BJJ European Championships Lisbon, Portugal 2011 Travel Info

Hi guys,

I know it is a long way off but I have started sorting out the travel arrangements for next year and I have just booked my flights.

Flights:

London Gatwick (North Terminal) to Lisbon

Dep 26 January 2011 16:35

Arr 26 January 2011 19:15

Flight 8719

Check in opens 26 January 2011 14:35

Check in closes 26 January 2011 15:55

Lisbon to London Gatwick (North Terminal)

Dep 30 January 2011 19:55

Arr 30 January 2011 22:30

Flight 8720

Check in opens 30 January 2011 17:55

Check in closes 30 January 2011 19:15

Depending on what credit card/debit card you book with these flights should cost under £65 return (mine cost £58), however they may go up nearer the time.

The reason I have book the later flight back on the Sunday is so that we can watch the Black Belts fight and, if he decides to compete Arlans getting his European gold medal :-)

Accommodation:

I have found a Hotel recommended by guys who compete last year that is just 10 minutes walk from the venue and cost for 4 nights 200 euros for a twin room.

For more info see here http://www.hotelaliflisbon.com/

The tournament runs over four days, Thursday to Sunday and all belts, ages and weight classes are welcome to compete. 

If you are not fighting but still wish to come along all support is welcome, as although BJJ is perceived as an individual sport the reality is that we are all only as good as our training partners and the support we get from friends & family the allow us to train this crazy sport.

Give me a shout if you need any more info.

Cheers

Enzo

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Whats next? How about indoor rock climbing?

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the feed back on the what event/activity you guys suggested that could supplement our BJJ training.

One of the Hoddesdon Guys, Simon, suggested Rock Climbing, due to the grip and core strength required and this morning I have secured a deal with the Harlow Indoor Rock Climbing Wall for a group of 10 of us to climb.

No experience necessary, the climbing session will last for 1 hour  30 minutes, all the equipment will be included, all you will need is some comfortable clothes.

This will of course be free for monthly members and £15 for non members.

If you are interested please email me at info@arlanssiqueirabrazilianjiujitsu.co.uk and let me know if there are any Mondays or Thursdays coming up in Movember or December that you can't do.

Cheers

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Movember Starts on Monday 1st November & No Classes This Saturday

Hi guys,

Three quick things:

First, there will be no Kettle Bell or Jiu JItsu class this Saturday as I am going to a conference.

Second, Movember starts on Monday 1st November, all you need to do is register here making sure you join the 'Jiu Jitsu Mo Bro' team make sure you are clean shaven for Monday, then get donations as you grow a bad ass TASH for the rest of November.

Thirdly, for those that are new to BJJ, here are two highlight videos of two of the best BJJ guys in the world, both are multiple Gi and No Gi World Champions - and amazingly both are based in the UK.

Braulio Estima Highlight  Video

Roger Gracie 

Highlight  Video

Training as normal on Thursday 7:30pm.

Cheers

Enzo 

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Last Nights Training & BJJ Road Map PDF

Morning guys,

I really enjoyed training last night  - I didn't realise that the classes have only been running just 13 weeks, Stu and I were discusses whilst watching you guys sparring last night, the progress you have all made is super impressive, who knows how goo you guys are going to be by January!

Thanks for all your efforts and commitment guys, this progress is 100% down to you guys. Thanks also to Stu and Dave, regularly rolling with blue belts and getting their feed back also really supports jiu jitsu development.

I can' wait for Arlans to come and roll with you all again.

Following on from yesterdays BJJ Guard Guide, Nolan has also found a BJJ Roadmap pdf - to get it please click here. 

See you all Thursday 7:30pm.

Cheers

Enzo

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Want to know about the Brazilian JIu jItsu Guards?

Morning guys,

Hope you all had a great weekend.

Nolan one of the guys from the Hoddesdon BJJ class has found this great ebook that discusses with pictures the different types of guard, including:

The Closed Guard

The Open Guard

The Half Guard

What I really like about this ebook is that it also discussed the variations for these guards.

To download it (for free) just click here

See you all at Hoddesdon tonight - 7:45pm start.

PS Don't forget to sign up to our Movember Team - just add that you want to register and be part of a team. Here is the link 

http://uk.movember.com/register/112120

Cheers

Enzo

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Movember Jiu Jitsu Team

Hi,

I’m joining the growing club of modern gentlemen who believe in the virtues of fine moustachery, immaculate grooming and growing a moustache for Movember. I am looking for like-minded ladies and gentlemen to join my team to change the face of men’s health. 

Movember is about raising funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One man dies every hour from the disease in the UK.

It’s time we did something about this.

The more people we get on board, the more lives we can impact. I am asking you to join the team and either grow a moustache as a Mo Bro, or join as a Mo Sista to help us on our journey. 

To join my Movember team go to http://uk.movember.com/register/112120 and follow the steps. Once registered you'll be sent all the information you need to raise funds and start growing as part of my Movember team.

To see the impact Movember citizens are already making, follow this link http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

I hope you join me to change the face of men’s health.

Arlans Siqueria

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Movember Jiu JItsu Team

Hi,

I’m joining the growing club of modern gentlemen who believe in the virtues of fine moustachery, immaculate grooming and growing a moustache for Movember. I am looking for like-minded ladies and gentlemen to join my team to change the face of men’s health. 

Movember is about raising funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One man dies every hour from the disease in the UK.

It’s time we did something about this.

The more people we get on board, the more lives we can impact. I am asking you to join the team and either grow a moustache as a Mo Bro, or join as a Mo Sista to help us on our journey. 

To join my Movember team go to http://uk.movember.com/register/112120 and follow the steps. Once registered you'll be sent all the information you need to raise funds and start growing as part of my Movember team.

To see the impact Movember citizens are already making, follow this link http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

I hope you join me to change the face of men’s health.

Enzo Vullo

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What next?

Hi guys,

In my view bjj training can be split in several elements:

Techniques

Strength & Conditioning

Flexibility

Nutrition

Adding the fact that I think it is crucial to continue to provide monthly members benefits for being part of our team, I just want to ask following on from the kettle bells, pilates and nutritional seminar what would you guys find useful to support your Jiu Jitsu development?

Please leave your comments on in the comments section below.

Cheers

Enzo

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100 Days To The 2011 European Championships

In 100 days time the 2011 BJJ European Championships will begin in Lisbon, Portugal. For four days BJJ fighters from White to Black Belts will compete to see who is the best.

This is a great opportunity to build on the success that we have achieved in our academy.

Everyone have a think about this, flights are round about £50 at the moment, and something to experience as both a fighter and a supporter.

Arlans Siqueria

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Nutritional Seminar Feedback & Special Discount

Morning guys,

From speaking to many of you about the Nutritional Seminar Susie Willsher gave to us last week, I am really pleased that many of you have started applying the advice she gave us and also made the Granola bars. The videos of the event will shortly be up on the site.

Susie and I would love to get further feedback from you to that we can look to ensure any further events we arrange are as relevant as possible.

If you would like further one to one advice from Susie, she has very kindly agreed to offer a £10 discount on the first consultation for all Monthly members. To find out more about please visit www.susiewillshernutrition.com

Cheers

Enzo

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English Open BJJ Championships will be held on 6th and 7th November 2010

Hi guys,

Hope you all had a good weekend.

I have just seen that the English Open BJJ Championships registration is now open.

To register please visit the link below, please remember not matter where you primarily train, Edmonton or Hoddesdon, please add "Arlans Siqueria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu" as your club.

http://www.faixarua.co.uk/shop/category.php?id_category=18

For those that are new to competing, please remember that all weights shown are with the Gi on, plus everything is same day weigh in. If you miss the weight you will be disqualified, there is no opportunity to change weight classes on the day.

See you guys tonight at 7:45pm

Cheers

Enzo

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Hertfordshire Monthly Members Please Read

Hi guys,

Just a quick note to let you all know that I will be out of my office for the whole of next week so I will not be responding to emails or updating you guys on news etc for the week. I will be available on my mobile, although you may need to leave a message.

Here are a few things bits of news:

- Strength & Conditioning Saturdays 08:30am to 9:00am - Although the 6 week kettle bell program has finished Simon has very kindly agreed to continue this session up to the Brazilian JIu JItsu European Championship the 27th January 2010. This session will continue to be free for all monthly members, and just £10 for anyone else that wished to attend.

Simon is also running a Boxing Fitness (18:00hrs to 18:45hrs) & Kettle bell class (18:45hrs to 19:30hrs) on a Tuesday evenings. Normal price is £7.5 per class/£12 for both, but he has offered a discount to all monthly members so the price is just £6 per class/£10 for both.

- Kettle Bell Course -Thank you to all the guys that attended, both Simon and I were really appreciate your efforts and were super pleased with the results you all achieved.

- Pilates. There will be no more Pilates class as I think we need a 6 week run at it to determine the value of this to BJJ, and unfortunately we haven't been able to do this for various logistical reasons.

- THE ENGLISH OPEN BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP 6th & 7th NOVEMBER 2010 (in Dartford) - I have spoken to Arlans and he is happy for you all to compete in the upcoming tournament. To support you all he has very kindly agreed to allow all BJJ Hertfordshire Monthly members that are competing to train in his BJJ class in Edmonton for free up to the tournament - this essentially gives ypu access to BJJ training 7 days a week ! I train all sessions with Arlans, so please call me if you want a lift.

- Nutritional Seminar - hope you all enjoyed it, I will be posting videos etc from it over the next few weeks.

Cheers

Enzo

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BJJ Nutritional Seminar Saturday 9th October 10:30am

Hi guys,

Just a quick reminder about this Saturday's Nutritional Seminar. Please can you arrive by 10:15am, so that we are ready to start at 10:30am. 

PLEASE NOTE - due to having to setup equipment etc there will be no BJJ training this week, but the Kettle Bells will be on 8:30am to 9am. 

Here is what the Nutritional Therapist  will be covering:

The basics:

What the body needs for physical activity and health.

Energy balance

Weight management and lean muscle.

Fuelling for training and competition days:

Building up the nutrients for energy and recovery.

Pre-training/competition snack ideas.

Repair after training:

Hydration

Nutrients needed for repair.

Post training snack and meal ideas.

PLUS 30 minutes open Question & Answer Session

For those that haven't registered please go to http://bjjnutritionalseminar.eventbrite.com.

Cheers

Enzo

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Pilates for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Home Work From Session 2

Hi guys,

Here is the home work from yesterdays BJJ Pilates class.

I am not going to lie pilates hurts (me)  BAD, and is, at times, super frustrating but my posture has dramatically improved, but I am interested in what effect this has on my performance in bjj training, although this is super challenging to measure.

The idea with the pilates is to build the strength of core muscle to improve power and operate more efficiently. At present I have achieve conscious incompetence, i.e. I know wen i am not engaging my core abdominal muscles, and I do feel a difference.

I have been told that there are no short term wins with this, pilates has to be incorporated into your daily routines, I just want to see if this is actually worth the time and effort.

I will be writing a full review, (as with the BJJ kettle bells) once the 5 week trial has finished.

Cheers

Enzo

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Tonight - Boxing, Pilates & Kettle Bells

Morning guys,

Just thought I would give you a quick update on what is happening tonight.

Simon is starting a boxing class and kettlebells class and has very kindly provided a discount to all BJJ Hertfordshire monthly members, £6 per session (instead of £7.50), or £10 if you do both classes (instead of £12). The boxing class will be between 6pm and 6:45pm and the Kettle Bells will be 6:45pm to 7:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the runaway success of the free (monthly members) Saturday morning BJJ Kettle bells/ BJJ strength and conditioning sessions, they will  be continuing to at least January 2011 up to the BJJ European Championships (i will be sending more info about this tomorrow)

BJJ Pilates class will be 7.30pm to 8.30pm (please note the change in time from 8pm start), and will be FREE to all BJJ Hertfordshire monthly members, so come and give it a try if you are free. Please note the Hoddesdon Pilates class is open to 'non BJJ people' too, and costs a introductory £5 per session.

I will be attending all sessions as a student, hopefully see as many of you as possible tonight.

Cheers

Enzo

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BJJ Hertfordshire Class Syllabus For October 2010 & Nutritional Seminar

Morning guys, 

Hope you all had a great weekend.

I have just put together them bjj class syllabus for October. My aim is to build on the fantastic progress you have all made and focus on some of the details of the techniques we have covered awell as teaching some new techniques and strategies.

Please note there will next Saturday there will be the last Kettle Bell Session between 8:30am and 9am, and then no BJJ Classes as we need to setup for the Nutritional Seminar that will be between 10:30am and 12pm. Those that have not registered yet, please go to http://bjjnutritionalseminar.eventbrite.com/.

Please note that those attending will receive handouts and there will be an opportunity to ask questions, so if you have ever wanted to know anything about food and training please free feel to ask.

Cheers

Enzo

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More fightwear discount codes for Meeratsus

More fightwear discount codes for Meerkatsu:

5% off at www.Grapplestore.com everything by typing in 'meerkatsu' at the checkout. Valid until 31st October 2010

5% off at www.Cobrafightwear.com

Just use "MEERKATSU5"

Cheers

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Friday Discount Code Fun from Meerkatsu

Sorry guys, my mistake, the code for Grab and Pull is "MEERKATSU" not go buy.

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From: Arlans Siqueria <info@arlanssiqueirabrazilianjiujitsu.co.uk>

Date: 1 October 2010 11:45:49 BST

To: post@bjjhertfordshire.posterous.com

Subject: Friday Discount Code Fun from Meerkatsu

Seymour Yang aka the infamous BJJ/Gi Review blogger Meerkatsu (check out http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/1999/04/about-me.html for more info) has secured some discount codes for the next 30 days -  For 10 percent off at http://www.made4fighters.com promo code 'MEERKATSU' for 10 percent off at http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/ promo code 'Go buy'

Feel free to forward these codes to anyone you may think is interested in buying you presents/buying themselves presents/buying ME presents....

Please note guys, this is something that Meerkatsu has organised, so if there are any question or queries I will have to pass them on to him or your guys can contact him direct at seymouryang at gmail dot com.

Enzo

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Friday Discount Code Fun from Meerkatsu

Seymour Yang aka the infamous BJJ/Gi Review blogger Meerkatsu (check out http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/1999/04/about-me.html for more info) has secured some discount codes for the next 30 days -  For 10 percent off at http://www.made4fighters.com promo code 'MEERKATSU' for 10 percent off at http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/ promo code 'Go buy'

Feel free to forward these codes to anyone you may think is interested in buying you presents/buying themselves presents/buying ME presents....

Please note guys, this is something that Meerkatsu has organised, so if there are any question or queries I will have to pass them on to him or your guys can contact him direct at seymouryang at gmail dot com.

Enzo

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