My legs hurt, my right pant-leg is rolled up, a glittering framework sparkles at me from across the room and my tax return vanished like a bested Ninja with a smoke pellet. That can only mean that May has arrived and for many of the students and coaches at the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy, National Bike Month is in full-swing!

The True spirit of National Bike Month isn’t just about Bikes or getting out of your car, it’s about making physical activity and exercise a part of your life, which should be observed year-round!

Here in the north coast of Oregon we get nigh-constant rainfall for 10 to 11 months out of the year. Things like biking, jogging and playing a pickup team sport may be a perfectly valid way to introduce some positive kinetic energy into your life and limbs in some parts of the world, but none of those things really gel with the indoor culture that we’re practically forced into maintaining.

Jiu Jitsu is the answer to this dilemma and so many others. Celebrate National Bike Month by doing something that can be enjoyed year-round for a lifetime!

Jiu Jitsu may have been born in Japan, graduated in Brazil and enjoyed all over the world, but it was made for the North Coast and the Seaside Jiu Jitsu academy will continue to be the kaaba of the Jiu Jitsu Mecca the North Coast has become.
And yes, you can bring your bike…

It was a beautiful weekend here on the North Oregon Coast. Spring has sprung, and the not-quite-warm air and not-quite-seering sun means nothing so much as the summer’s imminent arrival!

When I was a kid, the end of the school year signaled a time that my parents would go to great pains to keep me out of doors and away from the stifling confines of the television and computer. Summer Camps of all sorts were a fixture of my  childhood, where I would spend sometimes weeks at a time learning to slap-shot a hockey puck at Hockey Camp, dribble a ball under the sweltering sun at Soccer Camp, or perform pushups in the mud at Karate Camp.
Now that I find myself in the roll of instructor to a group of bright and talented youths, I take great pride in being able to offer the same wonderful experience to a new generation who’s first love is Jiu-Jitsu.

Seaside Jiu-Jitsu Academy Summer Camp 2012

Seaside Jiu-Jitsu Academy Summer Camp 2012 -Coming Soon!

Just like the image says, it’s guaranteed to be the best Summer Camp ever! It’s a Summer Camp focused on Jiu Jitsu over the course of multiple weeks; It’s a great time to be a kid in the North Coast!

Remember to keep following the Team Seaside Jiu Jitsu Blog for details!

UFC Training in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Warrenton, Astoria

UFC Training in Seaside Oregon is blowing up!  Many people are starting to see the popularity rise in the MMA or Mixed Martial Arts on the Northern Oregon Coast.  UFC Training is exciting and one of the best ways to stay in shape and learn the best form of self defense available.

UFC Training is comprised of striking, grappling, boxing, wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai kickboxing, sambo and many other forms of combat martial arts.  Many people enjoy the benefits of taking part in UFC training and classes.  Students will lose weight and gain muscle as well as gain confidence and a lifelong skill.  The cardio conditioning has many health benefits that will help participants live a better quality of life.

UFC Training is broken up into 3 main areas which are striking, clinching and grappling.  Striking will cover all of the punches, kicks, knees and elbows.  Fights typically spend the least amount of time in the striking realm.   This is due to the fact that in the cage it’s very easy to cut off angles and look to take the opponent down.  The second most important area you will focus on is the clinching portion of the fight.  The clinch is great for landing knee and elbow strikes as well as “dirty boxing.”   The most important are of the UFC Training is grappling.  Grappling is the most valuable skill every UFC fighter will need to master.  This is because 90% of fights and UFC matches end up on the ground.

Are you interested in learning any of the above martial arts or UFC Training then you need to check out the Seaside Jiu Jitsu/MMA Academy,   If your ready to start your UFC training today then click here and Try 30 Days Free!

Have you been searching for youth sports in the Seaside, Astoria or Clatsop County Area?  There are a variety of seasonal youth sports in our area including soccer, wrestling, football, baseball/softball, swimming, track, basketball and volleyball.  Many parents haven’t considered that martial arts may be a great alternative to traditional team sports.

When you account for the long winters we experience here here in the Great NW it leaves us with limited options for kids sports in our area.  Subsequently this leaves many parents looking for youth sports that are indoors. Martial Arts are great for kids, teens and adults and the benefits are endless including:

• Greater Athelethism
• Greater Self Coordination and Body Control
• Improved Grades in School
• Improved Concentration and Focus
• Improved Self Esteem and Self Discipline

If you are looking to enroll your child in the right martial arts program then bring your child to the Seaside – Astoria Jiu Jitsu Academies.  We have customed programs for kids that will give them even greater benefits then some traditional youth sports.  Listen to what this proud parent has to say about the world class kids program:

“Jiu Jitsu is the first sport that my son has committed to. He loves it and can’t wait each day to go to class. It is building him up in more ways than I can count. Coach’s Zach and Nate are so great with the kids. They keep them in line and focused but make sure they are still having fun.Thanks!”   – Alaina Giguere

Our classes work on many of the same athletic aspects as you would find in many youth sports such as team work, skill work, speed and balance work, gymnastic based movements, strength training, as well as working on flexibility and coordination .  Click Here To Check Out a Live Kids Class!

If you think your child could benefit from training martial arts then we invite you to bring your child down to the Seaside or Astoria Jiu Jitsu Academies for your FREE Student/Parent Consultation, Academy Tour, and how your child could qualify for 30 DAYS OF FREE TRAINING.  We are the youth sports one stop shop!

Weight Loss

Many people in our local community are concerned about weight loss.  Here’s a startling example to further demonstrate the need to be informed about weight loss.  “In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese,” reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  This means that we all probably know someone concerned with the loss  of excess body fat.  Did you know that children and adolescents who are obese are much more  likely to be obese as adults?   Many people in Clatsop County are searching for ways to treat or prevent obesity in kids and adults. Check out the graph below. It clearly demonstrates that  the number of Obese Kids (ages 6-19)  has doubled in the last twenty years!

Weight Loss

It’s time to take a realistic approach to weight loss prevention.  The best means for weight loss prevention is by living a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating habits and regular physical activity to lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases.

Seaside Oregon is fortunate to have a great  resource for women, men and youth seeking options for weight loss.  The Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy has programs designed to help you meet your weight loss goals in the most fun and comfortable environment possible.  Our various programs include:

• Women’s Boot Camp 101
• Kids Martial Arts Classes (Ages 3-5) (Ages 6-9) & (Ages 10-14)
• Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Women’s Only Self Defense
• Yoga

All of Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Programs are run by Professional Instructors who have experience in Weight Management, Healthy Eating Habits, Injury Prevention, as well as Goal Setting and Accountability.  Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy provides all prospective students with a 30 Day Free Trial!   Here’s a RAVE REVIEW from student and local Coast Guardsman.

“This is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my health and my weight. I have not had this much flexibility since high school. Being a Coast Guard surf boat driver my new-found core strength and flexibility have made all the difference. All the instructors are top notch at what they do and great to work with. It’s not just a workout it has been a total lifestyle change.  Thanks!”
- Mats Jonsson
Member of the U.S. Coast Guard

Here’s one of our Rave Reviews from one student who continued her training (with Doctors OK of course) up until 4 weeks of her pregnancy!  Check it out:

“I walked in off the street a couple of months ago, in high heels I might add, and opted to try it out for a week. After the first day I fell in love with it. The instructors, Nate and Zach, are amazing and very patient and so is everyone else in the class. I’ve been getting in shape and having fun at the same time. Jiu Jitsu is not just for guys anymore!” -  Blair Hedrick

If you are concerned about weight loss then CLICK HERE or please come visit the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy and see how their programs can improve your quality of life!

Yoga

Yoga on the Oregon Coast is becoming an ever growing part of the local culture.  Many people who live in these hip little beach towns enjoy surfing, mountain biking, hiking, martial arts, skate boarding, jogging and yoga.  Seaside, Oregon is no exception.  Did you know, “One in 10 Americans now practice yoga!” Not to mention that 11 Million Americans are ALREADY enjoying the health benefits associated with Yoga.  These benefits include:

• Weight Control
• Increased Flexibility
• Improve Posture
• Increase Core Strength
• Stress Relief
• Increased Energy
• Healthy Immune System and Detoxification

Yoga is the perfect discipline for people of all ages and has been enjoyed by people for over 5.000 years.  Although it has only been practiced in the West since the mid 19th century,  there are many different Yoga styles.  Some of the more popular styles include Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and  Bikram just to name a few.  Seaside Oregon has been lacking a nice Yoga studio for quite some time now.  Since Seaside is a tourist destination for so many people living in the NW, it would be a perfect place to partake in various forms of Yoga while at the Coast.  Also with so many retirees living in Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Gearhart area isn’t it time there was a nice studio close by?

Yoga

Luckily, the Staff at the Seaside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy realized the need to have top notch Yoga Professionals and Classes.  That’s why they’re now offering a full line of Classes!  The class setting is the perfect environment for your next session.  Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy has full Mens and Women’s Locker Rooms.  All classes will be conducted on over 800 Sq Ft of Olympic Quality mats.  You will also enjoy the comfort of the Surround Sound Music and State of the Art Heating/Dehumidifier System as you partake in class.  Be on the lookout for a huge academy remodel to add even more training space starting 2012!

If you’re interested in learning Yoga or continuing your discipline then check out the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy!  All of their Adult Programs offer a 30 Day Free Trial.  If you are living in the Seaside area or traveling to the beautiful Oregon Coast then make sure to drop in and check out the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Yoga Programs.

pac rim wrestling

The Pac Rim Wrestling Tournament has been a staple of the coastal grappling community for quite some time now.  This tournament brings wrestlers from across the state to compete in one of the best tournaments in the  Pacific NW.  Located in beautiful Seaside Oregon the Pac Rim Wrestling tournament is not one to be missed.

The Pac Rim Wrestling Classic 2012 will be hosted by the Seaside High School Athletics Dept. This annual event gets better each year and is the perfect stage to showcase some of the state’s best athletes.  The Seaside High School is a great venue for the tournament with plenty of parking, a new wrestling facility with tons of mat space and bleachers.  Not to mention you’re located in a beautiful coastal town with lots of hotels and rental beach homes.  Seaside is well accommodated to deal with visitors due to the local economy running primarily off of tourism.  Plan on making a weekend of it if you’re from out of town and make sure to take advantage of the local sights and restaurants.  If you’re a Seaside resident then don’t miss your opportunity to experience this fun event which supports local youth in a great setting.

pac rim wrestling

The Pac Rim Wrestling Tournament has been growing by leaps and bounds over the years and it’s great to see so many teams and supporters in town.  For local wrestlers, this is one of the biggest tournaments of the year and the perfect opportunity to have their family and friends watch them in action.  In the past, Seaside has produced countless Pac Rim Wrestling Champions and Seaside’s current wrestling program is looking to uphold that same standard.  Like all challenging sports, if someone wishes to be good at it then it requires a lot of dedication and consistency.  In practice, wrestling is no different.  This is one reason our wrestling & grappling community should know about programs in the area that are ALREADY in place to help wrestlers improve in the off season.

So it’s 10 months until the next Pac Rim Wrestling Tournament, what are you going to do after your regular wrestling season to ensure you are going to be #1 next year? Sit on the couch and play video games? Maybe another school sport that doesn’t have the closest thing in common with a grappling sport?  This is the realty for most competitive High School athletes, but there’s a great alternative just waiting for you.

Many people have still not heard about the awesome new Self Defense and Sport of Submission Wrestling.  Submission wrestling is another word for No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, stemming from the idea that you preform all the same techniques you would in the unifrom(kimono) that you could without.  In Submission Wrestling and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu/grappling the athlete will deal with many of the same demands as a regular wrestling match or practice.  These include:

• Building Mental Toughness
• Strong Cardio
• Improving Coordination, Balance, Speed and Strength
• Developing the CHAMPIONS mindset
• Learning new Grappling Skills
• Increasing Self Confidence
• Goal Setting

Out in the small town of Seaside, Or. population 5,900 we have one of the best Submission Wrestling schools in the Pacific Northwest. Check out the Highlighted Link below to see a video with two of the BEST GRAPPLERS on earth talking about training at Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy for their upcoming tournament in Abu Dhabi.

2 of the Best Grapplers on earth training at Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy

The Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy is also home to 2010 No-Gi World Champion, Eric Gerdes.  All Instructors and coaches are certified under 2010 No-Gi World Champion, Rafael Lovato Jr. Their high level grapplers and trainers are ready to help the local wrestling athletes reach their potential.  Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy lets you try their world class Submission Wrestling program for 30 DAYS FREE.  Come get the tools you need to overcome the competition at the next Pac Rim Wrestling Tournament!

What is Jiu Jitsu?

What is jiu jitsu?  Many practitioners refer to jiu jitsu as a lifestyle.  More than just a martial art or sport, but an all encompassing way of life.  It is also a familiar term to hear people in the jiu jitsu community say, “Ju Jitsu is for everyone!”  This is partly due to the fact that kids and grandparents can all practice and benefit from this amazing art.

So when one of my young student’s parents asked me the other day, “What is Jiu Jitsu?”  I replied, “it’s something different for everybody you see.”  For me it’s a way of life.  For some it’s to allow their children to partake an activity that is mentally and physically challenging and that will build confidence and self discipline over time. On the other hand, for our students over 50 years of age its to help them stay active and stress free.  There is, however, many benefits that all practitioners of the art will experience if they attend class regularly.  These include:

• Self Defense Skills
• Structured Lifestyle
• Stress Relief
• Weight Control
• Comraderie
• Goal Setting
• Strong Cardio and Flexibility
• Self Confidence

what is jiu jitsu? Part 1

The martial art has been proven to be the most effective to date and has been proven time and time again in self defense situations and competitions such as the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship.  The self defense aspects of jiu jitsu are perfect for women who need to ward off an attacker and also for your child to have the self confidence to stand up to the playground bully.  Jiu Jitsu was built on the foundation that a weaker smaller person can overcome a bigger stronger oppenent by using techniques with the proper mechanics and leverages. They say “90%  of street fights end up on the ground!” Luckily Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling martial art that focuses on dealing with opponents on the ground.  If you or your family is attacked, you will need the tools to defend the people you care about.  So when a person comes into your academy and says, “what is jiu jitsu?” You will have to explain to them the full range of how the martial art will impact their life and overall piece of mind.

What is jiu jitsu? Let Multiple Time World Champion, Xande Ribeiro, tell you why he likes Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy

What is Jiu Jitsu? Part 2

For some, the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle leads to competition in Octagons and Tournaments.  Many practitioners like the challenge of competing and knowing they will progress faster as a result of having their weaknesses exposed.  Almost all jiu jitsu academies have competition teams for kids and adults.  Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Tournaments are a safe way for kids and adults to test their skill set in a controlled environment.  Kids and Adults will learn a lot about themselves when they compete in jiu jitsu.  You get to see how a student deals with pressure and an exciting situation.  You also get to see how a competitor deals with rebounding from defeat.  Plus it’s an individual competition format that counts towards the overall teams points.

What is Jiu Jitsu?  “For me its a chance to win another medal and make my parents proud!” says one young student.

what is jiu jitsu?

If you have been asking yourself, “What is Jiu Jitsu?” Then you may want to head down to the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy.  There world class instructors will even let you try classes for 30 DAYS FREE!  Exploring the jiu jitsu lifestyle is a path that everyone should get to experience!  Hopefully now you will never have to ask,what is jiu jitsu again?

Xande in Oregon

Xande in visited Oregon for the 4th time this last August!  This was another great opportunity for people in the NW to be exposed to his world class Jiu Jitsu.  Xande lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and if you spend any time around him at all you’ll realize quickly that he is  a modern day samurai!

Xande Ribeiro came out to the beautiful Oregon Coast to train with the Adamson Bro’s at their academy in Seaside, Oregon.  We also had special guest James Poupolo and Ben Baxter from Salem-Kiezer Jiu Jitsu and Tom Oberhue from Five Rings Jiu Jitsu on the mat.  Xande and James are preparing for the upcoming ADCC Championships so it was great to watch all the high level Jiu Jitsu in the room.  After a great No-Gi training session with Xande and the boys we went to go eat some sushi at Tora Sushi.

Check out what Xande has to say his training at Seaside Jiu Jitsu.Xande Ribeiro vists Seaside BJJ

Xande and the guys woke up early on Saturday to head down to Portland State University to host a seminar along with Tom Oberhue from Five Rings JJ.  This was a monumental event and once again Xande blew everyone’s mind.  Xande showed some basic positions but showed some very overlooked details that make them effective even at the highest level.  This was one of the best seminars I’ve ever since presented in all my eight years of martial arts training.   If your interested in learning Jiu Jitsu, MMA or traditional martial arts and their accompanying values then check the Seaside Jiu Jitsu Academy.  They even offer a 30 DAY FREE TRIAL!

Check out the article Gracie Magazine Online did on Xande in Oregon.