World Jiu-Jitsu United

"If you have a long term goal you’re always thinking about and trying to achieve, it trains you..."

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:47:00 -0500

““If you have a long term goal you’re always thinking about and trying to achieve, it trains you to do everything and give your full effort to achieve that goal. That’s black belt for me. When you aim for it, you improve yourself physically and mentally…and by doing this you put yourself on a higher level. Besides, if a person doesn’t have a long term goal, it’s easy to go off track in life.””

- Vadim F.

"…Institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more..."

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:27:58 -0500

“…Institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths disclosed, and manners and opinions change with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also, and keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy, as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.”

- Thomas Jefferson, 1816 (via brooklynbjj)

Jiu-Jitsu Everywhere: Self-Defense Tips From WWE's Eve Torres

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:59:00 -0500

Jiu-Jitsu Everywhere: Self-Defense Tips From WWE's Eve Torres

Learning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:06:29 -0500

Learning first requires knowing what you know, and then taking the steps you need to in order to figure out what you don’t know.

"It is hard to keep that which has not been obtained through personal development."

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:18:04 -0500

“It is hard to keep that which has not been obtained through personal development.”

- Jim Rohn

Professors as students. Photo by Lucas Noonan.

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:50:14 -0500

Professors as students. Photo by Lucas Noonan.

"Having guideposts established, and the discipline to abide by them, is critically important to..."

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:37:09 -0500

“Having guideposts established, and the discipline to abide by them, is critically important to staying on course—particularly when buffeted by inputs. This is where relationships are key: put people around you whom you trust and then over-communicate with them. The more you do, the more they’ll understand your intent and act like bumpers in bowling—if you stray, they can help you perceive and course-correct.”

- General Stanley McChrystal

"To be effective, we must teach people first, and martial arts second."

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:24:30 -0400

““To be effective, we must teach people first, and martial arts second.””

- Buzz Durkin

One Mistake

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:00 -0400

Perhaps not the biggest mistake that many new practitioners make, but certainly a critical one, is trying to learn too much to quickly. Understanding the details of a single component - stance, balance, grip - creates a sense of refinement and a deeper take on the material. The difference between the expert and the beginner is understanding gradations on a spectrum - the beginners sees in black and white, while the expert sees shades of gray. To see all of those partials, you’ve got to know what you’re looking at, which is impossible when you’ve got too much floating around in there.

Class roundup at the end of Professor’s Seminar

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:21:50 -0400

Class roundup at the end of Professor’s Seminar

A Brooklyn visit from Professor Roberto Abreu, aka Cyborg.

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:20:22 -0400

A Brooklyn visit from Professor Roberto Abreu, aka Cyborg.

Photo

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:18:13 -0400

Key #1 to a Jiu-Jitsu Start for 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Set a schedule. This is the most important - carve out time for your practice. Don’t be sporadic - ever heard of the “accidental martial artist”? Of course not. Get serious - get scheduled!

Key #2 to a Jiu-Jitsu Start for 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Be patient. Progress comes in fits & starts, and you can’t learn instantaneously. Get detailed, then get patient. What’s the rush?

Key #3 to a Jiu-Jitsu Start for 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Narrow your focus. Think details. Get great at the little things, because they will combine to produce the big things. Some people thing you need to know it all: you don’t need 9000 different moves - just 3 or 4 you’re really good at.

Key #4 to a Jiu-Jitsu Start for 2012

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Seek support for any goal you set. Ask more questions than last year. Find the people who can guide you to the right answers.

"Good training revolves around cooperation among all its practitioners, not competition among..."

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500

“Good training revolves around cooperation among all its practitioners, not competition among differing factions. This is what it means to participate in something larger than yourself - using your work as a means to transform the world.”

Key #5 to a Jiu-Jitsu Start for 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:03:02 -0500

Don’t set a large goal without creating a smaller one first! Resolutions often fail because there’s no set plan of action.

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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:18:45 -0400

No-Gi Seminars Coming Up!

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:35:41 -0400

World Jiu Jitsu United (WJJU) and Martial Arts University International (MAUI) are teaming up again to present school owners with an outstanding series of No-Gi Jiu Jitsu Seminars to add excitement and energy to your curriculum.

Session #1 Wednesday, November 30th…….6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Session #2 Thursday, December 1st………….9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Who is this for?
Any school owner that wants to improve their own grappling skills and enhance their curriculum, as well as their ability to teach it to others.

How will you benefit?
Besides a great workout and World Class instruction, you’ll leave with proven skills and drills that will enhance retention.

What do I need to bring?

Bring two workout outfits. We prefer that you wear a long sleeve rash guard or tee and you can either wear Gi pants and/or MMA Board shorts.

Click Here to Register Online @ www.mauinternational.com

Or Call to Speak with Sensei Edward Mercer or Mr. Daniel Walsh:
954-533-2964

It’s exciting…it’s new…it’s ground breaking material that is designed specifically for Martial Art schools that want to add grappling to their curriculum. Start the New Year stronger than ever!

Act Now! Limited space available.