The Dojo News

BRACE for war 14, live streaming

The Dojo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:33:17 +0000

If you can not make it down to Canberra to support, check out the live stream of the event HERE.

Nutrition and Jiu-Jitsu

The Dojo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:56:56 +0000

We are all looking for optimum performance in life and on the mats. Nutrition plays a huge role in Jiu-Jitsu, from the motivation to train, staying focussed once there and in your recovery for the next session!

Information flies around everywhere, Raw vegan, Paleo, to the food pyramid dieticians would have us try and follow. Unfortunately the health seeking scene is even more political than Jiu-Jitsu...

There are, of course some basic pointers such as avoiding processed foods and excess glutinous grains, buying vegetables from farmers markets / community food co-ops, if consuming animal products avoiding factory farmed, balance your acid and alkaline...

But where to start? The most common pitfall for beginning athletes is NOT getting enough calories!

Step 1, click HERE to use our favourite energy expenditure calculator. Now you have an idea of your requirements.

Step 2, click HERE and register a free account with Cron-O-Meter.
It records your diet while calculating your calories, carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes, in addition to vitamins, minerals and specific amino acids as well. This will quickly show any potential deficiencies and will force you to take stock of your diet.

Be dedicated and try it for a month, do some research, avoid dietry dogma, begin to educate yourself... and you are on your way!

Dave Brooksbank MMA Fight 18th February

The Dojo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:20:10 +0000

Dave is fighting the very tough Luke Hume (9-4 and #1 contender for the 70kg Title in Brace) in a 65.75kg matchup in Canberra on the 18th February.

Unfortunately it is the same day as the WPJJC trials in Sydney, but it may be possible to drive down after the event.

Check www.braceforwar.com for details.

Have you seen the 2012 timetable?

The Dojo — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:10:16 +0000

If not, please click HERE to take a look.

Wednesday 7am classes are here by popular demand.

MMA class is by invitation only, speak to one of the guys if you wish to join the class.

Dave Brooksbank wants to Grapple

The Dojo — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:34:22 +0000

....BUT, getting matches at brown belt 67kg is easier said then done.

So, he is offering any grappler under 73kg $100 cash if they can beat him in a grappling match Gi or No-Gi, IBJJF or FILA Rules in Bondi Junction.
After the match, feel free to stay and roll, or make haste with your loot!

Matches will be filmed. Email bondidojo@gmail.com to have a competitive roll.

World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship - Australian Trials

The Dojo — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:56:13 +0000

The Australian trials for the worlds greatest Jiu-Jitsu championship are here!

Sydney, 18th February winners will be selected and provided with air fares to Abu Dhabi to compete with the worlds best with cash prizes.

On the same day shall also be the Triple Bull Open for those who want a little more experience before taking on Australasia's best.

Registration for the trials is $115 till 31st of January before jumping up to $130, so head over to www.wpjjcaustralia.com to register now!

Training as normal 26th January

The Dojo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:58:55 +0000

2012 FILA Grappling Oceania Championships

The Dojo — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:00:47 +0000

Will be held 28th January at the Sydney University Aquatic Centre. FILA offers a refreshing set of rules for those used to IBJJF rules, and have a strong base of competitors in Europe. Let's support them and make the same here!

Check out www.fila-grappling.com

Entry forms can be found here.

Australian Pankration Championships

The Dojo — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:47:11 +0000

The Dojo sent a team of four to compete at the Australian Pankration Championships ( amateur MMA ) last August, comprised of:

Kaan Zaman - 70kg

Markus Schmidt - 77kg

Aran Bean - 84kg

Anaru Grant - 100kg

Stepping onto the mats, all were calm and collected, executing the games drilled into them in their preparation.

10 fights and 8 submissions later, all had taken gold in their respective weight class.

Well done guys!