Andy Roberts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Guys registration for the British Open is now live. Go to www.bjjbritishopen.co.uk to sign up. Lets try and get a large team together to take part and if oyu dont fancy competing it would be greeat for you to come along and watch.

The competition is taking place as part of the Body Power Expo at the NEC, May 19th and 20th.

On December 11th,2011, Ryan Hall was enjoying dinner in the company of friends, wen a man approached the table, requesting a lighter.  After informing him the table was comprised of non smokes, the man became enraged, demonstrating violent behaviour and directly threatening Ryan Hall.

This video displays the occurrence in its entirety, to show exactly how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be used in self-defense as a means to control and subdue an opponent. Without a single punch thrown, the opponent is first controlled, and in a second encounter choked unconscious as a means to end the confrontation. (link if video not playing)

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On Monday 9th April UFC legend and Andy Roberts’ first BJJ instructor will be teaching at Andy Roberts BJJ.

This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.

The class will start at 6.30pm, but get there early and there will be approx 2hrs training follwed by photo opportunies and Q+A with Royce.

The cost for the class is £45, payable in advance and there are limited spaces to make sure everyone gets the most out of the class.

On Saturday March 10th 4 ARBJJ warriors stepped into the cage in 2 different locations.In Portsmouth Gareth ‘T-Bone’ Millar won by triangle in the 3rd round after an all out war!

In Andover Jack ‘Prince’ Harriott KO’d his opponent with a straight right in the 2nd rnd, Scott Fereday TKO’d his opponent with ground and pound in the 2nd rnd and Jay ‘Plasters’ Butler showed complete domination in all ranges, taking down, mounting and punching his opponent for 3 rnds. Well done boys!!

On June 24th a charity MMA event will be held in aid of the British heart Foundation.

ALL Proceeds will be going to the charity and fighters from Andy Roberts BJJ will be donating their services to this very worthy cause.

For more information go to www.BraveHeartMMA.co.uk.

On TUESDAY 13th Dec, Mauricio Gomes, 8th degree red and black belt and Roger Gracie’s father will be taking a 2hr class for everyone!

6.30pm-8.30pm! this is a fantastic opportunity to train with one of only 6 people to receive a black belt from the legendary Rolls Gracie and the person who helped mould the greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter of all time!

There will be an extra charge of £15 for the class.

Here is some footage of Mauricio training with Renzo:

Well done to everyone that competed this weekend and showed true warrior spirit!! Big Shout out to Geoff and Steve Hurst and Dan Geoghegan for their medals!!

On Saturday 8 academy members stepped into the cage and performed like true warriors.

Overall we had 5 wins and 3 losses but even in defeat the fighters put on a brilliant display of skill and courage.

A full report and photos will follow shortly but a quick breakdown of results are as follows:

Luke Kew lost a unanimous decision after 3 gruelling rounds.

Dave Garrett defeated his opponent by GnP in the first round (corner threw in the towel)

Scott Fereday lost a unanimous decision after a really close fight, don’t leave it in the hands of the judges!

Jack ‘Prince’ Harriott defeated his opponent by TKO at 1.43 of the very first round!!

Gareth Millar defeats his opponent by Rear Naked Choke in the 2nd round.

Ben Deller Smith defeats his opponent by rear naked choke at 1.57min of the first round.

Kieron Rice defeats his opponent by ref stoppage due to GnP in the 2nd round.

AJ Russell lost due to a guillotine choke in the first round after almost KOing his opponent, unlucky.

This is one of Andy’s matches from the IBJJF London International Open where he took silver. A massive thanks to Storm Kimonos for their continued support of Andy and the academy.

If you cant see the video the link is here: http://youtu.be/1C5nZ8t76YI