Reaction MMA

Yesterday, on the hottest day of the year so far, 22 people trained and worked on improving their Kata Gatame or arm triangle choke. After working for 4 hours on the specific details of this technique everyone’s chokes were getting really tight by the end of the seminar. Some of our competitors have been getting this position easily in grappling events but not finishing the choke. Well, those days are probably over and we should see a lot of arm triangle finishes in the next few competitions. Many thanks to Professor Gurgel and his staff, as always, for the enormous amount of energy put into this event and teaching our figthers.

This seminar will be “NOGI” and will focus on grappling for MMA. Professor Jorge Gurgel is a UFC and Strikeforce veteran who puts incredible energy and insight into teaching what he knows so well. The seminar cost is only $50 cash at the door. May 26th, starting promptly at Noon so arrive early to warm up. Come ready to work hard and put as much energy and focus into learning and drilling as Professor Gurgel puts into teaching. Bring NOGI attire, and cup, and optionally MMA gloves. NOTE: The flier says Gi but this is now going to be a NOGI Seminar.

Reminder of Seminar May 26th at Reaction MMA

This seminar will be “NOGI” and will focus on grappling for MMA. Professor Jorge Gurgel is a UFC and Strikeforce veteran who puts incredible energy and insight into teaching what he knows so well. The seminar cost is only $50 cash at the door. May 26th, starting promptly at Noon so arrive early to warm up. Come ready to work hard and put as much energy and focus into learning and drilling as Professor Gurgel puts into teaching. Bring NOGI attire, and cup, and optionally MMA gloves. NOTE: The flier says Gi but this is now going to be a NOGI Seminar.

Set of 8 Photos Captures Essence of BJJ

The essence of Jiu-Jitsu is the supposedly weaker or smaller opponent being able to defeat and dominate their attacker. In this series of photos expertly shot by MP Sports Photography at last years 2011 Super Ego Jiu-Jitsu Competition, the average person can see and understand what Jiu-Jitsu is all about. In this series, a girl is pitted against a boy, they are of about equal size, he is of a higher belt, she is just a one stripe white and yet she ends up in mount and dominates the match and gets her hand raised. I cannot tell what school the boy is from, but the girl is wearing insignia from Jorge Gurgel’s school which probably explains a lot about this series of photos. Moral of the story is, Jiu-Jitsu enables Girl-Power!

Photos From Jorge Gurgel Seminar at Ground Zero in WV

Below are a few of the hundreds of photos taken by the folks at Ground Zero in Huntington, WV in March of 2012. You can click on each image to see a larger version of the photo. Thank you to the good guys at GZ for hosting this seminar and taking these photos.

Reaction MMA Hosting JG Seminar – All Are Welcome

Saturday May 26th, 30 days from today, Reaction MMA in Lexington, KY will be hosting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar by Professor Jorge Gurgel. All are welcome to attend regardless of school. Wear your Gi and come ready to sweat, work hard and learn a lot. If you have never been to a seminar with Professor Gurgel, you are in for a special treat because very few if any instructors put as much energy, intensity and insight into their seminars as this UFC and Strikeforce veteran. There will be people on the mat in every skill level, from white to brown, and in every size from 80 to 230 pounds, so you can expect to roll with others at your same level and same relative size. This seminar will start promptly at Noon, so arrive earlier to get on the mat and get warmed up. Also, Professor Gurgel tends to teach until he feels the majority of the students have grasped the techniques being taught that day, so don’t be surprised if the seminar runs past 4PM. I challenge you to find a better value for just $50 anywhere. You can download a PDF Version of the Jorge Gurgel Seminar Flier Here. Please help us share and post this flier.

Seminar with Jorge Gurgel In Michigan – Feb 17

For anyone new or experienced in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

You can register by calling 616.558-3620, at 3rd Law, or register online at www.3LBJJ.com.

Get a pre-registration discount for registering by Feb 17!

MARCH 10th, Marcus Davis Seminar at JGMMA

March 10th, starting 10AM SHARP at JGMMA in Cincinatti, Professor Jorge Gurgel will be hosting Marcus Davis, UFC Vet, for a seminar. The focus topics will be on Striking, Striking for MMA, and Wrestling. Wolfie and Rocky will be going. Who wants to be in the caravan? This seems like an excellent opportunity to get another perspective into striking for MMA. The facilities are large at JGMMA and there is a good deal of mat space, but at some point this seminar will likely sell out, so make reservations while you can. The cost is $75 if you pre-register and will be $100 at the door. Don’t miss out! Call 513-889-5851 to reserve your spot today!!!