Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Joke On The Simpsons

BJJ making the mainstream.  Just a funny Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu joke on The Simpsons Season 24 Episode 2 – Treehouse of Horror XXIII.

 

Al Bundy, A Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

The older generation may know Ed O’neill as Al Bundy from Married with Children and the younger generation knows him as Jay from the hit sitcom Modern Family.  Here is an entertaining video of Ed Oneill describing how he started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his relationship with the Gracie family.

Ed O’neill has trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 22 years under the mentoring of Rorion Gracie and in December 2007, O’Neill received his black belt.  In the 2011 TV dcoumentary I am Bruce Lee, O’Neill states that he considers getting his black belt “the greatest achievement of my life, apart from my children.”

 

Best Martial Arts School 4 Years in a Row!

For the fourth year in a row, Gracie Morumbi Fabio Leopoldo was voted as the Best Martial Arts School in Ventura County.  Not only that, but Professor Fabio Leopoldo was also voted Best Martial Arts Instructor in Ventura County, as well.   One of the things that makes Gracie Morumbi the premierMartial Arts school in Ventura is it’s diversity.  Not only do they offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing, but also fitness classes such as Kettlebells, and Women Only Fitness Bootcamp. So no matter the lifestyle or need, Gracie Morumbi has you covered.

Fitness in Oxnard, CA

In the Oxnard, California area there are many ways to get fit.  You have your regular gyms, CrossFit gyms, Martial Arts schools, and more.  There is one place that stands out over any other, and that is Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts & Fitness.

Gracie Morumbi has set the bar in Ventura County when it comes to Martial Arts & Fitness in the Oxnard area.  Not only does Gracie Morumbi offer elite level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, but they also have many Fitness-based classes such as Kettlebells, Women Only Fitness Bootcamp, and Kickboxing.

When it comes to Fitness in Oxnard, Gracie Morumbi is second to none.  They have been voted the #1 Martial Arts school in Ventura County for three consecutive years.  Gracie Morumbi also offers a great Fitness Program to Oxnard Residents called Kettlebells.  The Kettlebells program is lead by Dini Leopoldo.  Dini is a RKC certified Kettlebells instructor, and is amazing at what she does.

Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts & Fitness in Oxnard offers a free introductory lesson and 30 Day Free Trial in all of their Programs.  So, if you don’t know which Program is the best fit for you, come by and set up a 30 Day Trial and find what fits you best.  If you are in the Oxnard, CA and want to get fit, Gracie Morumbi is the place for you

Surfing and Jiu Jitsu in Oxnard, CA

 

BJJ For pushing your Surfing Performance to the next level

Surfing might look easy to the amateur eye, but it actually takes a high level of physical fitness to be good at. For those just starting out or those surfers serious about taking their game to the next level it can also be wise to include other forms of exercise.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent addition to your activities for improving your surfing performance. BJJ is widely recognized as the king of martial arts for MMA and competing in the UFC, though it also provides an amazing level of fitness for athletes. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a training system that is perfect for surfers and as well as helps defend yourself against disgruntle locals.

BJJ boasts a big emphasis on building core strength which is one of the most important areas of a surfers ability to perform. As opposed to other so called core training that simply focuses on abs, top ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools like the Gracie Morumbi Academy in Camarillo, CA led by Fabio Leopoldo (Three- time World Champion and passionate surfer) will push your fitness to the next level.  The plyometric exercise elements involved Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are ideal for increase the explosive power you need for catching waves and getting to your feet.  Just being strong or just being fast isn’t enough, you must train your body on every level and discover how to convert strength into force in an instant. BJJ will not only help you train your muscle but tendons and nerves as well so that your whole body is in the best surfing shape you could ask for.  For more information on Gacie Morumbi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and Kettlebells check out the website here.