Congratulations Joseph Chapman!
As you can see, Joseph put in a crisp performance for Thursday nights Blue Belt Demonstration, displaying well honed techniques and fighting spirit. BRAVO!
Posted by Roy Dean on September, 11 2008 at 05:24 PM
The Spirit of Competition
Posted by Roy Dean on September, 07 2008 at 09:18 PM
Paint Party Pics
A huge thanks to all the invested their energy into transforming the Academy. Now the Academy will give it back to each one of you. Here’s a glimpse of the process:
Posted by Roy Dean on September, 03 2008 at 10:40 PM
The New Schedule
The schedule is changing once we hit the new facility. Check it out!
Monday
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Fundamental Jiu Jitsu. Instruction by Rick Ellis.
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. No Gi BJJ. All levels. Instruction by Roy Dean.
Tuesday
12:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Aikido
6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Aikido
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Advanced Class. Blue belt and above only.
Wednesday
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Executive Jiu Jitsu. All levels.
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fundamental Jiu Jitsu. Instruction by Anthony Treas.
8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Open Mat.
Thursday
12:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m: Aikido
6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Aikido
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Gi BJJ. All levels. Instruction by Roy Dean
Friday
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Executive Jiu Jitsu. All levels.
Saturday
10 a.m. Aikido
2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fundamental Jiu Jitsu. Instruction by Donald Bowerman.
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Open Mat.
Sunday
Rest!
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 28 2008 at 10:53 AM
Jeff Schauland: BJJ Blue Belt
Huge congratulations to Jeff Schauland on his impeccable performance during his Blue Belt demonstration. Jeff showed great heart, skill, and control during his one hour test. Bravo!
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 23 2008 at 08:23 PM
The Spirals of Jiu Jitsu
Thank to TJ and Rick for taking ukemi. Shot with a high speed camera designed for scientific use at 300 frames per second, although we had capacity for 6000 fps! A little bit martial and a little bit of art. You can view a higher quality version here.
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 15 2008 at 04:41 PM
The Art of the Wristlock: Ikkyo
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 11 2008 at 05:36 PM
Aikido: The Art of Peace
Here’s a great Aikido demo performed by Pat Hendricks and Tom Gambell, both Iwama trained stylists. Note the quick, rounded ukemi. Both are now 6th degree black belts. This demonstration was held in 1984 at Shihan Frank Doran’s Redwood City dojo, immediately after my teacher, Julio Toribio, performed his second degree black belt demonstration. Enjoy the flow.
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 07 2008 at 10:00 AM
August Schedule
A nikyo being applied. This and other major techniques of Aikido will be explored on the wristlock DVDs.
August is a huge month for the Academy, and I wanted to give an overview of the upcoming weeks.
August 5: The first advanced, blue belt only class. 7 p.m. on Tuesday night. Also, I have a private lesson scheduled with our friend Eric Hansen, a Systema practitioner from Seattle.
August 10: Filming for the “Aikido and Wristlocks” 2 DVD set. I plan on releasing this set and the Purple Belt Requirements at the same time!
August 21: Jeffrey Schauland tests for the blue, 8:15 p.m., Thursday night. Be there!
August 23: Finish filming for the Aikido and Wristlocks DVDs.
August 30: No Saturday class! RDA paint party at the new facility from 12-4 p.m. Come put your mark on the new dojo! Also, Stephen Greenaway and the UK crew will be arriving for their 10 day stay.
September 1: First day at the new location!
Posted by Roy Dean on August, 04 2008 at 09:51 AM
