Congrats to the warriors from Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA that fought Sat, Aug 23, 2014

NAGA Kids Jiu Jitsu tourney & XPlode MMA fight series

Glenn Rivera representing Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA fought his heart out yesterday in his first MMA pro fight at the XPlode MMA fight series in Valley Center, Ca on Aug 23, 2014.

Glenn Rivera first Pro MMA fight at the XPlode MMA fight series

Glenn unfortunately lost to seasoned MMA fighter, Mike Segura in an all out war between the two.  Glenn showed he has an iron chin and the heart of a lion in a valiant effort that had the crowd jumping out of their seats!

Glenn Rivera in an Intense MMA battle with Mike Segura

Congrats Glenn on displaying the 'NO QUIT' Attitude and putting it all on the line!

*Daniel Lopez was set to fight at this event but his opponent backed out last minute and left him with no fight.  Next time Danny!

Also, Congrats to Kennedy Kilpatrick, representing Excel Kids Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside, Ca on your first place victory...winning the Samurai Sword at the prestigious NAGA Kids Jiu Jitsu tournment in Las Vegas!

Kennedy Kilpatrick kids BJJ champion

Another Kids champion is Matthew Kilpatrick taking second place, NAGA Kids No-Gi Jiu Jitsu.

Matt Kilpatrick capturing 2nd place at the NAGA kids Jiu Jitsu tournament

Awesome Job everyone!!!

-Team Excel Jiu Jitsu

Ray "Ray Gun" Sloan gets the win at the XPlode Fight series!

Armando Contreras, Jon Romero, Ben Jackson, Ray Sloan, Michio Grubbs, Bubba Pugh, Charlie Grant

 Congratulations to Ray Sloan and the Excel Fight Team on an awesome win at the Xplode Fight Series on Jul 20th!  He finished his opponent in the first round with a beautiful arm lock!

Ray Sloan displaying explosive power!

 Ray "Ray Gun" came out blasting with power and then picked his opponent up in the air in a double leg attack with a huge slam into the mount!  The opponent tried to escape and Ray took his arm in an arm lock to get the win!

Ray Sloan in full mount looking to finish the fight!

Ray Sloan with the post fight interview with Ben Jackson

Special thanks to MMA coaches & Partners; Bubba Pugh, Jon Romero, and Armando Contreras. Jiu Jitsu Coaches Michio Grubbs & Charlie Grant.  Boxing Coach Sio Makihele of Pound 4 Pound Boxing!  Thank you to all of Team Excel that bought tickets and came out to support!


-Team EXCEL

Oceanside MMA, Sunday workout!

Ray Sloan, Sam Holman, Mando Contrereas, Joey Beltran, and Bubba Pugh

The guys are training hard as they get ready for their upcoming fights!  Representing Oceanside MMA!

The most happening place!

Excel Jiu Jitsu Oceanside

Come check us out! Guaranteed to have a great time!

Oceanside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

 Come in for a great Experience...make friends, get a great workout, and grow as a person!

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After a tough workout!

 Congratulations to Paolo on his 2nd stripe White Belt Promotion!  This man works hard and has made big jumps in his game!

Paolo Rendon and Instructor Charlie Grant

Hard Work + Dedication = Success!


-Team EXCEL

Why I train at Excel Jiu Jitsu -Joe Pugh

Joe has been with the team for a long time and represents the nice guys that like to get in and mix it up and get that combat athletics  training.  Joe is 50 years young and continues to train hard every week.  Here is a short article by him...

Joe Pugh, EXCEL Jiu Jitsu Oceanside

 I was first introduced to Jiu Jitsu by my son, he would set up mats in the garage and have some friends over. I couldn't resist the urge to roll with them, I am heavier than my son so how bad could this go? His Jiu Jitsu was so effective and efficient that I was saying hey that hurts within the first couple minutes! He laughed and said "I know". I joined a gym that offered Jiu Jitsu the next day. My intent was to get better, build cardio, strength and be able to roll with both my son's. So off I went training at a different gym than where my son trained. I did that for awhile but I couldn't get to the level of training that I was happy with. I wanted to be as good as my son. So I talked to him about his gym and joining him with his training. His response was "I dunno it's kinda rough there" he was right. I was pushed further than I thought I could go. I would go into training thinking, ok don't embarrass your son today, try to survive. Every session was exhausting, exciting, extremely educational. Every person I've met has been extremely polite, humble and caring. I am older than most of the guys I train with, actually I may be the oldest guy at the gym right now. I have these young guys and girls training me, coaching me and pushing me to be better. It's actually fun to see a group of young men and women setting and exceeding their goals.

Joe training hard, at EXCEL Jiu Jitsu Oceanside

So my first reason to train Jiu Jitsu was so I wouldn't get beat by my son. I still get beat.... I didn't factor into the equation he was going to get better too, now both my sons train... Yea that's not any better for me either but I'm lasting longer during our rolling sessions now at least Along they way Jiu Jitsu has introduced me to some of the best people I've met

Joe Pugh, gets the win, EXCEL Jiu Jitsu

Now I train at Excel Jiu Jitsu for many reasons, I love watching both my boys be amazing men even though I will pay for their progress it's what I love to do most, I enjoy Jiu Jitsu, it's a great workout, its healthy, it's a it's a workout for your mind, body and soul, my best friends and family train at Excel. Training at Excel under these coaches is one of the best decisions I've ever made.

-Joe Pugh, TEAM EXCEL

What Brazilian Jiu-jitsu means to me - By Mathew Liebovitz

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Oceanside

            To me Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is more than a hobby, its more than a sport; it’s a way of life, a true martial art. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a constant challenge that I present to myself on a daily basis; it’s the challenge to eat healthy foods, to keep my mind sharp, and to keep my lifestyle clean. The challenge from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes from within; the true source of the challenge is not external.

BJJ Oceanside, Ca

For me, I do not compete with my training partners, but with myself, to be the best grappler that I can be, the hardest worker that I can be, the best version of myself in the moment, in every moment that I can be. In Brazilian Jiu-jitsu one cannot hide from themselves, from the reality of who they are, as ones true self comes out on the mat. Those who cannot be constantly humbled never seem to make it, but those who are secure with themselves spend a lifetime perfecting the art.

Mat with Michio Grubbs and Corey Bennin

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has given me more than I can ever give back to it. It gives me the confidence to reach my goals in life, and the ability to protect my family without any pretense. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has also given me the confidence to reach all of my goals in life, to live what I believed once were just far away dreams. What does Brazilian Jiu-jitsu mean to me? It means everything.

 

By Mathew Liebovitz