As a parent, you want to do what is best for your child. I totally understand that. Helping them learn to live an active lifestyle and learning to eat healthy is an important factor in your child’s development. It sets them on the course for a longer, healthier life. There are many ways to achieve […]
2018 IBJJF San Diego International Jiu Jitsu Open The 2018 IBJJF San Diego International Open took place at Point Loma Nazarene University on May 12, 2018, hosting competitors from some of the top academies in the country. Being only two weeks away from the World Championships, the competitors were eager to have a final tournament to sharpen their […]
Fight To Win Pro 75 took place at the Victorium in Scottsdale on May 19th. GDHQ put on a great performance, with almost every athlete coming out with a submission. Josh Rodriguez won via Darce Choke, Daniel Hampton won with a Triangle, Josh Guerra won via Straight Ankle lock, Daniel Rodriguez won via Japanese Neck […]
[By Danny OD] The 2017 IBJJF American Nationals took place at the Sports Center of Las Vegas from July 6-8. The tournament always draws competitors from around the country despite being held about a month after the World Championships. The 2017 edition included competitors from Gracie Barra, Alliance, Atos, Gracie Humaita, Carlson Gracie Team and […]
The IBJJF Seattle International Open took place at the Everett Community College in Washington on August 5th, 2017 and GD Jiu-Jitsu Academy was represented by four competitors. The standouts of the team were Josh Guerra and Horlando Monteiro. Josh won the Brown belt adult Super Heavy and the Open Division by submitting all of his […]
Jiu-Jitsu enables children who struggle with attention and hyper-activity to embrace the positive traits of ADD/ADHD and challenge the negative ones. What can you gain from Jiu-Jitsu that isn’t naturally fostered by a team sport like basketball or soccer? Instead of focusing on comparing your skills to others, martial arts are focused around an individual’s personal […]
The IBJJF San Diego BJJ Pro took place in San Diego, California on September 13th, 2017 and eleven competitors represented the GD Jiu-Jitsu Association in this tournament. Here are the standouts of the team: In the brown belt division, Daniel Rodriguez won the adult/rooster. GD Academy’s instructor, Tyson Antillon, tookin the light/adult and in the […]
GD Jiu Jitsu Student of the Month Ayden Peterson [by Danny OD] Ayden Peterson is a 15-year- old blue belt who has been training for 6 and a half years. Some of her main accomplishments in Jiu Jitsu include multiple AZ State Championships, 3 IBJJF National Championships, 2 Pan American gold medals and a World […]
by Danny OD] There are many ways to learn in Jiu Jitsu with each method having its specific time and place. Going to class, competing and watching online footage are the most common ways to learn and are definitely irreplaceable. However, one of the most effective ways to further your skills is through private lessons. […]
[By Danny O’Donnell] Fight to Win Pro returned to Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday January 19th at the Victorium Sport Center. Team GD Jiu Jitsu had 6 competitors on the card: Nick Nelson, Aaron Wilson, Tyson Antillon, Josh Guerra, Beau Tribolet and Josh Rodriguez. Three competitors had no gi matches and 3 had matches in the gi. Nick […]