Importance of t…

Importance of tapping – White Belt’s Perspective

After a year of jiu jitsu, it’s fair to say that I’ve become very good at the art of being tapped out. So I thought I’d share some advice from a white belt’s perspective on how to deal with it. This is to help out the new students training in bjj, so they don’t get discouraged early in their journey or injure themselves. These are some of the things that helped me, so hopefully it might help others.

Tapping is an essential component of our bjj journey, one that cannot be ignored as it affects you mentally the most. Even the best of grapplers in their interviews have re-iterated the importance of it again n again, for the longevity, consistency and training the mind for the journey ahead. If your mindset is not conditioned for tapping against a well executed attack, almost always it will affect your progress. Make a mental note of how you got caught, slap hands and get back into it. Treat it like a reset button. Every tap shows you an area where you need work. In the beginning, this will be a lot to deal with. Coz it will happen from all positions. Take it slowly and don’t let it discourage you. You are NOT fighting in adcc or the mundials … yet!!

There are 2 aspects to approaching how to deal with it. So I’ll break it down into the technique and the more important mindset section.

Tapping technique:

Well, it’s not really a technique. A tap is simply a way of letting your opponent/training partner know that he got the better of that roll. Try to tap 3 times as a general guideline. You could use your hand, slap the foot on the mat or verbally tap by saying “Tap”. The number of repetitions of that word is dependent on the submission you’re stuck in and the pain you are in or about to endure in the next few seconds to milliseconds.

Here are a few things that I stick to:

1. Avoid tapping on the mat (if possible) – Always try to tap on the body of your opponent. The training session or the competition arena is not the quietest place and it may happen that your opponent is not able to see or hear you tapping the mat. So tap on his/her body when you can.

2. Tap hard – There is no shame in tapping hard. Some people do not let go of a submission if you’re making a half hearted attempt or gesture to tap. Once again, your opponent will not always be looking at you waiting for you to tap. In the heat of the moment, a light tap will go unnoticed and the situation could worsen for you. We’ve also witnessed some controversial fight tapes from competitions where it looked like a guy was tapping but later on contested that he wasn’t.

3. Know when to tap – If you’re VERY new to bjj, it is OK to tap prematurely. You may not know how quickly that submission hold goes from “pfftt.. i can easily defend this attack” to “oh sh@#$, I felt a click in my arm .. Might’ve broken it“. I’ve rolled with someone who used to tap as soon as anyone would get their arms around his neck for the rear naked choke. This was very frustrating. But he was very new to bjj and was just analyzing the position and recognizing different phases of the submission. He went on to defend the rear naked choke very well just in a matter of months. So start recognizing bad spots and positions early. Defend a little longer, each time you are caught. Soon you’ll be able to start your escapes at the very start of his attack, thus giving you a better chance of escaping. Some opponents will be very quick to apply submissions, so be wary of that and learn to KNOW when to tap.

4. Protect yourself at all times: Avoid injuries – We’ve heard the referee in UFC say this many times before a fight. It is more so true for beginner bjj sessions. People come from various martial arts backgrounds. They may all have different goals and intensity levels. And most importantly, in these sessions a lot of strength and muscle will be used to cover the lack of technique. Some people will even roll like their life depends on it!! This may be a recipe for injuries, speaking from personal experiences. So, protect yourself at all times. You may have to roll with people who are just trying out a casual session, who wouldn’t have any regards for their own safety or yours!! They can afford to sit out or not come back ever!! But you want to be consistent in your training. So learn to recognize such rolls and protect yourself at all times and when in a bad spot.. Just tap. There is no glory in sitting out for 6 months waiting for your injury to heal.. an injury that could’ve been avoided by tapping. Consistency in training is crucial, so don’t give it away for the sake of not tapping.

Mindset Conditioning and attitude:

This is one of the most important and controversial topics. We do have a lot of pride and ego. Which is great, if applied correctly at the right times. Here are a few rules that I try to remind myself of when the ego gets the better of me or when I’m getting discouraged or getting off track.

1. Survive – Try to divert your attention from how many people tapped you or how many times person x tapped you within x minutes etc. We are white belts; we are supposed to suck, at least for sometime . So your goal should NOT be to “win” against people who have spent hours n years on the mat. Or even against stronger opponents. Just SURVIVE !! I read this in Saulo Ribeiro’s book where he mentions that the aim of white belt should be to survive and escape. As soon as I started implementing this, all the tapping became a bit easier to manage. Set little goals like hanging in there a little longer than last time or working an escape a bit better each time etc. These little wins are more achievable and realistic to our technical abilities as white belts.

2. Focus the training on finding the pieces of the puzzle and not on who you tap or tap to – The definition of a good training session is not how many people you tapped or tapped to. I have to REALLY remind myself of this. (Sometimes I struggle). It’s probably the first thing that goes through any beginners mind after a training session. Take a mental note of how you got caught so you can work on it. Next time in that situation, alarm bells should start ringing in your head, so you defend a bit better. And you’ll thank the previous time you got caught coz it made you more aware and improved your defense. Every tap presents an opportunity for improvement. And that is all that should matter, not who you tapped or who tapped you. (Although it does make for great harmless gossip and healthy competitions which has its own rightful place!!)

3. Technique won’t overcome strength for ‘some time’ – This is for white belts with a smaller frame like me. And I’m a bit disappointed to write this but it’s true. We probably start training in bjj thinking that it’s going to help overcome strength ‘right away’. But from my little experience, strength matters. You will get outmuscled by heavier opponents … a lot. You might have to work extra hard to find the right strategy and game to suit yourself. I’m in the process of working on it now. Just be aware of it and accept it for some time. Let it motivate you to work on your technique harder. My mentors and instructor assure me that with time, once the techniques get better, it is certainly possible to have a great fight and even win against a bigger, heavier opponent.  Can’t wait!!

4. Train ‘with’ your training partners, not ‘against’ them – Healthy competition amongst training partners is crucial for success. Try not to feel devastated when tapping to them. This will happen a lot in the beginning. It might even ruin your day/evening/night. At least for some time, you are not going out there to “win” every roll. Be respectful and take all the advice they give you. If you’re not tapping to a perfectly applied submission attack by a senior belt and he/she lets go of the submission, do not get cocky. Chances are he/she let go of it, for your own safety. So be grateful of that. He/she gave you an opportunity to work on your escapes and helped you build some confidence. In scenarios where you manage to apply a submission on them, remember they are probably not trying to “win” every roll, and have opened up their game to try out new things. This is where you are helping them in return. By being their practice dummy Your training partners are like your extended family, treat them as such. You train hard with them and push each other to become better.

In conclusion, Pride and ego are not all bad. They are essential drivers for your improvement. You don’t want to be getting comfortable in a loosing situation all the time. Find the right balance, depending on the stage you’re fighting at and what’s at stake. There is a difference between training to learn and fighting to win. And there’s a time and a place for both.

I remind myself of all the above every time I get on the mat to train. Hope it helps the newcomers solve some answers going through their minds after training sessions. So we can all together enjoy the brilliant art that is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu !! OSU !!!!

Chetan Oberoi

White Belt, Maromba Academia, Melbourne Australia

Dressed to Kill/ Vestida para matar

Dressed to kill: What to wear to jiu jitsu – a beginner’s guide for girls.
Everybody remembers their first time; awkward, sweaty, fast & fun yet totally lacking any good technique. Asking a man for guidance is misleading and avoidably the cause of embarrassment and disappointment.
So with that, I offer you my insights to help you on that memorable first day.
After that, you’ll quickly find what’s best for you and not need to worry ever again.

If you’re about to train jiu jitsu you’re looking at – GI &/or NO GI (do both, it’s good for you!).
Jess, what the hell is a gi?
A gi is the cotton uniform we train in. It looks like a karate uniform but it’s more badass.
Seriously.
You need to train in a grappling gi. These are double weave, reinforced stitching, rubber collar, blah blah, blah. Basically they’re built tough and strong so other people can hang off it & try to kill you with it. Trust me, this is a good thing (and is definitely more badass).
Borrowing a gi is a great idea for your first class but it’s probably better to return it in one piece so if you can try to borrow from a grappler around your size. Male or female, it won’t matter as the gi is essentially unisex.
Good tip: Lots of gyms hire or lend gis to beginners so if you’re stuck, call ahead and see if they are available (and clean…..).

You’ll also need a white belt. You’ll learn to love and hate that thing but it should be worn with pride. Learn how to tie it on as you will be doing this A LOT!
Allow me to introduce Rener Gracie. Enjoy.

Insider tip: when you do up the gi pants, pull the draw strings OUT & away from your hips not forward like a belt. Tie in a knot (not a bow) off to one side near your hip. Thread excess through the other ‘belt loops’ and if you ever lose your drawstring in a weird way go back and visit Rener, he is wise and talks a lot.

Once you’ve been to a class you’ll have more of an idea about whether or not you want to buy a gi (or five). Let’s save that discussion for next time.

What to wear underneath the gi?
Lots of girls wear skins/leggings/shorts under the bottom half. I don’t & prefer to wear high cut pants that don’t ride up. Bonds boy leg briefs are just about perfect. Truth be told, it won’t matter as long as you have something underneath. Just be aware that you’ll be bending over A LOT so it’s up to you how much of a show you put on. G-strings aren’t a good choice.

Underneath the top half is also about personal comfort. Be aware that your gi top will often, if not always, be open in some form. Some girls wear sports bras, some wear a rashie with a sports bra underneath. It’ s up to you but again – ensure there is something!
I wear high cut singlets with built in support in a material that will wear sweat without misshaping (cotton gets heavy and loose so avoid).
Covering your cleavage, large or small, is a good plan. It just saves you hassles and unwanted attention. I also like to cover my stomach yet don’t want to be too hot so I find sports-tops are a good solution. Avoiding tops/bras with clasps in your spine is a good idea as you’ll be spending many hours on your back. Again, this is a good thing!
Whatever you chose know that it will be drenched in sweat by the end of training so bring something to change into after class.

OR – save yourself all the hassle and go NO GI!
Jess, what the hell is nogi?
Well, it’s jiu jitsu but without the gi 

This is what most first timers choose for their trial class/week. Boardies, rashies, men in tight lycra. It all looks pretty cool and the guys look fantastic….not a bad choice.

Most of our female team wear black lycra leggings & a rashie with a clasp free sports bra underneath the top half and anything comfortable under the bottom half. Admittedly I wear a g-string for this but that’s because I can’t stand seeing the underpants line under my lycra.
In lycra, some of us need all the help we can get.
Tips for the bottom half? Check the ‘bend over test’ in the mirror before leaving home (some brands are much better at passing this than others).
Top half? Anything is good as long as you’ve got some form of sleeves and its tight/snug fitting.
No one wants to lose a toe in your strappy top or have to tap to your sweaty armpit.
If tight lycra pants put you off, boardies are a great option. Good for the level of sweat that will be happening yet loose fitting and flattering. There are sports specific shorts out there with elastic in the crotch to stop tears (that sounds awful) but any regular stretchy shorts will do if boardies aren’t available to you.

Insider tip: Consider wearing short leggings underneath loose fitting shorts as, again, you’ll be on your back with your legs up A LOT and don’t want to scare anyone too much on your first day.

Extras and tidbits -
Cut your nails short. Fingers & toes. Did I mention short? Yeah, real short. (I paint my toe nails pink so that I still feel somewhat like a girl).
Remove or tape over any piercings (removing is a much better idea).
If you’ve got long hair bring about 12 back up elastics & think about platting. Remove bobby pins and clips – they become eye seeking weapons on a grappling floor.
OR do what I do and suffer the day to day curse of awful hair because you cut the lot off.
Above and beyond ALL of this, have fun. You’re about to change your life for the better forever & I wish you all the best on your journey.

Jess Fraser, blue belt.
Maromba Acadamia Melbourne Australia.

Vestida para Matar: o que usar no jiu jitsu – um guia para garotas iniciantes
Todo mundo se lembra da sua primeira vez: esquisita, suada, divertida e a falta total de tecnica. Pedir orientacao a um homem pode ser algo ambiguo e causa de constrangimento e decepcao, coisa a se evitar. Sendo assim, eu ofereco a voce minhas ideias para ajuda-la com o memoravel primeiro dia. Depois disso, voce vai descobrir rapidamente o que e melhor pra voce e que nao precisa mais se preocupar.
Se voce esta pensando em treinar jiu jitsu, voce vai encontrar as opcoes kimono e sem kimono (faca as duas, e bom pra voce!)
Jess, que diabos e um kimono?
Kimono e o uniforme de algodao que a gente usa pra treinar. Parece um uniforme de Karate, mas e mais casca grossa.
Serio, voce precisa treinar com um kimono para luta agarrada. Kimono trancado, com costura reforcada, gola de EVA, bla bla bla. Basicamente eles sao feitos bem resistentes e fortes para que outras pessoas possam usa-los pra acabar com voce. Pode acreditar, isso e uma coisa boa (e definidamente muito casca grossa).
Emprestar um kimono para a primeira classe e uma otima ideia, mas provavelmente melhor ainda e poder devolve-lo inteiro. Entao se voce puder tente arrumar um kimono emprestado que seja do seu tamanho. Homem ou mulher, nao importa ja que o kimono e essencialmente unisex.
Dica: muitas academias alugam ou emprestam kimonos para iniciantes. Se voce nao conseguir um emprestado, tente ever com a academia se existe um disponivel (e limpo, de preferencia…)
Voce tambem precisara de uma faixa branca. Voce aprendera a amar e odiar esse acessorio que deve ser usado com orgulho. Aprenda a amarrar a faixa na cintura ja que voce comecara a fazer isso direto!
Me permita apresentar Rener Gracie. Aproveite!
Dica quente: quando voce puxar a calca do gi pra cima, puxe as cordas para fora e longe do seu quadril ao inves de puxar para a frente como um cinto. Amarre como um no (nao como a um laco) em um dos lados do quadril. O restante da corda amarre nos passantes da calca e se algum dia uma das pontas ficar inacessivel, visite o site do Rener, ele tem experiencia no assunto e fala muito.
Assim que tiver ido a uma classe, voce tera uma ideia melhor se vai querer ou nao comprar um kimono (ou cinco). Vamos voltar a essa discussao uma proxima vez.
O que usar debaixo do kimono?
Muitas garotas usam leggings, bermudas de cotton ou shorts debaixo da calca do kimono. Eu nao uso, prefiro calcinhas de corte grande, tipo mini shorts que nao enrolam pra cima. “Bonds boy leg briefs” sao um modelo perfeito. Verdade seja dita, nao importa muito contanto que voce tenha algo por baixo. Fique ciente que voce vai se abaixar muitas vezes entao fica a seu criterio o show que voce quer dar. Calcinha fio dental nao e uma boa opcao.
Debaixo da jaqueta tambem se trata de conforto pessoal. Saiba que o casaco vai muitas vezes, se nao todo o tempo, estar aberto de alguma forma. Algumas garotas usam sutias esportivos, outras usam rash guard (camiseta de lycra para lutas) com sutias esportivos por baixo… a escolha e sua – mas de novo… tenha certeza de ter alguma coisa!!
Eu uso blusa regata com suporte interno, num material que permite suar sem deformar (algodao fica pesado e solto, entao e melhor evitar). Evitar decotes e sempre um bom plano. Evita problemas e chamar demais a atencao. Eu tambem gosto de cobrir minha barriga mas sem ficar muito quente, por isso tops esportivos costumam ser uma boa solucao. Evite tops ou sutias com fecho nas costas ja que voce passara muitas horas com as costas no chao.
Seja o que for que voce escolher, saiba que ficara encharcado de suor no final do treino, portanto traga outra roupa para usar depois da classe.
OU
Evite todo esse trabalho e faca treino sem quimono!
Jess, que diabos e jiu jitsu sem quimono?
Oras, e jiu jitsu sem quimono 
Isso e o que a maioria das novatas procuram na primeira classe experimental: homens vestindo bermudas e camisetas de lycra. Tudo parece lindo e legal e os corpos masculinos fantasticos… nao e uma ma ideia.
A maioria do nosso group feminino usa calca de lycra preta e rash guard com um sutia esportivo sem fecho debaixo da camiseta e na parte debaixo, qualquer coisa confortavel. Eu admito que uso fio dental para isso mas somente porque nao gosto de marca de calcinha embaixo da lycra. Quando se trata de lycra, algumas de nos precisa de toda a ajuda possivel!
Dicas para a parte de baixo? Faca o teste to agachamento no espelho antes de sair de casa (algumas marcas de lycra sao muito melhores do que outras) Parte de cima? Qualquer coisa fica bem contanto que sua blusa tenha mangas e seja justa, porem confortavel. Ninguem quer perder um dedao do pe no seu top solto ou “ter que bater” (pedir agua, desistir) devido a sua axila suada.
Se voce nao e chegada a calcas de lycra, outra opcao sao os bermudoes, soltos e confortaveis. Existem bermudoes especificos para o treino com elastico no cavalo para evitar rasgos (para quem nunca viu, a ideia parece horrivel) mas qualquer short de alongamento tambem serve.
Dica quente:
Considere usar calcas de lycra curtas debaixo dos shorts soltos ja que, de novo, voce vai estar de costas no chao com as pernas pra cima grande parte do tempo e nao vai querer assustar muito a galera ja logo no primeiro dia.
Extras
Corte suas unhas curtas. Dos dedos dos pes e das maos. Eu disse curtas? Sim, curtas mesmo. (Eu pintei minhas unhas dos pes de cor de rosa para que eu ainda me sinta feminina). Remova ou coloque um esparadrapo sobre piercings (remover e a melhor opcao). Se voce tem cabelo comprido, traga uns 12 elasticos de cabelo e pense em fazer trancas. Remova grampos, presilias ou piranhas – sao armas mortais para os olhos durante o treino.
OU faca como eu e sofra a maldicao do dia a dia de ter um cabelo feio por que voce teve que cortar um monte dele.
Acima de tudo, divirta-se! Voce esta prestes a mudra sua vida para melhor, para sempre, e eu desejo o melhor para voce nessa jornada.
Jess Fraser, blue belt.
Maromba Acadamia Melbourne Australia.

THE BEST PICS OF PAN PACS 2011 PART 1/ MELHORES FOTOS DO PANPACS 2011 PARTE 1

GUYS THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF THE BEST PICS FROM MAROMBA TEAM IN MY OPINION. IF YOU HAVE YOUR FAVORITE PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND WE CAN SHOW THIS.
ESSA E A PRIMEIRA PARTE DAS MELHORES FOTOS DA MAROMBA NO PAN PACIFIC 2011, LOGO POSTAREMOS OUTRAS.

2011 PAN PACIFIC

On the 16th, 17th and 18th the Maromba team fought 2011 Pan Pacific Championship, it was happened at Melbourne Aquatic and Sport Centre. The team was represented for 32 fighters in different divisions. After 3 competition days we made a awesome result.
The team got 25 medals, 13 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 4 bronze medals. In general qualify Maromba got the 1st place on the Female Adult and 5th place on the Male Adult. We had many individual good results like Jess Fraser ( 3 gold medals ), Kaye Chen-Goddard (2 gold medals ), Jeremy Wharerau ( 2 gold medals ), Dylan Master ( 2 gold medals ), Josh Singer ( 1 gold medal ), Daniel Morandin ( 1 gold medal ) but the team spirit and the union was the best skill of Maromba in the Pan Pacs 2011. This made the difference for us, fighters like Clint Foo, Liliana Costa and Chad Hatton got injured and they completed the fights, they showed a real fighter spirit. Chad dislocated his shoulder and competed again. He got the third place on -91kg division.
Maromba Australia is just 6 months old and this result showed how we can fight for even better positions next time. Of course we will work pretty hard to get there and I can see a great future for Maromba Brothers and Sisters.

No ultimo fim de semana foi realizado no Melbourne aquatic and sports center o campeonato Pan Pacific de Jiu-Jitsu 2011. A equipe Maromba foi representada por 32 atletas que lutaram em diversas categorias diferentes. Apos tres dias de muitas lutas os resultados foram realmente muito bons.
Foram conquistadas 25 medalhas no total. 13 ouros, 8 pratas e 4 bronzes. Na classificacao geral a Maromba Academia venceu a categoria Adulto Feminino e conquistou a quinta colocacao no Adulto Masculino. Varios destaques individuais podem ser citados como Jess Fraser ( 3 medalhas de ouro ), Kaye Chen-Goddard (2 medalhas de ouro ), Jeremy Wharerau ( 2 medalhas de ouro ), Dylan Master ( 2 medalhas de ouro ), Josh Singer ( 1 ouro ), Daniel Morandin ( 1 ouro ), mas o que vale destacar foi a uniao, espirito de equipe e cooperacao de todos os integrantes do time. Isto foi o nosso verdadeiro diferencial na competicao, lutadores como Clint Foo, Liliana Costa e Chad Hatton lutaram com muita garra e mesmo com lesoes terminaram suas lutas e deram um exemplo a todos que la estavam. No caso de Chad apos deslocar seu ombro voltou para a disputa da categoria -91kg e conquistou a medalha de bronze realizando otimas lutas. Com certeza sera merecedor da sua nova graduacao, a faixa azul.
Levando em consideracao que temos apenas 6 meses de Maromba na Australia podemos dizer que ja escrevemos nosso nome no pelotao de frente e com previsao de um futuro promissor, claro que trabalho arduo e muitos treinos nao faltarao para essa nossa escalada para buscar melhores posicoes nos proximos campeonatos.
Abaixo segue a lista dos medalhistas, obrigado a todos por confiar em meu trabalho e espero dar o meu melhor sempre a voces.

GOLD MEDALS – MEDALHAS DE OURO
Jess Fraser- Blue belt (Blue Female Adult -71kg Gi and No Gi and No Gi open class)
Kaye Chen-Goddard (White Female Adult -51kg Gi and No Gi )
Jeremy Wharehau (White Adult -97kg Gi and No Gi weight division )
Dylan Master (White Juvenil -71kg Gi and No Gi )
Thiago Stefanutti ( Black Adult -91kg Gi and No Gi )
Josh Singer ( White Senior -73kg Gi )
Daniel Morandin ( Blue Adult -79kg No Gi )
SILVER MEDALS – MEDALHAS DE PRATA
Sean Le Gouerec ( Blue -79kg Gi and No Gi )
Jesse Turner ( White -85kg Gi )
Jess Fraser (Blue female adult Gi open class )
Simon Scavoni (Blue -67kg No Gi )
Daniel Morandin ( Blue Adult -79kg Open )
Nathan Heddle ( White Master -85kg No Gi )
Ben Smith ( Blue Mater -91kg Gi )
BRONZE MEDALS- MEDALHAS DE BRONZE
Thiago Stefanutti ( Black Adult Open No gi )
Chad Hatton ( White Adult -91kg Gi )
Leigh Allwood ( Blue Adult No Gi open )
Branton Mckiterick ( Purple Gi -73kg )

Gustavo Falciroli Seminar/Seminario Gustavo Falciroli

Last Sunday 14st August the black belt second dan Gustavo Falciroli came to Melbourne to teach a seminar at No Limits MMA. Gustavo ran a 3 hours seminar and he showed some techniques and strategies that made him a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA champion.For Maromba members this seminar was pretty special because Gustavo was also a Maromba student for many years back in Brazil and today he is an example of dedication and passion for the sport. During the seminar he showed how high level athlete and good coach he is. All the students enjoyed the seminar and other seminars will come soon!

Foi realizado no ultimo domingo 14 de Agosto um seminario na Academia No Limits MMA ministrado pelo faixa preta Segundo grau Gustavo Falciroli. Nas 3 horas de seminario Gustavo mostrou algumas de suas tecnicas e estrategias que fizeram dele um campeao no Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu e no MMA.Em  pra nos da Maromba Academia este foi um evento muito especial ja que Gustavo teve sua formacao no jiu-jitsu em nosso time em Indaiatuba e vemos ele hoje como um exemplo de dedicacao e amor ao esporte. Quanto ao seminario Gustavo mostrou a capacidade tecnica demonstrada e sua habilidade de ensinar, todos os participantes sairam satisfeitos e temos a certeza que outros bons seminarios estao a caminho, aguardem!

 

 

 

Um Campeão Mundial / A World Champion

Parabéns Thiago! Congrats Thiago!

Long Beach, California, Estados Unidos, junho de 2011. Os melhores atletas do mundo disputam o título mais cobiçado do Jiu Jitsu, apesar de não oferecerem prêmios em dinheiro. Alcançar esse título é mais do que um sonho, é a consagração de um nome, de um trabalho árduo, de respeito, disciplina e honra. Ninguém se torna campeão mundial por acaso, deve-se ter nascido com um dom, e a este deve-se ter agregado muito treino físico e psicológico. Também são muitas as renúncias na vida pessoal. O Jiu Jitsu se profissionalizou, esta é uma verdade, independente dos campeonatos pagarem ou não seus atletas. A profissionalização a que refiro diz respeito ao alto nível, à rotina muitas vezes “insana” a que o atleta se submete para atingir esse nível e poder lutar pelo título. Dentre esses guerreiros, um Indaiatubano, da Academia Maromba, de apenas 16 anos de idade, sagrou-se campeão mundial na categoria Pesado, faixa azul. Thiago Henrique Moisés. Mas essa homenagem não se refere só ao título que ele conquistou, Thiago é o exemplo de tudo o que as pessoas deveriam realmente valorizar. Além de um lutador acima da média, ele é um ser humano exemplar, que traz na mala os valores que o pai Sidinei e a mãe Adriana o ensinaram a ter no coração. Humildade, educação, respeito, lealdade, gratidão, são coisas que ele traz estampadas em sua face, e que podemos identificar em poucos minutos após conhecê-lo. Quando ele voltou dos Estados Unidos, apesar de estar orgulhoso com sua conquista, transparecia a todos que o cumprimentavam, também gratidão. Eu pude ver isso em seus olhos, como quem diz: olha, obrigado, você me ajudou a chegar lá! Isso não tem preço, não tem como mensurar, é o reflexo da grandeza de uma alma, isso faz um lutador ser não apenas respeitado, mas admirado e seguido. O torna um exemplo do que queremos para nossos filhos, sobrinhos, afilhados, netos… para o futuro das pessoas. Ele é o exemplo de valores que se perderam em algum lugar de nossa história. Posso parecer exagerado nas palavras, mas não podia deixar de dizer isso em público, pois vejo Thiago desde muito criança. No começo, apenas na beira do tatame, logo depois, o compartilhando com ele, ajudando a ensiná-lo… hoje, aprendo com ele. Mais do que dizer parabéns, gostaria de dizer ao Thiago que é uma honra dividir o tatame com ele, e que ele continue sendo sempre esta pessoa, tão admirável como ser humano quanto é como lutador. Um dia, estarei apenas o assistindo pela televisão, numa disputa de cinturão, no UFC, disso eu tenho certeza. Boa sorte muleque!

Daniel Catuzzi – Faixa Preta Maromba Academia

Long Beach, California, USA, June 2011. The world’s best athletes compete for the most coveted Jiu Jitsu  title, although they don’t offer cash prizes. Conquer this title is more than a dream, it is the consecration of a name, a hard work, respect, discipline and honor. Nobody has become a world champion by accident. You must be born with a talent and this one should be added with so much physical and psychological training. Also there are many sacrifices in his personal life. The truth is that Jiu Jitsu became professional even if the leagues pay or not their players. The professionalization that I talk about means the high level, the brutal routine that many times the athlete undergoes to attain that level and be able to fight for the title. Among these warriors, a guy from Indaiatuba, from Maromba Academy, only 16 years old, won the world champion in the heavyweight blue belt division. Thiago Henrique Moisés. But this tribute does not refer to the title that he got, Thiago is an example of what people should really appreciate. In addition to an above average fighter, he is a great human being, which brings the values in the root that his father Sidinei and his mother Adriana taught him to have in his heart. Humility, education, respect, loyalty, gratitude are things he brings on his face and we can identify in a few minutes after meeting him. When he returned from the United States, despite being proud of his achievement, show to all who greeted him also gratitude. I could see it in his eyes as who says: look, thanks, you helped me to get there! This is priceless. There is no way to measure it. It is a reflection of the greatness of his soul. This makes a fighter to be not only respected but admired and followed. This is an example of what we want for our children, nephews, godchildren, grandchildren … for the future of people. He is an example of values that were lost somewhere in our history. I may seem exaggerated in my words but I must say it in a public way because I saw Thiago since very young. In the beginning, just on the edge of the mat, after this sharing it with him, helping to teach him … today, learning with him. Beyond to say congratulations, I would say to Thiago that is an honor to share the mat with him and he remains always that person so admirable as a human being as a fighter. One day, I’ll be just watching him on TV, in a title fight in UFC, I’m sure of that. Good luck, kid!

Daniel Catuzzi – Maromba Black Belt

Um time vitorioso / A winning team

5 medalhas / 5 medals

 

 

 

Após vários dias no Rio de Janeiro, depois de correr quase uma maratona pra perder 2 quilos, ganhei duas lutas e perdi na terceira para Roberto Godoi. Dois a dois nos pontos e dois a um nas vantagens. Foi quase, mas valeu o resultado. Toda nossa equipe lutou muito bem (menos o Bambam que perdeu um braço pra Dallas e um braço pra Buenos Aires… kkkk). Conquistamos 3 medalhas de bronze (Silvio Fancio, Tatão e Bambam), uma de ouro com a Lili e mais um ouro e um bronze do Mestrão Streckert. Parabéns a todos que contribuiram nos treinos e torceram, a vitória é de todo nosso time. Obrigado.

After several days in Rio de Janeiro, after running a marathon to lose almost five pounds, I won two fights and in the third I’d lost to Roberto Godoi. Two by two on points and two by one on advantages. It was almost, but earned the results.Our entire team fought really well (minus Bambam who lost an arm to Dallas and  and an arm to Buenos Aires … kkkk). We got three bronze medals (Silvio Fancio, Tatao and Bambam), a gold with Lili and one gold and one bronze with MasterCoach Streckert. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed in hard training and had cheer, the victory is to our whole team. Thank you.

 

 

Aprendendo a Regra do Jogo / Learning the Game Rules

Voce conhece as regras do jiu-jitsu? Voce sabia que pode ser impedido de lutar caso seu kimono nao esteja no padrao? Leia abaixo com atencao o artigo 8 da regras da IBJJF e veja o local correto para por os patches.

ARTIGO 8º – KIMONO

Os competidores deverão usar os kimonos atendendo as seguintes condições:
o Tecido resistente em algodão ou material similar, em boas condições (sem remendos ou rasgos).O material não deverá ser muito espesso ou duro de modo a impedir que o oponente possa fazer a pegada, é obrigatório o uso de kimono trançado para as categorias juvenil e adulto.
o Cor preta, azul ou branca, não podendo ser misturado, nada: calça azul e paletó branco, gola de uma cor e paletó de outra.
o O paletó será suficientemente longo devendo ir até as coxas e, no mínimo alcançar a altura dos punhos, estando os braços completamente estendidos a frente do corpo. A manga deverá ter uma folga de acordo com a medida oficial da CBJJ entre a manga e o braço em toda a extensão do braço.
o Uma faixa resistente de 4 a 5cm de largura, cuja a cor corresponda a graduação com a ponta preta, deverá ser usada sobre o paletó, na altura da cintura e amarrada com um nó duplo, suficientemente apertada para impedir que o paletó se solte
o É proibido ao atleta iniciar o combate com kimono rasgado, descosturado, camisa pôr baixo do kimono (com exceção da categoria feminina), ou ainda fora dos padrões exigidos, ou seja, manga apertada, ou curto no comprimento da manga, da saia e da calça.
o É proibido o uso de kimonos pintados em qualquer parte a não ser que seja a logomarca de sua academia ou de seu patrocinador.
Obs: A qualquer competidor que deixar de cumprir os requisitos do artigo 8º, será negado o direito de participação nas lutas, devendo o seu oponente ser declarado vencedor.
Do you really know about jiu-jitsu rules? Did you know that if your Gi doesn’t comply with standards you can’t compete? Please read the text about article 8º from IBJJF rules and verify the correct use of the patches.

ARTICLE 8º – KIMONO

 COMPETiTORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE KIMONOS UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS
A. Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition. The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.
B. Colours may be black, white or blue, no combined colors (white kimono with blue pants, etc.)
C. The jacket is to be of suficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body. The sleeve should follow the oficial measures according to CBJJ, and IBJJF. From the shoulder to the wrist.
D. Belt width 4-5cm, with colour corresponding to rank tied around the waist with a double knot , tight enough to secure the kimono closed.
E. Athletes are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves or pants that are not of proper length or with t-shirts underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).
F. Is not allowed to use paint kimonos, except for the teams.
Competitors must abide by the kimono specifications in order to compete, otherwise the opponent will be considered the winner.

 

LOCAIS PERMITIDOS PARA OS PATCHES / OFICIAL PLACES FOR THE PATCHS

Results of Renegade Competition / Resultados da competiçao Renegade

Seven Maromba athletes competed last Saturday on the open tournament from Renegade Academy. The competition was handled in a different way than usual. All competitors from each category would fight with each other and whoever won more victories and had higher number of submissions would get the medal. Several athletes stood out like Jess Fraser that submitted all of her 6 fights and won the Best Submission of the Day trophy. Jesse Turner also submitted 3 of his 4 opponents. Considering we had 7 athletes fighting in 5 different divisions and we achieved 4 medals (3 gold and 1 silver), the result was amazing.

Below is the list of the medalists and competitors.

Jess Fraser- gold blue/white belt girls open

Jesse Turner- gold white midle -88 kg

Sean Le Gourec- gold blue belt -80 kg

Daniel Moradin- silver blue belt -80 kg

David Moradin – white -80 kg

Kane Garner – white -80 kg

Kaye Chen-Goddard blue/white belt girls open

 
Sete atletas da Maromba competiram no ultimo sabado no campeonato aberto da Academia Renegade e fomos representados por 7 atletas. A competicao foi realizada de uma maneira diferente da usada habitualmente. Todos os atletas das categorias se enfrentavam entre si e quem conquistasse mais vitorias levaria o titulo, criterios de desempate como maior numero de finalizacoes tambem foi utilizado. Varios atletas se destacaram, como Jess Fraser que finalizou suas 6 lutas e levou o trofeu de melhor finalizacao do dia e Jesse Turner que finalizou 3 dos seus
4 oponentes.  Considerando que levamos 7 atletas para lutar em 5 categorias, obtivemos um excelente aproveitamento 4 medalhas ( 3 ouro e 1 prata ).

Abaixo a lista dos medalhistas

Jess Fraser- ouro faixa branca/azul absoluto 

Jesse Turner- ouro faixa branca -88 kg

Sean Le Gourec- ouro faixa azul -80 kg

Daniel Moradin- prata faixa azul -80 kg

David Moradin - branca -80 kg

Kane Garner - branca -80 kg

Kaye Chen-Goddard - faixa branca/azul absoluto 

Novo Bi-Campeão Mundial CBJJE/ New 2x World Champion CBJJE

Mestrão, eu e o Lex Luthor! Master, me and Lex Luthor!

Parabéns José Velinho Matador, é uma honra ser seu professor. Congrats José Killer Oldman, it's a honor be your coach.

Na quinta-feira lutei o absoluto do Mundial da CBJJE 2011 Preta Senior, eram 6 lutas no total (36 atletas), ganhei duas e perdi na terceira. Na sexta-feira lutei a categoria (Super Pesado), ganhei duas lutas e perdi na final ficando com a medalha de prata. Vejam na foto, perdi pro Lex Luthor e seus poderes extraterrenos… 1,65 de altura e 100kgs! kkkkkkk
No sabado, José de Barros, conhecido como o Velinho Matador, fez duas lutas e venceu as duas tonando-se Bi-campeão  Mundial de BJJ pela CBJJE 2011. Parabéns a toda nossa fantástica equipe. O mérito é de todos e um obrigado especial ao nosso Mestre Paulo Streckert pelo carinho e positividade de sempre. Valeu Mestrão!

Last Thursday I’d fought the Open Division on CBJJE 2011 World Senior Black belt, were
 six fights in total (36 athletes), I won two and lost the third. On Friday I’d fought in Super Heavy division, I won two fights and lost the finals getting the silver medal. Look at the pics and see: I lost to Lex Luthor and his ET powers … 1.65cm tall and 100kgs! kkkkkkk Too much compact!
On Saturday, Jose de Barros, called Killer OldMan, he won two fights and became 2x World BJJ Champion CBJJE 2011. Congratulations to all our fantastic team. The glorious is to all of you and a special thanks to our MasterCoach Paulo Streckert for the positive vibrations. Mestrão Thanks!