Jeffro's Jiu Jitsu Journey

Gearing up for 2011

2010-11-24T15:31:00.002-06:00

Its close to the Holidays and I will be ramping up training to prepare for the 2011 season that will encompass at least 3 maybe 4 IBJJF events to include the Houston International, Dallas International and Worlds NoGi,,,I hope to make the Pan Am NoGi but that will depend upon sponsorship.

Only did 5 events this year,,,less than half of the 14 I did last yr. With higher rank comes higher stakes and chasing the top of the grappling world.

Texas Police Games 2010

2010-07-05T19:14:00.003-05:00

Went down to South Padre on June the 17th searching for something I havent achieved since June of 07,,,,TX Police Games GOLD!!!! Ive been scraping getting silvers and bronze the past few years at the events. These events are small but always TOUGH!!!! I was able to achieve gold in the NoGi Advanced (Purple Brown and Black) which was a relief as Regan told me I was gonna have to walk home if I didnt get a gold. I was only able to take bronze in the Gi as I came up against a tough Black Belt (Robert Ross) in the semi's.

Me Regan and Jess THE MESS had a good time and it was great time. It was great to get away again and get into the ocean. Now we are training the Ft Hood combatives team until the end of Sept getting them ready for the All Army Combatives event that will be held at Ft Benning the end of Sept. Its Two a days mon thru fri and very tolling but it will get me in great shape and ready for Worlds NoGi in Nov. I hope to compete once or twice this summer just to keep the game flowing.

Preparing for another challenge

2010-05-24T13:22:00.002-05:00

Cruise was great but now time to knuckle down and get ready fro the 2010 TX Police Games in South Padre in the middle of June. Conditioning and strength are coming along. Technique is getting to a new level. Gotta keep eyes on the prize,,,have not won gold at this event since its first yr in 2007. This yr will be different.

A New Begining

2010-04-22T09:14:00.002-05:00

Well,,,,what can I say,,,I got married to an awesome gal that has been behind me since 2007,,,when I first locked eyes with her at work,,she was shy,,,we got together and dated a bit then we lived together for a few months,,,things happen and doubts arise,,,things move to an on and off status,,,she hunts me down and pretty much smacks me in the face making me realize my true feelings and helping me realize that there is somebody out there for me,,,I dont have to fill my life with trivial things in attempts to keep me from wanting a companion. That gal is Regan Jane Mullenax and I love her with all my heart!!!!

This lady is a total planner and points me in the direction I need to go and facilitates my dreams. I bow to this lady that treats me like a king. I love my queen dearly and appreciate her patience and determination to strive for what she wants. She is one of the strongest people Ive ever met,,she is a Breast Cancer Survivor (diagnosed with at the age of 27) I figure that if she can overcome that hell,,,,,,I can do ANYTHING with her strive and resolve. She is my true hero.

Up next,,,Caribbean cruise,,,,next event,,,another vacation at the TX Police Games in South Padre in June then a tune up in the summer for the Pan Am and Worlds NoGi. Nothing but the best.

2010 IBJJF Houston International BJJ Open

2010-03-07T13:12:00.002-06:00

The team came in and repped the Grapplers Lair. Patrick Miller took gold in his weight class as did Adrian Mendoza, Adam Boyd and Myself. I took silver in the open (all) weight class,,,losing by points from a guard pass to my team mate Adam who got the gold. Im so proud of the team and am happy to add more International Titles to the Lair HOOOWWWWAAAHHHH!!!!

Now its break time til the late spring early summer. Gonna shine up my game.

Tuff Stuff

2010-02-08T18:23:00.007-06:00

With a new belt (Purple) come tougher challenges. I was called late in the evening on Thurs Jan 28th by Coach John Moore. He told me that Jarrod Clontz the owner and coach of AFC in Killeen was holding a small NoGi event at his school and that he wanted me for a featured 10 minute Purple Belt Superfight similar to the one I did at his event in Feb of 2009. I thought about it for a minute and opted to do it.

John n I went with a few guys that were competing for the first time. I was a lil nervous as this was my first event as a purple belt and my coach was there as well as my fellow purple Rene and Padawan Learner n good friend Adrian "The Brazilican Sensation" Mendoza.

My Opponent Eric Acosta is no slouch and as the match starts he beats me to attempting to pull guard. I grab a tight straight footlock and flex hard (so hard my elbow hurt for days). Victory!!!! Purple Belt first time jitters are over within 51 seconds of the match starting. John is happy so Im happy.

Next up is the Fight to Win Century Grappling Championship in Austin on Feb 6th. I signed up for masters Advanced NoGi and Masters Purple Belt,,,,,Well Set Daniels the promoter didnt have any masters for at first so I was thrown into the young bucks division with mad cats. I held my own but was put out before reaching the semis in the NoGi. Seth has no Masters for me in the Purple Belt Gi division as well. I make it to the Bronze medal match and lose.

I do have a chance of redemption in the masters as Seth has a NoGi Masters Advanced Division for me. I meet my good friend Paul McDonough in the finals. Its a BTX Fightwear showdown (shameless plug even though they dont sponsor me yet =) hahahahahaha ). Paul n I jockey for takedown in the clinch and he attempts to pull guard. I end up taking his right foot just as I did the wk before to Eric and I have it tight. He slaps my right leg attempting to pull himself up as I fall to cinch the submission. The ref calls it saying he believed Paul tapped. It was a shallow win.

Im tired n sore from all the rolling in this tough new world in the grappling community. Next up is the IBJJF Houston International Open on March 6th. Its Gi only and I WILL BE READY!!!!

2010

2010-01-02T15:44:00.002-06:00

Gettin geared up for the 2010 season. First up is Fight to WIn in Austin on Feb 6th. Gonna be a good event as it will be my first event since Winning the Worlds No-Gi title and it will be my first event as a Purple belt. Lotta pressure but no worries. Gettin back into championship form with my buddy (pictured above) Adrian THE BRAZILICAN SENSATION Mendoza. Our teammates Clint and Tyler will be fighting later that night during the MMA portion of the event......HOOOOWWWWAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

PURPLE!!!!

2009-11-20T20:21:00.002-06:00

John Moore awarded me m Purple belt last night. Mat got his yellow, Chris got his orange, Tyler Brady Susane and Zack all recieved their blues. It was a touching moment as John called me out after the testing and thrashing. He explained my accomplishment at Worlds and how much he trusts and values me. A tear came to his eye as he stated that this belt was no mere belt as it was HIS purple belt and that he wanted me to have it to keep the spirit of the school going.

It was nice to have so many promotions and see a great turnout from the school and families and friends. With this belt the time has come to up the intensity two fold,,I want a world title at purple now!!!!

Worlds NoGi 09

2009-11-10T00:02:00.005-06:00

If anybody would have told me last year or heck,,,,,summer this yr that Id be rollin in the Worlds NoGi,,,Id have said YOURE CRAZY,,,,,,well thats what I did. I took first in my Blue Senior 1 Masculino Pesado (Mens 35 to 40 yoa 189 to 202lbs) division. Excellent event,,,,,BEST EVER!!!! Saw the Best in the WORLD Compete!!!!

Now its train and improve. I hope to achieve my purple belt which will add more pressure. Ive done 14 events this yr alone,,,,,Next yr Im slowing it down doing only a few state events with as many Majors as I can.,,,,,,HOOOOWWWWAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Gearin up for Worlds NoGi

2009-10-30T03:03:00.006-05:00

A little over a Wk out from the biggest event of my Grappling Career so far,,,,Worlds International Masters n Seniors NoGi in Long Beach CA on Nov 8th. Been training hard at the Grapplers Lair doin 2-A-Days on my days off combined with my conditioning and power endurance weight trainig. Work days have me gettin up early to knock out the conditioning then race to the Lair then straight to work where I relax HAHAHAHA.

I think my transistions are crisp and my flow is on point. the Cold Fusion Reactor is reaching Optimal levels and my recovery time is better than it has ever been thanks to incorporating a new styl of condition involving a hybrid of the Hurricane and Into Combat conditioning circuits. Along with the recently acquired tractor tire, it makes for lotsa Hurtn. My good buddy and neighbor/fellow training Partner Robert will be going with me.

Cant wait to compete in this event and see some of the best grapplers on the planet compete. Im workin hard to bring back the gold in two divisions. After this event, I get a break unitl NAGA in mid Dec.

Hurtn Machine Tour 09 stop #13 Battle of Htown

2009-10-04T11:37:00.003-05:00

Excellent event as always,,,,didnt do as well a I was hoping with 4 divisions 2 in the Gi and 2 in NoGi,,,I wasnt able to find a gold and had to settle with 4 silvers. Competition was tough in all 4 of my listed divisions. My good buddy Fusion Stixx handled the camera and I will get video up soon. Im 2 shows behind on the Jeffro Jiu Jitsu show so I may just go ahead and edit content from this event into a show instead of throwing up matches online.

Next up is the Worlds NoGi International Masters and Seniors in early Nov out in Long Beach California. Training hard and getting ready. Gettin the reactor kickig and the game razor sharp.

Hurtn Machine tour 09 stop #12 TXBJJ Gi/NoGi Championships

2009-09-11T14:51:00.003-05:00

Tyler n I rep'd the Lair at the TXBJJ Gi/NoGi Championships on 09/05/09 held in conjunction with the Combative Sports Expo in Fort Worth. Was a TOUGH EVENT!!!! Not a huge turnout but everybody there was on point. I competed n placed Silver in the Masters NoGi, Bronze in both reg Adult Gi and reg Adult NoGi. They didnt have anybody anywhere near my weight in the Masters Blue Belt or Purple Belt Gi divisions so I only rolled in those three.

Tyler took silver in his NoGi div and Gold in his White Belt Gi division. Was gettin over the flu that kept me outta work and outta training earlier in the week so even though I didnt do as well as I wouldve liked,,,eh,,,I was ok with it,,,not happy,,,but ok. It is what it is.

Training good n steady for the Battle of Htown in Houston on the 26th then the Fight To Win event in Oct then the biggun,,,,,,,,,,WORLDS NOGI in Cali!!!! Workin hard n Blade Runnin to keep the Techno Tiger game sharp n shreddin. All systems firin off n kickin!!!! My Hustle is RELENTLESS!!!! BOOM!!!!

NAGA Europa 09

2009-08-20T01:03:00.002-05:00

Took silver in NoGi,,had a few good matches with the final going into overtime with me barely losing by points my opponent garnered when he capitalized as I attempted a falling armbar from collar tie that he defended well into getting Knee on stomach thus gaining him the victory. Gi was a bit of confusion,,,,got knocked out of the semi finals when I went for a straighfootlock that was protested by my opponent's coach leading the ref to get confused and force me to break the hold the two times I had it locked in the match. Oh well,,,,I know my game is improving and am OK with my overall performance. Next up is the TXBJJ Championships in Ft Worth on Sept 5th.

Workin hard and the new gameplan is kickin and improving. Shining bright like a freaking Super Nova. Conditioning n strength is on point with the help of the nano tech.

All these events are tune ups for the Worlds Int Masters n Seniors NoGi in Cali in Nov. My hustle is strong.

GEARIN UP FOR NAGA EUROPA 09

2009-08-09T23:25:00.003-05:00

Just puttin the finishing touches n fine tuning the gameplan for NAGA EUROPA on Aug 15th. Wanna thank all my friends n family and training partners. Especially my coach John Moore for bein more than just a Jiu Jitsu coach but a life coach as well. Conditioning is good game is good, just a little tweak on the right ribs but the healing process is sped along by the STIM machine and my conditioning coach (pictured with me above).

MAX HURTN POWAH!!!!

Hurtn Machine tour 09 stop #10 STAR BJJ CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009-07-19T13:52:00.003-05:00

Awesome event held at STAR BJJ in Carrollton TX. Adam (pictured with me) took Silver in his adult mens Blue Belt Div and Gold in his Masters Blue Belt. He will be competing next month in the Ft Hood Army Combatives Tourney. I took Bronze in my adult mens Blue Belt 180 to 189lb div and Bronze in my Masters Blue Belt 180 to 204lb div. Im upset that I didnt do better but Coach John Moore and I know why and we quickly fixed the problem resulting in me placing in both of my divisions. Up next,,,I have no clue,,been a crazy yr,,Looking at Worlds NoGi in Cali later on this yr as well as both NAGAs here in TX and Fight to Win here in TX in Oct and possibly goin up to Colorado for their Sept event. Just gonna keep training and rolling.

Jeffro Jiu Jitsu Tour 09 stop #9,,,,TX Police Games

2009-06-26T19:13:00.003-05:00

Great event as always. This is the third yr the games have hosted a NoGi and BJJ Tourney and this is my third yr attending. My Uber Coach John Moore was once again in my corner and did an awesome job when he was called upon by the event staff to help set up the brackets and ref. Didnt do as well as I hoped in NoGi, brought home a Bronze but like I said,,,,NOT HAPPY.

In the Gi however,,,I actually was able to have John take a break from ref'n and coach me. I was smooth and crisp,,,My first match went a total of 9 minutes (5min match no score no submission then 2 min OT with the same outcome) I pulled off the my trademark Noose Choke from guard to finish. The bracketing led to a funny situation that had three of us in contention for gold. I opted to go as the bracket was set and have two competitors roll for Gold and I would roll with the loser for Silver (I explained that Im not concerned with bringing home trophies but rather getting experience). Had a nice roll to take silver and went undefeated in the Gi. I was pleased that I was able to do everything John was telling me.

A big thanks goes out to my evil Minion Jess. Her camera work was superb and it was good to have her with me.

I now have a good break until my next event. John and I are gonna go over the new gameplan and get it fine tuned and up to MAX HURTN POWER. When its at optimum levels,,,we will unleash it. This event we implemented it and it worked well so I can only imagine where its gonna lead to.

09 TX Police Olympics

2009-06-22T02:27:00.003-05:00

Gettin the finishing touches and polishing of my game finished up. The games are coming up 06/25/09. Coach John Moore will be with me again (Luv it when he makes an event cuz I always do better with min in my corner) New Hurtn Machine shirts will be available soon. After this event,,,gonna have a lil break til John thinks the new game plan is ready to try out,,,Hopefully by NAGA. This will be event number 9 for this yr,,looking to do the Pan AM NoGis in NY in Oct as well as a few other big events before yrs end.

Jeffro Jiu Jitsu Show Episode #1

2009-06-15T23:53:00.003-05:00

Here it is folks from the 2009 TX Open with the likes of Eric"Da Belt Killa"Flores,,,Rene"The Butcher"Rendon,,,Adrian"The Brazilican Sensation"Mendoza,,,Paul McDonough,,,Tony Tipton,,,Break Point Gi's and Featuring Daniel"DOC"Green,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ENJOY!!!!

Next show will feature the 09 TX Police Games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEdX0UGcJxM

The Lair bringin home the hardware at the 2009 TX Open

2009-06-14T15:11:00.003-05:00

Excellent event. Took gold in the mens masters intermediate NoGi 170 to 189Lb div. During the first round of the mens blue belt div the knee acted up and couldnt continue. Everybody from our school placed in various divisions. Up next,,,,,Tx Police Games. 8 events down so far this year, who knows how many more to go.

Hurtn Conditionin Hero

2009-06-03T23:50:00.003-05:00

My Bro Jason gettin the Hypoxia Snorkel Conditioning on. He is a hardcore Former Devil Dog with a tremendous heart,,,you slackers get out there and getcha sum

Hurtn Crazy Cardio

2009-05-25T01:00:00.001-05:00

Plenty of folks have been askin so here is a round of one of the many circuits that I do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYSIutdp0c

Jeffro Gettin Hardware at the 09 NAGA TX Grappling Championships

2009-05-20T01:31:00.003-05:00

Took a Bronze in the Mens Masters NOGI Light Heavy Weight Div. Took Bronze in the Adult Mens Expert NOGI Light Heavy Weight Div. Took 4th in the Mens Masters GI Blue Belt (was way wore out from the NOGI Div but not an excuse just tells me I need to work harder). It was an OK day for the team. Im not Happy with my performance but thems the breaks. I feel purdy good about the event as there were well over 1400 competitors total. This is by far the biggest event Ive competed in. Got three events in June so its time to get goin. Took a wk off after this one as this was my 7th event this yr (did 8 last yr total). Im feelin spry,,,Check the Jeffro The Hurtin Machine Shirt Im wearin from Absolute Grappler. Its way PIMP!!!! and the Break Point GI.

Gettin Ready for NAGA

2009-05-05T19:11:00.003-05:00

Just gettin the finishing touches done on polishing my game for the upcoming NAGA in Dallas on the 9th. After this event (7th so far this yr, last yr had 8 total) I will have a month break until June 13th in Austin. We will be bringing a large crew to compete. My weight is good, my conditioning is on point and Im ready to roll.

The Chad James and Jeffro takin other guys' fruit cups at the 2009 TX International Grappling Festival

2009-04-20T20:27:00.002-05:00

Chad n I (fresh off of the TOC III in Austin last weekend) went down to Htown this past weekned and did our thing at an AWESOME event. Elbert always puts on a good event and this was no different,,,I liked the fact that the spectators were up and away from the mats giving us plenty of room to relax and hang out in the "PIT". Chad (suffering from a severe groin strain) managed to fight thru the pain and take 1st in his Nogi Int 160 to 179lb div. I was able to take 2nd in my Nogi Int 180 to 199lb div as well as 3rd in the Master's Advanced 180 to 199lb div and 2nd in the Master's Gi Blue Belt 180 to 199lb division. we were both pretty banged up from the week prior but no worries. We got it done for the team and had a blast,,,,Coming soon,,,,Jeffro's Jiu Jitsu Show (an internet based bi-monthly video with excerpts and interviews from training and events). Up next,,,,,NAGA May 9th.

Jeffro n Grapplers Lair reppin at the Fight to Win TOC#3

2009-04-11T19:56:00.002-05:00

Just got back from the Fight To Win Tournament of Champions III in Austin. I took 2nd in NoGI Masters Int 160-179lb and 4th in the Mens Blue Belt 160-179. My team did great as well we took only 11 Competitors and ended up 2nd as a team in the overall. Next up,,Houston April 18th for the Texas International Grappling Festival.

Gearin up

2009-03-27T15:26:00.002-05:00

Ramping up the training to get ready for a busy Spring n Summer. Im hitting back to back events in April with the Fight to Win event in Austin on the 11th followed by Texas International Grappling Festival in Htown on the 18th. NAGA is may 9th then its a little break until the TX Police games on the 25th of June with the TXBJJ NOGI Champsionships on June 27th (thats right,,one day in between to travel weigh in and get ready) then its kinda up in the air for July Might get my first MMA Fight then or in Sept. So im training all of it right now. GI, NOGI and MMA. HECK YEAH BUDDY!!!! That plus the conditioning plus work equals TIRED JEFFRO!!!! But happy none the less.

Grapplers Lair takes 4th as a team at the TXBJJ Championships

2009-03-08T20:57:00.003-05:00

Excellent Tourney. Chad (his first comp in the Gi) won the mens white belt absolute div in a bracket that had 31 guys in it. Rene took silver in the mens purple belt and gold in the masters purple belt div. Adam took gold in both the mens blue belt hvy weight and blue belt masters hvy weight. I took gold in the mens blue belt 170 to 179lb div and bronze in the masters blue belt 170 179lb div. Damn tough competition. Landed the noose choke three times from the transition from brabo choke Ive been working on. Thanks to the Truth (Stephen Hall) for pointing out a little trick to help sink it. It worked like a charm. Had fun. Groin is shot as well as my fingers. Im shuffling around like a 90yr old. Hurts like all get out but oh well. Next up is the Fight To Win event in Austin on April 11th.

My NAGA rankings

2009-03-04T13:51:00.001-06:00

They finally finished compiling the scores from last yr. Go to http://www.nationallyranked.com/index.cfm?ac=RANKEDfighterDetail&UID=243807&whichSeason=2008

Gearin up for TXBJJ Championships

2009-03-03T22:33:00.001-06:00

Myself along with Rene' "The Butcher" Rendon and Judo Adam will be up in Ft Worth for the TXBJJ Championships this weekend. My body hurts from all the Judo weve been going over with Adam earlier this week. WEEEYYYOOO!!!!

Animal Fight Wear Championships

2009-02-25T23:47:00.003-06:00

Sometimes your the windshield and sometimes your the bug!!!! Tough competition. This tells me one thing,,,,WORK HARDER!!!! Ive got the TXBJJ Championships Gi only event on March 7th as well as the Fight to Win Championship in Austin on April 11th and the International Martial Arts Festival in Htown on April 18th. Training hard and determined for VICTORY!!!!

Hurricane Cardio

2009-02-11T14:25:00.000-06:00

Hurricane
3 sets of:
30 second sprint at 9 to 10mph followed immediately with
8 reps of deadlift curls (start with your knees on the ground with a palms up grip, hop up to a deadlift position, deadlift the weight then curl the weight, lower the weight down to the ground and back on your knees, that’s 1 rep) followed immediately with 8 overhead presses.
3 sets of:
25 second sprint at 11 to 12mph followed immediately with
8 reps of deadlift upright rows (same as the deadlift curls except you have a palms down grip and after you deadlift the weight you perform an upright row)
3 sets of:
20 second sprint as fast as you can go followed immediately with
6 single arm dumbell deadlifts (6 each arm for a total of 12 reps)
Optimum time for completion of the entire Hurricane is 14 to 16 minutes. A snorkel can be worn during the lifting portion. If using a treadmill, set the incline up all the way.

Victorious at AFC No-Gi Challenge VII

2009-02-08T22:38:00.003-06:00

Good event held for local schools. I was slated to do a Superfight against Jarrod's best student Brandon. Brandon proved to be an apt opponent. I took an inadvertant head but to my left brow (looks pretty now) right off the bat. Brandon did well and defended every submission attempt I threw at him. The bout went the entire 10 min with me winning by points (I hate point victories) 9-2. My other team mates that competed all did well and placed in their respective divisions. It was good to have TJ there to coach me as well as have some of my family there also. Now its time for the Animal event. BTW that last pic,,,Im not giving my camera guy the bird,,Im holding my mouth piece in that hand and trying to hold up the certificate Giggle Giggle.

Confirmed on my competition this coming weekend

2009-02-02T22:40:00.006-06:00

Well, got confirmation from Jarred the other day that he does have a Blue Belt near getting his purple (just as I am waiting for the day John thinks Im ready for my Purple) at 195 for me to compete with this weekend in a superfight at his tourney on sat Feb 7th. I told him Id do it as long as he lets me compete in the regular brackets and he was cool with it. This will be a good springboard for the Animal Fightwear Championships on the 21st. Training has been going good thanks to JC Santana from IHP in FL and my Uber Coach John Moore. He wont make this next event but my good partner and accomplished MMA fighter TJ Waldburger will and will be coaching me. Im going to be giving up about 10lbs but my training partners think I weigh alot more as Ive learned from TJ how to put all my weight onto a very small portion of my opponent.

I want to give a special shout out to fellow TX BJJ practiotioners Stephen Hall and Kelly Rundle for their awesome performances at the 2009 Europian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Portugal yesterday. Great job guys,,you are an inspiration to me and other practitioners.

Competing next weekend

2009-01-28T20:18:00.002-06:00

Well,,,got of the phone with Coach John and he wants me n Rene' to compete next weekend in Killeen at a small event held at the AFS (American Fight Systems) school. Its No Gi only. I hope to be able to train enough in the mean time to be ready. I love No Gi and excel in that format. It will be a good way to get my butt up n ready for the Animal Fightwear Championships later on in Feb. I hope I can get off of work for it. If not,,,they know the deal,,,cough cough hahahahaha!!!!

How to set up and land a Brabo choke from Half Guard bottom when you are down on points and have only 30 sec left in the match

2009-01-27T20:58:00.005-06:00

The setup

Pulling out his far side lapel

Cross grippin the lapel and sinking it

Day 1 of my Blog

2009-01-27T16:37:00.000-06:00

Heck Yeah buddy here we go,,,Im a like four wks out from the Animal fightwear Championships. My weight is at 190ish, my cap is 188 so Im not worried. Im still sick'r n all get out. the weather being darn near icy is gonna keep me n Rene' from training in Killeen tonight but thats ok cuz because it will give me a chance to train under John's watchful eye. Im still excited for this new yr of competition and training.

2009-01-27T15:08:00.000-06:00

Me, Tyler n Robert after the 2008 Battle of Htown in Houston in Sept.