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Jiu-Jitsu Master Class with Professor Tinguinha followed by 2024 Winter Rank Promotion.

Jiu-Jitsu Master Class will be taught by Professor Tinguinha before our 2024 Winter Rank Promotion. We cordially invite you to attend an exciting and educational event on Saturday, January 20th, beginning at 12:00 pm. Our team is thrilled to host a Jiu-Jitsu Master Class, with the highly esteemed Professor Tinguinha as the instructor. He has […]

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2025 Winter Rank Promotion

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2025 Winter Rank Promotion On Saturday the 22nd of February, we held our 2025 Winter Rank Promotion. It was such an exciting day for everybody! The day started with a master class seminar with Professor Tinguinha. Attendees were treated to step by step instruction on being heavy from side control. Tinguinha is Professor Grants’ teacher

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A Personal New Year Message from Professor Collins

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Kung Fu literally translated means skill gained through daily practice. Anything that is developed through daily practice can be considered Kung Fu, including jiu jitsu or strength training. Practice indicates a development of skill in the direction of mastery. If you regularly practice the martial arts, then it can be said that you have a

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Your Brain on Jiu-Jitsu

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What happens to your brain on jiu-jitsu? Most people understand the benefits of training jiu-jitsu and martial arts on the body. Improved muscle growth, weight loss, and better coordination are the norm for regular practitioners. But what about your brain? There exists an overwhelming amount of evidence that physical training is incredibly good for your

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Optimus Jiu-Jitsu Summer Rank Promotion

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On Saturday, September 14th, Optimus Jiu-Jitsu held our annual summer rank promotion in Laguna Niguel. The day began with an excellent seminar by Professor Tinguinha, who covered several secret techniques for better guard retention. The mats were packed with students eager to learn the new Jiu-Jitsu techniques. It is such an honor to host Professor

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American Ninja Warrior Party

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We brought our kids’ jiu-jitsu community together for a fun day at the Ninja Warrior Adventure Park On Saturday, August 24th we brought our kids’ Jiu-Jitsu community together for a day of fun and exercise at the American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park. The park was inspired by the hit TV show and is the first

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Joao Miao Seminar

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World class Jiu-Jitsu seminar We were honored to be able to host a world class jiu-jitsu seminar with multiple time world champion, Joao Miao. Professor Joao and his brother Paulo are renowned for their technical and progressive Jiu-Jitsu. Not only is he a jiu-jitsu champion, he is an excellent teacher. He started the class with

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Jiu-Jitsu Classes For Teens

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We have some exciting news about our Jiu-Jitsu teens and kids! Our esteemed academy is proud to announce that we have decided to take our youth training program to the next level by introducing Jiu-Jitsu classes for teens. Our goal is to cater to serious students who are looking to expand their knowledge, skills, and

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Summer Jiu-Jitsu Rank Promotion

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Summer Rank Promotion 2023 Congratulations to all the students who recently underwent the 2023 summer jiu-jitsu rank promotion and moved up in rank! All the hard work, training, and disciplined living have paid off, resulting in new-found mastery and strength. The day was kicked off with an excellent seminar from Professor Tinguinha, teaching the art

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Jiu-Jitsu Gold at the Orange County Open

Victory is Ours

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Our team participated in two separate competitions this weekend and emerged victorious in both. The first was the NABJJF Orange County Open. This was a local tournament held in Fullerton, CA. We took 4 competitors to this event with 3 of them fighting their way to gold. Both Cole and Armando submitted both their opponents

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