Do You Have A Student Handbook?

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Are you available for seminars?

Seminars within North America begin at $2000, plus travel expenses.

Seminar outside of North America begin at $3000, plus travel expenses.

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I’d like to order more than one DVD.  How can I do this?

Purchase each DVD individually, as a separate transaction.  Every DVD is individually packaged and shipped for maximum safety.  There are no shipping discounts on multiple DVD orders.

Is it possible to visit the Academy and train?

Certainly!  Whether you’re passing through Bend and getting on the mat for a single class, or flying in for an extended training experience, we would love to have you join us.  The day rate for training is $20, and weeklong passes are available for $100.  Accommodations are plentiful, and can range from a downtown experience at the Phoenix Inn, to the zen seclusion of Five Pine Lodge or Seventh Mountain Resort.  Those looking for a lengthier stay should also examine the options on Craigslist.

I’ve trained in Aikido and would like to try BJJ.  Any advice?

I highly encourage you to undertake the study of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- it is a deep and rewarding art.  BJJ and Aikido are descendants of older jujutsu systems, and despite working on different planes (horizontal rather than vertical), both rely on distraction, angles, timing, and leverage.  The ukemi skills of the aikido practitioner will quickly enable you to make friends with ground, rounding your body like a ball to use your opponents energy and momentum against them. Though you may discover considerable overlap between the arts over time, I recommend learning BJJ by itself, under proper instruction.  The randori training method of BJJ is an invaluable complement for those learning Morihei Ueshiba’s art of peace.

What kind of uniform would you recommend?

There are many excellent companies, but I recommend Howard Combat Kimonos (HCK).  The uniforms are very high quality and quite durable.  I recommend for students to purchase both a blue and a white single weave gi.  For the safety and consideration of your training partners, a clean gi should be worn everytime you step on the mat.  Having a spare gi will make this much easier.  Click here to purchase an HCK gi today.  Be sure to reference Roy Dean Academy during your order.