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  • Man Subdues Gunman by Using Jiu-Jitsu

    Ever wonder just how effective Jiu-Jitsu can be in a real world situation? Well one man put it to the test by subduing a would-be gunman in a French cinema, preventing a potential massacre.

    Rosny, France. Fouad Ben Ahmed was preparing to watch the movie “Man of Steel” (Superman) together with his 2 children in a cinema on Wednesday night at 9:40 pm. A man is then introduced himself into the cinema, armed with a shotgun. “He first threatened the cashier before heading towards the clients lining up to buy tickets inside the cinema” says Fouad. The 37 year old father of two states that in this moment he was “very afraid for [his] children.” Immediately, he decided to follow the man quietly before controlling him and subduing him with a jiu-jitsu technique.

    “I was lining up with my kids to buy our tickets for the ‘Man of steel movie’. I then saw a man walking towards the cashier with a shotgun. It was obvious that he wasn’t a police officer. The cashier immediately called for help. As the man was walking towards the other clients with his gun, I told my children to relax and that I would be back. As the man approached us, I hid behind him and followed him for 10 meters as he was walking. When I felt ready I applied a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu choke hold on him from the back and put him to sleep and then put him to the ground and controlled him there. The security and police then came and arrested the man. I had to do something as my children and other children were there. We always of of these massacres with shootouts in public place. We actually went and watched the movie after all that.”

    Original Article: Leparisien.fr

    Translated by: bjjee.com

  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Take BJJ Private Lessons – From Gameness.com

    Everyone knows that BJJ private lessons are available at every single school with pretty much every teacher, but most people don’t take them because they can be quite pricey. However, it’s not just a matter of money, it’s a matter of prioritization. Like with any expensive purchase, if you want it bad enough, you can find ways to afford it. This quick list is meant to help bump those of you that are indecisive about them, in the right direction to possibly invest in some private lessons. It doesn’t have to be weekly, it can even be once a month, but either way the benefits can be very useful.

    1. You get an instructor’s full attention.

    Sure, group classes are great because you get to train with all sorts of different people. However, with that benefit comes a major down side; a good teacher has to divide his time as fairly as possible between everyone in the class. So if you’re in a school full of 30-50 people per class, you’re going to have a hard time getting the most detail out of your professor. That’s why having his full attention in a private for 30 min to an hour is really valuable.

    2. Learn as much deep detail as needed.

    Another thing that’s great about private lessons is that you can take the time to dissect certain details that you would never have the chance to really get into in regular classes. As many people know, jiu-jitsu is all about detail, a slight angle change in any position can be a world of difference. So this is your chance to really get the details that your game has been missing.

    3. Customizable help.

    Usually, in regular classes, your professor does not take individual questions – there is a program that is followed and everyone sticks to it, and sure, you can ask your professor questions about what he is demonstrating, but you won’t have the chance to really look into your own game. In a private lesson, it’s all about you. You can write down a list of things that have been frustrating you and you can really work out those personal techniques you’ve been thinking about.

    4. Get rolling time with your professor.

    Another benefit of getting undivided attention is that you can get to roll with your teacher during your private lesson. A lot of teachers like to roll with their students during the regular group classes, however, in larger classes it will almost be impossible for the instructor to really get a chance to be with everyone. A private lesson will guarantee time where you can test yourself against your teacher and have him/her analyze your game better by feeling you roll.

    5. Time flexibility.

    Do you have a scattered work schedule? Can’t make it to as many classes as you’d like because of it? Well, a private lesson can be booked when it’s convenient for both you and your professor. Even if your professor has a tight schedule, your options are still better – you can book an extra quality training session whenever possible.

    Courtesy of Gameness Fight Wear
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