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Michelle Nicolini Women’s BJJ Seminar Tour

09 Monday Jun 2014

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On June 1, at the 2014 IBJJF Worlds, Michelle Nicolini added yet another world champion title to her impressive list of achievements. She is the only woman who has won world championships in light feather, feather, medium heavy, and open weight classes. Her latest win over Tammi Musumeci was the most talked about match of the 2014 championship, and the devastating arm lock she applied on her opponent was a submission most of us had never seen.

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Michelle Nicolini is spending the rest of the month of June teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu for women on both coasts. She is in Massachusetts, at Worcester MMA, June 9-14. The following weekend you can catch a women’s bjj seminar with her in San Francisco, at Ralph Gracie BJJ, and back to the East coast for the Grappling Girls Guild camp June 27-29, in Washington, DC. Don’t miss the opportunity to train with the most decorated black belt competitor, and learn the secrets of her annihilating submissions.

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Valentine’s Day Gi Giveaway

13 Thursday Feb 2014

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antiquepuzzlepurseValentine’s Day, a long-awaited holiday for lovers, is here! It’s a feared day for single people who feel the pressure to have a significant other as their Facebook feed is blowing up with pictures of flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, and the cheesiest messages between the most “amazing” couples.

The roots of Valentine’s Day date back to ancient Roman times, to a pagan fertility festival called Lupercalia. Later the church chose mid-February for St. Valentine’s Day in order to Christianize the celebration. It wasn’t until the 1300s that the holiday became definitively associated with love and romance. By the 17th century the people in Great Britain had begun the tradition of exchanging cards and letters.

Modern Valentine’s Day cards bear little resemblance to the intricate paper confections made out of hand cut lace paper, decorated with ribbons, cupids, hearts, flowers, and calligraphy. Handwritten notes that were replaced with mass-produced cards in 1900s are slowly being taken over by e-cards and text messages. Red roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and jewelry are the most popular gifts among couples. Kids in school give out valentines to everyone in order not to hurt anyone’s feelings. Teachers are now the number one group of people receiving valentines.

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What started as exchanging of cards has become a commercial holiday of epic proportions. Chase Blueprint Valentine’s Day survey concludes that women will spend around $ 71.00 and men around $ 100.00 on gifts this year. The survey also concludes that 2/3 of men would like to have sex instead of receiving a gift on Valentine’s Day. However, an independent study challenged the results, and determined that number to be 10 out of 10.

We are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a gi giveaway, and are inviting all husbands, fiancés, boyfriends, and partners to tell us about the great lady in their life. Tell us three good things about the love of your life, tell us why she rocks your world. Tell us why she is special and should win a Fenom gi. If you prefer to remain anonymous, that is okay too. What’s better than a gift from a secret admirer? Are you single? No problem, have your best friend submit an entry. Be creative! The best entry wins a free gi!

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Australian Girls in Gi Camp 2014

07 Friday Feb 2014

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Australian Girls in Gi annual two-day camp is one week away! This is shaping to be one of the largest women’s BJJ camps in the history of Australian Girls in Gi with over 75 spots sold out. The instructor for the weekend is Sophia Drysdale, the first Australian female black belt, who is successfully juggling training, competing, teaching, and being a mom.

AGIG has been bringing women together for events, competition, networking, and training since 2010, and the group is led by outstanding efforts of Jess Fraser, a Melbourne based purple belt. For more information or to register, please click here. Happy training!

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SBGi Ladies Only Camp

27 Monday Jan 2014

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The first West coast women only BJJ camp of 2014 is scheduled for March 7-9th at SBGi Portland gym, and we asked the organizer, Salome Thornton, to talk a little bit about Straight Blast Gym International (SBGi), and the upcoming event. 

Salome: SBGi is an international organization with gyms all over America, Europe and Asia. We have decades of experience running camps that are educational, interactive and inspiring. For a very long time these camps consisted mostly of men, because gyms were filled with men.

We are known for teaching BJJ using the I-Method, which consists of introduction, isolation and integration. It is a three stage process that begins with introduction stage, learning the movement, and posturing or pressuring properly. The student then proceeds to the isolation stage where that skill is applied against progressive resistance from a partner so that the crucial element of timing is included. It finishes with the integration stage, where the part is brought back into the whole context of whatever we are training for. Introduction, isolation, and integration are usually all within the same practice session.

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Starting a women’s BJJ camp was something that became an interest to us about a year ago after last year’s spring camp. Fairly recently we tweaked a few of our teaching methods to help students learn better and faster. It did amazing things to for our female student population. The number of women grew quickly from one girl in the mists of testosterone to at least 30% of women on the mat at any given time. As the number of women on the mat grew, we realized how profound impact BJJ, and the friendships that came along with it had on their lives, and on our social culture. We want to grow this group of strong, and fearless females.

This camp is open to all women no matter what gym they belong to. It is about bringing women all over the world together to share their love of BJJ, get a chance to train with each other, learn from female instructors, get to know each other, and above all enjoy the process!

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, well-rounded experience for everyone. We want girls to leave with their heads full of new, and immediately implementable information, a smile on their faces, and an inspiration to continue learning.

sbg1The instructors for this camp are Lily Pagle, Amanda Loewen, Leah Taylor and myself.

Lily Pagle is SBGi’s first female black belt, and USJF second degree judo black belt. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and is certified in sports psychology.

Amanda Loewen, aka the Wizard, is one of SBGi’s top-notch brown belts, and homegrown coaches. She is a regular competitor, and her latest BJJ magic was shown off in her 64 minute round with a heavy weight black belt world champion Tammy Griego!

Leah Taylor is also our homegrown SBGi brown belt, a coach and a competitive athlete. She is 2012 IBJJF blue belt world champion, and 2013 purple belt silver medalist.

I am the founder of Primate Yoga ~ Practical Practice, and will be teaching yoga specifically for BJJ, giving girls a few helpful pointers on how to manage discomfort that often arises from rolling. I take a very practical approach to yoga, using the science of human anatomy, and the individual in front of me as a guide to help people improve their posture, and range of motion, help prevent, and rehabilitate injuries.

We have one, two or three-day packages, and early bird prices available. To keep the lodging costs lower, we will have a slumber party/sleepover at the gym. Bring a pillow and a sleeping bag, and we will provide movies and popcorn! For more information please contact Straight Blast Gym Headquarters.

Happy Shopping!

27 Wednesday Nov 2013

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Fenom Kimonos is having a 12-hour sale on Friday, November 29th. Limited quantities and sizes will be available in each color, so set your alarm clocks and enjoy the lowest prices of the year!

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Hannette Staack BJJ Seminar in Houston

10 Sunday Nov 2013

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Third degree BJJ black belt Hannette Staack has had a busy schedule in 2013 teaching in the US and Europe. She will be closing the year with a trip to Houston for another 3-hour, women only seminar that is becoming an annual tradition. The early bird price of $40.00 is available until November 16th, after that the price is $50.00.

Not only is the price of the seminar an absolute steal but the participants have a chance to win her brand new signature gi that is a collaboration between Fenom Kimonos and Hannette herself. The gi features contrast stitching, inside tape, and beautiful, detailed embroidery in her favorite colors: green, yellow and blue. This is a perfect gift for someone who appreciates the subtle feminine design, and bright color scheme.

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To register for the seminar and private lessons, please click here. To purchase Hannette Staack signature gi, please click here.

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Happy Birthday Girls in Gis!

12 Thursday Sep 2013

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Girls in Gis, Texas women’s BJJ group, is celebrating its four-year anniversary on September 22nd in Houston, at Elite MMA. The group has grown exponentially since it started in 2009, and over 100 participants are already registered for the upcoming event. It is a free open mat for women and girls of all ages and experience levels.

At the anniversary event, Girls in Gis is running a fundraiser for YMCA International Services benefiting the victims of human trafficking. Donations in cash and household items such as dishes, towels, small appliances, and baby items are greatly appreciated.

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We are continuing our tradition of donating a gi to the Girls in Gis anniversary event’s raffle. This time around one of our beautiful pink pearl weave gis is up for grabs. Check out the past winners and good luck everyone this year!

2010 winner Camryn

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2011 winner Tara

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2012 winner Jamie

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2013 raffle prize

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To register for the Girls in Gis anniversary event, please click here. To read more about Girls in Gis, please visit their blog.

Hannette Staack Returns to Dallas

20 Tuesday Aug 2013

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Hannette Staack is coming back to Dallas, Texas, this weekend, on August 24th, for a three-hour women’s jiu-jitsu seminar! This is the second time Fenom Kimonos is offering a free seminar with a world-class athlete and instructor to its customers.

Fenom Kimonos is dedicated to offering affordable jiu-jitsu products to women and girls, promoting women’s jiu-jitsu by offering free or low-cost seminars to its customers, and supporting other non-profit initiatives that empower women. Come and catch up with old friends, meet new jiu-jitsu ladies, and spend some one-on-one time with a world champion!

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To register for the seminar or private lessons, or to buy a limited edition Hannette Staack t-shirt click here. To see a video from last year’s event, click here. See you all on the mat and stay Powered by She!

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BJJ+BFF PHOTO CONTEST

21 Sunday Jul 2013

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We were inspired by a recent photo of Hannette Staack and Suay Al-Aziz. Two good friends who found each other through BJJ, one lives in Chicago, the other in Florida, spending quality BJJ time together in Brazil at BRA-021 camp and supporting Fenom! How cool is that?

Do you have a friend or friends that you can’t wait to train with no matter how far they live? Do you have a friend who has matching bruises in the most odd places? Do you have a friend that comes over with a gallon of ice cream and box of tissues when you’ve had a bloody bad day on the mat? Do you have a friend who is just plain awesome?

If so, here’s a chance to win a free gi or a free private lesson for you and your BFF at Hannette Staack Women’s BJJ seminar in Dallas, on August 24th! Take a picture of the two of you wearing Fenom gear* and post it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, or email it to info [at] fenomkimonos.com. A random winner will be picked on August 23rd. Be creative and good luck ladies!

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*Fenom gear = at least one of the following: Fenom gi top, gi pants, belt, rash guard, t-shirt. Fenom logo must be recognizable and visible. 

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Women’s Grappling Camp in Chicago

13 Thursday Jun 2013

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Women’s Grappling Camp is headed to Chicago in a few weeks! For the first time, Hannette Staack and Andre Terencio, are hosting the five-day women’s jiu-jitsu camp at their gym, Brazil-021.

WGC has been around since 2009, helping women to become the best jiu-jitsu practitioners they can be. It’s a place to train with many different training partners, exchange ideas, share techniques, and life experiences. It is more than just a jiu-jitsu camp, it is an opportunity to gain tools to improve all areas of your life.

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To see what the instructors Valerie Worthington, Emily Kwok, and Hannette Staack had to say about the camp, click here, here and here.

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