Sending a small team to "Grapple Bowl" Grappling X Jiu Jitsu tournament in San Diego

Good luck guys and gals!

Grappling X  have always had great tournaments but they have really grown into Super events!

Excel Jiu Jitsu will be sending a small team of hard working, dedicated Jiu Jitsu guys and gals to go have fun and have a blast!

 It's great to see everyone off to a great start this year!

It's all about Team work!  Jiu Jitsu in Oceanside

See you guys at the tournament!


-Team Excel

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 New Year!

Had a tremendous year of training for 2013!  Saw many students make big jumps in their Jiu Jitsu game and a good handful of students get some big belt promotions.

Happy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu New Year!

2014 also promises to be another big year!  The Academy is doing great.   The students are training hard.  And the team is solid!

We want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Make sure to set yourself some goals, get focused and ready for action for the upcoming year.



-Team Excel

Merry Christmas everyone!

learn BJJ techniques in San Diego

This week, the academy will be closed Tues and Wed for X-Mas.  We hope that you will have an awesome Christmas with your friends, family and loved ones.



This Saturday, December 28 from 1:30-3:30 come learn BJJ escapes from the bottom of side control.

Everyone is welcome and the price is an affordable $25!!   You will learn a quick system that will provide a framework to help you to defend and escape the grueling top side control.

See you Saturday!

Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu defense and escapes in Oceanside

No Gi Grappling free open mat Sunday sessions in Oceanside

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great workout!  Come on in and get some training


-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

Good luck to Ray Gun Sloan on his upcoming fight in the XPlode fight series

Come watch Ray Sloan fight...on Saturday, November 16th at the XPlode fight series as he tries to keep his undefeated streak alive!

For tickets call 760-726-2279   Lot's of fights on the card.  It will be a great time!

Ray Sloan training hard at EXCEL Jiu Jitsu Oceanside

Jiu Jitsu Open Mat San Diego

 Lot's of great training!  Great group of guys and gals!

Awesome Jiu Jitsu team atmosphere Oceanside, Ca

-Team EXCEL