Texarkana Jiu Jitsu and Fitness
Texarkana's Leading Martial Arts and Fitness Gym for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), MMA, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, Combat Arts, and Fitness Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamps!
How to Use A Simple Modified Judo Sacrifice Throw for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Texarkana Jiu Jitsu)
Texarkana Jiu Jitsu’s Head Coach, Marc Hagebusch, demonstrating how to use Judo throws for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
It’s a low risk easy throw for BJJ practitioners.
Great sacrifice throw for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu using a modified Judo throw. Illegal with current Judo rules, but definitely legal for BJJ.
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You may know that I started my training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1995 with Carlos Machado, a cousin to the Gracies (his mother was a Gracie).
Carlos’ first studio was on the set of Walker, Texas Ranger.
I started my training there, on the set of Walker as one of Carlos’ first students in Texas.
We used to have to walk through the set to the back room through the little gym area that is often shown on Walker to a relatively small matted room.
It was amazing to be able to train there with such an amazing instructor and I did have the great fortune to meet and speak with Chuck Norris there.
Chuck has been a lifelong martial artist and began training in BJJ when it became obvious that the style was so effective as a form of self defense and critical to becoming a well rounded martial artist.
Chuck choose one of the best in the world to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under, Carlos Machado.
Chuck is a black belt in BJJ under the Machados.
He also requires Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in order to become a black belt in his style of martial arts.
What would Chuck Norris Do?
Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, of course!
Judo for Jiu Jitsu Seminar with 5th Degree Kodokan Black Belt, Robin Tidwell.
Mr Tidwell is coming out for his 3rd Judo Seminar at Texarkana Jiu Jitsu on Saturday, September 30th. Cost is only $35 for Texarkana Jiu Jitsu students.
This is a very important aspect of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his last two seminars were great. This is a short clip of Mr. Tidwell demonstrating a simple off balancing movement to set up a shoulder throw.
Robin and I trained together for several years under the late Judo Grandmaster, Vince Tamura.
Mr. Tamura was one of the greatest people that I have ever met and was an absolute master of Judo and Grappling.
He had a little dojo in the ghetto in Dallas off Harry Hine Blvd.
We always used to joke about how someone would get the surprise of their life when they attempted to mug this old, short Japanese man.
That would’ve been an excellent real world demonstration of self defense.
I saw Mr. Tamura toss highly competitive athletes in their 20’s and 30’s around without hardly breaking a sweat. He was in his early 70’s at the time. It was incredible to watch.
We had people from all over the world coming to train with us all the time – world champions, Japanese national champions, US champions, Sambo world champions, and many early MMA pioneers.
Training was awesome at Dallas Judo, great times!
Judo is most well known for it’s dynamic throws. It also teaches ground work with quick transitions into submission holds and has at it’s roots the elements of self defense.
Judo was the style that gave birth to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and then ultimately to MMA/UFC style fighting.
Robin Tidwell was one of Mr. Tamura’s most advanced students.
I learned a lot from Mr. Tamura and from Mr. Tidwell and now so can you, taking advantage of his more than 40 years of high level Judo Competition experience.
Coach Marc Hagebusch
Royce Gracie who proved its effectiveness in the early MMA fights (UFC)).
Classes are perfect for men and women to be introduced to martial arts in a safe environment.
Classes are taught by the highest ranking BJJ black belt in Texarkana and East Texas, Dr. Marc Hagebusch with the help of the 2nd highest ranking BJJ black belt in Texarkana and East Texas, Billy Mullino.
Coach Marc Hagebusch was introduced to BJJ through learning it under Carlos Machado, a cousin of the Gracie family.
Picture is Coach Marc Hagebusch with the legendary Carlos Machado in 2000. ->
Coach Marc took what he learned and added it to his wrestling, kickboxing, jeet kun do, judo, and other combat sports experience and opened Texarkana Jiu Jitsu in 1999, when he moved to Texarkana.
Our adult jiu jitsu class will allow you the opportunity to develop solid, technical Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills while improving your fitness levels (no matter what that level may be now).
Students that are interested have the opportunity to compete for our highly successful BJJ team (if interested). You don’t have to participate in one of the Combat Sports to benefit from training with us! Most people enjoy the other benefits without participating in sport competition – MMA (UFC style fighting), Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or Grappling.
Train Jiu Jitsu and learn the style of fighting that has proven itself as a dominant force in sport fighting competitions held over the entire globe… BJJ also has a very long history of winning in street fighting situations and self defense.
About Texarkana Jiu Jitsu… We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts and Fitness Classes for Kids (Age 4 and Up), Teens, Men and Women. We Help Texarkana Area Kids, Men, and Women Live Healthier, More Active Lives.
Martial Arts Classes for Fitness, Self Defense, Confidence, Competition, and a More Active, Positive Lifestyle!
Beginners and All Fitness Levels Are Always Welcome!
9. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu bases all of its programs on functional training, training that works by focusing our martial arts training in the Combat Arts incorporating Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, MMA (mixed martial arts as seen in the UFC), Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Boxing. Our primary art is BJJ, but we train elements of the other Combat Arts.
10. We are unlike any other school in the area. Texarkana Jiu Jitsu offers its students cutting-edge, modern martial arts instruction from the 2 Highest Ranking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts in both Texarkana and East Texas!