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Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu
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Picture: David Arnebeck and Rickson Gracie David
W. Arnebeck, Founder & Master Instructor of the Warrior's Cove Training Centers, is
also a
Rickson Gracie Black Belt.
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Gracie Jiu Jitsu, also known as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) , is the only complete style taught in our Mixed Martial Arts 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 80%) 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 MMA fighters worldwide. The late Grandmaster, Helio Gracie, is credited for the majority of refinements to the system. He was 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. Our Gracie Jiu Jitsu program is taught by Official Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Instructor & Black Belt, David Arnebeck. Mr. Arnebeck is also the Founder of the Warrior’s Cove Training Centers, and Founder/Master Instructor of the Shinbudo MMA system. Mr. Arnebeck is the ONLY Minnesota BJJ instructor to have received his BJJ Black Belt directly from the legendary Rickson Gracie! Mr. Arnebeck has been training with Rickson Gracie since 1996! (Click Here for more information on Rickson Gracie).
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 Helio (pronounced Eh'leeo) Gracie, 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 experimenting, modifying and enhancing the basic techniques, and he introduced new applications of leverage to the art, making it easier for a smaller opponent to defeat a larger one. 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 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 international recognition to Helio. Upon defeating Kato, a challenge match was set between Helio and the world Japanese champion, Masahiko Kimura. 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. Helio became a national hero in Brazil. 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. In 1980, at age twenty, Rickson won his first professional Mixed Martial Art (Vale Tudo) victory against a 230-pound Brazilian brawler named Zulu, who until that time had an undefeated fighting record with 140 victories! Rickson gained immediate national acclaim in Brazil as the top free-style fighter. Five years later Zulu requested a rematch and lost to Rickson again, in Maracanazinho before an audience of 20,000 spectators. In 1993, the Gracie Family introduced Mixed Martial Arts to the United States by creating the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Rickson helped coach his younger brother, Royce Gracie in preparation for this epic event. Royce showed how smaller and physically weaker individuals could win with superior technique. The Gracie family introduced reality based fighting back into the martial art world, and were instrumental in creating what is now the fastest growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts. Rickson is a 8th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 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 MMA, BJJ and No Rules Challenge Matches in more than 400 fights! He is a two time Brazilian Champion in freestyle wrestling. He is a Gold Medal Winner in Sambo. He has been the middle-heavyweight and open weight World Jiu-Jitsu Champion for two decades! Rickson has also proven himself as an accomplished a teacher. He has gained international acclaim not only for his reputation as a reality based fighting expert, but also for his 35 years of leadership in disseminating the art and philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a way that allows it to be shared with everyone. His students have included world champion MMA and BJJ competitors, master level instructors from various martial art styles, FBI agents, SWAT teams, Navy Seals, military personnel, athletes and actors. Rickson's students credit his teachings with the achievement of self confidence, heightened awareness, stress reduction, increased physical fitness & energy, inner balance and inner peace. He is the epitome of discipline, determination and sportsmanship.
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