Dave Birkett Armbar Mastery Seminar at BJJ Chelmsford in February 2014
Returning for his first seminar this year at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy, Dave Birkett gave an excellent armbar mastery seminar. The three hour session started off with some armbars from the Gracie Jiu Jitsu self defence syllabus. Attention then switched the floor. Using his layered approach to learning, Dave broke down progressions of the… Click To Read More
First Essex Submission Only BJJ Competition – Results
The official results for the 1st Essex Submission Only Competition, held on 25th January 2014 are as follows: White Belt <70kg Gold Simon Kag Mauricio Gomes Origin BJJ Team Silver Jakub Szolek Team Harper <80kg Gold Thomas Davies Mauricio Gomes Origin BJJ Team Silver Bryan Munce SD Martial Arts <90kg Gold Damian Szudra… Click To Read More
Jon Hegan Teaches Cross Body at BJJ Chelmsford in January 2014
Fresh off his promotion to Black Belt under Royce Gracie at the Valente Brothers Winter Belt Ceremony in Miami, we at BJJ Chelmsford were lucky enough to have Jon Hegan come in to teach aspects of the cross body position. Jon spent time to explain the different type of pressures and controls that can be… Click To Read More
Mark Phillips Seminar at BJJ Chelmsford in November 2013
Continuing the series of outstanding Gracie Jiu Jitsu seminars held at the academy in 2013, BJJ Chelmsford members were in for a treat when Mark Phillips gave his seminar in November. Mark Philips, a GJJ Black Belt under Marc Walder, spent the session focusing on aspects of the guard and ways to deal with somebody… Click To Read More
Halldór Sveinsson Seminars at BJJ Chelmsford in November 2013
Early November 2013 saw BJJ Chelmsford host a series of Gracie Jiu Jitsu sessions with Pedro Sauer Purple Belt, Halldór Sveinsson. Having travelled all the way from Iceland, Halldór covered a wide range of GJJ Self Defence syllabus, as well as some of the more sport applications of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, over his five day visit…. Click To Read More
Michael Verhoeven Seminar at Karasac in August 2013
On the 24th of August 2013 BJJ Chelmsford member Martyn Rackham took a trip to a five hour long Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar held at the Sidcup Dojo hosted by Paul Finn of Karasac Kali with Rickson Gracie Black Belt, Michael Verhoeven. A good mixture of belt grades were present with students travelling from across… Click To Read More
Dave Birkett Teaches Gracie Jiu Jitsu at BJJ Chelmsford in July 2013
BJJ Chelmsford held host once again to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Dave Birkett in July 2013, for an exceptional afternoon of Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ). Hosted at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford, the three hour seminar was split in to two halves. The first 90 minutes focused on some of… Click To Read More
BJJ Competition in Chelmsford in June 2013
The first day of June saw the first of many BJJ competitions in Chelmsford, hosted by BJJ Chelmsford at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford. Joining members of BJJ Chelmsford, other clubs in attendance on the day included Dave Birkett’s Dartford BJJ, Mark Phillip’s BJJ club, Paul Finn’s Karasac group and Sean… Click To Read More
Mike Diaz Seminar at BJJ Chelmsford in May 2013
After much anticipation, BJJ Chelmsford was lucky enough to welcome Mike Diaz to the Academy, in May 2013, to give a weekend full series of Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) sessions. Mike Diaz, a 2nd Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt, travelled all the way from his own club, Park City BJJ, in Utah, USA to give… Click To Read More
Royce Gracie Essex Seminar in April 2013
10th April 2013 saw a group of BJJ Chelmsford members, attend a Gracie Jiu Jitsu seminar given by Royce Gracie at GJJ Brown Belt Jon Hegan’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in Upminster, Essex. As part of Royce’s 2013 UK tour, the mat was jam-packed with a mixture of grades, from all over the country. The… Click To Read More
Dave Birkett Teaches Gracie Jiu Jitsu at BJJ Chelmsford in April 2013
BJJ Chelmsford once again hosted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Dave Birkett in April 2013, for another outstanding seminar of Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) self defence. Held at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford, the three hour seminar focused on scenarios, all the way from the outset of an altercation through to… Click To Read More
Marc Walder Seminar at Dartford BJJ in March 2013
On the 14th of March 2013 BJJ Chelmsford members Peter Squire and Tim Baker took a trip to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar being held at Dartford BJJ club with Mauricio Gomes Black Belt Marc Walder. The mat was packed with a mixture of belts from brand new white belts to experienced purple belts from… Click To Read More
Dave Birkett Teaches GJJ Headlock Defence at BJJ Chelmsford in March 2013
BJJ Chelmsford members were lucky enough to train with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Dave Birkett when he once again visited Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford on 9th March 2013, to deliver a seminar on Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) headlock defence. The first part of the session focused on defences to… Click To Read More
Jon Hegan Teaches Gracie Jiu Jitsu Self Defence at BJJ Chelmsford in January 2013
BJJ Chelmsford was lucky enough to host GJJ Brown Belt Jon Hegan on 12th January 2013, for an awesome seminar focusing on the self defence syllabus from Gracie Jiu Jitsu. BJJ Chelmsford regulars bought along their friends and family members to the session, held at Laurence Sandum‘s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Boreham. For… Click To Read More
Allan Manganello Seminar at BJJ Chelmsford in August 2012
BJJ Chelmsford students were lucky to have Professor Pedro Sauer/Rickson Gracie BJJ Black Belt, Allan Manganello give an awesome Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) seminar in their town in August 2012. Held at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Boreham, the session broke down the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (PSBJJA) Blue Belt… Click To Read More
Dave Birkett Teaches Gracie Jiu Jitsu at BJJ Chelmsford in July 2012
A small group of BJJ Chelmsford members and friends seized the great opportunity to train with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt Dave Birkett when he visited Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford on 21st July 2012, to give an outstanding session of Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ). The main focus of the session… Click To Read More
David Onuma Teaches Half Guard at BJJ Chelmsford in June 2012
BJJ Chelmsford members awoke early on Saturday 16th June 2012, to get the Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford, for a 7am masterclass with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt David Onuma. As with previous sessions that David has given, he decided to focus on one position as a base, in this case half… Click To Read More
BJJ Chelmsford Featured in July 2012 Issue of Martial Arts Illustrated
BJJ Chelmsford is proud to be featured in the July 2012 issue of Martial Arts Illustrated. In this months technique, demonstrated by Professor Pedro Sauer and Laurence Sandum, Professor Sauer breaks down the stunning Helicopter Armbar. Keep an eye in future months for more of these how-to guides. Martial Arts Illustrated is available now in all… Click To Read More
BJJ Chelmsford Featured in June 2012 Issue of Martial Arts Illustrated
BJJ Chelmsford is proud to be featured in the June 2012 issue of Martial Arts Illustrated. The article, authored by Professor Pedro Sauer and Laurence Sandum, is a the first of a number of technical pieces scheduled to appear in the magazine, and gives a step by step break down of two techniques. Keep an eye… Click To Read More
BJJ Chelmsford Takes Gold at 2012 Southern Open
BJJ Chelmsford member Peter Squire brought home the Gold Medal in the Medium Heavy Weight White Belt category from the inaugural Southern Open, held in Brighton on Sunday April 29th 2012. Although it was the 1st Southern Open the event was well supported, with 200-300 competitors from all over the United Kingdom, and even a… Click To Read More
BJJ Chelmsford Featured in May 2012 Issue of Martial Arts Illustrated
BJJ Chelmsford is proud to be featured in the May 2012 issue of Martial Arts Illustrated. The article, written by Laurence Sandum, is a write up of the 2012 Pedro Sauer UK Seminar this February. Over the next few months a number of technical pieces are scheduled to appear in the magazine. Martial Arts Illustrated… Click To Read More
Professor Pedro Sauer UK Seminar 2012
February 2012 marked the inaugural visit of Professor Pedro Sauer to the United Kingdom; a true master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brought about by Guro Laurence Sandum of BJJ Chelmsford, Professor Sauer travelled all the way from his full-time Martial Arts Academy in Sterling, Virginia USA to Chelmsford to give an awe inspiring weekend of… Click To Read More
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