Ralph Gracie BJJ, Downtown Chicago

Congrats to Kevin from Guardian Jiu-Jitsu on earning your black belt! The journey begins anew!

Kevin Irwin earns rare black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Earning a black belt is a rare feat in martial arts.For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is extremely rare. Just three students have received the honor from the

Marcelo Garcia is considered by many to be the greatest BJJ competitor of all time. He talks about his origins, avoiding one-dimensional training, self discipline and managing ego. He also discusses why you should always seek tough rolls.

GCP Episode 207: Marcelo Garcia Professor Marcelo Garcia is considered by many to be the greatest BJJ competitor of all time. He talks about his origins, avoiding one-dimensional training, self discipline and managing ego. He also discusses why you should always seek tough rolls.

"WHY DO THIS" you might ask?
Simple: These skills increase the officers ability to handle a rough or sensitive situation only using their control techniques.
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BJJ Training expanded! Details here:

Remember when we told you all new officers would be required to attend weekly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training before they work solo? MPD has now opened this training opportunity up to our EXISTING officers as well! Once again, we are the only department we know of with this program...where the officers having the opportunity to attend several training classes a week, the classes will be paid for by the department and the students will receive training credit for the time they are in class.

"WHY DO THIS" you might ask?
Simple: These skills increase the officers ability to handle a rough or sensitive situation only using their control techniques. The truth is that if we must arrest someone, and they do not comply, the result can look ugly while we both struggle against each other. These situations are typically where an officer is seen on video using a taser, pepper spray or some other tool. While we still carry those tools, our goal is to reduce their use when possible.

MPD Senior Command Staff lobbied for this new training opportunity as it has been proven to reduce injuries to all parties involved in the confrontation. Some officers were paying for their own training. In addition, some of the new hires also paid their own way once they achieved solo status and the mandatory portion of the training ended.

This new four month trial program begins July 1st. Existing officers can sign up to receive BJJ training up to (3) times/classes each week. The only stipulation is that participating officers MUST commit to attending at least (3) classes per month.

KUDOS MPD command for taking additional steps to increase everyone's safety and training!
Borges BJJ Marietta Daily Journal AJC

A little training goes a long way... 🥋🤼‍♂️🤙

BJJ Training expanded! Details here:

Remember when we told you all new officers would be required to attend weekly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training before they work solo? MPD has now opened this training opportunity up to our EXISTING officers as well! Once again, we are the only department we know of with this program...where the officers having the opportunity to attend several training classes a week, the classes will be paid for by the department and the students will receive training credit for the time they are in class.

"WHY DO THIS" you might ask?
Simple: These skills increase the officers ability to handle a rough or sensitive situation only using their control techniques. The truth is that if we must arrest someone, and they do not comply, the result can look ugly while we both struggle against each other. These situations are typically where an officer is seen on video using a taser, pepper spray or some other tool. While we still carry those tools, our goal is to reduce their use when possible.

MPD Senior Command Staff lobbied for this new training opportunity as it has been proven to reduce injuries to all parties involved in the confrontation. Some officers were paying for their own training. In addition, some of the new hires also paid their own way once they achieved solo status and the mandatory portion of the training ended.

This new four month trial program begins July 1st. Existing officers can sign up to receive BJJ training up to (3) times/classes each week. The only stipulation is that participating officers MUST commit to attending at least (3) classes per month.

KUDOS MPD command for taking additional steps to increase everyone's safety and training!
Borges BJJ Marietta Daily Journal AJC

“the onus of having physiological competence of maneuvers being utilized is not upon the victim being detained; it’s on the officer conducting the move.”

Brazilian jiu-jitsu training could be instrumental to police reform | Opinion A police officer’s goal should always be to detain a suspect by properly immobilizing him or her – which jiu-jitsu is suited to accomplish.

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Understanding The 5 Motor Skills Required For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Performance Written by Vladimir Popovic, Judo and BJJ black belt, Master in Sports instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore, master degree in sport science and exercise. Strength and condition coach, specialty – martial arts. What are motor abilities? The ability of human body to perform various movements is ...

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