Checkmate Self Defense » Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com New Hampshire Martial Arts, JuJitsu, Judo, Defensive Tactics Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Today’s workout 01-12-12 http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2012/01/12/todays-workout-01-11-12/ http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2012/01/12/todays-workout-01-11-12/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:51:10 +0000 Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/?p=2060 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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 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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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

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Check out a nice wristlock takedown by Derek here

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 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/

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]]> http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/04/25/this-week-action-reactionand-drills-drills-drills/feed/ 0 All classes canceled for today be safe! http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/02/all-classes-canceled-for-today-be-safe/ http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/02/all-classes-canceled-for-today-be-safe/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:45:50 +0000 Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/?p=1294 http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/02/all-classes-canceled-for-today-be-safe/feed/ 0 adult Judo Class canceled due to snow storm http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/01/adult-judo-class-canceled-due-to-snow-storm/ http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/01/adult-judo-class-canceled-due-to-snow-storm/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:07:00 +0000 Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/?p=1286 there will be no adult Judo class tonight!  Be safe!

]]> http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/02/01/adult-judo-class-canceled-due-to-snow-storm/feed/ 0 Congratulations to Senpai and Family http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/01/20/congratulations-to-senpai-and-family/ http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/01/20/congratulations-to-senpai-and-family/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:26:11 +0000 Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/?p=1277 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

]]> http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/01/20/congratulations-to-senpai-and-family/feed/ 0 Reminder **** Post Holiday Party this Saturday**** http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/01/14/reminder-post-holiday-party-this-saturday/ http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/2011/01/14/reminder-post-holiday-party-this-saturday/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:11:35 +0000 Leigh Rossi http://www.checkmateselfdefense.com/?p=1271 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!

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