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.
https://youtu.be/6kXWrSAlA3o
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
Marcelo Alonso Seminar in Amsterdam .
Marcelo Alonso is a (5th degree) black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under Master Carlson Gracie, being one of Carlson’s most famous and respected students. Alonso was an instructor at the Carlson Gracie Academy in Copacabana – RJ for many years, looking after illustrious athletes such as Leo D’Ilha (RIP), Paulo Filho or Renato Tavares before moving to the United States in the late 1990′s, settling in the Seattle area, where he quickly became a reference among the local grappling scene.
Marcelo Alonso was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, being raised in the Copacabana area, nearby the Carlson Gracie academy. When growing up, Marcelo used to play a lot with Junior, Master Carlson Gracie‘s son. It was through this close friendship that Marcelo started training jiu jitsu. Although Alonso’s parents did not have the means to pay for the academy fees at the time, the Gracie Master agreed to coach Marcelo for a token amount, and so he started, at the age of 12.
For the first 3 years Master Carlson did not allow Marcelo to compete. This was part of the iconic Gracie’s coaching method, put in place to allow the students to get a solid knowledge of the jiu jitsu basics before entering a tournament, for this reason Alonso’s first competition was at the age of 15 (early 1980′s) carrying his competitor life until his mid 20′s.
In 1985, due to his school schedule, Marcelo Alonso left the Carlson Gracie Academy and carried on learning jiu jitsu at the Gracie Barra academy, having Rigan Machado as his coach, and sharing the mats with many of GB’s top students. Alonso would return to the Zona Sul of Rio de Janeiro to complete his law degree, being accepted with open arms back into his old team. He also became one of the instructors at the CGA gym in 1989.
There is an interesting story which was told by Marcelo Alonso on his old website (now extinct) of how he asked his instructor, after a few years as a brown belt and a very favourable competitive record, how long it would take until he was worthy of a black belt, to which Master Carlson replied: “you talk too much, wait two more years”.
Master Carlson eventually awarded Marcelo Alonso with his black belt in 1995. Marcelo became one of the head instructors of the CGA during this period, but by 1997 he left Brazil to try his chance at a better life in the United States, settling in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in the Seattle area.
In Seattle Marcelo quickly became a reference for the local jiu jitsu community, producing great talent and pushing for the development of the sport in the area.
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Marcus Soares 8th Degree Black Belt Seminar .
THE INTERNATIONAL CARLSON GRACIE AMSTERDAM ANNOUNCES FIRST SEMINAR CORAL BELT IN AMSTERDAM , TO MEMBERS ONLY .
Marcus Soares and Marcos Flexa before lived on the same street in Copacabana, know each other and their families.
After 20 years finally Marcos Flexa and Marcus Soares will be the same mat again . The last time they have met was at Carlson Gracie academy in Copacabana.
We are excited to announce the Marcus Soares Seminar .
8th Degree Black Belt Master Marcus This considered “The Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
Marcus Vinicius de Macedo Soares, was born and raised in Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ( On the same street that Marcos Flexa also lived ) He has been a member of the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team since 1970 (the first generation).
Marcus Soares is currently a 8th degree black belt. He was promoted to BJJ Master (7th degree) by Grand Master Carlson Gracie in 2005,
The first Seminar will be from 14:00 till 16:30 with fundamental techniques , White belt only ! (“fee 25 euros “) The second from 17:00 till 19:30 Advanced Techniques , Colors Belts Only (“fee 25 euros ” )
Marcus Soares currently have some BJJ academies in Canada in different locations.
For more information check the website:
http://marcussoares.com/
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