Understanding the Mystery of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Belt Graduation

   
     Have you been wondering how the belt promotion system in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu works? I've heard and read many different explanations on how to understand the belt promotion system in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Every system or school of thought has a unique way of assessing their students and promoting them to the next belt color. After doing lots of investigating, thinking, and reflecting, I've found Grandmaster Francisco Mansor explanation as a great measuring stick for all those training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

    Think of each belt as an accumulation of points. For each stripe promotion there is roughly 100 points associated. Every activity you are involved in for the betterment of your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu leads to the accumulation of points. (Please note this is not Master Mansor's system but my simple interpretation of it) For example; each training session is one to two points. Each seminar attended is two to three points. Each tournament is two to three points with an additional two to three points for earning a medal at the tournament. Each private lesson is two to three points. If your academy offers other grappling based training classes, that may be incorporated into the general accumulation of points depending on the class and instructors perception. The underlying theme behind the system is that consistency and experience are the only way to progress and validate you promotions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

     At EDH BJJ every students attendance and participation in tournaments, seminars, etc are recorded for each and every student. I randomly selected a few of these cards and assessed where each student was ranked and applied the point system their records. Interestingly enough their progress and point accumulation matched very closely. Thank you Master Mansor for sharing your knowledge and Jiu-Jitsu experiences with us in El Dorado Hills!

Eliot Kelly

EDH Grappling

Wrestling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu

This Week in BJJ high lights Our Instructor Eliot Kelly

     Our El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Eliot Kelly was featured in a portion of "This Week in BJJ Part 28." The clip featured the finals of the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in San Diego, CA. Eliot Kelly (YEMASO BJJ) vs Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) in the finals of the 202 lbs division. The clip shows both competitors trading advantage points on throws that were nearly completed. Roberto, most often referred to as Tussa, wins the match with about 20 seconds remaining in the match by executing a beautiful fireman's carry. Although Eliot missed the opportunity to step on the top of the podium and win an all expenses paid trip to the Abu Dhabi Pro Championships in April, he did improve on his third place finish from last year.

     Some other notable moments of the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in San Diego were Eliot defeating Eduardo Telles (99) on Saturday in the semi-finals that put him in the championship finals on Sunday. Although Eliot pulled through the semi-final match with an advantage point, he showed great skill competing against a seasoned veteran and legend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For those who are not in the know, Eduardo Telles is renown for his turtle guard attacks and has published several technique series on his mastery of this unorthodox attacks and counter attacks. 

     Another instructor competitor from El Dorado Hills competing for Yemaso BJJ was Garrett Aldrich. Garrett, also known as Sensei Garrett, instructs the Judo classes and holds a black belt in the martial art. He has some very dynamic throws that he has incorporated into his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, winning the world championships as a white belt in 2010. Congratulations to both competitors for the accomplishments at the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials. We are looking forward to more success in 2013! 

     

EDH Jiujitsu 

(916) 595. 4064

Wrestling, Judo. Jiu Jitsu.

Learn Jiu Jitsu: Total Body Fitness

     El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Martial Arts Academy for kids as young as age 5 and adults willing to learn, train, and strive towards black belt excellence. For those who are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, this art is more than just a martial art. In addition to being a martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most effective forms of self-defense, a comprehensive fitness program, and dynamic sport. Today we are going to explain to you some of the benefits of learning Jiu-Jitsu as a way to enhance your level of fitness. 

     There are many different ways to define fitness. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu we often use the phrase "total body fitness,"to help us better understand what the martial art is. Total body Fitness includes strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina. All of these elements are essential to be mastered en route to becoming a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A black belt understands the importance of finding a personal balance with all areas of Total Body Fitness to learn and execute the technical movements. More importantly, total body fitness promotes the martial art student to be aware and assess their body for pain and injury.

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