Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore

Free Introductory Class on 30 Apr 2011 at 1pm

2011-03-21T03:41:00.000-07:00

Getting tired of always catching up with the pace of the class or be the only one in class not knowing as much as the rest of class because you have missed a few months of classes. Reasons due to injureis, work commitment, personal problems or etc...

Good news!!! We are going to give a free introductory class. We will be covering the fundamental and basics which are extremely essentail of building a strong foundation for your growth in BJJ. You are the main priority. Everybody can progress together as a class. Before we can proceed further, we need to have minimum number of students before we can start a whole a new class. That is there the introductory class comes on, it will give us an insight if we will have enough students. If the minimum number is not met, the plan for a new beginner class will not proceed.

Register now. Email ne to register for an introductory class on 30 apr 2011 at 1pm . Details will be further announced in the class. Looking forward to seeing you there.

wmbjjsin@hotmail.com

2 Golds, 6 Silvers and 7 Bronzes at FBT Bangkok

2010-10-31T20:11:00.000-07:00

We just got back from Bangkok with 15 more hardwares. 2 Golds, 6 Silvers and 7 Bronzes!!!!.

Here is a summary:

Jeff : 2 golds and 2 silvers at the blue belt brackets

Maher: 1 silver 80-90 kg No Gi (Blue Belt Cat) and 1 bronze Absolute No Gi (Blue Belt Cat)

Ivan: won his matches only to lose in the quarterfinal by 2 points. No Gi 70-80 kg(Blue Belt Cat)

Despite only blue belts not more than six months, they stood their grounds against other fellow blue belts and even won their catergory. Again, well done guys.

To be continued........

Free Introductory Class on 30 oct 2010 at 2pm

2010-10-06T01:05:00.000-07:00

Getting tired of always catching up with the pace of the class or be the only one in class not knowing as much as the rest of class because you have missed a few months of classes. Reasons due to injuries, work commitment, personal problmes or etc....

Good news!!! We are going to give a free introductory class. We will be covering the fundamental and basics which are extremely essential of building a strong foundation for your growth in BJ. Our aim is start a new beginner's class with a new group of beginners. We will be starting from scratch. That means everyone is new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, no intermediate or no advance students and even no beginners who have been doing for a while. no disturbance at all!!! Our new academy has two separates grappling rooms to cater to such needs. One room for the beginners and the other for the more experience. No disturbance at all!!! You are the main priority. Everybody can progress together as a class. Before we can proceed further, we need to have a minimum number of students before we can start a whole new class. That is where the introductory class comesin, it will give us an insight if we will have enough students. If the minimum number is not met, the plan for a new beginner class will not proceed.

Register now. Email me to register for an introductory class on 30 oct at 2pm. Details will be further announced in the class. Looking forward to seeing you there.

wmbjjsin@hotmail.com

Copa Hong Kong And Versus Gym

2010-10-06T00:08:00.000-07:00

Jason, Makato and Rhandee (LtoR)

Rhandee and Jason went to Hong Kong to compete in grappling competition which was held in Hong Kong.

Rhandee fought (under 76 kg white/blue) losing his first match by 2 points to a sweep.

Jason fought (under 76 kg purple/brown/black) winning his first match with an armbar and losing semi final to Makato Aramaki ( Black belt and multiple BJJ Champion) and third placing match to Brad Ku( Brown belt and multiple BJJ Champion). Leaving Jason a medaless fourth place.

Nevertheless, a job well done.

They also had the luxury of training with Rodrigo Caporal and Quinton at Versus Performance Gym. The guys strongly recommend anyone to visit the gym if you are ever in town.

Finding the right school

2010-05-03T22:30:00.000-07:00

Go for the free trial class!!! You have nothing to lose, just few hours of your precious time.

If you go for the trial class, you would know whether the school is suitable or not.
Still not sure , go for all the trial class from each school and then decide.

Choosing a school based on fees is a wrong way about doing it.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School charges AT LEAST $100 per month all over around the world. That is the going fee. That will give you better insight of much BJJ school charges.

The right way to choosing a school is to see the environment it provides, allows you to improve in a comfortable level.

These factors are:
1) level of instructions provided by the instructor (Do you understand? Furthermore, can you implement it?)
2) general behaviour of the academy (are they friendly? overly competitive ? helpful?)
3) location (accessibility by transport)
4) facilities (spacious, mats, shower facilities)

I hope this will help you choose a school most suitable for you.

Tribute to Glen

2010-04-19T03:38:00.001-07:00

19 Apr 2010

Glen (Black) was responsible for all the photographs that was taken on the day of the seminar.

He had to juggle between taking photos and practising techniques and constantly obliging to everyone's request in taking photo with John. Photos were very well taken. Thanks!!!

On top of that, Glen works very very hard on the mat. Only less than 2 months of training he was already beating guys who were training more than six months who had prior training else where before coming to our school. Regardless whether he is winning or losing, Glen is always coming back for more. Even after class Glen will try to squeeze in a few more grappling sessions. He is a good example of the famous saying "more time you put on the mat, the better you get". Reason he improves so much is because he is actually putting more time on the mat whether it is before or after class.

Keep it up!!!

Getting a Blue belt..... six new blue belts!!!!!

2010-04-19T01:16:00.000-07:00

18 apr 2010

John was at our seminar giving a speech about achieving level of a blue belt after awarding six blue belts. Many people have the perception BJJ blue belt is insignifcant just like any color belt before achieving the black and especially it is the first color belt after white. But they do not know to be a blue belt takes lots lots lots of hard sweat and dedication on the mat. Countless of hours grappling. Some have said "getting a blue belt in BJJ is harder than getting a black belt ..." So what is the criteria to be a blue?

First, proficient in the art.

You have to understand well enough to teach and be proficient in the art.

Second,be respectful

Grappling is a tough sport which it might bring out the best or worst in us. But being respectful, it will put things back to perspective. As a blue belt, one should set a good example or role model to others

Third, responsible

Blue belt should also be responsible of the safety of his peers and their growth in the art.

Congrats to Richard Betts (Black Gi), Ivan Chua (third from the left, top row), Nicholas Yong (fifth from the left, top row) Maher (with the Goatie), Jeff Devens (second from the left , bottom row), Matthew Simon Chua (camouflage gi).

Very Well Deserved!!!

Visitor from Philippines

2010-04-13T05:09:00.000-07:00

Glen is a fellow BJJers from VPF BJJ. We knew Glen from Submission Grappling competition in in Bangkok. We competed against with him. Tough competitor!!!!

Glen, it was a pleasure to have you around. Hope to see you real soon

We moving back into the city!!!

2010-03-08T02:41:00.000-08:00

We are moving to 169c selegie road, singapore 188322 (Beside to Hotel 81). Very very near to Little India MRT, and you can take to other two stations Dhoby Ghaut and Bugis to new academy. The place is spacious, bigger than previous location Henderson. Our classes will be on mon & wed at 7pm and sat 2pm. There is a abundant spaces of nearby carparks which are free after 5pm. See you there.

Free intro class on 25 jan 2010 at 1pm

2010-01-11T20:39:00.000-08:00

Getting tired of always catching up with the pace of the class or be the only one in class not knowing as much as the rest of class because you have missed a few months of classes. Reasons due to injuries, work commitment, personal problmes or etc....

Good news!!! We are going to give a free introductory class. We will be covering the fundamental and basics which are extremely essential of building a strong foundation for your growth in BJ. Our aim is start a new beginner's class with a new group of beginners. We will be starting from scratch. That means everyone is new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, no intermediate or no advance students and even no beginners who have been doing for a while. no disturbance at all!!! Our new academy has two separates grappling rooms to cater to such needs. One room for the beginners and the other for the more experience. No disturbance at all!!! You are the main priority. Everybody can progress together as a class. Before we can proceed further, we need to have a minimum number of students before we can start a whole new class. That is where the introductory class comesin, it will give us an insight if we will have enough students. If the minimum number is not met, the plan for a new beginner class will not proceed.

Register now. Email me to register for an introductory class on 25 Jan at 1pm. Details will be further announced in the class. Looking forward to seeing you there.

wmbjjsin@hotmail.com

Tribute to Rhandee "Little Jacare"

2009-10-05T03:04:00.000-07:00

Rhandee has come a long way since he first arrived in the academy. Rhandee is the smallest and one of the oldest (30 years old ) among the young competive lads ranging from 18-25 .Most of the guys is actually ex school or national team for Rugby, Soccer or Basketball. They have at least 20 kg advantage over Rhandee. Besides Rhandee hardly exercised in his whole life.

Rhandee was constantly tapping to guys who were not only bigger, stronger and faster, they were also at their prime of their life. But he never gave up.

Worried that he might quit, I would tell Rhandee how long it has taken me to get my first tap and BJJ is more of a marathon race rather than a 100m dash race. "You will never know who is the real winner until the very end." He would replied, "I'm not going anywhere."

I would help Rhandee as much as I can. I would constantly pushed him really really hard, he never once gave up.

And the rest became history...

1He attained silver in (his first comp) Fightwork Asia Submission Grappling 2009 only losing in the final on points.

2 Missing the final in (his Second Comp) FBT Bangkok Submission Grappling 2009 final to a very very close decision.

Here are some of the matches in Thailand

Match 1 1st Round

Match 2 Quarter Final

Rhandee is now a force to reckon with on the mat.

This is a good testament to

"If you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything "

To rhandee, you are inspiration to all of us.

Train Hard!!!

2 Golds, 1 Silver and 5 Bronzes at Bangkok 2009

2009-10-01T16:38:00.000-07:00

Novice

<60
Calvin Lye Bronze (One Month Training)

<64
Matthew Chua Gold (1 year training)

<70
Ivan Chua Bronze (9 months training)

<90
Timothy Chen Silver (10 months training)

Rhandee was very close to getting to the final, only to lose in semi final to a close decision.

Job very well done guys!!!

Note: We have posted up medals for only no gi category and not including instructors' medal.

Fightwork Asia Tournament Results

2009-03-24T12:31:00.000-07:00

White Novice(56.5kg-63kg)
Champion: Khairul (FightWork Asia)
Runner Up: Rhandee(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)

White Novice(63.5kg-70kg)
Champion: Ivan Chua(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)
Runner Up: Matthew Tan(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)

White Novice(70.5kg-78kg)
Champion: Maher(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)
Runner Up: Toh Jing Poo(Ultimate MMA Gym,Malaysia)

White Advance(63.5kg-70kg):
Champion: Lin Wenyao,Ervin(Kreation Jiu Jitsu)
Runner Up: Tan xing Hua(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)

Absolute Open Cat
Champion: Jeff(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)
Runner Up: Tan Xing Hua(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sinagpore: 3Golds & 4 Silvers
FightWork Asia: 1Gold
Kreation Jiu Jitsu: 1Gold
Ultimate MMA Gym: 1Silver

Congrats to all competitors and winners.

SUBMISSION GRAPPLING & MMA (AMATEUR) TOURNAMENT 2009

2009-03-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

Missing from photo :Jeff

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Singapore did extremely well in a recent SUBMISSION GRAPPLING & MMA (AMATEUR) TOURNAMENT 2009.

Our guys took 3 golds and 4 silvers out of five categories.

Well Done!!!

More details will be coming in soon.

First Class of the year 2009

2009-01-03T10:21:00.001-08:00

There is no better way to start a new year than grappling with fellow BJJers.

We have expanded the size of our grappling area. We are still not used to the extra space.

Final Class of the year 2008

2009-01-03T10:10:00.000-08:00

Our very own "Royal Rumble" which we play every year.

Objective: To be the last man standing on the mat. Anyone submitted will be out of the mat.

Singapore International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition

2008-09-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

Our guys did very well in the recent competition. For details, click here.

Check Out Our New Blog

2008-01-10T22:22:00.000-08:00

Training with the champs!!!

Click here

Location & Schedule

2007-08-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

Location: We are located in the gym at level 4 in Orchard Hotel (Picture below).

442 Orchard Road S238879 OPPOSITE Forum Galleria

Click below for exact location: Map

Facilities: We also provide showering facilites and lockers.

Email: wmbjjsin@hotmail.com

2007-08-16T21:34:00.001-07:00

We are the first authentic representative of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Singapore, under the lineage of John Will of Will Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Learn to defend yourself more efficiently

Fun and healthy

Relieve stress Great body workout

Improve body coordination

Improve confidence and self esteem

Great way to make friends

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is taught in a friendly and practical manner. The art is so straight forward and practical that it could be understood very easily by someone without any prior martial art experience.

2007-08-16T21:06:00.000-07:00

What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes on effectiveness rather than elegance. Through the years of trial and error, the Gracie family created their own style of Ju Jitsu (Japanese martial art ). The Gracies, who were naturally small in stature, polished the art to suit them by removing ineffective moves and modifying those that were retained. Eventually, they developed a whole new art which emphasized primarily on ground fighting. After 60 years, they were brought to international scene when one of the Gracies by the name of Royce, took part in a No Holds Barred Competition called UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). The competition had eight fighters from different styles pited against each other. Despite being the smallest, Royce easily swept past his opponents and took the title. Royce defended his title in UFC2 and UFC 4 . Due to its effectiveness, most martial arts practitioners converted to learning their art or incorporated the moves into their own martial art.

What is the essence of BJJ?

The objective of BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) practioner is to bring his opponent to the ground and finish the fight from there. Once the desired position is attained and consolidated, the BJJ practioner is able to hit them with lesser possibility of being hit back severely. With the aid of the ground, he or she will be able to control the fight and easily apply submission moves such as chokes, armlocks and leglocks. Any of these moves would render the opponent helpless. Thus, making it easier to finish the fight if not finished yet.

BJJ Made History!!!

When Royce Gracie defeated every of his opponent on the ground, many martial art practitioners realised the importance of groundfighting. A question was in everyone’s mind. Why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so effective? The reason is most fighters are clueless once they reach on the ground regardless what Stand up* style they practice. Punches and kicks are not as effective on the ground as it is standing up and submission moves are much more practical. All these factors adding up would mean a whole new “ball game” for these Non BJJ practitioner. Not to forget the fact that BJJ practitioner trained mostly on the ground and in a more realistic environment. Therefore once they hit the ground, a BJJ practitoner will have a great advantage. *(Refers to martial arts which relies only on punching and kicking from standing up and has no groundfighting)

Why train with us?

2007-08-16T11:49:00.000-07:00

Why train with us?

1) Leave Your Ego at the door.

We do not entertain bullies and people with bad attitudes in the acaedmy. Our goal is to create a good learning atmosphere by encouraging friendliness and helpfulness among students. As everybody is here to have fun and at the same time, get better.

2)Quality not Quantity

We strongly believe it is not how many techniques you know but how many techniques you can master. So we normally teach not more than three (unless necessary) techniques to give the students more time to absorb the fundamentals as well as finer detail, which actually makes difference between making a technique work or not.

3)Rome was not built in one day

To be really competent in the art, you have to put your time and sweat on the mat. There are no shortcuts. But it does not mean the journey is not going to be fun.

4)Belt is made just to hold your pants

Colour of your belt is just an indication of your level of efficiency on the ground and as well as your understanding of the art. People should aim for the skill that the colour represents not the belt.

5)Location, Location, Location

We are located in Orchard Road, Orchard Hotel(Opposite Forum Galleria). But it should not be the main reason to choose an academy. Highest priority should always be the atmosphere of the class and the quality of the instructions.

6)Nothing beats experience

Our instructor Jason Quek has been learning BJJ in Australia since 1998 for three years and he never stopped learning BJJ since he came back 2001. Constantly upgrading himself by going overseas or bringing great BJJ guys over to train with. Jason has trained with John B Will, Tyrone Crosse, Adam Kayoom, Dave Hart, George Sotiropoulos, Marcelo Garcia, Hector Lombard and the list really goes on (photos below). Jason took the best of each of their style and make it into his own. He has competed in the Pan Pacific, numerous No Gi Competitions in Australia and won the biggest local No Gi competition in Singapore. So he knows a thing or two about winning. And he is very passionate about sharing his immense knowledge to his students.

email:wmbjjsin@hotmail.com or call 94579426

Gallery

2007-08-16T10:15:00.000-07:00

Gallery

John B Will

Head Instructor and Founder Will Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Australia.

He is an excellent instructor. Not only he explains techniques well, he also motivates you to work hard. I have learnt a lot from him as an instructor as well as for my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Tyrone Crosse

Head instructor and Founder of Hangar 4 gym. Multiple Winner of BJJ Competitions in Australia.

Excellent grappler, great instructor and a very good friend.

Jean Jacque Machado

Founder of Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Multiple BJJ and ADCC Champion. He is John Will's instructor so he is my "Grandmaster" though we do not use that term.

Adam Shahir Kayoom (between the beautiful Jem and me)

For more info, http://www.adamshahir.com/

Multiple BJJ Champion, Accomplished MMA fighter and Currently Muay Thai Champion in Thailand

Adam is a great competitor, instructor and a great friend. Adam has helped me tremendously in my grappling skills.

Not to forget all my students in this picture. All the best guys!!!

George Sotiropoulos

Mutiple BJJ Champion, Accomplished MMA fighter and ADCC Australian Champion .

He went against Marcelo Garcia in ADCC 2007 in the first round. Great grappler and instructor.

Watch out for him in the new season of Ultimate Fighter !!!!!!

Hector Lombard

Pride FC fighter, Muliple Submission Grappling champion

Hector is an excellent and cool guy to hang out with. Great grappler, wrestler and boxing.

Marcelo Garcia

Multiple BJJ Champion and ADCC Champion

Great and funny guy to hang out with.

and more........