by UDA | Apr 6, 2020 | Video
Here’s our stretch routine that follows the warm-up of each class, which most of you are familiar with. Try and get it done at least once a day. It’s probably best to do it after a long walk or an exercise session during this period of self-isolation. Take care... 
by Robert Naumoski | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog
Thank you to everyone for the phone calls and the show of support over these trying financial times due to the coronavirus. I have had time now to consider how we will financially get through these challenging times, and upon discussion with students and instructors... 
by UDA | Mar 10, 2020 | Grading, Seminar
It was a big night at UDA/Roots St George last night as several of our kids and teenagers got graded and the adults were treated to an awesome Judo seminar with Daniel Rusitovic. Congratulations to all the kids and teenagers on their new grade. You have all worked... 
by UDA | Feb 27, 2020 | Grading
Congratulations to Paul Lee who graded to brown belt last night. Being a small man, his Jiu Jitsu completely emphasises Helio Gracie’s philosophy, where a smaller person with technique and leverage can overcome bigger and stronger opponents. No one embodies this... 
by UDA | Feb 25, 2020 | Grading, Seminar
We had another great seminar from Paulo yesterday. Just when you think you really understand the basics, he totally freshens and sharpens them up for us. Paulo covered passing guard, keeping a strong base, and how to avoid being pulled to guard. Thanks again Paulo,... 
by Robert Naumoski | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog
Gi or no-gi is a classic debate in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with strong opinions presented either side of the argument. People who believe that gi training is better, argue that many techniques can be transferred to no-gi. Those who prefer no-gi, say that it’s more... 
by Robert Naumoski | Dec 5, 2019 | Grading
The one question beginners always seem to ask me is “how long does it take an average person to attain the level of black belt?” In order to slowly introduce them to our type of training I lead with, “the most important thing is that you experience a class and see... 
by Robert Naumoski | Dec 3, 2019 | Grading, Seminar
Once again we had the pleasure and honour of having Prof Paulo Guimaraes for a seminar at Roots St George. He showed various positions from guard and different ways of taking the back, and as usual, his understanding of Jiu Jitsu is at another level. After 20 years of... 
by Robert Naumoski | Nov 26, 2019 | Competition
Thank you to everyone that represented Roots at the Summer Cup on the weekend. Whether you won or lost, you did us all proud (and the instructors lost their voices in the process). We achieved all levels of medals, and we had the biggest team to date. In some... 
by UDA | Sep 17, 2019 | Grading
Congratulations to all our kids and teenagers on their new belts last night. You’ve trained for years and worked very hard for these belts, welcome to your new grade. Grey: Riley, Dule, Reuben, Vera Yellow: Sophie, Flynn Orange: Isabella Green: Xavier, Jamie... 
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