Never Quit Attitude, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mindset

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journey and the road to the BJJ Black Belt is a long term commitment.  Knowing this, it is important to get the mind right.  Mindset is everything.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journey

Practitioners in the Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu work hard to stay on the path of advancement.  It takes many thousands of hours and years of training and dedication to gain the skills and the performance of a BJJ Black Belt.

Developing the mindset of 'Never Quit' is an important virtue to have for the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Practitioner

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From Day one of training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students are taught the basics and fundamentals of BJJ.  But ask just about any BJJ Black Belt what they are working on in their game, and most will tell you, they are working on and refining what they know of the 'Basics'.

Congrats to Ray Sloan on receiving the coveted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt!  In a Co-Promotion with BJJ Black Belts Michio Grubbs & Chris Haueter, Raymond Sloan has been awarded the distinction of representing the Art of Jiu Jitsu at the Black Belt level.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts Michio Grubbs, Ray Sloan, Chris Haueter

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The first Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Belt to signify leaving the beginning stages of the BJJ Practitioner is the Blue Belt.   Receiving the BJJ Blue Belt is a huge step for the beginning BJJ student and signifies a huge jump and a milestone toward the Black Belt.

Congrats Ursulla Garcia and Djavan Coleman on receiving their BJJ Blue Belts at Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness Oceanside!

New Oceanside BJJ Blue Belts, Ursulla Garcia and Djavan Coleman.  Congrats!

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Dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athlete

For most, the BJJ Purple Belt is the toughest to obtain.  The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt is the beginning stages of the advanced practitioner.  This level is more than just 'knowing' techniques, but it's display of flow, of stringing techniques together in a functioning flow against a fully resisting opponent.

Congrats Dan Hoopes for obtaining the 4th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt!

Congrats Dan Hoopes on receiving the 4 stripe Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt from Professor Michio Grubbs

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Professor Chris Haueter received his BJJ Black Belt in 1996 from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Rigan Machado and is one of the first 12 Americans to receive the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt in the Untied States.

Chris will tell you that a Black Belt is a White Belt that never quit.

 

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BJJ Brotherhood

 

Along the way in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journey, we make lots of friends and have a Jiu Jitsu bond of brotherhood that we would not trade in for anything in this world!

Passion is what drives us!

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"Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated."

Friendships that last a lifetime!

Fredo Garcia, Michio Grubbs and Eric Rivard after some awesome Jiu Jitsu training Oceanside

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ADDICTED TO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU!

See you on the mat!

-Team Excel Jiu Jitsu

August Jiu Jitsu Martial arts training in Oceanside

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, lessons for men, women and kids in Oceanside, Ca

This year has been an incredible year so far and everyone is making big strides in their Jiu Jitsu, boxing, MMA, and fitness developments!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling school in Oceanside, Ca

Team is where it's at!  You do the best you can with what you have to work with on your own.  Push yourself.  Then get ready to work with like-minded athletes that will give you that 'extra' push and see how much you grow!!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts, Charlie Grant and Michio Grubbs in Oceanside, Ca

Hard work, discipline, and commitment are the virtues that will take you to the top!

High Intensity Grappling, ground fighting techniques and strategy

Lot's of mat time and sparring will help to grow your Jiu Jitsu game.  Focus, attention to detail and controlled aggression are all a part of the fight game.

Bubba Pugh receives his 4th stripe Purple from Jiu Jitsu coaches Michio Grubbs and Charlie Grant

Passion, goal setting, and loyalty will take you a long way in chasing your dreams.

Students have fun training and learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside

Find a Jiu Jitsu school that has high quality martial arts teaching, high level Jiu Jitsu training, and welcoming martial arts teammates.

Andrew Evans and Derek Flescher receive Jiu Jitsu stripe promotions from Coach Michio Grubbs

Jiu Jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint.  Put in the work, stay consistent, and the improvements will come!

 

 Women love training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!  Not only does it get them into shape, but it instills confidence, and discipline while learning the ultimate martial arts self-defense system!

Adelle Hamilton receives her first stripe White BJJ promotion from coaches Michio Grubbs and Charlie Grant

Hardcore, high Intensity, Beastmode Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training!

The famous Jiu Jitsu Rear Naked Choke...ultimate No-Gi BJJ submission!

Let's keep the momentum going!  Keep pushing for that next level and most of all...keep having fun!!!

See you on the mat!

-Team Excel Jiu Jitsu Oceanside

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar workshop in Oceanside

 This Saturday, Jan 18th...2 hour inter-active workshop on the topic of ESCAPING the North South and Knee Mount positions!  1:30-3:30 at the Excel Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness Academy, 4093 Oceanside Blvd, Ste D, Oceanside, Ca 92056.  Cost is a very affordable $25 pre-pay or $40 at the door.  For detailed information click this link:  michiogrubbsjiujitsu.com

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oceanside seminar

Congrats Chris Galiher...new Blue Belt!

 This year is going to be HUGE!  When it comes to making BIG jumps in learning and improving your Jiu Jitsu game.

See you on the mats!


-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

Congrats to Ray Sloan and Laurynn Garcia on their victories this past weekend!

 Laurynn gets the gold at the Grappling X West coast championships yesterday!

She has had a great year, training and competing!

Good Job Laurynn!

Laurynn Garcia with a big win to win Grappling X. West Coast Championships

 Ray "Ray Gun" Sloan keeps his undefeated streak alive with another win this past Saturday!

He has worked hard with his coaches and in his training that this year has been a super year for "Ray Gun!"

Ray Sloan with coaches Sio Makihele from Pound 4 Pound Boxing and Bubba Pugh...Celebrate!

Get your training in!  This year is almost over...keep your momentum strong going in to 2014!

Words of wisdom from the master Bruce Lee

Dan Hoopes spars Jiu Jitsu with coach Michio Grubbs

Having too much fun!!


-Team EXCEL

Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego

 Jiu Jitsu is an expression of who you are...train like it means everything to you in the world.  Focus.  In a heated battle, you will find out what you really represent...

 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu = Time + Effort + Dedication

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego

Michio Grubbs with his Instructor, Chris Haueter

 Jiu Jitsu will change your life...

Congratulations to Chris Galliher stripe promotion with coaches Charlie Grant and Ben Blakesly

 Team atmosphere, friends for life!

BJJ Afternoon training in Oceanside

 Friends for life!

loyalty; Michio Grubbs with long time students Dan Hoopes, Andy Atkinson, Gabe Gozalez, and Christie Phillips

Time to "UP Your training!"


at  -TEAM EXCEL

San Diego Jiu Jitsu fight team

 Our desire to excel helps us to exceed our expectations

Dan Hoopes receives his first stripe Purple promotion

Congratulations to hard working Dan Hoopes on his first stripe Purple Promotion!  Super nice guy and if you were to ever look up the word dedication in the dictionary...you'll see his picture next to the word!  Great Guy!


-Team EXCEL

Bubba Pugh MMA Fight Oceanside

Congratulations to Bubba Pugh for putting it on the line against a very tough opponent and game competitor.  Unfortunately, Bubba lost by split decision in a very close fight that could have gone either way.   This fight will continue to toughen Bubba up into a Super Champion!  Good Job Bubba!

Bubba Pugh warming up with Sio Makihele before he enters the cage

 Bubba Pugh vs. Chad Klingensmith in a very tough Title Fight

Bubba Pugh MMA Oceanside

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Mat time in Oceanside, Ca

 Excel Grapplers Retreat = Awesome Experience!

Excel Grapplers Retreat Oceanside, Ca

Glenn Riviera and Joey Beltran get some mat time in

 Great training with friends that many consider extended family!

Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle Oceanside, Ca

Ryan Murphy with coaches Gabe Gonzalez and Charlie Grant

 Congrats to Ryan Murphy on his 3 stripe Blue Promotion!  This guy is a stud.



-Team EXCEL

Excels' Grapplers Retreat Day 1 & 2

 First Annual Excel Grappler's Retreat!  Day 1 & 2...


Break down and glimpse into the entire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu game...

 Excel presents a 3 day seminar of the entire Jiu Jitsu game!  But more than just technique and mat time...it is the Excel Experience that students and participants will remember for the rest of their lives!

Coaches Charlie Grant & Michio Grubbs

 This 3 day seminar is guaranteed to take the participant to the next level of their very own, unique Jiu Jitsu presentation!

Coach Michio Grubbs pointing out some details to the Jiu Jitsu game...

 Research, Study, and Application...

Coach Charlie Grant showing crucial details to the Jiu Jitsu game...

The Excel Experience...Eric Rivard and Michio Grubbs....

 More than just technique...the camaraderie...the Jiu Jitsu bond...

Coach Jon Romero coaching and guiding.  The Man of Experience and attention to detail!

Coach Jon Romero working his magic

Open Mat...working the magic!

 Study + application + fun!  =  The Excel Experience!

cannot beat the BBQ!  with Max Shepard and Corey Bennin!

Jon Romero and Corey Bennin BBQ = this alone is worth the price of admission!

 Awesome outdoor cooking!  Jon and Corey =  Masters of BBQ!



one more day left!  not too late to sign up for Sunday training!



-Team Excel