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Seminars You’ve Attended
5 year(s) ago • 2168 views • 38 replies
YBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I don't necessarily agree with the 'if I remember one good thing, it's worth it'. Most seminars cost as much, if not more than the 8 hour instructionals that person has released. If I only have money for one or the other.... would probably choose the video set.
Again this is speaking strictly in terms of improvement/learning- not discounting the value of seminars for supporting the athletes and the seminar hosts, meet and greets and networking, experiencing rolling with the best in the world, and of course the photos for social media lol...
I would absolutely attend/organise a seminar if
-I knew exactly what would be covered beforehand and it was something I was specifically interested in- I've been to more than a few 'random bunch of unrelated techniques' seminars
-the instructor has a reputation for running quality seminars that are structured/planned in advance (again, I've been to seminars where the content was made up on the spot)
I was actually trying to get Priit to come to New Zealand last year, he is a great example of the above, unfortunately COVID threw a wrench into that...
Again this is speaking strictly in terms of improvement/learning- not discounting the value of seminars for supporting the athletes and the seminar hosts, meet and greets and networking, experiencing rolling with the best in the world, and of course the photos for social media lol...
I would absolutely attend/organise a seminar if
-I knew exactly what would be covered beforehand and it was something I was specifically interested in- I've been to more than a few 'random bunch of unrelated techniques' seminars
-the instructor has a reputation for running quality seminars that are structured/planned in advance (again, I've been to seminars where the content was made up on the spot)
I was actually trying to get Priit to come to New Zealand last year, he is a great example of the above, unfortunately COVID threw a wrench into that...
GFBlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I don't necessarily agree with the 'if I remember one good thing, it's worth it'. Most seminars cost as much, if not more than the 8 hour instructionals that person has released. If I only have money for one or the other.... would probably choose the video set. Again this is speaking strictly in terms of improvement/learning- not discounting the value of seminars for supporting the athletes and the seminar hosts, meet and greets and networking, experiencing rolling with the best in the world, and of course the photos for social media lol... I would absolutely attend/organise a seminar if -I knew exactly what would be covered beforehand and it was something I was specifically interested in- I've been to more than a few 'random bunch of unrelated techniques' seminars -the instructor has a reputation for running quality seminars that are structured/planned in advance (again, I've been to seminars where the content was made up on the spot) I was actually trying to get Priit to come to New Zealand last year, he is a great example of the above, unfortunately COVID threw a wrench into that...
On that note Yoshi, a great format for a seminar would probably be to share videos of the techniques with the attendees beforehand, and have the limited seminar time fully dedicated to drilling and troubleshooting.
"flipped classroom" concept : kids get exposed to the material on video at home, use classroom time for practice and discussions.
"flipped classroom" concept : kids get exposed to the material on video at home, use classroom time for practice and discussions.
RRBlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I don't necessarily agree with the 'if I remember one good thing, it's worth it'. Most seminars cost as much, if not more than the 8 hour instructionals that person has released. If I only have money for one or the other.... would probably choose the video set. Again this is speaking strictly in terms of improvement/learning- not discounting the value of seminars for supporting the athletes and the seminar hosts, meet and greets and networking, experiencing rolling with the best in the world, and of course the photos for social media lol... I would absolutely attend/organise a seminar if -I knew exactly what would be covered beforehand and it was something I was specifically interested in- I've been to more than a few 'random bunch of unrelated techniques' seminars -the instructor has a reputation for running quality seminars that are structured/planned in advance (again, I've been to seminars where the content was made up on the spot) I was actually trying to get Priit to come to New Zealand last year, he is a great example of the above, unfortunately COVID threw a wrench into that...
Not to come off combative here, but do you know how many times in 22 years of training, I've been in a class where someone has taught an armbar, choke, or leg lock? At the end of the day, the finishes aren't changing, but the set up to the finishes that are getting flashier and various. The funny thing is, at the end of the day, whether it's something lapel guard, attacking leg locks from numerous entries, or a basic Gracie self defense, one hand attack grip break, I've always picked up something new from every class, or seminar I've attended. There is something to be said about the networking/social aspect of the seminar, and I'm sorry that in your country, you don't get many guys going there to travel, but there's always something to be learned in every class/seminar.
Also, in my experience, in setting up seminars with non specialists (If you book a phenomenal takedown guy, have him teach takedowns, or a leg lock or berimbolo phenom, have them teach their specialty)... If you book just a great guy with no blatant specialties, you can ask them to cover certain things they like doing from a certain position, and they'll usually agree to it (or if you have a newer academy, with not a lot of higher belts, they'll cover something more the speed they'll get).
Also, in my experience, in setting up seminars with non specialists (If you book a phenomenal takedown guy, have him teach takedowns, or a leg lock or berimbolo phenom, have them teach their specialty)... If you book just a great guy with no blatant specialties, you can ask them to cover certain things they like doing from a certain position, and they'll usually agree to it (or if you have a newer academy, with not a lot of higher belts, they'll cover something more the speed they'll get).
TPBlack beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I quickly counted that out of the 71 seminars/camps I have attended, there are 8 or 9 that I don't either remember a technique from or have notes to remind myself.
That leaves 62 seminars/camps that I either remember a technique or a detail from, have video of the seminar, have video of myself performing the techniques from the seminar, have written notes available, or in a few cases, voice memos from when driving back home from the seminar (which, I admit, I have never listened to :D).
A few of these omissions are from early white belt, when I didn't have capacity or terminology to make cohesive notes, a few from seminars I thought were not worth scribbling anything down about, and a few that I regret not doing it.
As said, this is also only just a part of going to a seminar/camp: you get to meet new people, perhaps visit a new gym, experience a new style of teaching... Likely, especially if it's not a big name, you have an invitation to visit the instructor at their academy if you find yourself over at their neck of the woods.
That leaves 62 seminars/camps that I either remember a technique or a detail from, have video of the seminar, have video of myself performing the techniques from the seminar, have written notes available, or in a few cases, voice memos from when driving back home from the seminar (which, I admit, I have never listened to :D).
A few of these omissions are from early white belt, when I didn't have capacity or terminology to make cohesive notes, a few from seminars I thought were not worth scribbling anything down about, and a few that I regret not doing it.
As said, this is also only just a part of going to a seminar/camp: you get to meet new people, perhaps visit a new gym, experience a new style of teaching... Likely, especially if it's not a big name, you have an invitation to visit the instructor at their academy if you find yourself over at their neck of the woods.
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JBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
The best BJJ seminars I have attended have not been from the big name guys. Except Terere. That seminar was ridiculous. My personal favorites have been Marcos "Yemaso" Torregrosa and Andew "Goatfury" Smith. Those guys give you something good every single time. Kenny Florian, Nakapan Phungephorn and Seph Smith also do great seminars.
Best overall seminar I have ever attended was Yves Edwards. The breadth of knowledge and details were spectacular. WAY better than the Anderson Silva seminar I attended, hate to say.
Best overall seminar I have ever attended was Yves Edwards. The breadth of knowledge and details were spectacular. WAY better than the Anderson Silva seminar I attended, hate to say.
OHBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
5 year(s) ago
tons of seminars in almost 20 years of grappling of course..
lots of these did not worth the price i paid......not even hitting the road for it...
(wanderlei silva even showed me how to kick the head of a grounded opponent...... it was a soccer seminar! :-) )
anyway the seminars with vitor shaolin, gabriel willcox, federico tisi, dean lister and Wim Deputter was game changing and/or mindblowing
i also attempt camps in nova unaio/rio where there was famous black belts from the team : pederneiras, jose aldo, vitor shaolin, bastos, ronny tores etc
camps are really better than seminars for me
the guy impressed me much as a teacher and and rolling at nova uniao was Arlisson "KIKI" melo, this guys was incredible (2x time ibjjf world champion, 3x cbjjo world cup champion)... and nobody know him!
i was a white belt and i still defend De La Riva like he showed me 15years ago...
lots of these did not worth the price i paid......not even hitting the road for it...
(wanderlei silva even showed me how to kick the head of a grounded opponent...... it was a soccer seminar! :-) )
anyway the seminars with vitor shaolin, gabriel willcox, federico tisi, dean lister and Wim Deputter was game changing and/or mindblowing
i also attempt camps in nova unaio/rio where there was famous black belts from the team : pederneiras, jose aldo, vitor shaolin, bastos, ronny tores etc
camps are really better than seminars for me
the guy impressed me much as a teacher and and rolling at nova uniao was Arlisson "KIKI" melo, this guys was incredible (2x time ibjjf world champion, 3x cbjjo world cup champion)... and nobody know him!
i was a white belt and i still defend De La Riva like he showed me 15years ago...
DSPurple beltVerifiedSerbia
5 year(s) ago
The best BJJ seminars I have attended have not been from the big name guys. Except Terere. That seminar was ridiculous. My personal favorites have been Marcos 'Yemaso' Torregrosa and Andew 'Goatfury' Smith. Those guys give you something good every single time. Kenny Florian, Nakapan Phungephorn and Seph Smith also do great seminars. Best overall seminar I have ever attended was Yves Edwards. The breadth of knowledge and details were spectacular. WAY better than the Anderson Silva seminar I attended, hate to say.
All same...
By far the best seminar I have attended is by Finnish guy Lauri Kaprinnen.
Showed his A-game, rolled with almost everybody who asked him for a roll, and such a polite and mannered guy.
Even to this day, I remember all the techniques and concepts he showed, no matter I use them or not in my game.
On the other hand, went to many seminars that ended being a big photo session.
Would rather spend money to support "small and unknown" guys, than throw money to big stars.
By far the best seminar I have attended is by Finnish guy Lauri Kaprinnen.
Showed his A-game, rolled with almost everybody who asked him for a roll, and such a polite and mannered guy.
Even to this day, I remember all the techniques and concepts he showed, no matter I use them or not in my game.
On the other hand, went to many seminars that ended being a big photo session.
Would rather spend money to support "small and unknown" guys, than throw money to big stars.
LSBrown beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
I’ve attended seminars from:
Malibu Gracie
Robson Barbosa
Bruno Mathias
Eduardo Teta Rios
Kit Dale
A bunch of Swedish blackbelts
All was a great experience
Malibu Gracie
Robson Barbosa
Bruno Mathias
Eduardo Teta Rios
Kit Dale
A bunch of Swedish blackbelts
All was a great experience
SMPurple beltVerified
5 year(s) ago
My short list includes:
Sylvio Behring,
Caio Terra, and
GM Alvaro Berreto.
Sylvio Behring,
Caio Terra, and
GM Alvaro Berreto.
