New BJJ Blackbelt in Ireland apparently.

bjj-fighter

While I was enjoying my Burrito from Taco Taco in the Epicurean Food Hall today (mmm), I noticed a flyer for BJJ classes from "BJJ Legion" in Dublin 2. It said that the coach is a BJJ Blackbelt named Jorge Santos. Found the Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Legion-Ireland-BJJ/208174359203308?v=info

Anyone ever had any experiences with them? Seems like a new gym. Its cool having another Blackbelt here now (makes it what? 5 or 6?), considering I remember when John K was the only Brown Belt in Ireland! It can only be good for BJJ here. I wonder what this guy is like.

themandan6611

Doing classes in the Fitness Dock on Camden St.

They offered marital arts from that gym before if i remember and there was some questions about the qualifications of those teaching on Boards at the time.

You should eat tacos in Burrito & Blues on Wexford street - much better :-)

da-bres

bujum:)

MarkFairman

Ironically one of you got a Burrito from "taco taco" and the other a taco from "Burrtio ans Blues"

I would go Taco Taco as its Mexican owned.

I think there must be a couple BJJ blackblets humming under the radar with the amount of Brazilians living in Ireland right now.

I think it will actually be great for lower coloured belts, in the past you could be a blue for ages waiting for a black belt to grade you, if you missed the grading it could be another year before you had a chance again.

Sid_Justice

anyone training with him?

EnjoyChoke

MarkFairman wrote: »

I think it will actually be great for lower coloured belts, in the past you could be a blue for ages waiting for a black belt to grade you, if you missed the grading it could be another year before you had a chance again.

A longer time in grade is no bad thing. The belt is only a symptom of your skills in any case.

Doug Cartel

EnjoyChoke wrote: »

A longer time in grade is no bad thing. The belt is only a symptom of your skills in any case.

I'm not that big on gradings, but still - if you're all set to grade but miss the grading because something comes up at work, or whatever, and you end up having to wait a whole year for the next one, it must be a fair aul kick in the nads.

MarkFairman

EnjoyChoke wrote: »

A longer time in grade is no bad thing. The belt is only a symptom of your skills in any case.

I agree and disagree,

yes a belt reflection of your skills. But if you are competeting at say blue blet level against someone who hasnt graded but is clearly a high level purple it can be a bit of a dose really and slightly damaging for your enthusiams if your blasted out of your category.

Think JK was promoted straight to purple as he had no one to grade him.

EnjoyChoke

Doug Cartel wrote: »

I'm not that big on gradings, but still - if you're all set to grade but miss the grading because something comes up at work, or whatever, and you end up having to wait a whole year for the next one, it must be a fair aul kick in the nads.

A year in BJJ is a very short time

EnjoyChoke

MarkFairman wrote: »

But if you are competeting at say blue blet level against someone who hasnt graded but is clearly a high level purple it can be a bit of a dose really and slightly damaging for your enthusiams if your blasted out of your category.

Again not a bad thing. Many of the medals in the big comps are won by people as you describe. They "graduate" by smashing all at their current belt level in competition.

da-bres

EnjoyChoke wrote: »

Again not a bad thing. Many of the medals in the big comps are won by people as you describe. They "graduate" by smashing all at their current belt level in competition.

This is the way

MarkFairman

Point taken

legionBJJ

Hey Lads, my name is Patrick Costello. I work with Jorge Santos (Black Belt) and Alex Castro (Blue Belt) in Legion Ireland BJJ. I'm glad to see you asking about our classes. Jorge has over 10 years experience doing BJJ, since he started doing BJJ he has won 32 medals and has represented Gracie Humaita academy, under the Scorpion gym in Porto Alegre, (here is the link to there web page http://www.scorpyongym.com.br/). at the world championships. We are giving classes Mon - Fri 3pm to 5pm at the minute but we are looking to expand our time table to a night class. If you are interested in rolling with Jorge to see if you like his way of teaching e-mail us @ legionirelandbjj@gmail.com, or call into the Fitness Dock on Camden st. Thanks. Osss

_oveless

legionBJJ wrote: »

Hey Lads, my name is Patrick Costello. I work with Jorge Santos (Black Belt) and Alex Castro (Blue Belt) in Legion Ireland BJJ. I'm glad to see you asking about our classes. Jorge has over 10 years experience doing BJJ, since he started doing BJJ he has won 32 medals and has represented Gracie Humaita academy, under the Scorpion gym in Porto Alegre, (here is the link to there web page http://www.scorpyongym.com.br/). at the world championships. We are giving classes Mon - Fri 3pm to 5pm at the minute but we are looking to expand our time table to a night class. If you are interested in rolling with Jorge to see if you like his way of teaching e-mail us @ legionirelandbjj@gmail.com, or call into the Fitness Dock on Camden st. Thanks. Osss

How much are classes and are absolute beginners welcome?

legionBJJ

_oveless wrote: »

How much are classes and are absolute beginners welcome?

We welcome all levels, most of our students are beginners. As for how much it costs, we would prefer if you could call into us and have a chat, we give the first class for free to all new students. Thanks

donwardo

Hi Guys, I just recently started rolling with Jorge at The Fitness Dock and he's a fantastic teacher. The instruction and ease of his techniques are fantastic. He covers at least 3-4 new moves per class and we get to roll with him at the end which is only a bonus.

pablohoney87

Went for a session yesterday. Gotta say Jorge is the real deal. Showed us some very nice stuff as well as goin over the basics. Rolled with him for bout 10 minutes and everything he did just seemed so effortless.
Seems like a very nice guy too as does as does alex. Would definitely recomend them for people of any level.
(also must try out that burrito place:D)

legionBJJ

We have moved to The Mews, 22 Main Street, Ranelagh, Dublin 6


From Monday 18th July.
The time table is : Mornings - Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 7am to 8am
Afternoons - Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 3pm to 5pm
Evenings - Monday to Friday - 7pm to 9pm

Prices are.
1 Month €80 (€ 1.82 per class)
1 Day(3 classes) per week for 4 weeks €40 (€3.34 per class)
Drop in €15 per class
If you sign up for 3 months you get the third month 1/2 price.(€200)
(€1.52 per class)
Ossss!!!!

Malolan

Is first class free?

HellsAngel

legionBJJ wrote: »

Hey Lads, my name is Patrick Costello. I work with Jorge Santos (Black Belt) and Alex Castro (Blue Belt) in Legion Ireland BJJ. I'm glad to see you asking about our classes. Jorge has over 10 years experience doing BJJ, since he started doing BJJ he has won 32 medals and has represented Gracie Humaita academy, under the Scorpion gym in Porto Alegre, (here is the link to there web page http://www.scorpyongym.com.br/). at the world championships. We are giving classes Mon - Fri 3pm to 5pm at the minute but we are looking to expand our time table to a night class. If you are interested in rolling with Jorge to see if you like his way of teaching e-mail us @ legionirelandbjj@gmail.com, or call into the Fitness Dock on Camden st. Thanks. Osss

Impressive CV, looks like the real deal alright. The more Black Belts we have in Ireland the better.

JohnMc1

HellsAngel wrote: »

legionBJJ wrote: »

Hey Lads, my name is Patrick Costello. I work with Jorge Santos (Black Belt) and Alex Castro (Blue Belt) in Legion Ireland BJJ. I'm glad to see you asking about our classes. Jorge has over 10 years experience doing BJJ, since he started doing BJJ he has won 32 medals and has represented Gracie Humaita academy, under the Scorpion gym in Porto Alegre, (here is the link to there web page http://www.scorpyongym.com.br/). at the world championships. We are giving classes Mon - Fri 3pm to 5pm at the minute but we are looking to expand our time table to a night class. If you are interested in rolling with Jorge to see if you like his way of teaching e-mail us @ legionirelandbjj@gmail.com, or call into the Fitness Dock on Camden st. Thanks. Osss

Impressive CV, looks like the real deal alright. The more Black Belts we have in Ireland the better.

Sounds great.

JohnMc1

HellsAngel wrote: »

legionBJJ wrote: »

Hey Lads, my name is Patrick Costello. I work with Jorge Santos (Black Belt) and Alex Castro (Blue Belt) in Legion Ireland BJJ. I'm glad to see you asking about our classes. Jorge has over 10 years experience doing BJJ, since he started doing BJJ he has won 32 medals and has represented Gracie Humaita academy, under the Scorpion gym in Porto Alegre, (here is the link to there web page http://www.scorpyongym.com.br/). at the world championships. We are giving classes Mon - Fri 3pm to 5pm at the minute but we are looking to expand our time table to a night class. If you are interested in rolling with Jorge to see if you like his way of teaching e-mail us @ legionirelandbjj@gmail.com, or call into the Fitness Dock on Camden st. Thanks. Osss

Impressive CV, looks like the real deal alright. The more Black Belts we have in Ireland the better.

Sorry for double post.

pablohoney87

Malolan wrote: »

Is first class free?

Tis indeed:D