NAGA London 16/Apr/2016

Με μεγάλη επιτυχία στέφθηκε η συμμετοχή των Κύπριων αθλητών στο Διεθνή διαγωνισμό του NAGA (North American Grappling Association) που διεξήχθει στο Crystal Palace National Sports Center στο Λονδίνο, στις 16 Απριλίου 2016.

Χρυσό μετάλλιο στην κατηγορία γυναικών στο gi(στολή) και no-gi κατέκτησε η Μαρίνα Μαύρου μετά από τέσσερις συνολικά αγώνες, ενώ ο Θωμάς Μαγνήτης βραβεύτηκε με δύο χάλκινα μετάλλια στην κατηγορία ανδρών κάτω των 80kg στο gi και no-gi μετά απο εννιά αγώνες. Διάκριση στις μαύρες ζώνες εξασφάλισε ο Ανδρέας Αχνιώτης κατακτώντας χάλκινο στο no-gi και τη χρυσή ζώνη του διαγωνισμού στο gi μετά απο τέσσερις αγώνες

Women's Self Defence 2 Day workshop 20-21/Feb/2016

Aspida hosted a successful the 3rd edition of  2days Women's self defence workshop with an energetic team of women of all ages participating. We believe empowering women in self-defence through Jiu-Jitsu. The concepts of leverage allow a smaller, weaker opponent to overcome a stronger opponent, making it ideal for women to protect themselves. We want to thanks our sponsors: Veronique’s LetsBeYoga, Sushi La, The Boys Café, KemanesPrinting and Love from Cyprus. Congratulations to all the ladies who really impressed us on day 2 with their quick understanding and application of Jiu-jitsu for self-defence. last but not least the Coaches Andreas Achniotis,Alexis Kallis and all the ATRG volunteers that  made this event possible.

Photoshoot by Stelios Modestou

Cyrpus Open 2015 review

Congratulations once more to all the coaches, teams, athletes and spectators that filled the stadium and were part of the great atmosphere that made this event a success. Congratulations to all the participants of the 2015 Cyprus Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament, with over 100 participants this event has proven that Cyprus has a quickly developing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu level. The concept of the Cyprus Open is to help young and upcoming talents to travel and prepare for other international events, as well as to give the opportunity to local and foreigner athletes to test their skills in competition in Cyprus.

Last but definitely not least, I want to thank all the volunteers for keeping the event well organize.

Results Here 

Potoshoot By Stelios Modestou

MORE PIC HERE

Women's Self Defense workshop Vol1 6-7 Jun 2015

The first  2 day Women's Self Defense workshop comes to an end. The workshop was successful with all the participants leaving with the best impressions. We what to thanks all Aspida's Team members who volunteer and make this event special and successful.Last but not least we want to thanks our sponsors   Love From Cyprus ,The Boys, Sushila Nicosia and Kemanes Print Shop for the help and support .
Part of the proceeds went to Hope for Children Foundation

 Roland ATRG member and one of our 15 volunteers .

Prof Alex in action.

Day 1 Group pic.

Day 2 Group pic.

Hope for Children members 

A 2 day - 7hr Women's Self Defense Workshop

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been
called “the great equalizer”.
That's because a small person
who knows BJJ can easily
defend themselves against a
much larger person who doesn't.

Feel safe having some of the
world's most powerful self
defense tactics under your
control.

Program:
Day 1                        6/6/16
9:00-11:00 intro/SD Part 1
11:00-11:30 coffee break
11:30-13:00  SD Part 2
13:00-14:00 free sushi

Day 2                         7/6/15
9:00-11:00 intro/SD Part 3
11:00-11:30 coffee break
11:30-13:00  SD Part 4
13:00-14:00 free sushi

For more info and bookings call : 99334575 Alexis

BJJ for girls

Hi all.

Andreas thought it would be a good idea to hear a girl's perspective on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as sport and as a form of self defense. I started jiu jistu almost a year ago, almost be default. As a child and teen I did do many sports, including karate and ballet, but am by no means a tom boy. I came to the class with a friend to check it out. Having no previous knowledge of the sport, or of grappling, it did not at first appeal to me, sweating on the ground with someone else on top of me did not sound like fun. Some months later I attended a class for the first time. Pantelis showed me some self defense moves and explained the concept of the sport. It's a strategic game where every move has many possible counter moves and defenses.

As a self defense martial art, the principle of BJJ makes sense. All women can quite easily be knocked to the ground and that's were a grappling sport is much more effective as height and weight does not play a role, technique is far more important. You don't need to be strong enough to throw a punch, as a swift triangle or armbar are much more effective. BJJ is a great strength, conditioning and flexibility training. Above all, is the mutual respect we have for each other and the friendships and connections forged with your team mates through the sport.

Hope this was useful and informative for any girls and women who may be looking for something effective as a self-defense and as a great work out.

Anastasia

BJJ white belt