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Upcoming Seminars and Events (In Order of Occurrence)

 May 1^st, 2010 

2pm to 5pm- Francisco Carlos Pinto Sa “Sazinho” Brazilian Jiujitsu seminar (Marcus Aurelio’s instructor).  Marcus Aurelio is Marco Delima’s instructor.  This should prove to be a great seminar.  Cost is $60 if pre-registered and $75 at the door.

May 8^th, 2010 

2pm to 3pm- Nunchaku 102- the second in a series of weapons training seminars that Sisok Billy is doing on the nunchaku. Cost is $40.  Pre-registration is required.  This seminar will likely fill-up and is limited to the first twenty people to register.

May 15^th, 2010 

2pm to 3:30pm- We will be hosting our fifth annual “kick-a-thon” as a fundraiser to help continue the Doug Beale III Scholarship Program.  This program was put in place to honor Doug, who was one of our most dedicated students, and was tragically killed in a traffic collision on March 25th, 2006.  The program helps underprivileged folks in our community take martial arts lessons.  Last year we rose over $2200, and we were able to provide financial assistance to our students in many ways, including housing related expenses.  We’re looking forward to helping others in our community through the arts!  You don’t have to be a member of the dojo to join in… all are welcome! 

June 12^th, 2010 

2pm to 5pm- Brazilian Jiujitsu Testing will be held.  Testing in this discipline only happens twice a year.  The exam itself is free.  However, cost is $100 if you receive a belt promotion and $60 if you receive a stripe promotion.  Pre-registration is required so that we can determine if you are ready to test. 

July 10^th, 2010 

2pm to 5pm- Rob Kahn Brazilian Jiujitsu seminar.  Rob is an incredible fighter and he has several fighters currently in the UFC.  Don’t miss this seminar!  Cost is $55 if pre-registered and $75 at the door. 

August 13^th and 14^th, 2010 

Kyoshi Robert Austin (Sensei Reisler’s instructor) is coming to Plus One in August. He will be running seminars and officiating on the Board for the black belt testing. The schedule while he is here is as follows:

August 13th– 6:30pm to 7:15pm– Seminar for kids ages 5-12 Cost: $30

August 13th–7:30pm to 9:00pm– Seminar for students over 12 Cost: $40

August 14th- 2:00pm to 5:00pm– Sho Biyn Jiu black belt testing.  Come watch Michael Golden, Billy Lavallee, Kyle Cherry, and Matthew Joseph test for their 2^nd Degree Black Belts.  Fresia Morales will be completing her required adult black belt exhibition (as she is currently a youth black belt).  This event is FREE!  Unless you’re testing… then you will definitely pay.

*Cost for seminars is for “pre-registration.” Registering the day of the seminar is $10 more expensive.*

Visit www.bjj.teamplusone.com for all things Jiujitsu!

This website contains blogs and instructional videos and was recently released in an effort to provide students with an area dedicated to Brazilian Jiujitsu.  The website was fashioned by Sonny Parlin.  (Thanks, Sonny!)  If you are interested in writing a blog on the site, please see Darin Reisler.  Happy rolling!

You may be asking yourself, “What is Z-Health?”  I found myself asking the same question. 

Our very own Michael Golden is a certified trainer with Z-Health.  This approach to training and mobility is working wonders.  Basically, the Z-Health approach works with your body’s nervous system to utilize and mobilize the joints.  It’s vastly different than any approach to mobility and training that I have ever seen.  Participants “open” up neurological links that tell the brain to allow motion.  The result of this system is simply amazing.  We have had many students participate in private and group training sessions with a focus on utilizing the z-health methods.  A number of them are seeing gains in mobility and a decrease in pain.  Some participants are finding that pain they have had for years has simply vanished.  I know it sounds a little radical.  It looks a little radical, too… but it works! 

If you have a question or a comment about z-health, please feel free to leave it. 
Specifically, feel free to leave a testimonial!  Many people who train with us experience pain in their joints or a lack of mobility.  Let’s get the word out that the Z-Health system, and our certified trainer with Z-Health, Michael Golden, may be able to help them! 

Also, if you are interested in purchasing any Z-Health products, you can click on the banner below.  (We’re a Z-Health affiliate, so please don’t order anything from the store without clicking through via the banner below… or we won’t get the credit.)

We are very proud of all the students who train at Plus One.  It takes years of arduous study to become a black belt, and our test is one that is all encompassing.  Marissa exemplifies the character and skills necessary to be a black belt, and we are ecstatic that Farmington Life chose to do a story on her training, accomplishments, and how the martial arts are positively contributing to the betterment of her life.

The story makes for a great read.  Click the link below for a .pdf version of the article.

 Farmington High School Student Earns Her Black Belt

The link below is the Fox61 news clip about him stopping a crime in progress.  He did an excellent job and apprehended the suspect without injurying himself (or the suspect).

 Jay trains at Plus One and you can, too! 

We have some different specials going on right now.  Call me on my cell at 860-922-5343 and let’s get you training!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Don’t let the size of the trophies fool you, this was big (in-house) competition.  Martial arts in Connecticut rose to a whole new level.  Kings were crowned.  People were taken down, points were earned, and submissions were handed out like Ritz crackers at a pepperoni convention. 

It was crazy.  I’m not sure how I’m going to sleep tonight.  The visions are stuck in my head.  Maybe I’ll get over it all, with some help from a professional counselor, prior to next year’s event.     

Results were as follows:

No-Gi Lightweight Division
1st Place- Luiz Ribeiro
2nd Place- Salvador Ortiz
3rd Place- Doug Lamy IV

No-Gi Heavyweight Division
1st Place- Joshua Murray
2nd Place- Brett Boskiewicz
3rd Place- Michael Masser

Lightweight Division (Gi)
1st Place- Luiz Ribeiro
2nd Place- Todd Matulis
3rd Place- Doug Lamy IV

Heavyweight Division (Gi)
1st Place- Joshua Murray
2nd Place- Brett Boskiewicz
3rd Place- Michael Masser

This blog is being setup so that Andrew (and other team members) can post updates about their training.  Those who teach at Plus One train constantly and are always looking for the most up-to-date information and ideas.  Andrew happens to be going to train with Matt Hughes’ camp.  I, for one, look forward to hearing about the progress, and I am already looking forward to his return… and all the cool stuff he’ll be showing us!

In other words, Andrew… you better keep us posted!

We will be hosting our fourth annual “kick-a-thon” on Saturday, March 21st, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm as a fundraiser to help continue the Doug Beale III Scholarship Program.This program was put in place to honor Doug, who was one of our most dedicated students, and was tragically killed in a traffic collision on March 25th, 2006.

The program helps underprivileged folks in our community take martial arts lessons. Last year we raised over $2400 and helped pay for 54 months of lessons to students who otherwise would not have been able to afford it! The fund was over-extended by $1616. (Many needed help this last year.)

We’re looking forward to helping others in our community through the arts! Pledge sheets, along with details, are attached as page 4 of this month’s newsletter. Donations may also be made at the desk or by sending a check to the school w/ a notation in the “memo” line that funds are for the scholarship program.

Come.  Get a great workout, and support a worthy cause.  You don’t have to be a member of the dojo to join in… all are welcome! 

 Every year parents ask, “Do you have any summer martial arts camps for kids?” 

This year, the answer is “YES!”

     July 13th, 2009 (Monday) through July 17th, 2009 (Friday) we will be hosting our first summer martial arts program for youth.  Study of different martial arts styles will be focused upon, as well as fitness, martial arts games, and cinematic representations (fictional and non-fictional) of the martial arts practiced (i.e. age appropriate martial arts movies). 

CLICK HERE for more information and to download the registration form.