NOLABJJ
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New Orleans Brazilian Jiu Jistu
Welcome to NOLABJJ
Home of New Orleans' highest ranking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors and hands down the best place to learn BJJ in the greater New Orleans area. Read more about our school, great programs and instructors. Call or E-mail us to schedule your FREE introductory class.
ABOUT
NOLABJJ is an official Gracie Barra affiliate school we are proud to be part of the family and try to pass on the philosophies of its founder master Carlos Gracie jr. on and off the mat.
NOLABJJ estabilished in 2000 by a small group of of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners has grown to be one of the top Jiu Jitsu schools in Louisiana. Run by head instructor Matthias Meister and with the help of instructors Marco Macera and "Doc" Eddie Lirette, NOLABJJ is under the direct guidence of Rafael Ellwanger.
Competitors from the NOLABJJ competition team consitantly place and win at local, regional and national tournaments. Wether your goal is to compete, get in shape, learn self defence or a martial art NOLABJJ will get you to your goal.
Message from Master Carlos Gracie Jr
"At the heart of the Gracie Barra Family's extraordinary success over the years is our strong philosophy and mission as a group, a foundation which our masters laid many years ago, but is constantly being reinforced by the great people that make our community. Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art, and we have a vision of how it should be taught as a means for individual development going beyond the competitive realm. To achieve this vision, we must remember to come together as a family, always putting the team in front of individual. For that, we will fight to the end for what we believe is right". ~ Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
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INSTRUCTORS
Professor Ellwanger is currently a first degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and has been teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 13 years. He is also a 2x Pan American, European, US National and Brazilian National Champion. Professor Ellwanger also placed third in the World Championships twice. Professor Ellwanger is based in Hammond and teaches fives days a week
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Matthias Meister, a native of switzerland, began his martial arts study’s as a child with Judo. He moved to the US in the mid 80s there he experimented with a number of fighting arts before joining a BJJ class in the mid 90s . After training with a core group of bjj enthusiasts for years NOLABJJ joined forces with professor Rafael Ellwanger, a first degree black belt under Carlos Gracie jr. In 2009 Matthias received his black belt thru Prof Rafael from master Carlos Gracie Jr. He now runs NOLABJJ with the help of Marco Macera and professor “doc” Eddie Lirette,their combined effort has produced a number of successful jiu jitsu and mma competitors and has made NOLABJJ one of the strongest schools in the south .
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Began training BJJ in 1998 under Ronney Salles Black belt under Rafael Ellwanger 9-0 amateur mma 1-0 amateur boxing 7-4 pro mma - Extreme Challenge, World Extreme Fighting, FFC veteran Current LA State Champ 07 Pan American open class Bronze medal 07 Pan-Am no gi 3rd 05 Florida state no-gi advanced heavyweight champ 02 Dungal Fighting Championship Grand Champ
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Veteran BJJ competitor with numerous National and Local titles Black belt under Rafael Ellwanger
Asst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor NOLABJJ Brown Belt
Asst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor NOLABJJ Brown Belt RMMA 155 Champion MMA record 4-0
Asst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor NOLABJJ Purple Belt MMA and sport Jiu Jitsu veteran
Self Defense John “Rusty” Roper is a brown belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu which focuses on the traditional self defense system developed by Grandmaster Helio Gracie to deal with real life street attacks through a variety of basic moves. Using leverage and efficiency of motion, Helio Gracie developed a complete system of self defense designed to equip smaller individuals with a means to defend themselves, both standing and on the ground. The effectiveness of this system has been recognized internationally and is the basis for defensive tactics programs utilized by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. As a student of Valente Gracie Jiu Jitsu School of Self Defense in Miami, FL, Rusty has continuously studied the fundamental 27 lesson self defense course which is the focus of the classes he is conducting.
FAMILY
Blue Belts
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David Castillo
Blake Matherne
Neil Robertson
John Faloon
Jessica Edwards
Rogeirio Da Silva
Brent Rose
Razvan Omota
Adrain Brulley
Jeff McCleany
Junious Grady
Black Belts
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Matthias Meister
Eddie Lirrette
Marco Macera
Purple Belts
Caroline Vanek
Steve Liaw
Gavin Murray
Ken Malmstrom
Dmitri Khorov
Cliff Hutto
Alex Kriek
Steve Kinisson
Scott Parker
Charlie Haymond
Rick Guerrero
Shawn Gayton
Paulo Tung
Jeff Henderson
Kirk Madere
Chuck Wheeler
Brian Mcdermott
Hunter Guidry
Edson Barbosa
William Keleher
Darryl Barthe
Mark Welch
Trent Weidert
Joshua Bermudez
Kris Keating
Geno Ascani
Brown Belts
Tran Duong
Kristian Rothaermel
John "Rusty" Roper
Collin Murray
CLASS INFO
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian jiu jitsu is centered around the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless. To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students of the sport gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body. This knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses. The path to this knowledge is physically and mentally demanding. Students benefit from greatly increased physical fitness, problem-solving ability, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded fellow students as you learn and have fun together.
Beginner Jiu Jitsu
Class focused on teaching new students basic positions, sweeps, reversals, and submissions.
Competition Team
Specific training for all individuals interested in competing at local and regional tournaments. Training is primarily focused on takedowns and tournament style point jiu jitsu. Also open to blue belts and above regardless of whether they intend to compete.
Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Class designed to teach kids discipline, motivation, and self-confidence while maintaining a fun environment
Judo
Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday by Mr. Hyashi. Mr. Hyashi is an 8th degree black belt in Judo. Please see our contact page for information regarding Hyashi Judo.
Kickboxing I
Class designed to teach student the basic techniques of kickboxing. Emphasis is also on conditioning to prepare each student for kickboxing II if they chose to attend. Required Equipment: 16 oz boxing gloves, kickboxing shin protectors, groin cup, and mouth piece
Kickboxing II
Instructor monitored live sparing. Required Equipment: 16 oz boxing gloves, kickboxing shin protectors, groin cup, and mouth
Self Defense
Class designed at teaching the basics of self defense. Great for anyone interested in learning how to protect themselves
Open Mat
Mats are open for students to come roll with their peers to hone the skills acquired from the instructional class. This is a non instructed class and instructor approval is required to attend.
Schedule
CONTACT
Head Instructor
matthias_meister_hotmail.com
4521 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-250-1760
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