DLR TO THE BACK

Here is a variation of the backtake from the DLR guard.

PASSING THE DLR PART2

Part two of Shawn Williams and his method to passing the DLR.

PASSING THE DLR PART 1

To often we focus on offense, so today we are gonna focus on defense of the DLR guard brought to you by Jits magazine and Renzo black belt Shawn Williams.

RECENT SEMINAR FOOTAGE

Take a look at this video that has Mestre De la Riva teaching at a seminar in Tres, Rios Brazil a few months back.

ANOTHER BIG WEEKEND

This was yet another big weekend for the Vicente Junior De la Riva Team. This weekend VJ along with several other blackbelts from the 3G family had a Seminar with over 80 people in attendance. This was followed up the next day with De la Riva Team promotions of the following:

Sean McEntee, Mindy, Jake Goff, Adam Ziemnicki, Adam McClure, Brian Clouser, Mike Maker, Jay all got blue belts and Instructors Lance and Kail were promoted to brown. 

Congrats and Thanks to all who came to help and show their support! 

SOME GREAT SWEEPS FROM THE DLR HOOKS

Check out this great video that displays a series of sweeps from the De la Riva guard.

DE LA RIVA INSTRUCTIONAL

Check out these great setups from the master himself!

DE LA RIVA AND CAIO TERRA SEMINAR

Listen up! Big news and lots of Seminars!

First:
VJ will be teaching at a upcoming seminar and here are the details.

Rosendo Diaz Jiu Jitsu Academy

We are excited to announce that Fadi Khouri, black belt team 3G and Vicente Junior, 3rd degree black belt under Ricardo De La Riva will be two of our instructors for the seminar. Both these guys are top level instructors and competitors.

Only $30 to attend. We will be adding a sign up form in the next couple weeks as space for this event will be limited.

Secondly:
Both Mestre De la Riva and Caio Terra will be having a seminar this September 10, 2011. Make sure you RSVP and for more info check out the FB page here.

This is a once in a life time experiance to learn from a living legend and a legend in the making on the SAME DAY at the SAME SEMINAR! Space is limited. Sign up online at www.bjjconquest.com or call 443-668-9769

VJ SEMINAR

Professor Vicente Junior will be teaching class at the PA Academy on June 28th! It's a good time to come try it out if you've never trained before. Class is free for all Vicente Junior Jiu-Jitsu Team students. New students get a two week free trial & students who train at other schools are more than welcome to come train with us for a mat fee.











Address

1100 Grosser Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 · Get Directions

Phone

(610) 367-6611

Website

http://www.vicentejunior.com

Hours

Tues:	7:00 pm	-	8:30 pm
Thurs:	7:00 pm	-	8:30 pm

BIG WIN AT GRAPPLERS QUEST THIS WEEKEND

We would like to give a big congrats the Chris Bower for winning the Grapplers Quest US National Championship. Way to go and this should inspire everyone to keep working hard for VJ and De la Riva Team!

TECHNIQUE, IT'S IN THE DETAILS

There are so many little but important details in this video you are going to just have to watch it for yourself (maybe several time.) Mestre details the omoplata, gripping, and the cross guard to triangle setup, pure awesomeness.

HUGE WINS AT THE MARYLAND OPEN

De la Riva team took home the gold in more than one way this weekend. Lead my Mestre Vicente Junior, De la Riva team demolished the other teams by more than 400 points. Check out the results here. Great job, and congratulations to all the competitors!

SEMINARS AND COMPETITION

 VJ's Academy in Brazil recently hosted Mestre De la Riva for a seminar. The turnout was huge and DLR Black Belts from surrounding cities came by to show their support. Take a look at the pics here!

Also keep in mind this Saturday and Sunday streaming live from Budovideos.com are the Worlds. Professor VJ will be competing along with a few good friends of ours whom include Caio Terra and Samir  Chantre. Read more about it here.

GOOD LUCK GUYS!

MESTRE DE LA RIVA AND HIS REVERSE DLR SWEEP

Check out this great great reverse De la Riva sweep that can be used when you opponent tries to pass your guard with a knee slide. Simple, yet very effective!

ONE WORD: WORLDS

Is the world coming to an end? Maybe, because very few people thought that assembling a crew high level black belts this amazing was possible. Professor VJ is in California training with this elite crew, in preparation for the World's, which takes place the first week in June. Let's just say the world better be ready for what is about to come!

CHARM CITY SEMINAR THIS SATURDAY

Vicente Junior will be hosting a seminar at our new affiliate in Baltimore Maryland: Charm City BJJ. Check out their site and be sure to mark your calendars.

GREAT NEWS VIDEO OF DE LA RIVA TEAM

DE LA RIVA IN ITALIA

As reported by Gracie Mag, Mestre De la Riva is will be in Italy this month both teaching seminars and running the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Professional Cup on May 13th. Check out the article here to learn more. Also stay tuned for more news on De la Riva making his return to the Vicente Junior Academies this summer. Oss!

HUGE WINS THIS WEEKEND AT THE IBJJF NY OPEN

 We can't express how happy we are with all of the medals we brought home this weekend. Vicente Junior De La Riva team killed it, and these are all of this weekends winners.

Vicente Junior: black belt master light feather - three times new York open champion
Jonas Junior: brown senior 1 ultra heavy
Shelly Ponce: white adult light feather
Mindy Mcentee: white adult middle
Kail Bosque: purple adult light feather
Toby Lunsford: senior 1 purple light
Patrick tribbett: blue master ultra heavy

Congrats to everyone and keep up the incredible work!

VICENTE JUNIOR SEMINAR AT CHARM CITY BJJ

Vicente Junior will be hosting a seminar at our new affiliate in Baltimore Maryland: Charm City BJJ. Check out their site and be sure to mark your calendars.