Hello Spring! Events and competitions are making their way back on the scene. Please make note of the following competition in Wisconsin Dells we are attending as a team, as well as a team competition taking place AT Nova Oak Creek! Be sure to sign-up ahead of time so we can plan accordingly, and everyone gets registered on time:
April 3rd - Grappling Industries Wisconsin Dells
Nova is taking an adult team and a kids team to this event at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. There are GI and NOGI divisions with a guarantee of lots of matches. You can sign up or see more information for this event here https://grapplingindustries.smoothcomp.com/en/event/4407. Sign up under Nova Gyms BJJ. Early deadline is March 20th, after which the price increases. We have a competition team chat on Facebook messenger to coordinate rides and details. If you wish to be in this chat talk to Coach Matt L or message us on Facebook.
April 10th - BJJ 4 Change HOSTS “Team Takeover” at Nova oak creek (adults only)
This is a team vs. team submission only elimination event. It’s a similar format to the world-famous Quintet. If you have not seen Quintet before, you can watch some highlights here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tedwYJxJqjY&t=1490s
There are 3 divisions: White Belt, Blue Belt and Purple/Brown Belt. Each team needs 5 members that collectively weigh under 900Ibs. Nova will have at least one white belt team and one blue belt team competing. If you are interested in competing on one of these teams you can talk to Coach Matt L.
More information about the Team Takeover event can be found here https://bjj4changeevents.com/upcoming-jiu-jitsu-events/team-takeover1
Watch Nova competing at a Quintet event by Nuway Jiu-jitsu :
If you have any questions, please reach out to a coach or use the Nova Parents group page on Facebook.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM HENRY MATAMOROS BJJ SEMINAR AT NOVA OAK CREEK
NOVA Gyms recently welcomed Henry Matamoros for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar. He is Wisconsin's 1st ever Black Belt and considered the Godfather of BJJ in WI. Henry informed us of the early days of BJJ in WI, and showed us techniques from his unique style. He also discussed the growth of the sport, and how some of his students who are now black belts were in attendance, including guest instructor Andre DeVillier, and NOVA’s own Coach Kaz, who was one of his first students. Henry also demonstrated a cool triangle from the back, that we will certainly apply to our game.
Here are some pictures from the seminar, including several Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt promotions for Matt L, Luke S and Gavin S. Congrats Matt on your Purple Belt Promotion, Luke on your Blue Belt Promotion, and Gavin S on your Grey/White Belt Promotion!
—Would you like to see more seminars held at NOVA? Let us know!—
NOVA PEWAUKEE
Coach Mat Myga leads NOVA Pewaukee’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. In addition to the Kids and Adults BJJ program, Coach Mat offers private lessons in jiu jitsu, kickboxing and fitness, as seen here with NOVA member Jay, who has been continuously training hard with one on one jiu jitsu sessions.
Coach Mat has been keeping busy on the competition circuit as well. From Iowa, to Texas, to Illinois, Coach Mat has been racking in the medals to start off the year. Congrats Mat- your accomplishments are well deserved and your journey as been amazing to watch! (@coachmathew on Instagram)
Know anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or private lessons at our Pewaukee location? We are taking kid & adult inquiries ONLINE. View the class schedule here, and visit NOVA Pewaukee’s Facebook page Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu On The Lake for updates!
NOVA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
We are pleased to highlight more recent promotions at NOVA:
Coach Mat M promoted Caleb W at NOVA Pewaukee. Congrats Caleb on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grey Belt Promotion!
Coach Matt L promoted Lyla and Jordy at NOVA Oak Creek. Congrats to both on your first stripe in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
Congrats to Luke S (just before his blue belt promotion) and Schmitty at NOVA Oak Creek, who each received a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe from Coach Calvin in our Noon BJJ Class!
In competition news… NOVA was represented at the recent NUWAY Jiu Jitsu tournament in the Dells. Congrats to our competitors who were in the Quintet BJJ Tournament (Matt L, Bryce K, Dan U, Ron W, Nate H) and the individual rounds (Jordan S and Carter W). Way to bring home all those medals!
Additionally, Nicho K and Gavin S competed at the GAMMA USA Spartan Cup Youth MMA Tournament, bringing home some medals too! Way to represent NOVA! Thanks Coach Kaz and Coach Jordan for your support on site.
Big props also go out to NOVA MMA fighter Paul Pint, who scored a first round TKO at the Primal Combat Pro MMA Fight in Tennessee. We’re proud of you Paul! Thank you Coach Dan and Coach Jordan for helping coach, and for making the trip and cornering Paul at the fight. Thank you also to all the NOVA members who were a part of helping Paul with this event. Our continuous teamwork and comradery is a benefit to us all! (Event photos courtesy of Berzerkers Entertainment)
As we amp up our workout regimen this season, here are the most recent class changes to the Oak Creek schedule:
WOMEN’S TEAM BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Women’s Team BJJ takes place Mondays 6:45-8:00pm and Fridays 5:00-6:30pm at NOVA Oak Creek. This is an optional class in addition to the other daily jiu jitsu classes.
**Also- NOVA is running a Women’s Jiu Jitsu promotion for the month of April at our Oak Creek location: A ONE-MONTH FREE TRIAL for the Women’s Team Class Mondays and Fridays. This one month trial is available for current NOVA members in any of our programs, as well as NOVA parents and to NEW, first-time signups at NOVA. Sign up with a friend and spread the word! See Coach Matt L with questions, or NOVA Team Services Rep Luke at the front desk to lock in your spot! Or via email at info@novagyms.com**
BREAKFAST CLUB NOW 5 DAYS A WEEK
NOVA’s “Breakfast Club” Jiu Jitsu class is now five days a week, AND includes a Judo curriculum on Tuesdays. Please review this updated schedule, and note that it is now GI Tuesdays & Thursdays, and NOGI Mon/Wed/Fri:
Mondays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling Fundamentals (NOGI) - Scott, Ron & Kaz
Tuesdays 6-7am: Judo (GI) - Scott & Ron
Wednesdays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz
Thursdays 6-7am: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (GI) - Kaz
Fridays 6-7am: BJJ/Submission Grappling (NOGI) - Kaz
Remember Breakfast Club is included with your Jiu Jitsu membership! See Coach Kaz, Coach Scott or Coach Ron with questions. Congrats to our recent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions from the Breakfast Club too!
SATURDAY’S KICKBOXING CLASS NOW BEGINS AT 9:30
Our Saturday morning all levels KICKBOXING FOR A CAUSE class, now takes place from 9:30am-10:30am. As a reminder, this class is also open to the community, so feel free to bring a friend or group of friends to experience our kickboxing program with you!
Any donations provided to the class will go to Lift For The 22, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with gym memberships nationwide to improve military transition, and fight veteran suicide. Donations are not required, but welcomed. Any donations are collected at class check-in. See Coach Dan with questions on the class, and thanks Matt N for the group pic and for your support of the cause!
And… effective monday, march 22nd, the new coaching schedule for our kickboxing & mma program in oak Creek is as follows:
MONDAYS
Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Luke)
Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Dan)
Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Dan)
TUESDAYS
Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Jordan)
Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Jordan)
Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Jordan)
Adults MMA Sparring 6:45-7:45pm (Jordan)
WEDNESDAYS
Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Luke)
Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Gary)
Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Gary)
THURSDAYS
Kids Kickboxing & MMA 4:15-5:00pm (Jordan)
Adults Kickboxing & Fitness 5:05-5:50pm (Jordan)
Adults Kickboxing & MMA 5:55-6:40pm (Jordan)
SATURDAYS
Adults Kickboxing & Fitness/Kickboxing For A Cause 9:30-10:30am (Dan)
FULL class scheduleS for the location(s) you ATTEND ARE ON THE NOVA WEBSITE OR CLICK BELOW:
Oak Creek schedule here, and Pewaukee schedule here.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOVA GUIDELINES:
To help with COVID compliance regarding capacity and spacing in the common area, we kindly ask for NOVA parents to drop off their child/children for class, sign them in and then leave for the duration of the class. When coming back to pick up your child/children, again please sign them out before departing.
An alternative to leaving the facility would be to participate in our simultaneous Adult Fitness Kickboxing classes (ask about family discounts!)
And to everyone, as a reminder, there are no shoes past the front area cage. And please make sure to neatly place your shoes UNDERNEATH the cubbies up front, not in them.
Also- please remember to grab your belongings after each class. Items left behind go into a lost and found at the gym, but note unclaimed items may be taken to Goodwill if left an extended amount of time.
New injury insurance protection for under $25 a month?
If you have not checked it out yet, NOVA Gyms recommends you consider www.JiuJitsuInsurance.com to learn more about a new insurance policy that will help you pay your medical bills if you or your family are hurt or injured from an accident at the gym (or anywhere for that matter because it covers you 24/7). If you are active in MMA & Jiu Jitsu or other recreational combat sports, then a policy like this will pay for itself over the course of time. For about $25 per month, this policy will pay you directly if you have an accident or injury that needs medical attention.
These programs also have an accidental life insurance policy built into it, so if you passed from an accident your beneficiary will get a check similar to a life insurance policy (average benefit is $75,000). Beyond the life insurance protection, these insurance programs will cover (send you a check for) any accidental injuries (pay you upfront), hospitalizations (from the injury), or surgeries (treatment for the injury) whether they happen on or off the Jiu Jitsu mats (as well as on or off the job!).
CLOSEOUT MERCHANDISE
He have a few kids large t-shirts available for sale with Dan Severn autographs for sale for $20 each. This is a collectors edition NOVA Gyms t-shirt and a great gift idea.
UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestling star Dan Severn speaks at NOVA Oak Creek seminar, Dec 2020.
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