New Class Timetable @ GB Sheffield

[staffietyse 10]

Gracie Barra Company is a global organization formed by more than 100 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools that has the mission of training body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction as a means for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the competitive realm. Headed by Carlos Gracie Jnr. Schools in the UK headed by Black Belts Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima and Lucio Rodrigues among others.

 

Carlos Gracie Jr. is the founder and head instructor of the Gracie Barra Academy, the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in the world, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gracie Barra's black belts include numerous world class instructors and athletes.

 

At the heart of the Gracie Barra mission statement is the goal of training both the body and spirit, going beyond the 'winning-losing' or 'contest' philosophy present in other martial arts. Instead, Carlos Gracie Jr. emphasizes what he calls the fundamental principle of Jiu-Jitsu: "Minimum effort for maximum efficiency," a method of utilizing strength through gentleness, an expression exemplifying both the mental and physical aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. In Carlos' opinion, Jiu-Jitsu is a method of education that can be used to foster one's personal development. Carlos considered the goals of Jiu-Jitsu to revolve around three aspects: physical education, personal achievement, and ethical growth. In other words, through the practice of Jiu-Jitsu, one would complete their personal development through the training of body and mind, becoming a person better able to contribute to society and the world. Recognizing the never-ending quest for self-perfection, even today Carlos Gracie continues to study these techniques and principles with his students. The constant development of techniques demonstrates his adherence to these principles, continuously striving for further progress and knowledge.

 

Gracie Barra Sheffield is under Lucio "Lagarto" Rodrigues, and classes are taken by John Goldson, BROWN belt under Lagarto. With Black Belt instructors such as Gabriel Kitobar and Lucio Sergio and Ben Poppleton.

 

http://www.theforge-ma.co.uk :- The Forge home of Gracie Barra Sheffield

http://graciebarra.com/home.php :- Gracie Barra

http://www.gracie-barra.co.uk :- Gracie Barra UK

http://luciorodriguesacademy.com/Noticia.aspx :- Lagartos web site

http://www.grapplingartsassociation.org/ :-GAAGB The Governing Body for Grappling in the UK.

http://www.efnsports.com European Fight Network

http://www.umauk.co.uk/index.htm UMA

 

training times:-

 

Monday

5:15-6:00 Kids BJJ

6:00-7:00 Adult Gi Class Fundamentals - White Belt

7:00-8:30 Adult Gi Class Intermediate - White Belt /// +

 

Tuesday

KICKBOXING 6:00-7:00 (option to stop till 7:30 for sparing)

 

 

Wednesday

5:15-6:00 Kids BJJ

6:00-7:00 Adult Gi Class Fundamentals - White Belt

7:00-8:30 Adult Gi Class Intermediate - White Belt /// +

 

Thursday

7:30 - 8:30 Adult Gi Class Fundamentals - White Belt

 

Friday

6:00 - 7:00 Adults Live Class BJJ Sparing

7:00 - 8:30 Adults NO GI Mixed Level

 

Saturday

Closed

 

Sunday

11:00 - 12:00 Compertition Cardio

12:00 - 1:00 Adults Live Class BJJ Sparing

 

 

Thanks GB SHEFFIELD

 

 

At the risk of sounding thick, whats the difference between 'gi' and 'non gi' training. Am I right in thinking that it something more to do with training clothing?

[staffietyse 10]

Sorry I meant to say something more than just the clothing you wear to train. Doh!

[Carcass 10]

Sorry I meant to say something more than just the clothing you wear to train. Doh!

 

Well, the difference is the clothing yes...but the clothing changes a lot of things like grips and the techniques available, so its not just that everyone is wearing the gi for one class and not for the other - the techniques will be slightly different too!

[BarraGergus 10]

yes this ALL starts from the 4th, sorry i've been working like a trooper and not had chance to post.

 

no gi just means shorts and t-shirt, but guy is right, the game changes because control and grips change

 

see you all soon

[themadrev 10]

Well, the difference is the clothing yes...but the clothing changes a lot of things like grips and the techniques available, so its not just that everyone is wearing the gi for one class and not for the other - the techniques will be slightly different too!

 

The best thing about the gi is of course GI CHOKES - 99% of my submissions!!

[BarraGergus 10]

STarts on monday, so dont forget, noel i hope to see you at the no gi as well, up your game

[Horus 10]

Well done to GB Sheffield blue belts who attended the Lagarto class and got some stripes.

 

Max the pirate got his fourth stripe whilst Pete Yeo got his first.

 

Well done lads!

[themadrev 10]

Well done guys!

[BarraGergus 10]

nice, well done

[onewheeldave 22]

I might be interested in going to one of the beginners classes- how much are sessions? (I looked on the website but couldn't find any prices)

[Carcass 10]

I might be interested in going to one of the beginners classes- how much are sessions? (I looked on the website but couldn't find any prices)

 

5 pounds a pop for your first few or its 40 quid a month for unlimited training. First lesson is free!

[Horus 10]

First beginner session in the new format last night and it was a good session.

 

Onewheeldave it's a great time to start now as John has started to use the full Gracie Barra fundamentals programme so you'll have the benefit of learning the basics and getting to know the game inside out early on. Another good thing John does is make all the blue and purple belts who attend pair up with the white belts so you're almost getting one to one tuition if your lucky.

 

The final thing is the lack of ego on the mat, no one get's carried away and it's a good atmosphere to learn in without getting hurt.

 

Hope to see you tomorrow or Thursday.

 

Russ

Edited October 6, 2009 by Horus