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..
Top 5 Reasons Parents Love Martial Arts
Posted: February 20, 2020
Thinking about signing your little one up for a martial arts class? Most parents have their doubts, which is understandable when sending their child into a contact sport. But in this blog from the experts at Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we explore the top five reasons why parents love martial arts.
What Are The Top 5 Reasons Parents Love Martial Arts?
There are many reasons to sign up your child(ren) for a martial arts program. Perhaps you would like them to take up a new hobby that will bring them out of their shell. Or you'd like them to make new friends. Or maybe they have shown an interest in martial arts themselves. Whatever the reason, signing your child up for a martial arts program is an excellent idea!
My Word is Law! - Self Discipline
Posted: October 15, 2018
QUALITIES OF A BLACK BELT – SELF DISCIPLINE
Many of us know that self-discipline is the single most important quality a Martial Artist can have. A disciplined person is someone who knows what to do and then does it. Someone without self-discipline may know what they should do, but unless it’s what they want to do, they often don’t do it.
The simplest way to develop self-discipline is to use the concept “My Word Is Law”. “My Word Is Law” means that you do anything and everything that you say you are going to do. The two keys to having success in the “My Word Is Law” principle are, first off, only commit to do things that you really intend to do. This means that you will be saying “no” to a lot of things that you might have said “yes” to in the past! The second key is to absolutely follow through with whatever you commit to do. If you use this strategy, you will find your self-discipline increasing multi-fold.
Keep your emotions in Balance
Posted: June 24, 2018
QUALITIES OF A BLACK BELT – KEEP YOUR EMOTIONS IN BALANCE
The Black Belt Quality of “Keeping Your Emotions in Balance”. As the saying goes, “Lose control of your emotions in a fight and your opponent has an ally!” Every emotion has an appropriate time and place. There is a time to be stern and a time to be compassionate. If we become overly emotional, or if we become emotional when it doesn’t serve us, we lose our ability to think clearly and act appropriately. If, however, we are able to respond with the appropriate emotion, at the appropriate time, with the appropriate intensity, then our emotions work for us rather than against us.
An important thing to remember is that you are responsible for your actions. You may not be able to control your thoughts, but you certainly should be able to control what you do. So you might just decide not to say or do anything you could regret later when you are emotional. Logic and emotion are like oil and water…they don’t mix. Wait until you are calm before you confront someone with an issue or before you make any important decisions.
