Tony Pacenski Jiu Jitsu

30/08/2024

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Upon arriving in Japan in 2020 after studying martial arts for over 25 years, I experienced a significant cultural shock when I entered the dojos to learn Japanese martial arts such as Judo, Kendo, Iaido, Aikido, and Jojutsu (Jodo) due to the differences in teaching methods. Japanese martial arts teaching pedagogy incorporates traditional elements deeply rooted in Japan’s culture, history, and philosophy. In contrast, martial arts in the United States often emphasize practicality, competition, and adaptation to contemporary needs such as self-defense, survival tactics, and combatives movements (Watch & Learn More…)

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22/05/2024

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Mastering gripping techniques (kumi kata) for a Judoka is a multifaceted process that involves rigorous training, in-depth study of various sequences, and continuous practice until the ex*****on of attacks becomes instinctive. This knowledge requires understanding how to effectively control an opponent’s posture and balance and anticipate and capitalize on openings for successful attacks. A Judoka can develop the muscle memory and tactical awareness needed to execute gripping techniques precisely and efficiently during a match through dedicated effort and repetition. Therefore, when a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner grips the Judoka’s gi at the sleeve with a simple four-finger grip, with bad posture, or attempts to grip the Judoka’s cross lapel, all of these are red flags that are often taught to them by the BJJ instructor, coach, or worst their professor…(Watch & Learn More…)

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16/03/2024

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The first historical strategy advocated by Grand Master Helio Gracie and taught in the system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for almost a century is to draw the aggressive opponent towards oneself, close the distance, and secure the clinch. In a one-on-one fight, the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter can bring the fight to the ground with a throw or takedown, even against an opponent bigger and stronger. Its first strategy to close the gap to reach the clinch position creates the first fear that a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter needs to address, train, and overcome with knowledge and practice. The tactic involves stepping backward to bring the opponent towards them, making the aggressor think they are intimidated. This is a trick used by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighters – by yielding and looking nervous, they make the aggressor more aggressive. At this point, instead of stepping backward, the aggressor steps forward, allowing the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter to take control of the situation. You need to take the initiative and move forward, ultimately (Watch and Read More…)

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18/02/2024

In this video clip, Prof. "little" Tony Pacenski, explores concepts and ideas from different Martial Arts and Budos in order to close the gap faster to reach the clinch position in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Wrestling, Karate, Combatives and Kendo are addressed to improve foot work and timing. Thank you for watching.

https://www.tonypacenski.com/ In this video clip, Prof. "little" Tony Pacenski, explores concepts and ideas from different Martial Arts and Budos in order to...

27/01/2024

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There is a type of training in Budo called Kakari-geiko, which involves continuous attack. Judo and Kendo both have their own versions of this practice. In Judo, Kakari-geiko involves one person attacking continuously while the other defends, and in Kendo, it involves one person attacking while the other provides different openings to attack. This type of training is tiring but brings out the spirit of attacking because there is no time to think and the attacker performs at 100%; in Kendo at the least…(Watch and Read More…)

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21/01/2024

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As I delve deeper into martial arts such as Judo and Kendo, I am increasingly convinced that Aikido’s principles provide an unparalleled means of resolving conflicts. With every passing lesson from one of Shijo Nishio Sensei’s top students in Tokyo, Ichiro Shishiya Sensei, my conviction grows stronger. He emphasizes that to be successful in conflict, it’s essential to have a neutral mind, one thoughts not influenced by stress or thoughtless which could create a sense of hesitance. The mind is neutral yet ready to take the initiative. This idea of the neutral mind that is trained to take initiative is presented well in the Japanese word Mu Gamae, meaning no fighting stance, yet prepared in mind and already won at the moment of contact. Below, I have created a nice logo that brings about Nishio Sensei’s philosophy of Mu Gamae as defined above…(Watch and Read More…)

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15/01/2024

Helio Gracie is credited with developing the whole-part-whole teaching methodology for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This approach involves breaking down techniques into fundamental parts and then reintegrating them into a cohesive whole. Helio’s emphasis on foundational principles, such as timing, leverage, and weight distribution, allowed practitioners to effectively exploit their opponent’s weaknesses. Today, the whole-part-whole methodology is recognized as an essential teaching method used by instructors to impart the principles and techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to new generations of practitioners...(Watch and Read More...)

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14/01/2024

ATTENTION MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTORS IN PAIN!!!!
Imagine dedicating yourself to training in multiple forms of Martial Arts for five days a week over many years while also working full-time and teaching beginners Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Despite challenges such as pain and the risk of injury, you persist and remain committed to your passion even into your mid-forties. Your determination and hard work serve as an inspiration to those around you. However, how you structure your personal sparring sessions provide to be ineffective (Watch and Read More...)

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12/08/2023

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The ability to connect to a training partner or an opponent in Martial Arts is much more than a physical objective. Different Budos find their specific words and concepts of what it means to be connected and the value it has for successfully applying techniques or assisting in the learning process with a teacher and student. In Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Master Rickson Gracie, 8th dan coral red/black belt, has his unique designation and theory of connection. This writer has written about Master Rickson Gracie’s theories in the book, A Story Of Invisible Power: A Path Towards Jiu Jitsu Principles & Ex*****on, 2016. In addition, he has written in a former blog about connection: Rickson Gracie Seminar- Florida 2017: (Watch and Read More…)

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09/08/2023

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In this video clip, Prof. "little" Tony Pacenski, has a private training session with Albert Salangsang, purple belt. A lot of guard passing and concepts of movement. Visit https://www.tonypacenski.com/ for more information about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other Martial Arts.

https://www.tonypacenski.com/ In this video clip, Prof. "little" Tony Pacenski, has a private training session with Albert Salangsang, purple belt. A lot of ...

31/07/2023

http://www.tonypacenski.com/welcoming-peace-the-mindset-of-gyaku-hanmi-unchi-kaiten-nage/

When Shoji Nishio Sensei, 8th Dan, said that in Aikido, gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage is one of the first techniques practiced for 5th kyu (Gokyu) holders, the question one should ask is, why so? Before exploring this type of inquiry, technically speaking, Aikido’s movement set is derived from Daitō-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu. What is viewed as differentiation is, philosophically, in Daitō-ryu, the practitioners are taught to cut down the opponent, whereas, in Aikido, the practitioners are taught to provide an opening to have the opponent become a friend ideally. According to Guillaume Érard Sensei (2021), 5th Dan Aikido, and Daitō-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, this method of providing an opening is what fundamentally separates the expression of the two arts (Budo, a way of life [5] – Guillaume Érard, Budo & Education, 2021), next, with Nishio Sensei’s expression of the opposite stance opponent grab of the wrist technique called gyakuhanmi uchi kaiten nage, in the video below, the reader and viewer will observe the hand of the Aikidoka is an extension of the sword or wooden jo (short staff). These examples of gyakuhanmi uchikaiten nage by Nishio Sensei also show instances of the atemi strike and extensions of the “hand” for the opponent to stop the movement by grabbing it. Therefore, the technique is not just a single-hand wrist grab as that would be non-specialists’ point-of-view…(Watch & Learn More…)

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