by RoyHarris | May 19, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Question: Do I promote people as high as brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through email? Here’s the short version… • Since I’ve been teaching martial arts, I’ve never promoted anyone by email. • In thirty-three and a half years of teaching, I’ve only...
by RoyHarris | May 18, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Teaching
I consider myself to have been very fortunate to have studied with individuals not very far removed from the founders of their respective styles. Here is a short list: Jeet Kune Do • Sijo Bruce Lee • Guro Dan Inosanto • Instructor Roy Harris Kalis Ilustrisimo •...
by RoyHarris | May 17, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Training
So, you’re thinking about competing in that upcoming tournament but not sure what you should work on – or how to prepare? Allow me to share a few ideas with you to help you prepare: I. Get your mind in the right place. II. Get into shape. III. Measure your...
by RoyHarris | May 16, 2024 | Functional Fitness, Training
Below is an example of some functional/emotional fitness private lessons I’ve taught: POSTURAL DEVELOPMENT (6 steps) 1. I began by showing the students which muscles were too short, too long, and causing them pain/harm (e.g. “kyphosis”).2. I taught...
by RoyHarris | Apr 30, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo
Over the past thirty-eight years, I’ve observed a perse range of attitudes among students attending my Jiu Jitsu classes. Here’s a brief overview of the motivations I’ve encountered: 1. Learning Enthusiasts: Students who come to class primarily to learn,...
