‘Brazilian Style’ BJJ Training in 2017

2016 has been a great year for us with lots learned from Leo Negao. We sailed through our three-year team anniversary in September. Leo’s pressure game has had a very significant impact on the team’s BJJ. The team has grown to such a size – topping 50 – that there are now regularly 25 people training on the BJJ Lifestyle … Read More

Gold for Michael Cheung at the Surrey Open

Big Mike bosses division to take gold at the Surrey BJJ Open… Michael Cheung and Richard Mackie put it on the line for the team at the Surrey Open, performing brilliantly – four fights between them, three wins, two by submission. Very exciting it was to watch Mike take both opponents down with an Uchi Mata. Rich also took his first opponent … Read More

Knee on Stomach and Mount Retention

Another superb week of training with an in-depth look at securing the triangle with an ‘S’ mount entry. Options were given for an arm-bar finish or a triangle submission – two of BJJ’s big moves. Pictured: two of BJJ Lifestyle Team’s high level blue belts practicing knee on stomach, mount retention and Kimura finishes. Both have become high level grapplers … Read More

Triangle Mechanics – Come and Learn This Devastating Submission

One of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s signature techniques – the effectiveness of the Triangle Choke is widely seen in the UFC. Although relatively easy to learn, it’s the fine details that really make the Triangle submission easy to finish. At BJJ Lifestyle Team, we focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques that could be relied upon in a self-defence situation. We work hard to … Read More

Coaching Team Further Strengthened at Lifestyle Team in Kingston

Exceptionally excited about learning Kata Guruma (Fireman’s carry) from Olympic athlete and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Danny Williams – over the course of the next eight weeks. The Lifestyle Team coaching line-up now includes: Lyubo Kumbarov – teaching No-Gi takedowns for BJJ on Saturdays between 10.30 and 12 noon. Lyubo is also available for private lessons. Lyubo’s Saturday training sessions are available … Read More

A Very Sociable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team!

Friday 18th March saw lots of us visit Rodizio Preto in Putney – the well-known Brazilian restaurant. We all had a fantastic night and ate as much as we could – the meat was delicious and so was the Brazilian beer! We’re all looking forward to our next team outing – tickets are booked to watch Polaris 3 in Bournemouth. … Read More

Strong Performance At Kleos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition

Strong performances at Kleos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the High Wycombe Judo centre – with Ben Gracie picking up a silver medal in a stacked division. Entering his first BJJ competition, Ben (in the white Gi) had a total of four fights, submitting his first two opponents. In his first fight he finished his opponent with a head and arm triangle choke, the … Read More

First Training Session of 2016 With Twenty Seven People Training

Happy New Year to everyone – 2016 is going to be a big year with Lyubo Kumbarov doing some week night No-Gi training sessions, Jonathan Purssey continuing with his Judo for BJJ training program and Leo Negao conducting some of his brilliant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminars. Mondays and Thursdays will of course always be BJJ nights and Fridays continue as usual … Read More

Judo For BJJ Followed By Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Monday Nights

Monday nights have become very special at Lifestyle Team in Kingston – a full 2.5 hour training session. Just over an hour of Judo for BJJ with Jonathon Purssey – former British and Commonwealth Judo champion – and over an hour of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our Judo sessions are modern and dynamic and tailored for BJJ competition. In just five weeks, … Read More