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 "little" Tony Pacenski Head Instructor BJJ Black Belt Listen to this message: (Adjust your audio volume) Press Play We offer a Internet FREE Training special for you.  Not sure if Martial Arts is for you? Why not take a class and find out... on us! Contact us to receive a 30 DAYS FREE TRAINING PASS! * Special Product Bonus #1* Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Home Just for expressing interest in the Revolution Academy; after you contact us, I will send you information straight to your email so you can get a copy of my NEW BOOK totally FREE yours to keep!!! - "little" Tony  Excerpts from my book, How To Join A Legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School. Understanding the importance of the fundamentals in Jiu-Jitsu The longer I train Jiu-Jitsu. The more and more I realize how important it is for a beginner (new to the art) to have a qualified instructor that models excellence and gives insight from applied knowledge from time on the mat. Often and sadly, I have observed firsthand and have listened to others who were left confused about the disservice that was provided by an unqualified instructor. These instructors have left students misinformed about different aspects of the art, confused about what jiu-jitsu is and what it is not, or have instilled a false sense of knowledge in the fundamental positions, techniques and strategies of Jiu-Jitsu. I can only shake my head in frustration and continue to rebuild the foundations of these students willing to give Jiu-Jitsu a second try. With experience students will understand that the basics are what separates the professional from amateur Jiu-Jitsu stylists. The former performs the fundamentals at a much higher level than the latter. Also, when it comes down winning or losing a position, the fundamentals play key to success! The Jiu-Jitsu stylist must acknowledge, all the time, how strong or weak he or she is in certain positions in the art jiu-jitsu. It is the instructor’s responsibility to be honest with the student, the art and to himself by providing the best examples to follow, while showcasing excellence during guided instruction. ATTENTION BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ENTHUSIAST Ever since I lived in Southern California where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was much more popular then in any part in the country, I have noticed one thing: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is popping up everywhere now on the East Coast. Below I have pen my best advice about choosing a legitimate school using a quick 5-step breakdown. There is more to know when reading the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sign in the window. Here is a basic criteria to follow: 1. Qualified Instructor(s) and qualifications that showcase he or she has reached high levels in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 2. Written Curriculum that you can see and can be shown to you. I have discussed this point already in this publication giving an overview of the positives and negatives for having curriculums. However, I have to mention this point again because it is shocking that academies or schools that have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Programs do not follow a simple curriculum. 3. The School Has A Track Record. Ask questions to the students that are taking classes at the school. These students must have results that you are interested in. If you wish to be a champion, has this/these instructor(s) produced any winners? Do students have injuries and are they showcasing the vibes you wish to be around etc. 4. Can YOU Set Your Own Goals. Make sure you are doing what you original intended to do when you started off on your journey. You should not be forced to spar or join the competition team if this is not your goal. Moreover, if you signed on for Self-Defense and fitness level improvements, after a few lessons you should gain results: if not… 5. Watch OUT for VERY low Prices. While some schools advertise that they are the cheapest, we argue that you only get what you pay for at these schools and that price should never be a unique selling proposition. A professional school is well kept and clean. The low price bargain style schools have programs of a low qualify and no advance level programs. Of course there are a few exceptions to the rule; however, look around at the environment and watch out for what you are paying a very low price for. Special Product Bonus #2
Special Product Bonus #3 -"little" Tony Pacenski Lets talk about Self-Defense and Martial Arts Systems briefly. Fact, 95% of Self-Defense situations end up in a clinch (Grappling Range) and down on the ground. It has been said that, "If you can't fight on the ground, you can't fight." Grappling and Ground Fighting our two of the most important, yet most neglected aspects of Self-Defense training. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was the first system of fighting that effectively addressed these two aspects, and changed the approach to Martial Arts training around the world. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu works as advertised in no rules fighting competitions and on the streets for self-defense. Take advantage of the Training Experience and Knowledge you already have. If you have never trained Martial Arts before, now is your opportunity to start learning effective Martial Arts at the Revolution Academy.
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