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 | 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,...
by RoyHarris | Apr 29, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Combatives, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo
In this short article, I’d like to share my definitions of three (3) common terms used in martial art circles. By doing so, I aim to clarify how I use these terms. Here they are: 1. Self-defense2. Martial Arts3. Combatives I define self-defense as “A method of...
by RoyHarris | Apr 24, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Functional Fitness, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Online Instruction, Private Lessons, Self-defense, Teaching, Training
Since I began teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, martial arts, and self-defense lessons (on the roof of a Holiday Inn Hotel in San Diego, California) back in the summer of 1987, I have taught thousands of private lessons – in the U.S., Mexico, and 20+ countries. Each...
by RoyHarris | Apr 22, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo
Roy Harris BJJ Self-Defense Expert Arrest and Control Expert Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Expert Filipino Kali Expert Jeet Kune Do Expert Kalis Ilustrisimo Expert Kettlebell Expert In part one of this article on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I want to take a magnifying glass to the...
by RoyHarris | Apr 20, 2024 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Kali/Eskrima, Harris Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Roy-Harris-Videos, Training
Harris Jiu Jitsu follows the structure of, “The FBIAO Method.” Let me explain: The “F” stands for fundamentals. Fundamentals have very little to do with technique. Rather, they lay a foundation for techniques. HJJ Fundamental #01 focuses on “Definitions”...
