El Dorado Hills Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiujitsu

     El Dorado Hills Grappling is one of the premiere Martial Arts centers in El Dorado County. At EDH Grappling Jiujitsu, Judo, and Wrestling are offered to all ages. These three grappling bases are what we see dominating the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fights on a regular basis.
     Instructors at EDH Grappling are all professionals in their respected fields, having earned their black belts or graduated from a Collegiate University while having lettered in their respected sport. Most importantly, the Martial Art is approached as a way to develop the individual both on and off the mat. This is a concept that closely resembles the philosophy of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo.
     Additionally, EDH Grappling offers an array of enrichment programs for those interested in diversifying their knowledge in related areas of Martial Arts. The theme of the enrichment programs are based on improving and better understanding self-defense. Self-Defense not only in the limited sense of protecting yourself from an assailant, but also in the sense of daily lifestyle habits such as nutrition, supplements, education, technical seminars, etc.
     For more information on your El Dorado Hills Martial Arts, and the Jiujitsu, Judo, and Wrestling at EDH Grappling click below:

EDH Grappling

EDH BJJ

(916) 595 4064

Winter Break Wrestling Camp in El Dorado Hills, CA

Wrestling Camp in El Dorado Hills, CA hosted by the WRESTLING DOJO of EDH Grappling. 

     The Wrestling Dojo of El Dorado Hills, CA will be hosting it's first Wrestling Camp of 2013 on January 2/3/4. This camp will be for wrestlers from the 5th grade all the way up to high school seniors. The camp will include some very unique features to provide individual specific one-to-one attention. Wrestlers will get an opportunity to train with new and fresh training partners without sacrificing any contact hours while getting some world class instruction on the mat. 

     Middle School Wrestlers will range from 5th grade to 8th grade. They will have three sessions of the span of 3 days starting at 9:00AM and go until 10:30. Following each session will be 30 minutes of open mat where wrestlers will get to wrestle, drill, and ask questions they were unable to ask during the session. 

     High School Wrestlers will range from 9th grade to 12th grade. They will have three sessions of the span of 3 days starting at 11:00AM and go until 12:30. Following each session will be 30 minutes of open mat where wrestlers will get to wrestle, drill, and ask questions they were unable to ask during the session.

     The Wrestling Dojo is a unique training system designed for wrestlers of all ages. After 15 years of wrestling and coaching experience, the creator of the Wrestling Dojo, Eliot Kelly, realized that there were some great deficiencies in the sport. As a result of his training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, recently earning his Black Belt, he realized wrestling had become a "great sport" but lacked all the elements of "Martial Arts." "I got really into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while I was still wrestling and training for a spot on the National Team. I quickly realized wrestling would be different if some tweaks were made in how it was taught. I really excited to push forward with this new concept and help spread the culture of wrestling!" We hope to see you on the mat at our first training camp of the year!  

EDH GRAPPLING

(916) 595 4064

     

Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or just Jiu Jitsu? (Part 1)

      I was talking with a Japanese person the other day, and they were asking me what was Brazilian about Jiu Jitsu? Interestingly, many people seem to wonder the same question. What is the difference between Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? What is the difference between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

The second question seems easier to understand so let's start there:

 What is the difference between Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? 

       The answer is quite simple, in a round about sort of way.... Gracie Jiu Jitsu is Jiu Jitsu taught by the Gracie family. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the "Sport" or "Martial Art" of Jiu Jitsu, that is taught by someone. Let's say someone by the last name of Smith had their own Jiu Jitsu academy, then it might be called Smith Jiu Jitsu. More specifically, Gracie Jiu Jitsu or "_____" Jiu Jitsu is a system of Jiu Jitsu that has been created/learned and taught by that instructor. All of these instructors teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

      Interestingly, there are other types of Jiu Jitsu that are beginning to make a presence for themselves these days. Here are a a few worth mentioning; American Jiu Jitsu (A style of Jiu Jitsu influenced by folkstyle wrestling with strong takedowns, a great base, and aggressive attacks.) MMA Jiu Jitsu (A style of Jiu Jitsu influenced by the "sport" of Mixed Martial Arts. This style is very tactical in protecting the body from heavy blows and securing a hold while the bodies are slippery.) Self Defense Jiu Jitsu (A style of Jiu Jitsu focused purely on Self Defense. The focus is on neutralizing and escaping from dangerous positions or situations.)

Eliot Kelly

(916) 595 4064

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

What is Brazilian JiuJitsu all about? Building Self Defense and Confidence through movement training!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn't all about strength and fighting. It's about developing a healthy lifestyle and one of the ways people can participate in non-sparring jiu jitsu is though a ginastica training session, said El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiujitsu instructor Todd Jones. "Ginastica is considered the basic movements jiujitsu," Todd said during a demonstration for us. "It's about flexibility and control." Although ginastica is beneficial for all ages, it is especially good for the middle ages and elderly because it keeps them moving and active. "It's a great workout for people who are 60 or 70 years old who want to stay active and improve their golf game or want to stay fit to hit the slopes in the winter. If they take time to participate and learn some movement skills, they can warm up a little before heading to the slopes and feel great when they get there.

Todd Jones, second from the right, receiving his black belt
from Master Claudio Franca in Santa Cruz, CA. 

Todd explains the the workout would not be a strenuous fighting workout. "We learn how to twist and turn and move better." Participants will also learn to breathe correctly while working out. "When we breathe right, our joints work and move better, and our blood flow improves." Todd explained. The class will teach control, flexibility and dexterity, three things a lot of elderly people lose because of inactivity. "When you move, you never want to be a slave to momentum because that's when you get hurt." The most important benefit of ginastica is learning to fall in a way that limits injury. "All of the physical therapies that are done these days are focused on fall prevention," Todd said. "Falling is inevitable here in El Dorado Hills, regardless of what age you are. Ginastica teaches us how to fall without breaking bones, and more importantly how to get up after you fall." 

El Dorado Hills BJJ

916 595 4064
www.edhbjj.com
Contact us for more information.

Brazilian JiuJitsu in El Dorado Hills. Learn the Ultimate Martial Art!

Offering martial arts and self-defense training, El Dorado Hills JiuJitsu Academy is the first academy of its kind in the El Dorado County.

Located at 1132 Suncast Lane, the academy opened several years ago and has produced several world champions in just those few years.

Eliot Kelly, lead instructor at El Dorado Hills Jiu-Jitsu, said he has been training in martial arts, grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 15 years.

“I graduated from Rocklin High School, attended UC Davis as an under graduate and worked in Japan for a few years after graduating,” he said. “When I moved back to the States, my wife and I fell in love with the beautiful area and people.”

As lead instructor, Eliot teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an intense cardio workout that teaches the understanding of body control and defense.  According to Eliot, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is similar to the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) but without the striking.

“JiuJitsu is practical in everyday life,” Eliot added. “JiuJitsu is good for a lot of things, not just grappling.”

Eliot also offers self-defense training in his “Bully Proof” program for children ages 5-13. 

Classes are also offered for adults 14 years and older. 

Classes begin with calisthenics and stretching. Basic techniques are taught for about 30 minutes, followed by about 30 minutes of intermediate or advanced training.

Beginners to Jiu-Jitsu should expect at least three to five months of solid training before seeing significant returns in their technique and physical conditioning, and at least 12 months of training to get a solid grasp of the basics.

To find out more about El Dorado Hills JiuJitsu, visit www.edhbjj.com or call (916) 595 4064.

IBJJ Pro League on LIVE for FREE!

Watch the IBJJ Pro League this Saturday for free at IBJJFTV.com

      The IBJJ Pro League is upon us. The final event of the 2012 jiu jitsu calendar takes place this Saturday, December 8th, at the California State University Pyramid, in Long Beach.

     The Pro League will gather 32 of the best Jiu-Jitsu players of our days to compete for $24,000 in prizes. The champion of each of the four categories will receive $5,000 and the runner up of each division takes home $1,000.

      The event is schedule to kick off 3:00PM (PT) this Saturday and if you can’t go down to the notorious Pyramid of Long Beach you can still experience all the thrills. For the first time ever, a free live streaming will be available.
Log on to IBJJFTV.com and watch it all as if you were on the bleachers.

Here are the IBJJ Pro League roster:

Up to 64 kg (141lb):
Caio Terra
Koji Shibamoto
Laercio Fernandes
Daniel Beleza G. de Andrade
Rafael Freitas
TBD
First place Long Beach Fall rooster division
First place Long Beach Fall light-feather division

Up to 76 kg (167.5lb):
Leandro Pereira do Nascimento
Lucas Alves Lepri
Samir José Chantre Dahás
Augusto Lopes Mendes
Osvaldo Moizinho
Oliver Guedes
First place Long Beach Fall feather division
First place Long Beach Fall light division

Up to 88.3kg (194.6lb):
Otavio Ferreira de Sousa
Rômulo Claudio Barral
Rafael Monteiro Barbosa
Bruno Augusto Togni Antunes
Vitor Henrique Silva Oliveira
André Luiz Leite Galvão
First place Long Beach Fall middle division
First place Long Beach Fall medium-heavy division

Over 88.3 kg (over 194.6lb):
Gustavo dos Santos Pires
Bruno Bastos Cruz
Ricardo Ferreira Evangelista
Roberto Camargo de Alencar
Stephen Hall
First place Long Beach Fall heavy division
First place Long Beach Fall super-heavy division
First place Long Beach Fall ultra-heavy division

El Dorado Hills Jiujitsu 

(916) 595 4064

Monthly Training Goals in Jiu Jitsu: Baby Steps to Get There!

Setting goals is essential if you ever want to be successful in Jiu Jitsu. While it is true that you can improve by coming to class and just going with the flow, we have found that we really see improvements in ourselves and in our training partners when we set goals for our training. For most of us at El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu our ultimate goal is to get our black belts. Getting a black belt is a very audacious goal that is going to take several years of commitment and dedication. Many people burn out before they ever reach their black belt. So how can you keep yourself motivated, focused, and avoid burn out? Set monthly training goals! Setting a monthly training goal gives you a reason to get on the mats when you are having that internal debate of going to class or sitting on the couch. Setting goals can also help you focus in on certain areas of your jiujitsu that you would like to improve.

So how do you set a training goal? Your goal at first should be something attainable in the short term. If you are just starting out it’s fairly safe to say that getting your blue belt in one month isn’t going to happen. Instead start with something like wanting to train at least 3 times a week. From there you can move to working on certain moves. For example this past month in Professor Eliot's class we worked on open guard attacks. Maybe your goal for this month is to use one of those guard attacks while you are rolling.

After you have set a goal make sure that you share it with someone. This can be your coach, your training partner, or even a non Jiu Jitsu friend. Telling people our goals is a way to keep ourselves accountable and by saying the goal out loud it becomes real. It no longer is just a thought in your head.

If you have a monthly training goal that you would like to share, please leave a comment below or stop by El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and talk with one of our instructors! 

EDH Jiu Jitsu

(916) 595 4064

Training goals will help you boost your jiujitsu performance! 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in El Dorado Hills, CA

Attend unlimited daily Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in El Dorado Hills. See schedule listed on the website: www.edhbjj.com

If you want consistency, motivation, and results, come for your daily Jiu Jitsu session. Jiu Jitsu is more than a workout! Attend unlimited jiu jitsu classes to super charge your metabolism, stretch, strengthen, and tone your body. Currently (2) beginner classes,  (2) competition classes, (3) training classes (4) kids classes offered weekly in El Dorado Hills!

Please visit the website at www.edhbjj.com for updated class information.

Trainer:
Eliot Kelly (Black belt)
Todd Jones (Black belt)
Jerel Tengan (Purple belt)
Kevin Brownell (Blue belt)

Location:
1132 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA
95762

Contact:
(916) 595 4064 / phone
edhbjj@gmail.com / email
www.edhbjj.com / website

See you on the mat! 

Weight Cutting for Wrestlers... Is there an alternate approach

     When you think of wrestling, one of the things that comes to mind is a wrestler that needs to be "cutting" weight. Wrestling is a great sport, but there is definitely a negative stigma associated with wrestlers needing to lose weight and compete in a lighter weight class. Maintaining and well thought out nutrition program that fits the individual is an essential step in maintaining your desired weight. At the Wrestling Dojo, our system does not advocate for wrestlers to skip a meal or cut weight. We've created an alternative approach to the process. We have also changed the traditional experience of physical weight cutting. Instead of losing weight as a result of long lasting low intensity workouts, we recommend a short, high intensity workout. Here are some insights on the program:

A recommended reading for all wrestling coaches

    First, it's important to answer this question, "What is the purpose of my workout?" If your work out is for losing weight, then you are taking steps to becoming a Champion at Weight Loss, but not necessarily a Champion at Wrestling. You could be a CHAMPION at WEIGH-INS, but I'm willing to bet that is not your goal. So why would you waste your time, energy, and effort for the purpose of weighing-in?

     It's important to approach each workout as an opportunity to train and prepare for wrestling matches and not cutting weight. The real battle we are all training for is the wrestling, not stepping on the scale. If your workout becomes a weight cutting workout when it should be a training workout you are training for the wrong purposes. Therefore your workouts need to be designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, including sprint work outs and quick-step jump roping. Doing these type of workouts with a heavy layers of sweats and "weight cutting clothes"will only slow you down and prevent you from getting optimal training. Although a low intensity workout is good once in a while, it's essential to maintain a high level intensity in your workouts and not allow your training sessions to become weight cutting sessions.

     In order to have the ability to train at a high intensity, you need to have energy. Energy is a result of what we put inside our mouths. You need to take a very critical look at your nutrition program. No this is not a diet, it's a nutritional program for wrestlers, designed to fuel your body with the energy it needs to perform at an elite level. It is essential that we NEVER skip meals. Your car will not run on empty and the human body works in a similar way... As a matter of fact, a "crash diet" program where you begin to skip meals will put your body in a catabolic state. Once you've entered this phase you body will begin to eat into your muscles at a source of quick fuel and store fat as a way to hibernate energy. Losing muscle mass and gaining fatty tissue will not help your performance on the mat. Our next article will feature more on creating an effective nutritional program. In order to gain a deeper understanding of weight loss associated with wrestling, we recommend all  coaches and especially parents to look into reading, "The effects and risks of extreme weight loss on the body of a wrestler." by Joseph C. Gunter. 

Come learn more about proper weight management for wrestlers with Coach Beau Weiner and Coach Eliot Kelly at the Wrestling Dojo in El Dorado Hills, CA. The wrestling program at EDH is designed to instill beginner wrestlers with life lasting habits, while providing experienced wrestlers with a set of tools specifically catered to the individual. 

EDH Grappling

(916) 595 4064

Weight Management for Wrestlers and Grapplers.

Yemaso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Promotes Black Belt Sacramento, CA | GRACIEMAG

Yemaso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Promotes Black Belt Sacramento, CA | GRACIEMAG

There's a new black belt in town! Congratulations to our instructor Eliot Kelly on receiving his Black Belt! Achieving the rank of black belt in Brazilian  Jiu Jitsu is no easy task! Check out the featured article and video in the Gracie Mag online about the promotion ceremony!

Learn Jiu Jitsu and Learn an Essential Life Skill: Teamwork

How will learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in El Dorado Hills help my son or daughter develop life skills that will last a lifetime? 

     There are many benefits to training jiu-jitsu at our martial arts studio. Courage, leadership, confidence, dedication, discipline, and respect are only a few of the things our students develop as they train on the mat. Today we will high light one aspect of jiu jitsu that is often over looked in many grappling oriented, combative sports and even martial arts: TEAMWORK.

     El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has developed many drills and exercises that are in the form of working out, that help build and facilitate team work. We are even careful with our wording of how we refer to one another. The idea of training with a "partner" instead of an "opponent" immediately establishes the idea that we are working together towards a common goal. This serves multiple purposes. "I will help you get better as you help me get better, and as a result of helping you I will be helping myself get better." This concept, ingrained in all grappling arts, is something preached heavily in Judo. The idea of mutual welfare.

EDH Jiu Jitsu

916 595 4064

Learn a Life Skill, Learn Jiu Jitsu! 

Be Ambitious with your Jiu Jitsu Goals

     Ambition is a word we don't often hear. I recently had a conversation with a friend who has a very ambitious goal: to retire at the age of 40. According to him the one thing that has kept him on track is the word AMBITION. You need to have it if you want to follow through with your goals. A good way to measure how bad you want to accomplish something is to figure out how ambitious you are about achieving that goal. It doesn't matter if those goals are jiu jitsu related, wrestling related, on the mat or off the mat. What's essential is that you realize and are able to gage your ambition.
     Maybe we all need to create ambitio-meters. These meters will help us figure out if something we want to accomplish is actually a goal or just a fantasy. It's okay to have fantasies, it's great to dream about being the best when we are asleep, but we shouldn't confuse those with our goals. Goals should be pursued with a different tenacity, intensity, and ambition than anything else.
     2012 is coming to a close. Take some personal time to think about the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year. What were they? Did you write them down? Did you follow through with them? Did you forget about them? What does your ambitio-meter say about it?

Eliot Kelly

916 595 4064

www.edhgrappling.com

BE AMBITIOUS! 

What to expect when you step into Eldorado Hills Jiu Jitsu

     When you walk into El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will immediately realize that you have stepped into a place unlike any other in the area. There are five things you will notice when you step inside out 1,100 sqr foot studio. The level of energy, level of respect, attention to details, friendship, lifestyle approach to jiu jitsu is unlike any other place around. If you don't believe us, come see your yourself, mention this article and you will get a free session of training for that day!
ENERGY
     Do you need more energy? Are you tired or stressed out and have difficulty sleeping at night? Then you need to be on the mat. When you walk into the studio you will experience another meaning of energy. It's not a joke when we say our warm up is your work out. We have a very high energy training designed to get rid of stress and give you healthier energy levels through out your day.
RESPECT
     These days it's easier and easier to walk into a store or meet new people without ever being acknowledged. That will never happen at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu. Every person is treated with respect when they walk in the door. It's not easy to walk into a new place with new people and try something new. We respect your decision to live a healthier, stronger life and will treat you with respect when you come into our dojo. (On another note, please don't walk into our studio with your chin up and chest out, we will probably ask you to never come back.)
DETAILS
     We believe that technique that can be applied under the most stressful situations is the greatest neutralizer of all. Not only are we constantly seeking out the best way to improve a flaw, but also focus on laying a solid foundation in the fundamentals. Our fundamentals class is designed for beginners to be introduced to jiu jitsu in a fun and challenging way while allowing those that have been involved with the martial art to perfect something they have already learned. The more experienced students are expected to mentor and guide the newer, less experienced to assist with their learning.
FRIENDSHIP
     What is the point in spending hours, days, months, and years in the same facility if you never get to know the person you are training with. The people we train with are training partner, not training opponents and therefore it's essential that we approach our training sessions as an opportunity to develop life lasting friendships with one another. In addition to some very intense training sessions, we have a few social events planned throughout the year. In addition to Jiu Jitsu tournaments, jiu jitsu seminars, and jiu jitsu training sessions, we also have a weekly social hour at a local pub and several pot luck events for all family members to participate in!
LIFESTYLE
     Ultimately, we believe that jiu jitsu is our life work. A product we continue to transform, mold, adapt, and reform over our lifetime. Therefore we continue to live our lifestyle around training and challenging ourselves on the mat, and realizing each day how we can implement those lessons from the mat into our daily life off the mat. This lifestyle approach is a unique concept we have been developing in El Dorado Hills over the last several years. As a result of stepping up to the jiu jitsu lifestyle we have students who have had life transforming weight loss testimonials, physical health transformations, mental health transformations, and most importantly a support network of people who are dependable and trustworthy.

El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu 

916 595 4064

Learn, Train, Make a difference

Want to start Jiu Jitsu? Try our FUNDAMENTALS CLASS

Jerel, Eliot, and Steve 

          El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has designed a very special class for all beginners. If you have been wanting to try jiu jitsu but have resisted it for a fear of injury, age or skill, you don't have an excuse any more! We have designed a class that will introduce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to you in a safe and controlled environment. The following is a simple description of what to expect from your beginner's friendly FUNDAMENTALS JIU-JITSU CLASS.

        Our Fundamentals Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class in El Dorado Hills is unlike any other Martial Arts classes in the area. Our classes start with a series of dynamic exercises and stretches to warm up the muscles and joints. These exercises are designed not only to warm the body up but also build a skill set of movements you will be able to apply in your jiu jitsu training. By activating the core and getting your body warmed up, we are able to minimize the risk of injury. Following the warm up, instruction begins with in the form of review. After reviewing the material from the previous class and drilling the movements with a partner, new material is introduced, building upon what has already been taught. In doing so, students are able to make better sense of how to combine techniques and focus on not only on move, but a sequence of movements. We like to call this CHAIN-DRILLING. 

Kids class: 2012

        After students work on their chain drilling, short bursts of controlled sparring takes place. During this time, the students are expected to focus only on the technique covered in class. By increasing resistance and not straying from the technical position that was just covered, students are able to test the technique and see if they were able to master it in the short time of drilling. If they did, GREAT! If not, we need to go back to our drilling and make sure we are practicing the technique exactly how it was designed. Immediately after our controlled sparring, we go into a warm-down. This is very similar to the warm up, but this time we are focused on lowing our hear rate, stretching out any tight areas while keeping the body in motion. It's an essential phase to get the lactic acid out, speed up recovery time and have the body prepped for the following session. 

You are guaranteed to notice a difference in your cardiovascular and muscular strength within 30 days. For more information see the information below:

El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu 

916 595 4064

edhbjj@gmail.com

Fundamental jiu jitsu class for adults in el dorado hills! 

Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Garth Taylor in Rocklin, CA. December 15, 2012

Seminar with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Garth Taylor. Garth Taylor received his black belt from Master Claudio Franca in 2000 and has medaled at every belt level while competing at the World Championships in Brazil. Garth Taylor has been teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1997. 

Innovative Martial Arts of Rocklin, CA will be hosting Garth Taylor on Saturday, December 15. The seminar will start at 1pm and go for two hours of technical instruction. The seminar will be followed by 30 minutes of training. Garth Taylor has a wealth of knowledge in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and other submission arts. Don't miss this opportunity to train with Garth Taylor! For more information see the flyer below:

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in El Dorado Hills

Eliot Kelly with his son Ty.

      Today will be the first day El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will have a Black Belt teaching all Jiu Jitsu classes! Come train and learn with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu's newest Black Belt, Eliot Kelly. Eliot brings exciting and dynamic lessons to the kids Jiu Jitsu, teens jiu jitsu, and adults jiu jitsu classes both in the gi and nogi. Each training session is unique and challenging while addressing areas of self defense, competition, and fitness. As a brown belt, Eliot has been training with the best of the best at Sacramento's premiere Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio Yemaso BJJ, and has just received his black belt from World Champion, Marcos Torregrosa. Over the last few year's Eliot has been able to experience success at the most elite levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition with the direction of world class coaching and help from his training partners in Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, and San Francisco.

Some of Eliot's most notable achievements as a brown belt:
- World Champion NoGi
- Pan American Champion NoGi
- 3x US Open Champion Gi
- Japan National Champion NoGi
- American National Champion NoGi
- Jiu Jitsu World Bronze Medalist Gi
- Jiu Jitsu Pan American Silver Medalist Gi

       Although Eliot has excelled on the mat at the competition scene, he takes on many other challenges and responsibilities, as a father, a graduate student at SFSU, and as a Japanese language instructor in Sacramento. To Eliot, this is his way of living the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. A lifestyle where everything begins with training and challenging yourself on the mat, and taking those lessons and applying them to excel in the everyday challenges of life.
       This lifestyle approach to Jiu-Jitsu is something that has been developed in El Dorado Hills over time and is taught, coached, and implemented by all jiu jitsu practitioners at EDH BJJ. Eliot has made a mark in Jiu Jitsu as a brown belt, and we are excited to see him in competition as a black belt in the next following months! To join Sacramento's largest network of jiu-jitsu competition team call or email us today!

EDH Jiu Jitsu

916 595 4064

edhbjj@gmail.com

"Spreading Jiu Jitsu in the Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Cameron Park area!" 

Eldorado Hills Jiu Jitsu at the Mendes Brothers Seminar

     On November 11, 2012 Jiu Jitsu World Champions Rafael and Guilherme Mendes came to the Sunnyvale AKA, American Kickboxing Academy for a three hour Jiu Jitsu seminar. From El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu we had four attendees. The four Jiu Jitsu players had a great time learning the Mendes details of the De La Riva Guard, attacks from the mount and side control.

Here are a few things that were emphasized at the Jiu Jitsu seminar:
     - The importance of having grips that work with your guard.
     - Using your legs to created distance from the guard.
     - Learning the details and understanding why things are done, not just how they are done.
 
  The seminar was also a great opportunity for those training Jiu Jitsu in Norther California to get together under the same roof and train. Representatives from 31/50 (a Jiu Jitsu company from CA the 31st State and Hawaii the 50th State) were also present to share their passion for Jiu Jitsu. Thank you AKA Sunnyvale for hosting another incredible seminar in Northern California.

EDH Jiu Jitsu 

916 595 4064

"See you on the mat!"

Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Sacramento with Leandro Lo and Luiza Monteiro

Check out this Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Sacramento, CA. It's going to be amazing!

Check out this Jiu Jitsu Seminar in Sacramento, CA. It's going to be amazing! 

NoGi Jiu Jitsu World Championships 2012

            The weekend of November 3 and 4 saw another successful tournament for El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Jordan and Eliot trained hard on and off the mat in El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, and San Francisco in preparation for the IBJJF No Gi Jiu Jitsu World Championships, which took place at the CSU Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. Jordan fought hard in the Ultra Heavy weight blue belt division, while Eliot battled in the Heavy weight brown belt division. Eliot brought home a SILVER in his division, the 5th World Championship medal brought back to the one and only Jiu Jitsu dojo in El Dorado Hills, CA! Overall, Team Yemaso brought back 5 medals from the NoGi Jiu Jitsu World Championships! 
Jordan had a tough debut as a blue belt, and is excited to get back on the mat in preparation for the FALL Jiu Jitsu Open to finish out the 2012 competition season. This was Eliot's last tournament as a brown belt as he moves up into the black belt division on December 17th. Congratulations to all the competitors on an exciting season, and a BIG thank you to all who helped with the training in anticipation of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! A medal earned by one is a medal earned by all! 

EDH Jiu Jitsu

916-595-4064

Metamoris: An Amazing JiuJitsu Show

       On Sunday, October 14 El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu hosted a live screening of the Metamoris Jiujitsu Show! Held in San Diego, the tournament featured 12 of the world's best JiuJitsu fighters battling in 6 twenty minute, submission only matches. Three matches ended in a draw and three ended with submissions! With over 50 people in attendance, people who do Jiu Jitsu in Folsom, Rocklin, Sacramento, and El Dorado Hills rooted for their favorites and saw some amazing Jiu Jitsu! It was awesome having so many people and families come together as one big Jiu Jitsu family.....everyone camped out on the mats, kids played, and some great food and BBQ was shared! The afternoon was the perfect example of how the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle can bring different people from different cities together to enjoy the sport they love in a small town like El Dorado Hills.
     Thank you everyone for coming and sharing this spectacular event with us! We look forward to more LIVE showings of the WORLD Championships, PAN AMERICAN Championships, and other exciting Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling events in the future! 

EDH Grappling

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EDH Grappling is the home of Wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our Competition Training Class, Self Defense Training, Beginner's class, and Advanced classes are designed to build grapplers with honor! 

Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Results: US OPEN

      This past weekend, on October 6 & 7, the US Open XVII Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament was held in San Jose, CA. El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters Eliot Kelly, Jordan Hernandez, Todd Jones, Kyle Parker, Kevin Brownell, Frank Richmond, Marshall Ayre, and Jerel Tengan competed under Team Yemaso Jiu Jitsu. 
         Day one of the tournament saw strong efforts from Marshall Ayre and Jordan Hernandez. Jordan took charge of his weight class and finished with a gold medal, while Marshall fought hard in his first competitive match! On day two Eliot took gold in his division and went on to take third in the absolute division, while both Todd and Jerel brought home silver medals in their weight class!
      It was a great day for our team! Not only did each individual show their best effort, but Team Yemaso Jiu Jitsu set a new precedent by being the first team to bring home a team title to the Sacramento area! Team Yemaso was on the podium twice with a second place finish in the juvenile team competition and a third place finish in the adult team competition.
More than any medal, the best part of the weekend was seeing our team compete together while being able to look into the stands and see so many supporters! Friends, family members, and teammates were all their to cheer for our competitions....and nothing beats that!

     A big thank you to everyone who made a contribution to getting these fighters prepared physically and mentally for this event! We are very excited about our performance as a team and can't wait to get out there for the next opportunity to represent Sacramento Jiu-Jitsu! 
     For some great photos and video of the tournament click the link below:

US OPEN JIUJITSU Gracie mag PHOTO

US OPEN JIUJITSU VIDEO

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Exercise and Raise Money for Schools

Walk-run event will help raise money for schools

Published: Sunday, Sep. 2, 2012 - 12:00 am | Page 2B

Exercise enthusiasts can help raise money for schools by participating in the Making the Grade for Education walk/run Sept. 16 at the El Dorado Hills Golf Course.

The 10K and 5K trail run/walk will be professionally timed by Capital Road Race Management. There also will be two fun runs for kids 12 years old and younger.

Proceeds will benefit the Buckeye Education Foundation, a private nonprofit that provides supplemental funding to the schools within the Buckeye Union School District in El Dorado County.

Participants can register at www.makingthegraderun.org. For more information, go towww.buckeyefoundation.org.

- Diana Lambert

     As head instructor of EDH Jiu Jitsu, I challenge all of our grapplers to enter and promote this great event to help raise money for our local schools. A community that supports, promotes, and advocates for a fully funded educational program not only in the maths and sciences but also in the arts, languages, and sports will always be stronger tomorrow. 

     El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jjitsu will be making a sign up sheet and going to this event as a group! Who wants to join us?? 

Eliot Kelly

EDH Grappling

916 595 4064

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Bully Proof Your Kids

BULLY PROOF YOUR KIDS IN EL DORADO HILLS

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El Dorado Hills Brazilian JiuJitsu, Judo, Wrestling 

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El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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Wrestling in El Dorado Hills

The Wrestling Dojo of El Dorado Hills

     This week we will be beginning with a new curriculum for our Wrestling Class in El Dorado Hills. The class will focus on preparing local wrestlers for the upcoming season. In the summer we emphasized expanding the wrestlers technical know-how, we will now begin to focus more on individual needs and help each wrestler design a plan of attack that works for them.
     In general, this is a time of year when wrestlers are extremely motivated for the coming season and are ready to take on all challenges. However, more often than not, we see individuals lose steam at the end of the year. They've done all the physical work to prepare themselves, but are unable to finish the climb to close out the season. At the Wrestling Dojo, we will be talking about mental stamina, patience, and the importance of living a balanced life with our training, school, family, and friendships. From this we expect our wrestlers to have the same passion and vigor at the end of the season, even after a grueling few months of challenging training and competition.
   

The Wrestling Dojo is a Wrestling Class for all levels of Wrestling to come together, train, learn, and make a difference! 

Eliot Kelly

EDH Grappling

916 595 4064

Come check out our new wrestling curriculum in El Dorado Hills

Beginner Kids Jiu Jitsu Class in El Dorado Hills

NEW KIDS JIU JITSU CLASS in EL DORADO HILLS

 In addition to starting an Adults Beginner Jiu Jitsu class, El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu will be starting a new Kids Beginner Jiu Jitsu class every Monday from 5:00- 5:45.
     This Kids Jiu Jitsu class will focus on teaching the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu, while emphasizing the importance of respecting yourself and those around you,  helping your community, and making every opportunity a learning opportunity.
     One big topic we are currently discussing in our class is bullying. We will be educating our students on the importance of training our awareness (the first step to self-defense) and recognize when people are being mean or if someone is being burt by a bully.
     On Wednesday,  the Beginner's and Advanced kids Jiu Jitsu class will be held at the same time from 6:00-6:50. In this class, the more experienced students will be challenged to help the younger students and mentor them to become better Jiu Jitsu competitors, Martial Artists, and make new friends. If you would like more information on our Kids Jiu Jitsu program in El Dorado Hills, please call 916 595 4064 or send us an email to edhbjj@gmail.com
   

All of our kids Jiu Jitsu classes emphasize having fun while exercising, learning how to challenge ourselves, and striving for excellence on and off the mat! 

EDH Jiu Jitsu

916 595 4064

Beginner Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 5 to 12!