Yes, that is right. It has taken me a little while but there are now 3 Videos from the Jeff Glover Gi Seminar held at the Academy on May 8th on our Youtube Channel http://youtube.com/simmlerbjj and more will be following. If you were not able to attend take a look and check the channel as more informational videos will be hitting it over the summer. It is a going to to be a great summer to train and there are a good amount of tournaments and seminars planned or in the works. Make sure you check out these great vids!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
2010 NY Open
We are proud to announce and Congratulate Ty Moulton and TJ Forbes on their medals at the 2010 NY open held on Saturday May 1st. Heading into the weekend TJ was a bit nervous as it was the first time he was participating in tow tournaments in the same Weekend. NY Open on Saturday and Warriorsincombat.com on Sunday. He was up for the challenge though and and was anticipating and excited and was going to give it his best.
TJ took home the Silver after a somewhat rocky start. His first match was against Galvin Green and in the middle of the match, TJ was trying secure solid side control and accidentally thumbed Galvin in the right eye. Fearing a possible DQ TJ stated to the ref that is was an accident and he wasn't trying to do it. To which the ref replied as the say in your country...," Sometimes... (expletive) happens. " After a brief timeout and a doctor looking at Galvin's eye, the match got back under way. After another take down TJ was able to position himself for an arm-bar and secured it to win the match.
TJ's second match he executed a take down and finished with a loop choke.He was tired and caught up with the excitement of the day and didn't recall too many details. Just that he won...
The third match was against a guy named Ryan who had 6 years wrestling experience but was relatively new to BJJ. Ryan was able to to perform several take downs and hold TJ in a dominant position. TJ was a bit gassed and was not able to get out from underneath Ryan. Ryan ultimately won by points. With that TJ secured a Silver medal at the 2010 NY Open,
Ty Moulton took home Gold Medal in the Super Heavy Weight Division White Belt.
Match 1 was against Ben Wood from Renzo Gracie. Ty went for an inside leg trip and was swept into half guard where he reversed position and maintained a dominant position for the remainder of the to win by points.
Match 2 Dan Francis Gracie Humaita.
At the beginning Ty was pulled into guard and was able to establish and maintain dominant position and won by points.
Match 3 Vinicius Machado Kimuru BJJ. Out of the gate Ty pulled guard and in doing so Vini sustained a broken leg. Ty won match by default.
At the end of the day Simmler BJJ students brought 2 medals back from New York and we are all proud of their hard work and efforts at the Open. Congratulation to Ty Moulton for his Gold Medal and TJ Forbes for his Silver!
TJ's second match he executed a take down and finished with a loop choke.He was tired and caught up with the excitement of the day and didn't recall too many details. Just that he won...
The third match was against a guy named Ryan who had 6 years wrestling experience but was relatively new to BJJ. Ryan was able to to perform several take downs and hold TJ in a dominant position. TJ was a bit gassed and was not able to get out from underneath Ryan. Ryan ultimately won by points. With that TJ secured a Silver medal at the 2010 NY Open,
Ty Moulton took home Gold Medal in the Super Heavy Weight Division White Belt.Match 1 was against Ben Wood from Renzo Gracie. Ty went for an inside leg trip and was swept into half guard where he reversed position and maintained a dominant position for the remainder of the to win by points.
Match 2 Dan Francis Gracie Humaita.
At the beginning Ty was pulled into guard and was able to establish and maintain dominant position and won by points.
Match 3 Vinicius Machado Kimuru BJJ. Out of the gate Ty pulled guard and in doing so Vini sustained a broken leg. Ty won match by default.
At the end of the day Simmler BJJ students brought 2 medals back from New York and we are all proud of their hard work and efforts at the Open. Congratulation to Ty Moulton for his Gold Medal and TJ Forbes for his Silver!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Marc and Nick Win at Warriorsincombat.com Event in Worcester MA May 2nd!
We'd like to Congratulate Marc Berman and Nick Robinson for their Wins this past weekend. The tournament was sponsored by warriorsincombat.com and was Sunday May 2nd in Worcester Massachusetts. Here is the video of two of the Serra New England/ Simmler BJJ students in action!
Enjoy the videos. Nice work guys!
Marc's match
Nick's
Enjoy the videos. Nice work guys!
Marc's match
Nick's
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Great Story about 2 Serra New England/Team Simmler BJJ Students
Aired Thursday 4/29/2010 on NECN and Worcester Charter 3
Video
(NECN: Katie Daly, Worcester, Mass.) - Jeremiah Monge is at the top of his class at the Serra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Worcester. He trains everyday and even helps with instructing a few classes a week. But Jeremiah faces a unique challenge when taking on opponents. He is also deaf.
Jeremiah's friend L.P. is also climbing the ranks at the academy. He started taking lessons about a year ago, but can take on opponents with more experience and skill level without a problem. Watching him on the mats you may not be able to tell that he is blind.
Dan Simmler is their instructor. He says it's the challenges these two students face that gives them an advantage in the sport.
The combat sport focuses on ground fighting which includes throws, holds and take downs.
Simmler says to be successful at these maneuvers students must sharpen their sense of touch... Which L.P and Jeremiah already have.
When Simmler first started training Jeremiah three years ago communicating was difficult. But Simmler immediately noticed Jeremiah's other strengths..
L.P. admits he does get frustrated not being able to see his opponent approach him. But he's not willing to let his disability get in his way. Like Jeremiah it only means he needs to work a little harder.
The pair compete on a regional level and someday would like to have a career in martial arts. It's a goal that is important for both of them and may not be very far away
Video
(NECN: Katie Daly, Worcester, Mass.) - Jeremiah Monge is at the top of his class at the Serra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in Worcester. He trains everyday and even helps with instructing a few classes a week. But Jeremiah faces a unique challenge when taking on opponents. He is also deaf.
Jeremiah's friend L.P. is also climbing the ranks at the academy. He started taking lessons about a year ago, but can take on opponents with more experience and skill level without a problem. Watching him on the mats you may not be able to tell that he is blind.
Dan Simmler is their instructor. He says it's the challenges these two students face that gives them an advantage in the sport.
The combat sport focuses on ground fighting which includes throws, holds and take downs.
Simmler says to be successful at these maneuvers students must sharpen their sense of touch... Which L.P and Jeremiah already have.
When Simmler first started training Jeremiah three years ago communicating was difficult. But Simmler immediately noticed Jeremiah's other strengths..
L.P. admits he does get frustrated not being able to see his opponent approach him. But he's not willing to let his disability get in his way. Like Jeremiah it only means he needs to work a little harder.
The pair compete on a regional level and someday would like to have a career in martial arts. It's a goal that is important for both of them and may not be very far away
Monday, April 19, 2010
Busy times ahead!
Been a while since we've blogged but there is some exciting tourney's coming down the pike this Spring! Serra New England/ Team Simmler plans on having a great number of students participating in all of them.
Here is what is coming up!
AGC Tourney on Saturday April 24th At Biddeford High School Biddeford ME
Next up... The 2010 New York International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship May 1st in NY!
The last day to register is Saturday April 24! $102 to register. Must register online! Register and learn more here.
Then on May 2nd on the local front there is the 1st Warriors in Combat Cup. A Gi only Tourney right here in Worcester at the Elm Park Community School. Online registration only at warriorsincombat.com
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Thanks for visiting and reading. We hope to have more exciting news as we head into summer here at the Academy.
Don't forget to register for the Jeff Glover Seminar May 8th and 9th
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Jeff Glover seminar reminder! Watch this!
Jeff Glover Seminar at Serra New England/Team Simmler at 210 Summer St Worcester on:
May 8: Saturday, Gi 12-3pm
May 9: Sunday, No-GI 12-3pm
May 8: Saturday, Gi 12-3pm
May 9: Sunday, No-GI 12-3pm
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