Jiu- Jitsu Academy

Chriss · 09-18-2003, 06:40 PM

Hello everyone-

I was having a talk with my father last night about self-defence when he brought up if aikido had any striking/offensive. That got me thinking, then led to a whole bunch of other thoughts. Anyways, i was looking on the internet when i found this. I want to switch from my Aikido Dojo to Next Generation Fighting Academy. But would that be a smart move? I dont want to have to play another $400 joining fee if im going to switch martial arts again and not going to stick with it. Look at this first before answering my question though.

Click on this link by the way-Next Generation Fighting Academy

Also, look at this- (He is instructor)

"THE WESTSIDE STRANGLER"

Height: 5 Feet - 8 Inches Weight: 155 Pounds
Born: Oct. 12, 1971 - Compton, CA Fighting From: Temecula, CA
Manager: Zack Brennan Coach: Chuck Williams
Current NHB Record: 15 Wins - 9 Losses - 1 Draw Watch Brennan Highlight Video

I was born at Compton Community Hospital on October 12th 1971. I grew up in Huntington Beach California until I was about 15 and then I moved to Mission Viejo, CA. I have been married for the last 3.5 years and I have 3 boys, Adam (11), Lucas (3), and Tyler (2). I also have 5 brotherscYes my mom had 6 boys. My family is very supportive for the most part in my fighting and teaching and my younger brother Zack has the undesirable job of being my manager. I have always been in to non team sports I guess for the reason that there is no one to blame but yourself if you do not perform. I have raced Motorcycles, BMX, competed in Surfing, Gymnastics, Bodybuilding, and in 1993 I fell in love with the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I trained with a few different instructors on my journey to the top. I even took an 11 month journey to Brazil in 95 and 96 to study with (at the time) the best there was. About 5 years in to training I came to the conclusion that not only did I want to fight and become a World Champion, I wanted to open a school and be a very successful teacher as well. I had brought a friend that I had met in Brazil out to the US to train me and help me create what is now the gMECCAh of Mixed Martial Arts. Roger Brooking came here and helped advance me by leaps and bounds where other instructors couldnft, or wouldnft do. I knew there was a much faster pace of learning if I could find someone willing to teach me at the pace I was willing to learn. That is exactly what I was looking for and that is exactly what I do now. After training for 5 years I went off on my own and on April 1st 1998 I open the first Next Generation Fighting Academy in Mission Viejo with the money I made fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championships as a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Now five years later we have made a HUGE impact in the Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Wrestling world. I was kind of the black sheep of the Jiu-Jitsu community because #1, I was an American teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, #2, I didnft wear the traditional Jiu-Jitsu Gi (Kimono), and #3, I wasnft affiliated with a Brazilian any longer so it was impossible for me to be any good. Now after going through ups and downs in my fighting and teaching career we have opened a second Next Generation Fighting Academy in Murrieta, California and we are growing larger and larger around the globe. I get to travel around the world teaching seminars and workshops and spreading all the knowledge that I have gathered over the last 10 years.

My influences along the way have been Roger Brooking (Alliance Black Belt), Royce Gracie, Frank Shamrock, and Marco Ruas. Favorite Athletes have been Ricky Johnson (Supercross World Champion) Jeremy McGrath (most successful guy to ever race a motorcycle) Ricky Carmichael (for his will to win) Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan, and Lance Armstrong because he is the most unstoppable guy on the planet right now.

My favorite technique on the ground would have to be the Kimura/Armlock, and on the feet it would have to be the Thai Kick to the head J

I really enjoy teaching. I love ALL the members on my fight team like family. One of the most rewarding things as a coach is watching one of my Team Members win a fight and see the joy on their faces. I know right

then that I have succeeded in my job. Mixed Martial Arts is a grueling sport and the time and hours we put in on
the mat or in the ring or cage together getting ready for a fight is unbearable. We have a bond together that no-
one will ever understand. We go through war together day in and day out, supporting each other and trying to
push each other to the next level.

Well that just about covers me. If you have any other questions about me or the members of the fight
team you can email me, call the school, ask me in our Forum, or better yet come down and check it out for
yourself. I hope to see you here at The Next Generation Fighting Academy.

Fighting Record

W / L / D Opponent Method Location
WIN Scott Carter 2:12
Choke
California 1996
WIN Randal Kemp 1:35
Arm Bar
Mississippi 1996
WIN Steve Oliver 1:52
Choke
Mississippi 1996
WIN "Delcio" 1:03
Guillotine Circuito de Lutas
Brazil 1996
Draw Pat Miletich 20:00 (2 rounds)
Decision
Iowa 1997
LOSS Pat Miletich 30:00 (3 rounds)
Decision
Iowa 1997
WIN Courtney Turner 1:20
Arm Bar UFC
1998
LOSS Pat Miletich 9:00
Forearm Choke UFC
1998
WIN Steve Horton 2:13
Choke
Utah 1998
LOSS Steve Gomm 2:00
TKO Colorado
WIN Joe Stevenson 2:04
KO (Triangle) King of the Cage
California 1999
WIN Antonio McKee 5:09
KO (Kick to Head) King of the Cage
California 2000
LOSS Joe Hurley 4:30
KO (Elbow) King of the Cage
California 2000
WIN Robert Wynne 0:53
Arm Bar Missouri 2000
WIN Kevin Hogan 0:53
Arm Bar King of the Cage
California 2001
WIN Steve Berger 15:00 (3 rounds) Decision King of the Cage
California 2001
LOSS Gil Castillo 15:00 (3 rounds) Decision UFC
2002
WIN John Chrisostimo 4:00
Kimura Warrior's Quest
Hawaii 2002
WIN Thomas Denny 3:12
Arm Bar Gladiator Challenge
California, 2002
LOSS John Allessio 2:40
TKO King of the Cage
California 2002
WIN Shannon Ritch 4:00
Arm Bar Aztec Challenge
Mexico 2002
LOSS Takanori Gomi Decision Loss Shooto
Japan 2002
LOSS Takaharu Murahama Ankle Lock Shooto
Japan 2003
LOSS Robert Emerson No response to bell Hitman II
California 2003
WIN Jason St. Louis Arm bar Adrenaline I
Canada 2003

EVENTS

Ultimate Fighting Championship XXXV: Throwdown

Ultimate Fighting Championship XVI: Battle in the Bayou

Extreme Challenge Trials, IX, XXII

Circuito de Lutas Freestyle

Bas Rutten Invitational

King of the Cage I, III, V, X, XI, XV

Gladiator Challenge XI

Aztec Challenge (Mexico)

Adrenaline (Canada)

Shooto Japan

Honors and Accomplishments

Gladiator Challenge Champion

King of the Cage Middleweight Champion

Extreme Challenge 170-under Superbout Champion

Head Instructor at Next Generation Fighting Academy

Black Belt Freestyle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Should i switch?

Dont answer question before reading everything!

And also, if yes, how would Jiu Jitsu apply to "real-life" more than Aikido? This will directly influence my decision....(attached to aikido dojo though-people there) i hope there is enough to convince me to join next generation fighting academy.

Thank you!

-Chriss (bye!)

IPON · 09-18-2003, 07:45 PM

Chris it comes down to what do you want to do?? he is teaching BJJ what is your interest it really is not a better or worse issue. 2 months is not a long time to study but if you are attached stay and take some boxing lessoions at a community center or local boxing gym if you are worried about the standup skills.

BJJ/JJJ is philosophy offense.......Aikido philosophy is more defensive..but hat doesn't mean you have to always act defensively. BJJ is mostly ground fighting "Real life" everything can be applied to real life. But Honestly in real life you do not want to ever go to the ground though you need to know what to do when you are there........most importatly that is to find a way to your feet. His school also offer MT so that will help roud out the standing/ground problem.

I think what should should influence your decision is a trip to the school. Watch a class or even workout for a class see if you even like what they teach.

JaredExtreme · 09-18-2003, 08:15 PM

Yes, definetly watch at least one class and see how the instructors teach. There's a lot of money on the line.....

Chriss · 09-19-2003, 09:07 AM

Thank you guys(IPON,JaredExtreme)- ill go over there a few times, look at their boxing classes.
(Edited) 1 more question to anyone who has any insight on this subject- would any martial arts fully apply to Wrestling (high school) ?

IPON · 09-19-2003, 07:40 PM

BJJ, Sambo or Judo, mostly BJJ.....but I would look at it in the opposite, wresltling will give you the foundation for the other graplpling arts and make you a better practicioner.

Chriss · 09-22-2003, 05:53 PM

Ok- thank you! After i finish up my Aikido lessons for this month, i'll probably switch to Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian).

09-18-2003, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chriss Novice Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 7	Jiu- Jitsu Academy Hello everyone- I was having a talk with my father last night about self-defence when he brought up if aikido had any striking/offensive. That got me thinking, then led to a whole bunch of other thoughts. Anyways, i was looking on the internet when i found this. I want to switch from my Aikido Dojo to Next Generation Fighting Academy. But would that be a smart move? I dont want to have to play another $400 joining fee if im going to switch martial arts again and not going to stick with it. Look at this first before answering my question though. Click on this link by the way-Next Generation Fighting Academy Also, look at this- (He is instructor) "THE WESTSIDE STRANGLER" Height: 5 Feet - 8 Inches Weight: 155 Pounds Born: Oct. 12, 1971 - Compton, CA Fighting From: Temecula, CA Manager: Zack Brennan Coach: Chuck Williams Current NHB Record: 15 Wins - 9 Losses - 1 Draw Watch Brennan Highlight Video I was born at Compton Community Hospital on October 12th 1971. I grew up in Huntington Beach California until I was about 15 and then I moved to Mission Viejo, CA. I have been married for the last 3.5 years and I have 3 boys, Adam (11), Lucas (3), and Tyler (2). I also have 5 brotherscYes my mom had 6 boys. My family is very supportive for the most part in my fighting and teaching and my younger brother Zack has the undesirable job of being my manager. I have always been in to non team sports I guess for the reason that there is no one to blame but yourself if you do not perform. I have raced Motorcycles, BMX, competed in Surfing, Gymnastics, Bodybuilding, and in 1993 I fell in love with the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I trained with a few different instructors on my journey to the top. I even took an 11 month journey to Brazil in 95 and 96 to study with (at the time) the best there was. About 5 years in to training I came to the conclusion that not only did I want to fight and become a World Champion, I wanted to open a school and be a very successful teacher as well. I had brought a friend that I had met in Brazil out to the US to train me and help me create what is now the gMECCAh of Mixed Martial Arts. Roger Brooking came here and helped advance me by leaps and bounds where other instructors couldnft, or wouldnft do. I knew there was a much faster pace of learning if I could find someone willing to teach me at the pace I was willing to learn. That is exactly what I was looking for and that is exactly what I do now. After training for 5 years I went off on my own and on April 1st 1998 I open the first Next Generation Fighting Academy in Mission Viejo with the money I made fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championships as a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Now five years later we have made a HUGE impact in the Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Wrestling world. I was kind of the black sheep of the Jiu-Jitsu community because #1, I was an American teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, #2, I didnft wear the traditional Jiu-Jitsu Gi (Kimono), and #3, I wasnft affiliated with a Brazilian any longer so it was impossible for me to be any good. Now after going through ups and downs in my fighting and teaching career we have opened a second Next Generation Fighting Academy in Murrieta, California and we are growing larger and larger around the globe. I get to travel around the world teaching seminars and workshops and spreading all the knowledge that I have gathered over the last 10 years. My influences along the way have been Roger Brooking (Alliance Black Belt), Royce Gracie, Frank Shamrock, and Marco Ruas. Favorite Athletes have been Ricky Johnson (Supercross World Champion) Jeremy McGrath (most successful guy to ever race a motorcycle) Ricky Carmichael (for his will to win) Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan, and Lance Armstrong because he is the most unstoppable guy on the planet right now. My favorite technique on the ground would have to be the Kimura/Armlock, and on the feet it would have to be the Thai Kick to the head J I really enjoy teaching. I love ALL the members on my fight team like family. One of the most rewarding things as a coach is watching one of my Team Members win a fight and see the joy on their faces. I know right then that I have succeeded in my job. Mixed Martial Arts is a grueling sport and the time and hours we put in on the mat or in the ring or cage together getting ready for a fight is unbearable. We have a bond together that no- one will ever understand. We go through war together day in and day out, supporting each other and trying to push each other to the next level. Well that just about covers me. If you have any other questions about me or the members of the fight team you can email me, call the school, ask me in our Forum, or better yet come down and check it out for yourself. I hope to see you here at The Next Generation Fighting Academy. Fighting Record W / L / D Opponent Method Location WIN Scott Carter 2:12 Choke California 1996 WIN Randal Kemp 1:35 Arm Bar Mississippi 1996 WIN Steve Oliver 1:52 Choke Mississippi 1996 WIN "Delcio" 1:03 Guillotine Circuito de Lutas Brazil 1996 Draw Pat Miletich 20:00 (2 rounds) Decision Iowa 1997 LOSS Pat Miletich 30:00 (3 rounds) Decision Iowa 1997 WIN Courtney Turner 1:20 Arm Bar UFC 1998 LOSS Pat Miletich 9:00 Forearm Choke UFC 1998 WIN Steve Horton 2:13 Choke Utah 1998 LOSS Steve Gomm 2:00 TKO Colorado WIN Joe Stevenson 2:04 KO (Triangle) King of the Cage California 1999 WIN Antonio McKee 5:09 KO (Kick to Head) King of the Cage California 2000 LOSS Joe Hurley 4:30 KO (Elbow) King of the Cage California 2000 WIN Robert Wynne 0:53 Arm Bar Missouri 2000 WIN Kevin Hogan 0:53 Arm Bar King of the Cage California 2001 WIN Steve Berger 15:00 (3 rounds) Decision King of the Cage California 2001 LOSS Gil Castillo 15:00 (3 rounds) Decision UFC 2002 WIN John Chrisostimo 4:00 Kimura Warrior's Quest Hawaii 2002 WIN Thomas Denny 3:12 Arm Bar Gladiator Challenge California, 2002 LOSS John Allessio 2:40 TKO King of the Cage California 2002 WIN Shannon Ritch 4:00 Arm Bar Aztec Challenge Mexico 2002 LOSS Takanori Gomi Decision Loss Shooto Japan 2002 LOSS Takaharu Murahama Ankle Lock Shooto Japan 2003 LOSS Robert Emerson No response to bell Hitman II California 2003 WIN Jason St. Louis Arm bar Adrenaline I Canada 2003 EVENTS Ultimate Fighting Championship XXXV: Throwdown Ultimate Fighting Championship XVI: Battle in the Bayou Extreme Challenge Trials, IX, XXII Circuito de Lutas Freestyle Bas Rutten Invitational King of the Cage I, III, V, X, XI, XV Gladiator Challenge XI Aztec Challenge (Mexico) Adrenaline (Canada) Shooto Japan Honors and Accomplishments Gladiator Challenge Champion King of the Cage Middleweight Champion Extreme Challenge 170-under Superbout Champion Head Instructor at Next Generation Fighting Academy Black Belt Freestyle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Should i switch? Dont answer question before reading everything! And also, if yes, how would Jiu Jitsu apply to "real-life" more than Aikido? This will directly influence my decision....(attached to aikido dojo though-people there) i hope there is enough to convince me to join next generation fighting academy. Thank you! -Chriss (bye!)

09-18-2003, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
IPON Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,563	Chris it comes down to what do you want to do?? he is teaching BJJ what is your interest it really is not a better or worse issue. 2 months is not a long time to study but if you are attached stay and take some boxing lessoions at a community center or local boxing gym if you are worried about the standup skills. BJJ/JJJ is philosophy offense.......Aikido philosophy is more defensive..but hat doesn't mean you have to always act defensively. BJJ is mostly ground fighting "Real life" everything can be applied to real life. But Honestly in real life you do not want to ever go to the ground though you need to know what to do when you are there........most importatly that is to find a way to your feet. His school also offer MT so that will help roud out the standing/ground problem. I think what should should influence your decision is a trip to the school. Watch a class or even workout for a class see if you even like what they teach. __________________ A person who is said to be proficient in the arts is like a fool. Because of his foolishness in concerning himself with just one thing, he thinks of nothing else and thus becomes proficient. - Hagarkure

09-18-2003, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JaredExtreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,115	Yes, definetly watch at least one class and see how the instructors teach. There's a lot of money on the line..... __________________ "I don't fight in the street, there's no mats out there." - JaredExtreme

09-19-2003, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chriss Novice Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 7	Thank you guys(IPON,JaredExtreme)- ill go over there a few times, look at their boxing classes. (Edited) 1 more question to anyone who has any insight on this subject- would any martial arts fully apply to Wrestling (high school) ? Last edited by Chriss; 09-19-2003 at 09:11 AM.

09-19-2003, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
IPON Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,563	BJJ, Sambo or Judo, mostly BJJ.....but I would look at it in the opposite, wresltling will give you the foundation for the other graplpling arts and make you a better practicioner. __________________ A person who is said to be proficient in the arts is like a fool. Because of his foolishness in concerning himself with just one thing, he thinks of nothing else and thus becomes proficient. - Hagarkure

09-22-2003, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chriss Novice Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 7	Ok- thank you! After i finish up my Aikido lessons for this month, i'll probably switch to Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian).

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