Leo Vieira Seminar Report

     I had the opportunity to participate in the Leo Vieira Seminar at BEDA BJJ in Folsom yesterday, and it was top of the line competition material stuff! This Jiujitsu seminar was not only extremely organized in it's presentation of concepts and technique, but also well-rounded in addressing specific aspects of the competition game. In addition to the host academy, Beda Bjj, there were several other academies in attendance.
     From El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiujitsu Kyle, Garrett, Jerel, Angelo and myself were able to attend. "Leo has been my jiujitsu idol since I was a blue belt." Said Jerel, who was the first in our academy to find out about the local seminar. I personally love going to seminars! It's a great opportunity to make new friends, learn, and do some training. All in all, this was a great event! Thank you for putting it on! 

Please keep us posted on future seminars both locally and in Northern California! 

Eliot Kelly

EDHBJJ

"I love seminar's! It's a great time to make friends, learn, & train!"

Top 6 Calorie Burning Workouts... Not BJJ?

The other day I was online and noticed an article titled: SIX BEST WORKOUTS FOR BURNING CALORIES. The list looked something like this:

1. Kickboxing = 800 calories/hour

2. Biking = 700 calories/hour

3. Zumba = about 500/hour

4. Jumping Rope = 780/hour

5. Aerobic Step Class = 600/hour

6. Running = 650/hour

     These are all great workouts, but I believe the list is incomplete. In my opinion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling should be one of the Top 6 Calorie Burning Activities. Not only is Jiu-Jitsu a full-body workout that requires the use of every major muscle group, but also is an incorporation of resistance exercises, interval training, and core strengthening. 
     In a typical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workout, we always start with a good warm up. As you warm up, your heart rate will increase and stabilize. Depending on the type of warm up, there may be moments of high intensity and low intensity. Transitioning into drills and practicing technique, it is important to keep the body moving as you take turns and learn through repetition. The final part of practice will involve situational goes and matches. Just like the warm up, 20 ~ 30 minutes of matches at the end of class will involve moments of high intensity and low intensity, which is a great way for your body to burn fat. As you get used to the workouts and your stamina / endurance increases, you will find that you have lowered your heart rate recovery time. Not only will your body become more efficient as you learn the different technical movements, but also your cardiovascular levels will have adapted to the different requirements necessary for competition. 
     Consistency is the key to finding success with any workout. It is important to ease your body into your workouts and find an instructor that will help you with that transition. 

    

Eliot Kelly

www.edhbjj.com 

El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

"The health benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are available to everyone!"