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Promotion to Brown Belt by Email
Question: Do I promote people as high as brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through email? Here’s the short version... • Since I’ve been teaching martial arts, I’ve never promoted anyone by...
Generations
I consider myself to have been very fortunate to have studied with individuals not very far removed from the founders of their respective styles. Here is a short list: Jeet Kune Do • Sijo Bruce Lee...
Tournament Preparation
So, you're thinking about competing in that upcoming tournament but not sure what you should work on - or how to prepare? Allow me to share a few ideas with you to help you prepare: I. Get your mind...
Functional / Emotional Fitness Private Lesson Example
Below is an example of some functional/emotional fitness private lessons I've taught: POSTURAL DEVELOPMENT (6 steps) 1. I began by showing the students which muscles were too short, too long, and...
Be Honest in Your Training
Over the past thirty-eight years, I’ve observed a perse range of attitudes among students attending my Jiu Jitsu classes. Here’s a brief overview of the motivations I've encountered: 1. Learning...
Definitions…
In this short article, I’d like to share my definitions of three (3) common terms used in martial art circles. By doing so, I aim to clarify how I use these terms. Here they are: 1. Self-defense2....
Jeet Kune Do Private Lesson Example, Part One
Below is an example of a handful of lessons I taught to beginner-level Jeet Kune Do students… TECHNIQUE-BASED LESSONS: The Eye Jab Level One Instruction (7 parts) 1. Harris JKD mindsets #1, #2 and...
Harris International Online Blue Belt Examination
Below is an overview of the Harris International Online Blue Belt Examination. NOTE: This examination is different from the in-person blue belt, the in-person blue shirt, and the online blue...
The Harris Jiu Jitsu Difference, P2
In part one of this series, I talked about one method of presenting the bridge and roll front mount escaping technique. I also shared a couple of Harris Jiu Jitsu training differences. In this...
The Harris Jiu Jitsu Difference, P1
In this article, I would like to show you the Harris Jiu Jitsu difference (i.e. the difference between instruction in Harris Jiu Jitsu and the instruction some BJJ students receive). Here is...
Value of Private Lessons, P.1
Since I began teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, martial arts, and self-defense lessons (on the roof of a Holiday Inn Hotel in San Diego, California) back in the summer of 1987, I have taught thousands...
Under The Leg Guard Pass
In the 15-minute video shown below, I’ll share with you what I call, “The PreSchool Version” of the basic under-the-leg guard pass. In this video are many details I teach to white and other colored...
Depth of Knowledge
Roy Harris BJJ Self-Defense Expert Arrest and Control Expert Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Expert Filipino Kali Expert Jeet Kune Do Expert Kalis Ilustrisimo Expert Kettlebell Expert In part one of this...
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks Podcast
Here is a recent interview I did with the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks Podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with the host. We covered a variety of topics and had a lot of fun on the show. I hope you...
The FBIAO Method
Harris Jiu Jitsu follows the structure of, "The FBIAO Method." Let me explain: The “F” stands for fundamentals. Fundamentals have very little to do with technique. Rather, they lay a foundation...
Harris International In-Person Blue Belt Examination
Below is an overview of the Harris International In-Person Blue Belt Examination. NOTE: This examination is different from the online blue belt, the in-person blue shirt, and the online blue...
Arrest & Control Private Lesson Example, Part One
Below is an example of a few lessons I've taught to entry-level law enforcement personnel (e.g. officers, deputies, agents, etc...). TECHNIQUE-BASED LESSONS: Effecting An Arrest Level One...