Happy Halloween!

Got some good training in this afternoon...

...Going to do more training tonight!

Jason Mageo and John Lemus having a blast today training Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside!

This year is going by fast!  Keep the momentum strong and put the training time in a few times a week!


-Team EXCEL

Congratulations to Laurynn Garcia on winning her division at the Grappling X Jiu Jitsu State Championships!

 Laurynn takes the Gold in her division at yesterday's Grappling X State Championships! 

Grappling X Jiu Jitsu tournament California

 Laurynn is a hard and dedicated worker that loves to compete!  She is at the gym just about everyday and everyone loves and respects her.  You will always find this girl smiling with a great attitude.

Laurynn Garcia with top 3 competitors at the 2013 Grappling X State Championships

laurynn Garcia celebrates with Coach Nathan Murphy

 Also this past week, Jason Lambert comes in for some Jiu Jitsu training as he gets ready for his next professional fight in Bellator on November 15th!

Michio Grubbs and MikoMay with UFC, Bellator, Jason Lambert  after some hard training

UFC, Bellator Jason Lambert getting some Jiu Jitsu training in with Bubba Pugh

 Also, congratulations to Nathan Murphy on his 2nd Stripe promotion on his Jiu Jitsu Purple belt!  His Jiu Jitsu combined with his many years of wrestling makes for one dynamic martial artist!

Nathan Murphy with Jiu Jitsu coach Michio Grubbs

cool pic from shredzarmy.com

The Academy will be open this Halloween Thursday for training!


-Team EXCEL

No-Gi & Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Oceanside, Ca

In the No-Gi classes students will learn to modify grips and holds to compensate for the fact that No-Gi can be much more slippery and faster without the uniform fabric slowing down the game.

In the Gi classes, students will be working diligently on their Belt advancement from the White Belt to the eventual Black Belt and beyond.  The Gi training is so much more rich in technique because of all the control points offered by the uniform.  Students will learn a wide array of submissions, positions, Grips, and strategy.

Congrats! BJJ Belt Promotions in San Diego

 Congratulations to the following on their promotions last night;  Eric Rivard receives the Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt!  Bubba Pugh gets his first stripe on his Purple; Ray Sloan receives a stripe on his Brown; Glenn Riviera receives his first stripe on his Purple!  All, very tough Jiu Jitsu guys!

Awesome Jiu Jitsu team environment!

Intensive Jiu Jitsu training in North County San Diego

Michio Grubbs with Eric Rivard, Glenn Riviera, Ray Sloan, and Bubba Pugh

Lots of fun as everyone is working hard!


-Team EXCEL

Do not rely on being spoon fed.  It is good to ask questions and ask for guidance but all in all, the Jiu Jitsu journey is about self-learning and self-discovery.  Once you realize this you are well on your way to being a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu and a great representative of the art of Jiu Jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for men, women and kids in Oceanside

Hard work + dedication = success


-Team EXCEL

Brazilain Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions Oceanside, Ca

 Great year of training!  Here we are in October and this year is going by fast.  Want to recognize a few students for their dedication, commitment, and loyalty...

Gabe Gonzalez received his Brown Belt!  Armando Contreras receives his Brown Belt!  Greg Boulet receives his Purple Belt!  Gator Pugh receives his Blue Belt!  John Lemus receives his Blue Belt!  Chirsite Philips receives a stripe on her Brown Belt!  Larry Glick receives his 2nd stripe on his Blue!  Bill Sine receives his 2nd stripe on his White!  Edward Calderon receives his 3rd stripe on his White!  Kidd Herrera receives her 2nd stripe on her Blue Belt!  Peter Flotron receives his 2nd stripe on his White Belt!

Nick Bogart and Laurynn Garcia having too much fun training Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside!

Mixed Martial Arts training in Oceanside for Kids, women and men

 Congratulations to Armando Contreras and Gabe Gonzalez on their Jiu Jitsu promotion to the Brown Belt!  These guys have been training Jiu Jitsu about 9 years and are about as tough as they come.

Congrats Armando Contreras and Gabe Gonzalez on receiving the Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt! with coach Michio Grubbs

 Receiving a Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotion is a great marker for where you are heading. 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training Oceanside, San Diego, California

 Congrats to these hard working athletes, Gator Pugh, Greg Boulet, and John Lemus on their Jiu Jitsu Belt promotions!

Congrats Gator Pugh on receiving the Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt from Michio Grubbs

Congrats Greg Boulet on receiving the Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt from Michio Grubbs

 Keep training hard!

Congrats John Lemus on receiving the Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt from Michio Grubbs

Hard Work + Dedication = Success!


-Team EXCEL