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Today’s workout 01-12-12

January 12th, 2012 Leigh Rossi Comments off

As soon as you get on the matt get started with Phase 1.  We will do phase 2 as a group! 

3 Rounds of  15 Reps Per Exercise.

Sand Bag Swing

Sand Bag Up 2 handed Row

Sand Bag Squat, Jump Press

Reverse Pull Ups

Sand Bag Lunge Press Side Turn (alternating side)

10/50 for 12 rounds.

Clean & Press sand bag

Jumping squat

Sliding Push ups

Switch Lunges

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Todays work out 1/7/12

January 6th, 2012 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Todays workout,

 4 exercises 3 x through,10 sec rest / 50 sec work for 12 rounds

Burpees + Push-up

Half jack with press

Triple Plank Jumps ( plank posistion jump back center, jump back side, center, other side)

V situps

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11/20/2011 Rank Test

November 23rd, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Thank you to all who participated in Sunday’s Event! Yes it was an Event! We have never had that many people test for next rank at one time. It was a great day for all. To ALL that were tested you

exceeded my expectations, and to all the were Uki’s thank you so much! It is a gift to watch all of you mature as martial artists. Train on!

Sensei

Jake and Derek – Yellow belt!

August 23rd, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Congratulations to Jake and Derek on the promotion to Yellow belt in Jujitsu! I’m looking forward to you next rank test already! You both made me proud. Sensei
Check out a nice wristlock takedown by Derek here

The Passing of a Martial Arts Icon

May 31st, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

The Passing of a Martial Arts Icon

 Professor Wally Jay passed away over the Memorial Day weekend at the age of 93.  I met Professor Jay about 25 years ago and have had the opportunity to train and talk with him many times.  Professor Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu (SCJJ) is an integral part of the Checkmate Jujitsu System.  Professor Jay and my instructor Dave Castoldi met and became friends in the early to mid 70’s.  Shortly after that Professor Jay started incorporating Professor Castoldi’s Weapons defense in the the SCJJ system.  Professor Jay will be missed by so many people!  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Bernice and son Leon. 

RIP  and Aloha Professor Jay!

Check the link below to learn more about Professor Jay!

http://www.smallcirclejujitsu.co.uk/wallyjay.htm

http://www.smallcirclejujitsu.com/

This Week “Action / Reaction”and Drill’s, Drills, Drills!

April 25th, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Plan on getting lots of reps this week as we work basic reactionary drills designed to keep you in action time. This week’s focus will be on the relationship between Action / Reaction and how to stay in action time. We will also be working drills to get ahead of the reactionary curve and put uke in reaction time!

All classes canceled for today be safe!

February 2nd, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

adult Judo Class canceled due to snow storm

February 1st, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

there will be no adult Judo class tonight!  Be safe!

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Congratulations to Senpai and Family

January 20th, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Welcome to the newest member of the Checkmate Family! Katherine Jennie was born at 11:55 AM  with a fighting weight of 8lbs, 9oz and reach of 20.5 inches!

Both Mom and bay are doing well!  We are hoping for pictures soon!

Congratulations to both of you guys

Reminder **** Post Holiday Party this Saturday****

January 14th, 2011 Leigh Rossi Comments off

Just a reminder… I fear that some of you do not know that we are having a Holiday party this Saturday at the school!

It starts @ 5ish and will go till whenever!  Please bring your families or a friend.  If you would like to bring something for the food table  and missed the sign up sheet in the Dojo please feel free to do so.  It should be a great time!  I hope to see you all there!