I try to maintain a monthly tournament schedule for my kids. I do this so they can have goals, train when they “tired”, eat healthy, experience disappointment, experience winning, learn how to self-evaluate, be a good teammate, and that competing is part of life—on and off the mat.

During one of the tournaments…. Logan asked, “Why don’t you compete anymore?” I thought about it and couldn’t come up with any valid excuses.

So after 4 years of not competing I decided to lead by example…..I started eating healthier, going to the gym after putting them to sleep, going to BJJ classes knowing I would get beat up by my teammates.

My kids were able to see my physical transformation (lost 18lbs), my healthier eating habits, and my training routine. Hopefully doing this will have a positive influence in my kids’ lives and they no longer have to ask me why I don’t compete anymore.

The results….I won my first match but lost my second match by points due to some self inflicted mistakes.

Thank you Mama C for holding down the fort while I teach the kids a lesson!

Miyu Nakamura from Sports Design Lab is a women’s wrestler from Japan. She will be training and teaching in El Dorado Hills for the week.

She wrestlers in the 50kg weight freestyle division and will be vying for the 2020 spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.

Her wrestling talent is something she has been perfecting since she was 5 years old. In Japan she is multiple middle school and high school champion. Internationally, she has bested some of the best wrestlers in the world, including the second ranked wrestler from Ukraine at the Kiev International.

In addition to wrestling, she is well versed in functional movement and training methods.

Our Friday wrestling class is for everyone! Age (10+), weight, gender, experience, none of that matters. All we ask for is a willingness to learn, help one another, and get better.

Today we had Rene and Tim who wrestled in high school and college 30+ years ago, join us at EDH. Unlike the intensive old days where they would grind it out, today they simply had fun!

This skills based class is an opportunity for the veteran / retired wrestler, nogi jiujitsu competitor, and aspiring future wrestling champion. We spend time drilling techniques and transitions related to the wrestling takedown game. Offense, defense, counter offense, scrambles, secondary attacks, and basics concepts.

The primary goal of the class is to practice the skills used to take someone down while standing. These are skills that can be applied to wrestling, Self Defense, and jiujitsu.

• Women’s Wrestling
• 50kg Weight Class
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Miyu Nakamura began wrestling at the age of 5. After enrolling at Saitama Sakae Middle School, she began to prove her talents in the sport, winning the national middle school tournament in 2013. Then, she was selected and trained under Japan Wrestling Federation’s talent identification and development program.

In 2015, she won the Asia Cadet Championships and won the World Junior Championships in 2016. In 2017, despite being in the junior age category, she competed in senior category tournaments and placed 3rd in the All Japan Wrestling Championships and runner-up at the Dave Schultz Memorial International Tournament.

With the world’s fastest offense and Japan’s top level conditioning as her arsenal, she is a gold medal hopeful for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

EDH Jiujitsu is looking forward to hosting her on August 16th for an open seminar. All wrestlers, especially female wrestlers, are encouraged to attend this world class opportunity.

Adult Jiu Jitsu is truly an adult experience. While kids and teens can and should practice Jiujitsu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu offers an alternative experience for adults.

Unlike other martial arts programs, you won’t be practicing with other kids. Our adult program is for adults. While there are some mature teens that will join on occasion, the adult class is comprised of mostly those in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Doing so allows us to teach technical from a conceptual understanding as well as the step by step movements.

The adults Jiujitsu classes are divided into different groups. At EDH, we have an all levels class, a basics class for those new or who have been away, an advanced class, a competition class, question and answer class, and a women’s class. Each class is unique and provides a different experience for the student to learn the martial art.

Friday, August 16th in El Dorado Hills!

EDH will be hosting, Japanese wrestler, Miyu Nakamura.

She has developed a name for herself with the use of her speed and vast technical knowledge. Her wrestling style has been crafted over 15 years and continues to evolve. In addition to wrestling, Miyu is well versed in coaching functional movement.

Her win at the Kiev International finals, over the number two ranked woman in the world, 6-0 was very impressive. Defeating Ukrainian, Oksana Livach shows what she is capable of in 2020, Tokyo.

• Article by Flowrestling: “The Next Japanese Superstar?
• Final:WW 50kg Dan Kolov International

Here are a few details:

• Date: August, 16th Friday
• Time: 6:00-7:30pm
• Cost: $20 (cash event)
• All ages welcome

As a way to celebrate his blue belt promotion, raise awareness, and give back to the community, Ryan is hosting a great event for everyone interested in learning about self defense. Below are the details:

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I am putting on a self-defense workshop at El Dorado Hills BJJ on August 11, 2019.  The workshop will run from 10:00 to 11:00 Sunday morning.

Attendance is by donation only, with a suggested donation of $10.00. All proceeds from the workshop will be used to purchase school supplies for kids attending El Dorado County Charter School.

I think this community event serves dual purposes.  On its face, it will hopefully educate folks within the community on basic concepts that might help them physically defend themselves, but also teach them how to evaluate their surroundings and make safe/smart choices.  I don’t necessarily think that self-defense (physical or mental) is intuitive and I don’t feel that there are a lot of opportunities for our most at-risk community members to learn about how to protect themselves.

The proceeds will be used to further help our most at-risk community members by providing them with the tools necessary to aid them in their educational endeavors.  These are children from families who often cannot themselves afford to purchase school supplies.  

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Everyone is welcome to this event on Sunday, August 11th.

• We recommend wearing exercise attire.
• All ages are welcome but we recommend 10+, teens, adults.
• Time: 10-11 (Doors will open 9:45)
• Address: 9359 Golden Foothill Parkway #208 El Dorado Hills, CA

One unique part of our program at EDH is that students organize a community activity at the end of their belt promotion. As a way to celebrate their accomplishment with the team, and to enrich their community in some way.

Ryan has his event coming up in August. Please share!

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Javen, age 17, is the youngest from El Dorado Hills, CA to receive his purple belt. A martial artist at heart, Javen has embraced training as a continuous exploration of self awareness. As young as he his, his maturity as a person and jiujitsu practitioner is deceiving. People often mistake him for being in his 20’s when they first meet Javen.

He is humble, respectful, eager to learn, and ready to receive input and advice.

As a jr. coach, Javen is eager to teach. As a teacher he looks to connect with students, helps them find comfort with the uncomfortable, and guides them to push their boundaries. As a coach, he finds ways to improve the physical, mental, emotional capacities of his athletes. A leader of character by example.

We’re very fortunate to have him on the mat with us. Thank you for giving it your all both on and off the mat.