Congrtaulations Ray "Ray Gun" Sloan on Bellator MMA victory

Ray Sloan made his Bellator MMA Championships debut in Oklahoma on June 6th, 2014.

an awesome moment, watching the fight on TV, with Team Excel Jiu Jitsu Oceanside at the moment of victory!

Congrats on beating a very tough opponent, Jamelle Jones in exciting fashion...Rear Naked Choke, 48 seconds into the first round!

Bellator 121 MMA Championships

 

here is the weigh in video from the day before the fight:

Fighting out of Oceanside, Ca...representing Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA...Ray Sloan

Congrats to Christie Philips on receiving her 2nd stripe Brown Belt Jiu Jitsu Promotion!

Chrisite Philips with coach Michio Grubbs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside

 We have so much fun training!  Jiu Jitsu, Friendships, and camaraderie!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Group classes, lessons and training for Carlsbad, Vista and Oceanside!

 Saturday Kids Jiu Jitsu!

Congrats Daniel, Melony, Xavier, Aiden, and Jadiev on their Jiu Jitsu Promotions!

 MikoMay did the whole class too!

Congrats to the kids that received Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions this past Saturday!

 -Team Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA

Congratulations Charlie Grant on receiving the BJJ Black Belt

Excel has another Black Belt!  

Congrats to Charlie Grant upon receiving his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt from Michio Grubbs and Chris Haueter.  The Belt Promotion was held at the Rigan Machado seminar in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan 30, 2014!

 click picture below to see more pics and video of Charlie getting promoted!

from left to right:  Michio Grubbs, Rigan Machado, Charlie Grant, and Chris Haueter

 Also in attendance was Rigan Machado and Gabriel Vella.  It was a great ceremony for Charlie and this marks a new chapter in his Jiu Jitsu career!

from left to right:  Michio Grubbs, Charlie Grant, Kidd Herrera, Mat Liebovitz, and Christie Philips

Awesome!  Great Job Charlie!


-Team Excel

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 Leg Lock 2 hour, mini seminar this Saturday, Nov 30, 1:30-3:30 at the Excel Academy.

First half will cover the basic Straight ankle lock, going over grips, positioning, mechanics, and entries.

Second half will cover defenses and escapes from a variety of leg locks including the heel hook, knee bar, toe holds, and knee compressions.

Open to members $25, and non-members $40.

Lot's of information, lot's of fun!

Michio Grubbs Seminar San Diego, California

 Closing out November training...great year of training and having fun!

Dan Hoopes and Christie Philips Spar!  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside

 Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Michio Grubbs and Everet Gonzalez Spar!  Oceanside BJJ

 Follow up intense training with plenty of water and lot's of rest.  The combative sports are very demanding on the body and it's imperative to take care of yourself, otherwise you won't last!

Andre Galvao and Keenen Cornelius Spar!  Photo courtesy of BJJPix.com

 Love this pic!  Seeing Jiu Jitsu everywhere!  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most powerful martial arts in the world.

Don't forget to tap!  Oceanside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Otavio Sousa in competition, photo courtesy of BJJPix.com

Have a wonderful day and great weekend!



-Team Excel