In Jiu jitsu we constantly talk about “control what you can control, move what you can move - don’t focus on what you can’t move, or can’t control”. The same can be said in life. Right now we are told to stay away from others, and stay at home if we can. The outside world is a little crazy right now, with some (not all) people acting like idiots. So, what can we control? How can we create positive change in the world? Easy - Start at home!! I Just built a few more garden beds from recycled timber, and will be growing loads more of our own produce (already have a few garden beds, this will allow us to grow more and rotate garden beds more). There’s loads you can do to make positive changes in your own environment - and there’s a flow on effect from that - “From little things, big things grow”.
Hi guys, this week we will be focused on mostly solo drills, or techniques where body to body contact is limited (in both the adults and bear cubs classes). With school holidays coming up (where we will have a short break from classes), working on solo drills will be a great opportunity to learn some techniques that we can do at home on our own.
Also - we will not have any rolling/live sparring this week, so classes may be slightly shorter than normal. I apologise if this is an issue for some of you (as I know that rolling is often the most fun part of class), but I think we can all agree that given the current circumstances, it’s the logical thing to do to. Any questions, please let me know🤙🏻👌🏻
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Hi guys - with regards to what’s happening currently with COVID -19 (Corona virus), I felt it prudent to put up a post in regards to our response as a club.
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There’s a lot up in the air, with a lot of unknowns, but please rest assured that we are doing everything we can as a club to prevent spread. My number one concern is for the well-being and best outcomes of my students.
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In terms of measures we can - and are already taking - as both individuals, and as a club -
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✅We disinfect the mats after every class.
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✅our mats also get deep cleaned/scrubbed with a professional cleaning machine weekly.
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✅make use of hand sanitizer stations and wash our hands regularly.
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✅make sure our personal hygiene is well maintained - wash/shower before and after every class.
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✅if you have been overseas, please do not come back to class for 2 weeks to prevent potential spread.
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✅if you have been in contact with anyone who has been sick, or have symptoms yourself - do not come to class.
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✅if you show signs of being unwell, you will be asked to leave - NO EXCEPTIONS.
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The public school system seems very likely to have enforced closures for a period of time, as well as certain clubs, and gyms etc. If this happens we may have no choice but to do the same, and follow government guidelines/recommendations in response to this.
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Remember - If/when this happens it will be TEMPORARY and only for a short period of time - with school holidays coming up we could consider it like having an extended holiday break (realistically perhaps 3 to 6 classes missed for most people).
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If there are classes missed then we will look at making up those classes in other ways, so we don’t miss out in the long term (I.e. adding a few extra nights in the weeks we return, attempting to bring in guest instructors where possible, etc.
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For now though, it’s business as usual. There are no plans to cancel classes, unless we are advised by experts to do so.
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We ask for your patience and support during this period - we are stronger as individuals, when we stay strong together. We will come through this stronger than ever, with our club and awesome community in tact.
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Thanks everyone - Jesse 🤙🏻
Hi guys - just a little reminder about GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES - Come to training clean and with a clean uniform; don’t come to training when you’re feeling unwell (in fact, stay home altogether when you’re feeling unwell); make use of hand sanitisers provided at the club, and wash your hands thoroughly; keep your hands, face, AND feet clean (use shoes when going to toilet, etc etc).... it’s not rocket science! And - regardless of scare mongering in the media about certain contagions - this is, and should always be, common/habitual practices for EVERYONE. Our mats and club are cleaned regularly, and THOROUGHLY!!! So let’s make sure we do the same with ourselves. The health and well-being of our students is our number one priority. Thanks everyone - Jesse 😁🤙🏻
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With syllabus night coming up tonight for the adults, I thought I’d mock up a little flow chart that I hope will help....
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You’ll notice the “fail” is in inverted commas - I don’t really think anyone fails. You only really have varying amounts of success - but there is always successes to be found if we look for them (This is something that has been drummed in to me by my coaches for years now, and something I want to pass on to my students).
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So this is what we do - review what you’ve done, and work out what you did well. Also, identify the things that you’ve done that didn’t go so well.
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Then, go at it again (keep trying!!!) making improvements each time you go.
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Notice also - Sometimes we try something and “succeed” straight away - review this too, and make sure you identify WHY it worked so well!
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Then on and on and on and on the process goes - lather, rinse, repeat... be objectively self critical, and strive for self improvement - without being self deprecating, and getting bogged down on all the negatives.
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MEMBER PROFILE - Sophie Robinson. Sophie answered a few questions for us, for a fun series of posts where we get to know some of our members here at Horsham BJJ a little better. Thanks Sophie! 😁👌🏻 .
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Favourite colour? “Orange”.
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Favourite food? “Avocado”.
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Favourite type of music/bands? “Too many to choose from. Favourite album of all time, Into The Valley of Death, by Death By Stero, one of those albums that every song hits home. 3 songs I cant stop listening to at the moment, Lost on You, by LP (live session), and When We're High, by LP, annnnnd Freedom- Django Unchained
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A pastime/hobby or a passion you have outside of martial arts? “Yoga and knitting”.
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Who or what made you start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)? “Russel Brand and Joe Rogan”.
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What do you enjoy most about training BJJ?
“Attempting to get comfortable with the uncomfortable”.
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What do like most about training at Horsham BJJ as a club, and would you recommend others to come train at Horsham BJJ? “What I’ve learnt from training at Horsham BJJ is that our body can teach us that we are so much more capable than what our mind keep telling us, bjj brings a body mind connection that creates new ways of thinking for both on and off the mat. It allows for play and conversation through flow and body movement, a wikid good system to get the absolute anxiety squashed out of you, highly reccomend it (BJJ and the club) to all the beings of the universe, would make a much more peaceful world if everyone did bjj☺☺”.
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Favourite quote or short joke? “When you think you are done, you’re into 40% of what your body is capable of doing” - David Goggins
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