XF-BJJ

Women In Control (June 20th 9am)

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:16:37 +0000

I just wanted everyone to know that I will be starting a new “Women In Control” class next Saturday the 20th at 9am. If you’re interested the class will run for four weeks (skipping the 4th of July weekend). You will learn a lot of practical self-defense against that can be used to save your life. Please check out the website at www.xfactorbjj.com for more information or call me at 214-929-9522.

Thanks,

Shannon

Moving to Sachse

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:00:28 +0000

Parents and Students,

I just wanted to remind everyone that class Monday will be at our new location. The new building is located at 5634 Hwy. 78 Suite 112, Sachse, TX 75048. If you know where the city buildings are in Sachse we are located in the second shoping center to the North of them.

The kids classes will have their test on Thursday. If some of you are going out of town after Monday I will test those kids on Monday night. Thanks for all of your support during the move.

Take care,

Shannon

December Class Photos

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:27:25 +0000

Dear Parents,

A few parents were kind enough to send the pictures of the class promotions. Please check them out on the media page.

Sincerely,

MMA Class

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:39:44 +0000

If you’re interested in training MMA in a controlled environment then this is the class for you. Jason House is very knowledgeable in the art of MMA. He brings a wealth of knowledge in Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu and wrestling and how they are applied in MMA. The class schedule has been updated in the events calendar on our website. The cost for class is a $15 drop in fee. We are trying to have the class at least every other week right now. If interest and numbers rise we will move to every week.

Sincerely,

X-Factor BJJ

No Class Oct. 30th

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:57:25 +0000

Just wanted everyone to know that we will not be having classes on Thursday the 30th due to the Fall Festival. We are going to try and set up a booth downtown if possible. If you go wear your X-Factor shirts so we will see you in the sea of people.

Take care,

Shannon

Kids Curriculum Sept. 2008

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:48:58 +0000

Clinch to Guard Pull - Sometimes you will get the clinch on someone that is larger than you and may have some experience or is just too strong to control. If they are getting out of the clinch and you feel like they are too strong you need to pull them into the guard.
- switch from clinch to underhooking the shoulders. Step your feet wide and use your legs to drive backwards and pull the bad guy into your guard.
- once inside the guard make sure your feet are locked around the bad guys back and that you’re controlling their head and arm in stage one.
Scissor Sweep - Once you end up in the guard you don’t want to stay there too long. You want to use the guard to establish a dominate position.
- From the guard control the head and the arm. Sit your hip out to the opposite side to create space for inserting the knee across the stomach.
- Insert knee across stomach and make sure your hook is in place on the bad guys hip (keeps them from pulling back or jumping to sidemount.
- Pull the bad guy forward and execute the scissor motion with your legs. You should end up in mount.
- Use mount control techniques as soon as you are in the mount.
Push Sweep - Sometimes the bad guy has a good base and spreads their knees out wide to prevent you from sweeping them. This is where we use the push sweep.
- Start by executing the scissor sweep. If the bad guy spreads his knees out wide to prevent the scissor sweep you switch to push sweep immediately.
- Place the chop leg foot on the bad guys knee.
- Pull the bad guy forward as you push the knee and drive with your knee that is in their stomach.
- End in Mount.
Straight Armlock - You may have to get the bad guy to quit by placing them in a submission. Remember that when submitting someone it’s important that you use good judgement. If you don’t have to break something, DON’T!
- Place both hand on their chest and put your weight on the bad guy.
- Invert the front leg and Pivot around the bad guy while maintaining control of their arm.
- Swing the back leg around and over the bad guys head.
- Pull the wrist back while keeping the thumb pointed up. Make sure you (squeeze your knees together, drive your feet down and pull your heels in).

Kids Techniques July 2008

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:43:03 +0000

Establishing the Clinch (Review)

Measure distance to make sure nobody gets hurt.
Step correctly.
Block by combing hair with front arm/hand and covering the other side of face with arm/hand.
Make contact with bad guys chest and wrap arms around.
Front hand grabs wrist of arm that is wrapped around bad guy.
Hips in and head to chest listening to heart beat.

Headlock Escape (Standing)

Control bad guys far arm to avoid from being punched.
Step back foot near bad guys foot. Your front foot will be between the attacker’s legs.
Block bad guy’s far knee.
Sit and spin ending in modified mount.

Arm lock/bar Finish

Secure bad guy’s arm.
Block head and invert front leg.
Swing leg over and finish with the arm lock. (Bad guy tests position)

Next WIC Class!

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:05:23 +0000

The next “Women In Control” women’s self-defense class will start September 6th. The class will take place on Saturdays from 9-10am. Early registration discounts are available. To learn more or to register visit the “women’s class” page.

Sincerely,

X-Factor BJJ

Hello From Phoenix!

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:14:26 +0000

Hello from Phoenix. Man it is hot out here. It’s been around 116 every day since we’ve been here. It’s a lot dryer heat, however, don’t believe people when they say, “yeah, but it’s a dry heat”. Let me tell you 116 is 116 even if it’s 3% humidity. This has been a working vacation in the since that I’ve had to work my Nortel job from the hotel. I have been fortunate enough to be able to train a little Jiu-jitsu during my stay. Last night I trained with Wellington “Megaton” Dias. Megaton is a 4th degree black belt under Royler Gracie and has won several big time tournaments. I rolled with him last night and he showed me why I need to continue training. I miss all of you at the school and hope that you’re training is going well. I want to thank James, Larry, Steve and all of the other guys that have been teaching in my absence. Take care and see you all soon.

Shannon

Kids Techniques June 2008

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:06:10 +0000

Establishing Clinch (Agressive Opponents)
- Step back when bad guy is stepping forward
- When you decide to close the distance, block with forearm (remember fingers combing hair). Block other side of head to prevent hook. Slide in until your arms hit their chest.
- Wrap and secure grip with front arm grabbing rear wrist.
- Hips in tight and head secured to bad guys chest
Leg Hook Takedown
- Done once clinch is established.
- Indicator = Bad guy has wide stance.
- Take setup step
- With outside leg hook bad guys leg (calf to calf) then pick his leg off the ground while pivoting slightly.
- Release hook when balance is broken then step forward to prevent a crash landing.
- Release grip before you go to the ground
- End in mounted position
Positional Controls (from Mount)
- Superman Drill (working on good hip pressure) knees off the ground
- Back hook in Front knee open, preventing bad guy from moving us off laterally.
- Low Swim (preventing our arm from getting trapped and the bad guy rolling us over.
- High Swim (preventing the bad guy from bench pressing us off.