Questions for BJJ newcomers with Warren Stout
Here are some questions our head instructor Warren Stout answered for an upcoming jiu jitsu book on how to get started. The questions… Read More
Technique & Theory
What to Expect and What’s expected of You when you are NEW to jiu jitsu.
It’s often said that what we put out we get reflected back to us. It’s natural to have a certain Amount of fear… Read More
Shane Fazen Seminar Review
A little over a month ago we were lucky enough to have Shane Fazen stop in to teach an excellent seminar at our gym during… Read More
Leg Locks
The training of leg lock submissions has always been a controversial issue in the grappling arts. Sambo and catch wrestling practitioners swear by them while… Read More
Shawn Williams Seminar (Aug. 19-20 2011)
This past weekend members of Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh were treated to not one, but two days of instruction from one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teachers in the world, Shawn Williams. A second degree black belt, Shawn has been studying the art since September 1996. Being only the fifth American in history to obtain a black belt, he graduated under the tutelage of Renzo Gracie himself. Shawn’s long list of accomplishments include medalling in prestigious competitions such as the ADCC trials and Grappler’s Quest. He even created his own variation of the high/rubber guard, dubbed the “Williams Guard.” Read More
Igor Gracie Seminar (07-09-2011)
Today was a very special day at Renzo Gracie Pittsburgh. This morning around 11:30 a.m., twenty two jiu-jitsu students assembled at the academy in Lawrenceville and eagerly awaited the arrival of Igor Gracie; a member of the legendary family who pioneered the sport and art we happily devote so much of our time to. The moment he walked through the door, an empowering aura washed over the room. It instantly felt as though all of us there had realized we were part of something much greater than ourselves. Right away I knew the students attending, including myself, were in for an enlightening experience that would forever impact the way we practice jiu-jitsu. Read More