Thank you to everyone that came to hang out at the annual camping trip.
Thank you to all the families that provided ONO grinds, drinks, Pupu's!
Thanks to Ben,Jason,Keian,Errol & Josh for the SMOOTH music!
Congrats to the "Team Beach Relay" winners! That was FUN!! Excited for next years relay
Thanks! We had so much FUN!
The overall fighting strategy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is designed to equip a physically smaller or weaker individual with an effective method of defending against a larger and stronger attacker. When applying BJJ techniques, leverage is paramount, as leverage is the secret to the amplification and most efficient use of force.
GREAT JOB this past weeekend to all those who stepped on the mat to compete in the first leg of
the Hawaiian Triple Crown. Shot out to the ''Ogre'' Jeff Andaya bringn home the gold in the middle weight novice div.
Mike ''Drama'' with two bronze medals gi and no gi middle div. Stuck on Stolli competitor Cecilio Rosaga''Krisp C'' for
two golds in his gi and no gi divisions..Until the next one keep training hard....The Scorpion.lol
Just would like to say congrats to the boyz who got promoted to blue belt by professor Romollo tonight. Job well done Kama K., Brent R., Chad R. And also thanks to all of u who helped me through the years to help me finally achieve my purple belt... Cheee!!!!!!!!! THirsty Thursday!!!!!!!!
I am so proud of my son Kolby. He got his yellow belt on 2/23/10. He worked very hard for it. Thank you to all of the coaches for all of your help with him. Way to go Kolby!
Congratulations to the undisputed lightweight champ of the world Ben 'Smooth' Henderson for his submission victory over Jamie Varner. We at MGA can't be more than happy for your accomplishments you have made in the past year. I still can remember when we were training and you just had a couple of fights and I asked you whats next after you have finished coaching wrestling and you told me that you were going to be a full time fighter. Look at where you are now. OUTSTANDING!!!! MGA wishes you the best and you deserve everything that life throws at you. Good job and I cant wait till you get back Maui.
Samurai
I hope everyone had a Safe and Happy New Year! Now it's time to have fun and get fit. Lets make this year as fun as last year! See you guys on Monday for the first class of the year! Hope to see everyone at the academy ready to roll!
I can't believe it's been 1 year already. My how time flys when your having fun. I can't wait to see what year two will bring.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family! Eat lots of turkey!
Happy Birthday Coach Keith! Hope your birthday is going good. See you on Friday for womens class. I know I can not wait to put you in the bull ring(ha ha). Love you!
What a great showing for MGA. Im so proud of every member of MGA. For those who competed and for those who came to support what an outstanding job. The kids were outstanding fighting with alot of confidence and heart. Kylie Ferreira took home 2 golds and the most outstanding competitor for the kids. I am so sorry for some of the kids that had to fight each other. I guess there wasnt enough competitors and there wouldnt have been a match if they didnt fight each other. All in all it was good experiance for everone. OUTSTANDING EVERYONE
Just got updated. MGA took 2nd place for the team.
Sup boyz!!!! Lets start training hard for the upcoming Maui Open Tournament.
Time to crank it up a notch.
I would like to congratulate every member that attended this weekends PacSub tournament at the Blaisdell Hall. Competition was fierce with alot of competitors. I was very proud with everyone that competed including friends and family that came and showed their support. I would like to recognize Brent Randall, Bobby and Micheal Ambrose, Peter Morillo, Daniel Uehara, Kai Kealoha, Chad Corcino, Ben Sacapanio, Joshua Decambra, and Keian Inouye. Good Job guys
I would like congratulate MGA student Peter Morillo in his recent graduation at Maui High School. This is just the beginning of many great adventures and battles for you. May the years ahead bring you happiness, as you follow your dreams. Congratulations!!!
Tonight I attended a seminar hosted by Island Warriors Freestyle Fighting Academy. The legendary Carlson Gracie Jr. was superb. We had 3 hours of instructional, one on one with Carlson. I was very honored to learn over a dozen techniques that I will try to take in and pass on to my fellow students. I am very proud of Daniel Uehara who found time to make it to the seminar. I hope he enjoyed it as much as I did. So everyone that couldnt make it, I'll try to review what we learned at class. Thank You Tyson for inviting us and I'll hope there will be more to come.
Samurai
I would like to congratulate Dustin once again for a great performance at this months Mat Attack. Sorry I couldnt be there due to work. Great job, Im very proud to see your progression and technique improving at every single tournament. Way to represent MGA.
NO GI Adult Middle (163-189)
1st Dustin Starwood - Maui Grappling Academy
2nd Trent Jones - Peak Performance
3rd Sean Rush - I & I
I would like to congratulate fellow team mate Dylan Clay for his signing with M-1 Global. Its been long overdue for Dylan. Good Luck and I know Team USA will be well represented.
| Dylan Clay signed for "M-1 Challenge/Affliction" 02.21.09 |
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From a press release: Amsterdam, Holland - The five man squad for Team USA West's entry into the 2009 "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" has been finalized with one injury replacement set at lightweight and the team's welterweight representative having been signed. The "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction," a international team competition that bills itself as the "World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts," is slated to hold its 2009 season opener on Feb. 21 at the Emerald Queen Casino near Seattle, Washington. Tickets are currently available at Ticketmaster.com (search keyword: M-1 Challenge). The opener will feature three head-to-head matchups for a total of 15 fights with returning champions Russia Imperial Team (formerly known as Russian Red Devil) taking on South Korea in addition to Team USA West's debut vs. Team Brazil Naja. Team USA West is poised to bring a title back to America with a roster featuring a slew of blue chip prospects. The team's roster was recently finalized after previously announced Affliction veteran Bobby Green having been replaced by Brian Cobb as the team's lightweight representative. Additionally, Dylan Clay has been signed to assume the team's previously vacant slot at welterweight. Coached by Colin Oyama and co-owned by renowned California-based promoter Roy Engelbrecht and M-1 USA Vice President of Legal Affairs Steve Bash, the team is rounded out by the previously announced Carl Seumanutafa (heavyweight), Raphael Davis (light heavyweight), and Reggie Orr (middleweight). |
I would like to congratulate everyone from MGA that entered in todays tournament. I cant explain in words how happy I am in how everyone did today. Win or lose u guys did a awesome job! I would also like to congratulate Dustin in winning the open division. Thank you for all the support from all the families and friends.
Thank You,
Samurai
Great practice tonight. I tried to work on things that may be useful in this weeks tournament. I hope u guys enjoyed it. There were alot of new students tonight, Thanks for everyone making them feel welcome and part of the MGA ohana. Make sure everyone who can make it, come and support everyone that is competing in this weeks Mat Attack. We need to support this kinds of events so there is more to come in the future. Its helps keep u motivated and striving to always get better. See all u guys on Sat. Thank You
Samurai
I would like to say Happy Birthday to Ben Sacapanio. Take care and make sure u guys drive home safely. Also I would like to congratulate Shawn Brown on his win tonight. Good Job!!!