Pedigo Submission Fighting
Los Angeles
American Jiu-Jitsu
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Pedigo Submission Fighting and Daisy Fresh
Pedigo Submission Fighting (PSF), a.k.a. Daisy Fresh, is a American Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, founded by Heath Pedigo, a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi. PSF is well-known in the Jiu-Jitsu community for its competitive team, which has produced numerous high-level athletes and champions.
Daisy Fresh: An American Jiu JItsu Story, is a documentary series from FloGrappling.com that follows the journey of a group of PSF athletes, as they train and compete in various Jiu-Jitsu tournaments across the United States. The documentary showcases the gym's unique approach to training, which involves intense drilling, conditioning, and sparring, as well as a strong focus on community and brotherhood.
Pedigo Submission Fighting Los Angeles is located in Hawthorne, California and is ran by Derek Featherstun, also a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi and also a Mt. Vernon, Illinois native. Derek is bringing the Mt. Vernon PSF/Daisy Fresh style Jiu Jitsu to Los Angeles.
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Coach Derek
Derek Featherstun is a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi. He was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and grew up with founder of Pedigo Submission Fighting, Heath Pedigo. Derek began wrestling when he was 12 and was later inducted into the Mt. Vernon Township High School Hall of Fame.
Derek and Heath lived in St. Louis and trained at Rodigo Vaghi HQ until Heath started PSF in Mt. Vernon as a blue belt and they moved home. Derek was the first person from PSF to win a medal at the IBJJF Pans or Worlds, taking 3rd in the adult blue light feather division in 2010. He would later become the first PSF black belt world champion at the IBJJF 2021 No Gi World Championships. He has also won No Gi Pans and Pans, as well as 3rd at Masters Worlds at black belt.
Pedigo Class Schedule
Monday
Kids
5:30pm to 6:15pm
Adults Gi
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday
Adults No-Gi
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday
Kids
5:30pm to 6:15pm
Adults Gi
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Thursday
Adults No-Gi
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Friday
Kids
5:30pm to 6:15pm
Adults Gi
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Saturday
No-Gi Open Mat
10:00am to 12:00pm
Kids Program
Our kids' jiu-jitsu program can have several benefits for children. It can teach them self-defense skills and boost their confidence, giving them the tools to protect themselves if necessary. Jiu Jitsu promotes physical fitness and health, helping children to develop strength, endurance, and coordination. Training can also improve discipline and focus, as it requires concentration and attention to detail.
Jiu Jitsu can foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork, as children work together to improve their skills. Jiu Jitsu can be a fun and engaging activity for kids, providing them with an enjoyable and challenging hobby that they can pursue for years to come.
Competition Team
Pedigo Submission Fighting is known for its aggressive and dynamic approach to competition, with a heavy emphasis on submissions and pushing the pace. The gym's training methods also incorporate elements of wrestling and judo, which contribute to its athletes' well-rounded grappling skills. Additionally, PSF's success in competition can be attributed to its athletes' relentless work ethic and dedication to the sport.
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What is Gi & No-Gi ?
Gi jiu-jitsu involves grappling while wearing a traditional uniform called a "gi," which includes a jacket, pants, and belt. In contrast, no-gi jiu-jitsu is practiced without a gi and typically involves wearing compression shorts or spats and a rashguard. The absence of a gi in no-gi jiu-jitsu means that practitioners rely more on body control and are unable to use certain techniques that involve grabbing onto the gi.