Through Jiu-jitsu we raised $13,000 for Maui fire victims! Thanks to everyone who attended for this great cause. We have confirmed that the money has been distributed by Mana Mentors to 10 families who lost everything. They are extremely grateful as these funds will help them stay afloat until they get back on their feet.

Two things that we learn from this incredible update: 1) Just because violence is justifiable doesn’t mean it’s necessary, and 2) We never really know what causes people to behave the way they do.

Thank you Brian Kemsley for showing us the way.

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Scott Wilkos is a volunteer on call chaplain who saved the life of a Durham police officer in North Carolina, and he does jiu-jitsu.

On October 20th, Scott Wilkos was celbrating his birthday when he went for a ride along with Officer JT Rose whom he had known for 8 years. They clocked a guy speeding at over 100 MPH who then crashed his car. Out of the car comes Demario Holman, over 250 lbs of muscle, who rushes Officer Rose and takes him to the ground, gets on his back, and attempts to choke him with arm while reaching for his gun with the other.

This is when 52-year old Chaplain Wilkos, who is a Gracie Survival Tactics graduate rushed in and put his skills to work. He jumps on Holmans back, establishes over-under control, which allows Officer Rose to escape the choke.

Then the Chaplain roles Holman to his belly, and maintains full control until holman loses the will to fight. At that point help arrived and they were able to cuff the suspect with no further incident.

Turns out Holman was a long time criminal and had drugs and a loaded rifle in the car.

Even though he’s not a cop himself, Chaplain Wilkos works so closely with law enforcement that he decided to pay his own tuition to do the GST instructor certification course and he always said, If I can help one officer go home safely, it will be worth it.

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Manage the Distance; Manage the Damage!

5 Elevator Safety Tips Every Woman Should Learn!

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Join us for a 2.5-hour FREE women’s self-defense seminar on Sunday, January 14th in Torrance, CA, and at Certified Training Centers all over the world.

This is THE BEST way to introduce women to self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a way that is fun, safe, and anyone can learn.

The seminar is free but you MUST pre-register to save your spot at GracieGirls.com

-No experience necessary
-Wear comfortable workout attire
-Ages 13 and up (under 18 needs parent companion)

You’re getting strangled. Now what???

🔥 THIS SUNDAY🔥
Join us for a 2.5-hour FREE women’s self-defense seminar on Sunday, January 14th in Torrance, CA, and at Certified Training Centers all over the world.

This is THE BEST way to introduce women to self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a way that is fun, safe, and anyone can learn.

The seminar is free but you MUST pre-register to save your spot at https://www.GracieGirls.com

-No experience necessary
-Wear comfortable workout attire
-Ages 13 and up (under 18 needs parent companion)

Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar THIS SUNDAY! If you’re still on the fence, here’s why…

1) You don’t want to get hurt
2) You don’t want to get trapped under some guy they’ve never met
3) You don’t think self-defense will actually work for THEM

Not to worry though, this is EXACTLY why we created the Women Empowered jiu-jitsu program…

1) You’re going to be learning a structured beginner curriculum with other incredible women who actually want to help you every step of the way.

2) Safety and hygiene are the number one priority, so you can focus all of your energy on learning this new skill.

3) You will unlock your body’s full potential by learning self-defense techniques that actually work, and have been proven effective against larger opponents over the last 100 years.

Join us at this weekend’s FREE 2.5-hour Women Empowered seminar here @gracieuniversityhq in Torrance, California, and at Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers all over the world.

And if you don’t have a seminar location near you, the entire program can be accessed online so you can learn it all, and earn your Pink Belt, from anywhere in the world!

Learn more, or save your spot at https://www.GracieGirls.com.

6 Creepy Hug Defenses Every Woman Must Learn

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This is THE BEST way to introduce women to self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a way that is fun, safe, and anyone can learn.

The seminar is free but you MUST pre-register to save your spot at https://www.GracieGirls.com

-No experience necessary
-Wear comfortable workout attire
-Ages 13 and up (under 18 needs parent companion)

Self-defense begins with the belief that you are worth defending. The next step, is learning how to. Our next FREE women’s self-defense seminar is Sunday, January 14th in Torrance, CA, and at Certified Training Centers all over the world.

This is THE BEST way to introduce women to self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a way that is fun, safe, and anyone can learn.

The seminar is free but you MUST pre-register to save your spot at https://www.GracieGirls.com

PART 2: Vehicle Abduction Safety ⚠️ Another choke every woman should know, but this one is designed for when you are trapped in the passenger seat (back seat options covered in part 1).

Obviously, you want to fight for your life not to get into the vehicle, but if you can’t avoid it, these techniques could save your life.

January 14, 2024 – Don’t miss our upcoming FREE 2.5-hour Women’s Self-Defense Seminar in Torrance, CA and at Certified Training Centers all over the world! Ages 13 and up, no experience necessary, but you must pre-register at https://www.GracieGirls.com.

One-Handed Triangle Choke in a Street Fight! 🤯

If this doesn’t make you wanna learn Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), you need to check your pulse!

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Join me and @briantcity for the 3-hour Street Choke Seminar on Sunday, December 17th – learn more https://www.GracieUniversity.com/Maui

Vehicle Abduction Safety (Part 1) ⚠️ 2 CHOKES every woman should know if they’re trapped in the back seat during a kidnapping attempt.

Obviously, you want to fight for your life not to get into the vehicle, but if you can’t avoid it in your trapped in the back seat, these techniques could save your life.

January 14, 2024 – Don’t miss our upcoming FREE 2.5-hour Women’s Self-Defense Seminar in Torrance, CA and at Certified Training Centers all over the world! Ages 13 and up, no experience necessary, but you must pre-register at http://www.GracieGirls.com.

NBA payer Draymond Green catches Rudy Golbert in a choke hold before a single point is scored! Here is the escape every NBA player needs to learn before playing the Warriors.

This has become my favorite way to isolate the limbs of a strong defensive opponent. Using the Overload Principle, the shin of my north leg drives the opponent’s arm to the ground in a direction where they have very little resistance/strength. With the inside arm anchored to the mat, I can begin attacking their outside arm with two hands to either a) catch the crucifix if they stay flat, or b) catch the D’Arce if they turn in, a perfect illustration of the Fork Principle. 🙏🏼

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