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News and Updates

October 14th, 2009

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3-9-2010

MCBJJ 5th In-House Tournament

MCBJJ is proud to present its 5th In-House Tournament! Held March 27th, 2010 at Marcelo Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Carson, CA. Below is our flyer.

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3-08-2010

MCBJJ Academy Workshop and 5th Belt Ceremony

On April 24, 2010, MCBJJ Academy will be hosting a FREE workshop with Professor Marcelo Cavalcanti and BJJ Black Belt Guests. Near the end of the event we will have a BJJ Demonstration. This event is open for everybody.

After the workshop, we will be having the 5th MCBJJ Belt Ceremony. So invite your friends and family to come and celebrate with us in our open house event!

Where: MCBJJ Academy

Workshop: 9:30 a.m.

Belt Ceremony: 11:00 a.m.

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2-27-2010

Kids Pan-Ams Tournament

It was a incredible day of great competition during 2010 Pan-Ams as our Kids division brought home 3 Gold and 1 Bronze for the MCBJJ School! Congratulations to Jaeboy Alofaituli, Christian Luu, Jonathan Tanap for winning Gold, and Isaac Hernandez bringing home the Bronze! These guys have shown that hard work with great training by Professor Marcelo Cavalcanti pays off!

We also would like to say thanks to Professor Mauricio Tinguinha of TBJJ for supporting the MCBJJ teamn We would like to congratulate Jacob of TBJJ for winning 2nd place in the Kids Pan-Ams!

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Ist BJJ class at the city of Visalia with instructors Mark and Kayti Quesada. It was an incredible day with head MCBJJ instructor Marcelo Cavalcanti, who brought his 3 purple belt students Denney, Max, and Alex from the main MCBJJ Academy from Carson California.

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1/27/2010

Congratulations Chris Casarez for placing 1st in the Gracie Nationals Tournament!

Congrats Chris!

Congratulations Jaeboy Alofaituli for placing 3rd in the Kids Gracie Nationals Tournament!

Jae Wins 3rd Place!

We also would like to congratulate Josh Elizaga, Brian Marquez, and Kevin Long for their participation in the Gracie Nationals Tournament!

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MATCHES START SATURDAY, JAN. 23RD. the fights start (white belts start) 1:00pm.

The tournament is at the Los Angeles Convention Center at the LA Fitness Expo:

for more information about directions and scheduled fight s go to:

Spectator fees are $15.00 a day or $20.00 for the full weekend at the Expo.

http://www.gracietournaments.com/US_Nationals/Home.html

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MCBJJ ACADEMY will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for the Christmas Holidays. We will be open regular hours on Saturday the 26th.

MCBJJ ACADEMY will also be closed on Thursday December 31st, and Friday January 1st, 2010 for New Years Day. We will be open regular hours on Saturday, Jan 2nd 2010.

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CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO RECEIVED THEIR BELT AND STRIPE PROMOTIONS! Keep up the hard work!

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Belt Ceremony – This Saturday 12/5/09 @ 11:00AM!

It’s a Lunch PotLuck so bring all your special dishes to share!

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You can find NEW pictures from 2009 SouthBay Open Tournament in the Gallery Section!

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-Congratulations Cesar Aldana for placing 1st in the 2009 Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-Congratulations Jayboy for placing 1st in the 2009 Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-Congratulations also for Jayboy winning the Best Submission Award

-Congratulations Christian Luu for placing 1st in the 2009 Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-We off special congratulations for Christian Luu winning Gold in 2 separate weight divisions

-Congratulations Isaac Hernandaz for placing 2nd in the 2009 Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-Congratulations David Beltran for placing 2nd in the 2009 Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-Also, congratulations for David Rudolph and Raymond Paisa for participation in the 2nd Kids World BJJ Tournament!

-Both had a good performance!

-MCBJJ Academy would like to thank all the parents who supported their children in the MCBJJ Kids Class!

*Pictures can be found @ our Gallery! http://www.mcbjj.com/category/gallery/

*Videos can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDLfKDRfIVc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drYauxApUn0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdMNPsJNi_4

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Programs

October 14th, 2009

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Unlike most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools, at our academy we work in accordance with your needs. Whatever your goals, our job is to provide a class that is fit for you to help you attain your objective. Whether you want to became a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion or just want to get in shape, we are here to assure you will reach your goals while you have a lot of fun rolling around. You will train under the close supervision of a certified instructor who will be constantly evaluating your progress on the mats to guarantee you the best results.

Marcelo Cavalcanti has over 18 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has developed a curriculum with a large variety of drills and techniques that allow a better evaluation of the student’s progress. To optimize the learning process, students are taught in separated groups in accordance with their skills and experience. The curriculum was designed to help students at all levels to achieve the best result for their time and effort.

KIDS CLASSES

Drill Drill Drill! Practice makes perfect! Marcelo attends accordingly to your needs

The Kid’s class offers a fun, friendly and safe environment for your children. We work to develop the physical skills necessary to perform Jiu-Jitsu techniques and understand the applications of leverage. The classes are conducted under very close supervision of a certified instructor with many years of experience in training, teaching and competing. Kids will have a chance to develop a sense of discipline, respect and confidence. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are also strongly recommended to increase awareness, physical conditioning, flexibility and self-esteem.

Little Tappers kids BJJ class
- For children 3-5 years of age. Get your kids started on the right track to success in athletic competition. Classes are held twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-4:50pm
- Classes are taught my Marcelo and at least two assistants at any given time, ensuring your child gets the supervision and instruction he/she needs.
MMA kids
- Class is held once a week on Mondays from 5-6pm. Teaches proper standing up striking techniques and fundamentals.
Kids BJJ
- For children 7 years of age and older.
- Classes held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5-6pm

ADULT / BEGINNER CLASSES

Beginners will initially focus on building a solid foundation in technique and theory with an emphasis placed on practical and efficient self-defense methods. A solid foundation in the basics is essential for progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our beginner’s program provides the student’s the chance to learn all of the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a dynamic and detailed class. Some of the beginner techniques include: Breaking falls, Take downs, Submissions, Escapes, Holds, and Leverage and balance techniques. The adult classes are open to men and woman.

ADULT / ADVANCED CLASS

Along with the continued development of the applications taught in the beginner’s classes, the advanced class allows you to train with multiple partners of varied skill levels, providing a more developed understanding of techniques and the fighting process.
Intermediate and advanced students will primarily focus on strategy, refining their technique and learning to “flow” with their opponent. As a student acquires increasing technical proficiency and skill, he or she will be allowed to apply their knowledge in free sparring sessions with other students. Sparring builds stamina and endurance while allowing the student to test their technical skills against an uncooperative opponent.

NO GI / SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

Backflips are fun! Takedowns

This class focuses on learning and applying all the effectiveness and versatility of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional Gi (uniform). No Gi training is very similar to Jiu-Jitsu and is build on all the same principals. The participants do not wear the traditional kimono, therefore the techniques are slightly modified to accommodate inability to hold the opponent by the clothing. The training much like Jiu-Jitsu concentrates on the ground control and submissions. The No Gi/Submission classes are open to all ranks, but a good foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique is strongly recommended.

MUAY THAI

Thai Kick

Muay Thai is known as “King of the Ring” in kickboxing circles. These fights feature punches, kicks, elbows, knees, standing grappling and head-butts to wear down and knock out their opponent. Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed and superb cardio-vascular endurance as well as fighting spirit. Muay Thai training as also quite safe thanks to sophisticated pad training that evolved to keep fighters healthy between fights. Muay Thai has also proven very effective outside the ring and has been embraced enthusiastically by practitioners of a variety of self-defense, sporting, military and law enforcement activities. Our Muay Thai kickboxing program installs the fundamentals that all fighters will need to succeed at any level. Classes will employ a variety of workouts to keep students constantly learning and adapting. The class is a safe and enjoyable way to learn stand-up fighting techniques.

Our kickboxing classes will include:

Circuit workouts for conditioning
Striking fundamentals
Movement in fighting stance
Clinch techniques
Heavybag and Thai Pad training
Situational training (multiple attackers, etc.)

PRIVATE CLASSES

Private classes are a great way to improve your Jiu-Jitsu game. If you are having difficulty executing certain techniques or need to work on a certain aspect of your game, private classes give you an opportunity to take your skills to the next level.

You will learn new techniques appropriately designed to fit your body type and grappling style. The instructor will setup a plan to optimize your techniques and develop a strategy to help you to achieve the best results on the mat.

During your private class you will receive:

1-on-1 instruction
- All of the attention is focused on you without the distractions of a group class.
Technical Analysis
- The instructor will analyze the way you perform techniques, point out any flaws and work to correct them.

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Gallery

October 12th, 2009

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Class Schedule

October 6th, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

October 6th, 2009

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What does “Jiu-Jitsu” mean?

Jiu-Jitsu translates to “the gentle art”, it is referred to as such because the art utilizes leverage and balance rather than force and strength. Also the finishing submissions are viewed as a more humane alternative to striking.

What is the difference between Classical or Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

There are numerous differences the main one being BJJ focuses more on ground grappling while Classical Jiu-Jitsu places a greater emphasis on standing grappling and striking.

Why do Jiu-Jitsu practitioners where the gi?

The gi serves as a teaching tool for developing a strong grip, balance, and control. Fighting with the gi requires a high level of precision and attention to detail; two tools essential for good Jiu-Jitsu.

What is the belt system in Jiu-Jitsu?

Belts in BJJ include white, blue, purple, brown, and black. Each successive belt represents an increased mastery of the art.

How long does it take to obtain a black belt?

This varies for each individual however it is usually between 8 and 15 years.

Why does Jiu-Jitsu focus on ground fighting?

First of all, it is a fact that nearly all real fights will go to the ground. Also, BJJ always prepares its fighters for a physically superior opponent, someone much bigger and stronger. Striking with a larger opponent is very dangerous, when on the feet the utilize leverage to his advantage and instead must try to match strength. On the ground leverage can be used to control and submit even the largest of foes. It has been proven time and again that if you can’t fight on the ground then you can’t fight.

Is Jiu-Jitsu effective against other styles of martial arts?

In MMA (mixed martial arts) matches and no-rules challenge matches Jiu-Jitsu has consistently proved its supremacy. Evidence of this can be found in the videos Gracies in Action I & II, a documentary in which the finest Jiu-Jitsu fighters took on and defeated all comers.

What are some of the physical benefits of training Jiu-Jitsu?

Jiu-Jitsu if the best workout I’ve ever experienced. In addition it improves balance, coordination, cardio vascular capacity, and muscular endurance.

Is Jiu-Jitsu beneficial for women?

Jiu-Jitsu is excellent for rape prevention and other forms of self-defense necessary for women. Also, since Jiu-Jitsu was designed for smaller people women will not find their lack of size a hindrance.

How are classes structured?

Most schools begin with a warm up of stretching and calisthenics, then a series of grappling related drills, followed by technique instruction, and finally a long period of sparing (also known as rolling).

Is it possible to learn Jiu-Jitsu simply by reading instructional books and watching videos?

No, those mentioned above should serve simply as supplements to a Jiu-Jitsu program. In order to learn and progress in the art one must have a qualified instructor and numerous training partners.

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