training, Thurs Oct 8

Great, Great Class tonight! Everyone worked really hard. Jiu Jitsu guys are tough, no doubt about it. Here, Andy attacks Jim from the back... Matt putting the pressure on Tito!!!

Dan and Tito go to war...

Charlie trading with Max some advanced positions (above pic)

Jaime and his BEAUTIFUL family! Stopped in to say Hi!

Jaime couldn't help himself, he had to get in there and do some teaching! Jaime, YOU ARE A STUD!!!

Ray and Andy battle! These guys keep pushing each other to another level!!!

Max and Ray trade Jiu Jitsu!

Charlie, he is soooo dangerous from the back mount! Sorry Jim, but hurry and tap bro...before you go to sleep!

Senei Woods gets some Jiu Jitsu in too! He gets to get a workout in with Matt!!!

thanks guys!!!! Everyone is working hard and the reason I say thanks because I'm proud of you!!!

-Michio

Chris comes down to my evening class to award me my Black Belt after 10 1/2 years of training!!! I am sooo happy to have Chris as my Instuctor!!! I think that I have made the biggest jump in my Jiu Jitsu game in the last year, thanks to Chris!!! Thank you to all of you that made it by to get some training in...

Some of the guys couldn't train due to other obligations but stopped in (bottom pic!) I missed Max out of this pic. He also stopped by!

Chris putting the beating on me during our demostration match! Has me in his guard...

Chris welcoming me to the Black Belt! Throwing a leg choke on me!

The class was no-gi and we got a lot of rolling in! Here, Farieba attacks Ben from inside her guard!

Ray and Heman battle!!!

Chris and Ben get some great work in! Chris has been doing Jiu Jitsu for close to 30 Years!!! So, much experience to pass to us!

Jaime and his "Jaime choke!" He kicks ass!

Christie rolls with EVERYONE!!! Here she takes on Heman! All 225lbs of muscle on him!

Ray battles Heman! Heman came down with Chris and is a Brown Belt under Chris and is one of Chris' top guys.

Christie also took on Chris Haueter!!! great match!!!









Thanks Everyone!!!

-Michio

training, Tues Oct 6

Great training!!! lots of tournaments coming up and we have some tough, tough guys on the team! Here, Andy and Charlie Battle! These two are incredible together. Lot's of experience between the two...

Charlie demonstrating the "Art of Choking!"

Charlie taught a great class (as usual.) He showed some great gi chokes with great detail

Ben and Farieba getting some good work in. Everyone looks out for Farieba. She is getting better every week!!!!

Charlie and Farieba working hard...

Andy and Jaime! Jaime is representing the Blue very well! Jaime is representing the Academy VERY WELL!!!

Matt and Gio working Hard to make the big jumps in their games!

Andy and Ben...So much fun to watch! Both of these men have great Jiu Jitsu!

-Michio

training, Mon Oct 5

Wow! Lot's of tough sparring tonight! everyone was in good spirits and brought a lot of fight to the table... Christie attempting submission attacks on Ray...

Andrew gives a thumbs up as he brought a lot of game tonight!

Dan and Andrew battle

Christie attempting sweeps on Charlie

training, Sun Oct 4, Haueters

Long day today! got up early and drove up to train with Chris and the "BoyZ" It's tough and it's good to train with upper belts. Learn a lot! Not only about Jiu Jitsu, but you learn a lot about yourself! There were about ten guys and all, nice guys! Here, Chris and I battle it out from the standing positon...

Chris squishing me!

Chris and I tough it out in some tough sparring!

Chris giving some coaching advice to Heman.

Rob and Heman, two of Chris' top guys

I drove down right to practice, here in Vista! Here, Ben and Bruce work hard! These two men are incredible together! Lots of attacks, back and forth!

Mike and Ray do battle

Ben and Jaime got some great training in

Bruce taking it to Mike!

Chris talked to all of us about the importance of testing yourself in competition today and he had some great insight. I do agree with all that he said. I also think it's important for guys wanting to reach the high levels in Jiu Jitsu that competition is a great educational tool, win or lose. So, it's one thing to be a practice room champion and another to put it on the line in a timed match with someone you know nothing about! think about it...

-Michio

training, Fri Oct 02

Charlie taught a great class on top quarter position and crucifix stuff! Again, got a lot of sparring in! Here, Ben and Bruce go to battle!Jaime and Andrew work hard...

Jeremy and Max working some of the stuff Charlie taught

Charlie has a great gift of teaching!

Make sure you guys take care of yourselves! Get plenty of off the mat work like studying, strength & conditioning, proper nutrition, and plenty of rest! All of this plays a part in your advancement in the Jiu Jitsu game!

-Michio

training, Oct 01

This is it! We're approaching the end of the year! Are you where you want to be in your traininig? For me, I have been really working hard at keeping my weight down and putting a lot of work into my strength and conditioning program, A LOT OF WORK. I am very happy, especially working through a cold, the last week and a half. Here, Max and Ben go at it...

Ben and Dan, working hard...

Tito and Dan working together

Max is always smiling! Even in the toughest spots in training. Here, he has the upper hand on Jaime

Jaime and Matt working through some positions...

Andy and Charlie, Having a Blast! At the same time getting some good work in...

Ryan atttacking Andy from the Mount


Ryan is picking up his training! Watch out!!!

Max working with Tito, grip exchange

Ryan making sure his training partner is wearing underwear!

WHATEVER!!!