Women's Self Defense Seminar - Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Once again Sharon Bonewicz and BJJ United will be hosting a Women's Only self defense seminar Fight Like A Girl through the Rape Escape Method. This will be a 3 hour seminar covering the basics. It is easy to learn and anyone can do it. At the last seminar I had an age range of 13-55 and everyone was able to execute the techniques without any problems. This is a Level I Seminar, the cost it $25.00

(If you have already taken the Level I and want to retake it the cost is $10.00. If you bring 2 women with you then it is free to retake. )

You will learn the basic solutions to the most common sexual assault scenarios. Beause of the time constraints I have to limit and pick and choose which techniques I think are the most important, but I am open for questions. The only thing we will NOT cover is weapons defense. Although these situations are common, you will not learn anything effective in a limited amount of time in a 3 hr course.

Wear something comfortable to move around. We will be working on the mats so no shoes. Socks are allowed.


Sunday, November 8, 2009
10:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $25.00 for 3 hrs

There is a limited amount of space so please sign up. Feel free to pass this along to your mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and whoever else you think should take this course. Also, if you reserve a spot and cannot make it for some reason please let us know so we can offer that spot to someone else.

Thank you all for your time. Again, please pass it on and I hope to see you all on the 16th. Sincerely,
Sharon Bonewicz
sbonewicz@gmail.com
(215) 990-7498


ps. A Level II Seminar is being scheduled for the end of November. When times are tough studies show crime goes up. Don't be a victim!

BJJ UNITED IN-HOUSE UPDATES!

The next BJJ UNITED IN-HOUSE tournament is shaping up to be a good one. Don't forget that it is this Saturday August 29th. All normal classes will be canceled on Saturday for the tournament. You still have time to pre pay for the $20 fee. If you register and pay the day of the event the fee is $30. Take advantage of the pre reg and save yourself a few dollars.

weigh in times and tournament start time.
we will have weigh ins available on Friday August 28th from 6pm-8pm, and Saturday August 29th from 7am-9am.
we will not take any registrations after 9am on Saturday morning. Be there on time.
We plan to get the event started by 9:30 am.

weight classes are
up to-136
137-148
149-161
162-174
175-187
188-201
202-219
220-up

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

ALL CLASSES CANCELD TODAY MARCH 2ND DUE TO BAD WEATHER

ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELED TODAY MONDAY MARCH 2ND DUE TO THE SNOW STORM.
WE WILL BE OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES ON TUESDAY MARCH 3RD.

PLEASE BE SAFE.

STAFF

WANDER BRAGA RETURNS TO BJJ UNITED

WHO: WANDER BRAGA 3RD DEGREE BLACK BELT UNDER JORGE PEREIRA

WHEN: THURSDAY MARCH 19TH 7PM

COST:$40

INFO: THIS WILL BE A GI ONLY SEMINAR, PLEASE THE FRONT DESK TO SIGN UP AND RESERVE A SPOT.

Jared and JT do it big in Europe

Bjj United Brown Belt stand out JT Torres continues on his hot streak by once again winning his weight class and absolute class at the cbjj European championships last weekend. JT went on to win 9 fights and only had a total of 4 points scored against him the whole weekend. Just a reminder that he has now won the Asian Cbjj event weight and open, the U.S. open Weight and open, The Cbjj no-gi Worlds weight, the Cbjj no-gi Pan am weight, and now the European Cbjj weight and open!!!! WOW!!!! Don't forget he is only 19 years young!!!!

Bjj United Head Instructor Jared Weiner also kept his podium hot streak alive by bringing home the silver medal in the black belt light weight masters division. Jared put out a dominating performance but came up just a little short in the finals against long time rival carlos "portuguese" Viera. If you know Jared, you know he is not satisfied with silver. Jared personaly told me that he is gonna train 10 times harder for the pan ams next month in California and aim for the gold!! Jared has won or placed in the last 4 major Cbjj events he has fought in, pan ams, brasilerios, no-gi pan am, and the Europeans. We are all very proud of him here at BJJ UNITED!!

We will see you on the mat.
BJJ UNITED STAFF

Helio Gracie 1913-2009

From ADCC News

Grandmaster Helio Gracie Passes
Submitted by:Kid Peligro / Sr Editor
Posted on : 1/29/2009


It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that the Master of Maser, the founder of gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grandmaster Helio Gracie has passed. The Grandmaster is survived by his wife Vera, sons Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royler, Royce and Robin and daughters Rherika and Ricci his grandkids and the Gracie family and a family of disciples all practitioners of the art he loved .

at this time I am at a loss of words as words are not enough to describe the greatness of this man who not only developed a martial art but along with his family fought to spread the word of its efficiency to the 4 corners of the World. As a disciple, fan and someone who has had the priviledge of sharing the wisdom of the Grandmaster I can only say that we will all miss him dearly and he will live in spirit forever in all who practice and love this art.

A somber Royler put it perfectly: "He influenced all of us for the better, continues to affect and will continue to affect so many forever!"

I am sure that Grandmaster Helio Gracie is now sharing the big mat in the heavens!

We will miss you dearly!


Royler Gracie's Black Belt David Adiv is leading two moments of silence to celebrate the memory and the person. THe moments are at 4:00 PM and 7:00PM West Coast time (7:00PM and 10:00 PM ) Eastern time. David wants to invite everyone of all Academies to join in

FIRST BIG NEWS OF 2009

AS I PROMISED WE HAVE SOME HUGE THINGS IS STORE FOR 2009, AND OUR FIRST MAJOR
ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO WELCOME  KRU RIGEL BALSAMICO TO THE BJJ UNITED STAFF! Kru
Rigel will be teaching the Monday night Muay Thai class at 7pm, and as our
schedule grows we will start to implement new morning and noon classes to the
the Muay Thai schedule.  Be sure to come ready to work hard in his class. On
personal note I am very happy to have Kru Rigel on the BJJ UNITED staff, he will
only bring great things to the school and stress the hard work ethic that we
strive for everyday. here is Kru Rigel's Bio.
Kru Rigel Balsamico

16 years of fighting and training Muay Thai
1999 – Certified Kru (Head Trainer) in Bangkok, Thailand by the I.A.M.T.F. 
while the only U.S. fighter in the World Championships that year.
2002- Founder and Head Trainer – Cool Hearts Muay Thai Club
Certified Ajahn (Master)
Trained and cornered fighters from all over the world including, Ireland, U.K.,
Holland, Finland, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand.
Cornered and coached fighters to victory in major Thai Stadiums including: 
Gawilla, Omnoi, Rajadamnern and the famed Lumpini.
Trainer of Champions in Muay Thai and MMA from amateur to top professional
organizations.

Titles/Belts
Two time U.S. Amateur Champion at Middleweight and Super Middleweight
1996 Winner of 1st Warrior Champions – Super Middleweight
1997 – ISMTA Champion – Middleweight
1997 – WKMA Champion – Super Middleweight
1998 – IAMTF US Champion – Super Middleweight
1998 – King of the Ring Champion – Supper Middleweight
Undefeated in the US and undefeated at Super Middleweight

Professional Record
23-5 with 11 KO’s
Including wins at : Gawilla Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand
                             TV5 Thailand
                             Queen’s Birthday Celebration, Bangkok, Thailand

WE HAVE TICKETS FOR WILSONS FIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY FOR SALE AT THE SCHOOL.
Wilson's next fight is Friday January 23rd at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.
This is a rare treat that we get a chance to see him fight live so close to
home, I expect a packed house to support Wilson.

TOMORROW IS TEAM TRAINING DAY AT LLOYD IRVINS IN MARYLAND.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Training starts at 12 noon. do not be late!!

BJJ UNITED WILL BE OPEN ON A NORMAL SCHEDULE TOMORROW
If you cant make team training please still come in and train. all classes are
on as normal.

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ON ONE FINAL NOTE...............E A G L E S!!!!!! GO GET EM BOYS!!!!!

SEE YOU ON THE MAT!

JARED
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