Steve Maxwell Seminar .
Dear All,
Carlson Gracie Amsterdam is proud to host a seminar with Steve Maxwell, one of the world’s most respected strength & conditioning coaches and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (5th degree). In this seminar, Maxwell will share his unique take on the system of street self-defense, as taught to him by various members of the Gracie Family. Most importantly, his legendary teacher Relson Gracie – one of the family’s experts on Vale Tudo (no-rules fighting).
Steve Maxwell (1952) is a physical educator, fitness innovator, former NCAA Division 1 Wrestler and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Maxwell has been involved with physical culture for over half a century. He holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and was the first American to be awarded the rank of Black Belt under Relson Gracie. For well over a decade he ran Maxcersise in Philadelphia, the first certified Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school on the East Coast of the United States. There, he was also the first coach to teach regular kettlebell classes. He has served as a strength & conditioning coach for several world champions, and has worked with many US law enforcement agencies (DEA, Secret Service, FBI).
For the last couple of years Steve has been living a nomadic lifestyle, travelling the world teaching classes on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kettlebells, joint mobility and bodyweight training. He has a wealth of knowledge to share.
Join us for a fantastic seminar!
Payment info to follow soon. This seminar is closed to Carlson Gracie Amsterdam members only.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam .
Thursday , November 19th , 2015 , Olga Lyashevska was promoted to black belt by Marcos Flexa (black belt 4th degree under Carlson Gracie). She is the first female black belt promoted by Marcos Flexa , and she now joins the ranks with fellow black belts Desmond van den Berg and Daniël Bertina .
Lyashevska is one of the top female BJJ athletes in Europe. She grew up in Crimea and moved to The Netherlands in 2005 for her MSc Degree in Environmental Science. She started training in Judo and BJJ the same year, receiving her black belt in judo in 2010. In 2012 , 2013 and 2015 she fought at the World Pro Jiu Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi. In 2013 she became a No-Gi European Champion at purple belt, and in 2014 she won the brown belt open class at Rome International Open.
In 2015 she won her weight class at European Open Championships in Lissa bon and became third in open class.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam
The Carlson Gracie lineage is well established in The Netherlands. At the dojo Amsterdam , and under guidance of Marcos Flexa, Lyashevska became known for her ruthless passing pressure, aggressive guardwork and sneaky submissions . It’s no exaggeration to state that she can smash most men, and make fun of them at the same time. She is also one of the most engaging and friendly people we have ever welcomed on our mats. It’s a great honor to welcome her within our ranks.
Lyashevska: “When I first stepped on the mat at Carlson Gracie Amsterdam, it felt like entering the Brazilian embassy. It is a powerhouse of Jiu Jitsu knowledge. The most important thing I learned here was the pressure game, always staying on top, and “Amassar!!!”(smash). However, the black belt is only the start. I want to continue to learn, motivate others, and grow in the art.”
“Tempo ruim o tempo todo. Quem não morre, não vê Deus.” – Carlson Gracie. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Amsterdam .
Text by Daniël Bertina
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