How you can help a wounded veteran: Mighty Oaks Foundation

Hi Guys,

Thanks so much for continuing to spread the word... we need it.  I just got slammed with applications and the hardest part of my job is treating our sessions like triage and selecting the worst cases... especially when they all are.  Financial support is the only way to add more sessions to meet the need, so THANK YOU!

You can make checks out to Roever Foundation Mighty Oaks.  It is tax deductible as we are a 501c3 non-profit.

You can mail checks to:
50 Edelwiess
Westcliffe, Co 81252

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I'm Redeployed,
Chad M. Robichaux, PhD, MBA
Mighty Oaks Warrior Training Division Director
Roever Foundation

www.MightyOaksFoundation.org

EDH BJJ recently hosted a seminar with Professor Chad Robo of Gracie Barra Westcliffe. Professor Chad is a professional mixed martial artist, a brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, and has found a way to apply his martial arts training from the mat to his day to day training off the mat. Visit his website and find out more about the Mighty Oaks Foundation and how he has created a way to help wounded veterans rehabilitate from the mental and physical trauma of combat.

Fixer or Server which one are you? A teacher's philosophy

FIXER OR SERVER

A fixer has the illusion of being casual 

A server know they are being used in service of something greater; essentially the unknown

We fix something specific

We serve always the something: Wholeness and the mystery of life

Fixing and helping are the work of the ego

Serving is the work of the soul

When you help, you see life as weak

When you fix you see life as broken

When you serve you see life as whole

Fixing and helping may cure

Serving heals

When I help, I feel satisfaction

When I serve, I feel gratitude

Fixing is a form of judgement

Serving is a form of connection

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     Gabriela Buich (professional coach)

     gabriela@3CsCoaching.com

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling promotes a lifetime approach to martial arts, self defense and fitness. Each day is an opportunity to better ourselves and improve on and off the mat! The Jiu Jitsu lifestyle starts in the dojo. See you on the mat!

Pursuing Martial Arts Excellence with the Ultimate Self Defense: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

     Eliot Kelly, head instructor of El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is always talking about applying the training on the mat in the day to day life off the mat. Professor Chad Robichaux of Gracie Barra Westcliffe has found a way to apply his fight on the mat in his day to day fight off the mat. When you think about what it means to pursue the life of an ultimate martial artist or pursuing martial arts excellence, it's important to know that you can find people who have figured out a way to do just that. EDH BJJ hosted Professor Chad Robichaux on March 6, 2013 for a seminar and several days of training sessions of before and after the seminar. When Chad returned from Afghanistan after serving in the Marines he was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, most commonly referred to as PTSD. 

     For Chad his martial arts training gave him the tools to help himself fight with the struggles he had to face as a civilian. Not only did he have to fight to overcome PTSD but also fight to stay with his family and stand up for what was truly important to him.

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EDHBJJ: Pursuit to becoming the Ultimate Grappler and Martial Artist

     El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Martial Arts school in EDH that teaching the pure discipline of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling at a world class level. The result of having world class instruction with each discipline of these grappling martial arts: The Ultimate Grappler. At EDH BJJ we teach and learn concepts of self-defense, fitness, diet, sport, as well as several other aspects of BJJ that complete it as a whole martial art. 

     This video shows one of the exciting elements of Jiu-Jitsu from the guard position. Attacks from the De La Riva position have been seen in competition from some of the best of the best, including the Mendes brothers, Keenan Cornelius, and Miyao brothers. As advanced as this technique or position may seem, it sticks to some core elements when utilizing an "open" guard. Most notably to use the feet as though they are like hands. (yes, when you get good enough with Jiu Jitsu people will describe your feet as though you have an entire new set of hands) Another important basic concept of an "open" system is to not lay flat on the back. Instead of staying flat on the back, a good open guard player should be rocking back and forth from shoulder to shoulder, opening up the hips and understanding how to reposition their body in relation to their partner. 

     For more information on learning martial arts in El Dorado Hills and Fundamental Jiu Jitsu training for beginners and competitors visit the links below. See you on the mat! 

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Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling

     

BJJ Seminar this Wednesday in El Dorado Hills, CA

     El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be hosting a Seminar with Professor Chad Robichaux of Gracie Barra Westcliffe. Professor Chad is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with a diverse background in grappling. This event will be a great opportunity for members of the community to experience the dynamic martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition to learning jiu-jitsu it will be an informative session on how they can make a difference in their community. Professor Chad is the head trainer of the Mighty Oaks Warrior Training Division, helping wounded veterans assimilate back into society as so many of them come back with combat trauma.

     This is a FREE event, and we do not want to keep anyone from participating if price is an issue. However, we will be taking donations to help wounded veterans participate in the Mighty Oaks Warrior Training Division. This is a family friendly event for the entire community! The recommended donation is $35. See you on the mats!

LOCATION: 1132 Suncast Lane

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

DATE: Wednesday, March 6, 2013

WHO: Kids: 6:00-7:00 pm

Adults: 7:00-8:30 pm

COST: FREE

Recommended Donation: $35

MORE INFO: 

(916) 595 4064

IBJJF San Francisco International Open Results

     Congratulations to all the competitors from the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) San Francisco Open Championships. On Sunday February 24th at the Kezar Pavilion, one of the biggest northern California jiujitsu tournament took place. This is one of the few tournaments along with the US OPEN, American Cup, and All Star Tournament hosted in the Santa Cruz and San Jose area. From El Dorado Hills, Jerel, Rich, Jordan, Garrett, and Marshall took the mats. Every single competitor finished with a spot on the podium and represented themselves, their teammates, and family with class and honor. All of the competitors represented the greater Sacramento team, Yemaso BJJ in an effort to earn team points. The result, was a second place team title! Congratulations to all the competitors and those who helped their teammates prepare for the tournament! There is nothing more noble than helping those around you to find success on and off the mat! It takes the work of many people supporting a common goal of excellence on and off the mat! Great job everyone!
     Congratulations to all the competitors from the greater sacramento area. There were many different schools represented in all divisions, showing that Sacramento Jiujitsu alive and thriving! We look forward to representing the area in future competitions, seminars, and events!

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