused mind that pays close attention to detail and doesn’t hesitate to ask questions or stop and think before doing something.
His determined spirit to never give up, along with his technical improvements over time, has led him to where he is now.
We’re excited to see him continue to improve and move up into the junior bjj class in the next year or so!
I am super excited to announce that we will be hosting a Wim Hof method workshop at EDH Jiu Jitsu next Sunday, March 18th from 9:30am-1pm! Reed Shelger is the owner of Paradigm Training Center in Houston, Texas and is coming to California to do several workshops and EDH Jiu Jitsu is the last stop of his west coast tour! Now, many of you are probably asking, “What the heck is Wim Hof?” Well, here is a little introduction to the Wim Hof method workshop:
“Discover the techniques of “The Iceman” and learn breathing, mindset and cold adaptation techniques that will help increase focus, boost recovery, enhance performance, and uncover the hidden abilities of your physiology. An incredibly simple, insanely effective and scientifically proven way to strengthen the cardiovascular system, and become the best athlete you can be. Benefits include fat loss, improved cardio, reduced stress, among other health benefits.
What is the Wim Hof Method? The Wim Hof Method is a way to tap into the hidden power of oxygen and cold exposure; two natural resources that used to be part of our everyday lives throughout most of our evolutionary history, but that have been almost completely lost to the comforts of modern society. With the WHM you can unlock the potential inside yourself, and open the door to an array of health benefits. The Wim Hof Method rests on three distinct pillars: Breathing, Cold exposure & Commitment.
Combine the 3 pillars to unlock a multitude of benefits:
Improved immune system
Increased energy
Heightened focus & determination
Reduced stress levels
Dealing with fear and challenges
Improved sport performances
Better sleep
Greater cold tolerance
About Reed:
Reed Shelger is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler (teammate of Jef Bristol) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor. As a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, Reed Specializes in applying the Wim Hof Method to improve performance for martial artists and athletes.
THERE ARE ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE SO REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!
DETAILS:
Sunday, March 18th 9:30am-1pm
$99 per person
1 hour theory and science
1 hour breathing and yoga
1 hour for the ice bath
Coach Eliot