Dear Friend, We all Know that December is a busy time of the year but we make it even busier. Even with Professor Renato being away in Brazil the activities do not stop. Our Staff here doing an amazing job and Prof. Renato getting busy there in Brazil. December Started with our Graduation and End […]
Sampa Turkey Roll and Gym Upgrades We had our 7th Turkey Roll this year at the thanksgiving day 9am kids and adults participated. We had a great turnout! We had many participants including many adult and child students. The Turkey Roll started at 9 am featured an hour and a half of sparring. It was […]
Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are in space(s) #: 64 2017 GLENDORA HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Saturday, December 9, 2017 – Parade starts at 9:00 am sharp! Thank you for your participation in the 2017 Glendora Christmas Parade! Below you will find helpful information regarding your involvement theday of the parade. REMINDER: Do not hand out or throw any objects, including, but not limited to, candy. No political venues. Violation of this rule willresult in removal from the parade. IF THE PARADE IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UPDATE AND NO REFUND! Parade Route Starts on Glendora Ave. at Bennett Ave. Proceeds south on Glendora Ave. Turns west onto Foothill Blvd. Turns north onto Grand Ave.Turns west onto Bennett Ave. to the pick-up spots at Sandburg Middle School. WHEN THE PARADE STARTS YOU MUST ENTER INNUMERICAL ORDER AND AS DIRECTED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Sign in table The contact person from your group must sign in between 7:00am and 8:00am Saturday, Dec.9th. The sign in table will belocated at the northeast corner of Glendora Ave. and Bennett Ave., in front of First Christian Church. You will be issued anorange piece of paper with your space number on it. PLEASE SEE THAT THE LEAD PERSON IN YOUR GROUP HASTHIS PINNED TO THEIR LEFT ARM SO THAT THE ANNOUNCERS CAN SEE IT. Road Closures Glendora Ave. – northbound and southbound traffic between Foothill Blvd. and Sierra Madre Ave. (6:00 am – 12:00pm). Foothill Blvd. – eastbound and westbound traffic between Glendora Ave. and Grand Ave. (8:00 am – 12:00pm) Grand Ave. – west side lanes of Grand between Foothill Blvd. and Bennett Ave. (8:00 am – 12:00pm) Bennett Ave. – eastbound and westbound traffic between Grand Ave. and Barranca Ave. (8:00am – 12:00pm) Staging Area: Glendora Ave., from Bennett Ave. north to Sierra Madre Ave. Your space number is indicated at glendorachristmasparade.com. Please drop off on either Vermont or Vista Bonita, whichever is closest to your space. Do not drive onGlendora Ave. This will be closed to traffic. Pick up location: Sandburg Middle School (819 W. Bennett Ave.). Exit westbound only. Buses near Sandburg Middle School, park […]
Dear friend, It is that time of the year that many of us are getting ready for the holiday events, so Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Fitness would not stay behind and we are now all set with our schedule, so please pay close attention to the important that wrap up 2017. But Before that […]
The half guard also known by meia-guarda (its Portuguese name) is a ground grappling position that is in between full guard & side control. This position was greatly developed in the mid 1990s by an outstanding BJJ competitor, Roberto Correa well known as Professor Gordo. He is the one who has revolutionized the half guard […]
A few months ago, we sponsored two brown belt Jiu-Jitsu athletes to come here to United States and compete in the world championship. Their names are Richar and Ricky. They are from Cicero Costa Jiu-Jitsu team and are great kids. They unfortunately did not have a great turn out at that tournament but they are […]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective and realistic non-violent self defenses on the planet for teens & children. Children learn how to properly fall, do takedowns, controls, and use leverage and proper technique. It is much more than just fighting. It brings confidence in you that you can protect yourself while having fun […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp in Italy This summer, we held a great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp in Italy with people coming from all over the world- Brazil, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Slovenia and Angola. We were very happy with the turnout. The students love the teachers, techniques taught, the style of the classes, and we […]