Quick trip up to Wales to see a Royce Gracie Network owner Chris Pritchard. I’ve know Chris since 2002 and every opportunity we get we train together. We spent over 3.5 hours on the mats going through the all the techniques in Helio Gracies Jiu Jitsu book. I loved every minute of it and learned details on techniques that will improve my overall training. Special Thanks to Leah for being an amazing partner.
Can't wait to share those details with the class.
We are an award winning academy!
Posted: February 25, 2020
Award winning school - Happy to announce that the Ellis Academy has won an award for outstanding student service and Consistently maintaining high standards of instruction. Well done team for all your hard work.
MATS2020 - on the 8th February Grandmaster Zulfi Ahmed was hosting the Martial Arts Training Seminar (MATS2020) In Alicante Spain.
Where like minded school owners and students get together and share knowledge, not only in the martial arts but on how we teach and serve our students.
Events like these have proven a valuable resource to us as we are always striving for constant and never ending improvement.
Royce Gracie in the UK
Posted: February 24, 2020
Royce Gracie network seminar. - on the 19th February 2020 Royce Gracie was in the UK on a stopover to head towards Bellator MMA in Dublin Ireland.
Being a Royce Gracie instructor I always want to learn from my teacher, not only what he is teaching but also how he teaches. Royce has a way of expressing himself in a direct and obvious tone; “Do this, No… This way, That’s it.” Royce has this presence in the room and he commands every part of it. In this session we looked at a clinch from a side kick, closing the distance, wrapping your arms around the attacker and taking the back. Making sure that you head is facing down and your arm is covering your face… A healthy slap came your way if you head was showing. As Royce is relaxing he’s humour is coming out. Next came a double leg takedown. A simple technique that you think you know. A small detail corrects the whole thing. It was also great to catch up with the other Network work members. Jon Hegan (black belt) Chris Pritchard (Brown belt) and Amir Korzan (Blue belt). Theses gentleman have amazing schools and are great teachers. Royce Gracie is back in May at the Ellis Academy. If anyone would like to join us please call 01737 7671 999 or contact us through www.ellismartialarts.com
Back in Early October 19 I had the pleasure to attend the Royce Gracie network meeting in Oklahoma . Some of the finest individuals on the planet.
During my Visit, members of the Oklahoma SWAT team took me under their wing and help me learn how to shoot. 2000 rounds later my technique was commented as “surprising good for a Limey”.
Most of my trip comprised of Jiu Jitsu, guns and BBQ. I had a great time. Can't wait to go back..
