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Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
David
W. Arnebeck, Founder of the Warrior's Cove Training Centers,
Click Here For Main Warrior's Cove Page Click Here - Rickson on National Geographic Fight Science (Short Video) Click Here - Rickson on National Geographic Fight Science (Long Video) "I
have dedicated my life to finding the most effective techniques and
training methods for personal defense and development, and I have
created the Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Association to
provide the highest quality Jiu Jitsu instruction to men, women and
children of all ages and skill levels. Our Official Representatives
have completed rigorous training and testing under the strict
requirements that I have established to properly guide the development
of Jiu Jitsu worldwide. Thousands of Jiu Jitsu instructors and
students have spent some time training with me. However, only my
Official Representatives have consistently demonstrated the dedication
and ability to provide the precise technique and training details that
I established for the Association. A current list of Official
Representatives can be found at rickson.com
, or contact our office at 310-914-4122 for a current list."
"David Arnebeck has been an Official Representative of the Rickson Gracie International Jiu-Jitsu Association since 1999. David has always understood that the position the Representative holds in the Association is one which extends beyond instructing and recruiting members. David has been willing to go out of his way for the benefit of the Association again and again, even through difficult personal times. David has chosen to focus his energy on learning and teaching Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as the most effective martial art. Because of his continued support and dedication, the Association has chosen him to be the Featured Representative"
"Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic style of martial art that we greatly respect so much, and we thank you for inspiring people all over the world to do this sport not only for defense, but to be in the ultimate shape and fitness, and to develop and promote respect and discipline."
"The Gracie's core art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu remains a necessity for anyone thinking of stepping into a freestyle fighting arena. Every martial athlete considers it as integral to his training as running, eating and sleeping."
Gracie
Jiu Jitsu Gracie Jiu Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is the only complete style taught in our Shinbudo Cross-Training System. Gracie Jiu Jitsu emphasizes ground fighting, which has proven to be extremely effective in realistic fighting situations. Decades of FBI and Law enforcement statistics, as well as thousands of mixed martial arts competitions prove that most fights (over 70%) end up on the ground! Therefore, ground fighting MUST be emphasized in self-defense training. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a modified and refined version of Japanese Jiu Jitsu. This style focuses on elements such as leverage, timing, endurance and intelligence in order to defeat an opponent with superior speed, power and size. It has consistently proven it effectiveness in realistic fighting and self-defense situations as demonstrated by law enforcement, special forces, and professional fighters worldwide. Helio Gracie is credited for the majority of refinements to the system. He is a small man, weighing 135 pounds. However, he fought many challenge matches against anyone who doubted the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, regardless of their size or style. Rickson, son of Helio Gracie, is the undisputed champion of the Gracie family, and is widely considered to be the highest authority on Mixed Martial Arts and No Holds Barred competitions, with a remarkable record of over 400 victories! The Gracie Family is also responsible for organizing the first large mixed martial arts and no holds barred tournaments in the United States. The family has produced many world-class fighters including Rolls Gracie, Carlson Gracie Jr., Relson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, and Ryan Gracie, among others. Our Gracie Jiu Jitsu program is taught by David Arnebeck, the Founder and Head Instructor of the Warrior’s Cove, who is also the student of World Champion, Rickson Gracie, and the Area Representative of the Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Association! We also provide Jiu Jitsu training by some of the highest level instructors and competitors in the world through various seminars at the Warrior's Cove. See our News and Events section for more information! Detailed History of Gracie Jiu Jitsu In 1914, Japanese Jiu Jitsu champion Mitsuyo Maeda moved to Brazil, where he was instrumental in establishing a Japanese immigrant community. His efforts were aided by Gastão Gracie, a Brazilian scholar and politician of Scottish descent. As an expression of his gratitude for Gracie's assistance, Maeda taught Carlos Gracie the essential secrets of the ancient martial art's technique, and Carlos taught Maeda's techniques to his four brothers. In 1925 they opened the first Jiu Jitsu academy in Brazil. For the Gracie brothers, teaching the art was more than an occupation. It was their passion. Grandmaster Helio Gracie One of the founding brothers, Helio (pronounced Eh'leeo) Gracie, paid special interest to the use of the Jiu Jitsu techniques. Helio, being of small frame and light in weight (only 135 pounds), was 16 when he began learning Jiu Jitsu. Because of his size, he began to adapt the basic principles of Jiu Jitsu. He introduced new applications of leverage to the art, making it easier for a smaller opponent to defeat a larger one. He began experimenting, modifying and enhancing the basic techniques to make them effective for a person regardless of his or her stature. Thus began the development of a new and more effective art - Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Helio's skills eventually enabled him to beat some of the world's greatest fighters. Helio's feats include the longest fight in recorded history, 3 hours and 45 minutes nonstop with his student, Valdemar Santana, and also the historic match against the reigning Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Judo Champion, Masahiko Kimura, who was 82 pounds heavier and 10 years younger than the 42 year old Helio. Helio first stepped into the ring in Brazil At the age of 17, to face a boxer named Antonio Portugal. Helio won in 30 seconds. Helio was the first Jiu Jitsu master in the western world to fight a Japanese Jiu Jitsu master: Namiki in 1932. This was the first time he wore a gi during a fight. The fight ended in a draw, giving Helio his first credit as a Jiu Jitsu master in Japan. Another amazing performance of Helio was his brilliant fight against Kato, world Jiu Jitsu champion (second only to Kimura), at Maracana Stadium which seats 120,000 people. The fight ended in a draw and Helio asked for a rematch. The second match, held in Ibirapuera Stadium in Sao Paulo, was a very technical fight. Helio defeated Kato with a choke hold. His victory brought glory to Brazil and international recognition to Helio. Upon defeating Kato, a challenge match was set between Helio and the world Japanese champion, Masahiko Kimura, possibly the best empty hand fighter that Japan has ever produced. This historical match took place in 1951 and was held in the Maracana Stadium. At this time, Helio was 42 years old and weighed 138 pounds, and Kimura was 10 years younger than Helio and weighed 220 pounds. The fight began and the two men immediately went to a clinch. Helio felt Kimura begin to launch his patented shoulder throw, and Helio relaxed his body completely. Kimura put everything he had into the throw and knocked himself off balance when Helio offered no resistance. He landed on top of Helio and the fight was on. As the fight passed the three minute mark, the spectators began to chant "It's over, it's over.." in response to Kimura's previous statement that Helio should consider himself the winner if the fight lasted longer than three minutes, since no one outside of Japan ever lasted that long. The first round ended, and after a short rest, both men continued the fight. Three minutes into the second round Kimura caught Helio in an arm lock. Helio was struggling to get free when his brother and corner man, Carlos, threw in the towel. Carlos said he was concerned that Helio may not tap, and wanted to save his arm. Helio Gracie's fight with Kimura proved the effectiveness of the techniques he had refined. Kimura was so impressed with Helio's fighting technique that he invited him to teach at the Imperial Academy of Japan. Helio declined this invitation, but was honored by the offer. Throughout his life Helio had the opportunity to fight many great fighters including two other well known Japanese Jiu Jitsu masters Ono and Massagoishi. Helio also challenged boxing greats Primo Carnera and Ezzard Charles, as well as world champion Joe Louis to matches to compare styles. They all declined. An example of courage and determination, Helio became a national hero in Brazil. He still teaches the art with the same determination to live Jiu Jitsu as his lifestyle. He is recognized as the creator of what is today known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu. World Champion Rickson Gracie Rickson (pronounced Hickson), son of Helio Gracie, was born into Jiu Jitsu. At six years old he began competing; at fifteen he started to teach the art; and at eighteen he received his Black Belt. At twenty Rickson won his first awe-inspiring victory against the famous 230-pound Brazilian brawler Zulu who until that time had an undefeated record with 140 victories! Rickson gained immediate national acclaim as the top free-style fighter, leaving his mark on the history of Jiu Jitsu and the Gracie challenge. Five years later Zulu requested a rematch and lost to Rickson again, in Maracanazinho before an audience of 20,000 spectators. Rickson is a 7th Degree Black Belt Open Class Champion of the Gracie Family, whose technique is considered to be the finest expression of Jiu Jitsu in the world. His innate talent and early mastery of the art have resulted in an impeccable undefeated record in more than 400 fights, Jiu Jitsu tournaments, free-style wrestling, Sambo, open weight free-style competitions, and no holds barred challenge matches. Rickson is a two time Brazilian Champion in free-style wrestling, a Gold Medal Winner of Sambo, and for the last sixteen years he has been the World Jiu Jitsu Champion in the middle-heavyweight and open weight divisions. He conquered Japan's elite fighting in a tournament, the Japan Open Vale Tudo, winning both in 1994 and 1995. At this time, Rickson was acknowledged by the Japanese for possessing the Samurai Spirit. In the 1997 Pride 1 Vale Tudo match in Japan's Tokyo Dome (before 47,860 spectators), he defeated Japan's top ranked fighter, Nobuhiko Takada, in 4:47 of the first round. A year later, to the day, in the 1998 Pride 4 Vale Tudo match, Rickson defended his title. In the most awaited rematch in martial arts history, drawing an overwhelming 50,000 spectators to Japan's Tokyo Dome, Rickson defeated Takata once again. At Colosseum 2000, held at the Tokyo Dome, broadcast to 30 million TV Tokyo viewers (the highest viewed television program for its time slot), Rickson fought Japan's number one fighter, Masakatsu Funaki. He defeated his opponent with a rear naked choke in 11:46 of the first round. Rickson has proven himself as accomplished a teacher as he is a competitor. He has been teaching his martial arts style for over 20 years and his array of students have included FBI Agents, SWAT Teams, Navy Seals, military personnel, martial artists of various styles, athletes and actors. His highly practical self-defense style is widely recognized as the superior martial art, for real-life situations. Rickson Gracie established the Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Association in 1996 in order to help unify the community of Jiu Jitsu. Through the Association, the traditional, technical and philosophical aspects of Jiu Jitsu are able to be shared with people around the world. Rickson presently competes in invitational tournaments and teaches on Special Tours and seminars as well as at the Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Center in West Los Angeles. Rickson's students credit his teachings with the achievement of great self confidence, heightened awareness, stress reduction, youthful vitality, increased physical energy, balance improvement and inner peace. A modern day legend, Rickson Gracie has gained international acclaim for his leadership in disseminating the art and philosophy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. He espouses strong family values and a healthy life-style. He is the epitome of discipline, determination and sportsmanship. Gracie Jiu Jitsu continues to spread worldwide due to its continued success as the premier "reality based" self-defense system! Click Here For More Shinbudo Information
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