Archive for May, 2007

Through losing you will win

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

One of the benefits of training the martial arts is to be comfortable with the concept of losing. Losing is part of the trial and error process before you win. Many people say they are not bothered by losing, but don't believe them. There are very few people that can take ...

Learn the complete game

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

The UFC has already proven that a balanced and complete game is the superior martial art. Competitors who only concentrate on one facet of the game perish with time. A good example of this is when Royce Gracie was easily defeated by Matt Hughes. In today's world, you have to have ...

Master

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

If you go to a martial arts academy, and have to call someone "Master" it is basically a lock that there will be little customer service and you will be manipulated. One of the steps to indoctrinating or brainwashing, a potential lead, is to have them go through "steps" of ...

Danny Suarez OCJJ instructor wins match in IFL

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Danny Suarez, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor, won his fight against Clint Coronel in the IFL in Chicago. Danny won a split decision and he will be back this week to resume his No-Gi teaching schedule.

Why are you getting your black belt?

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Unless you plan to become a martial arts instructor, a black belt is something that is added on a resume or blurted out over a cocktail party. For most Americans, your job and family should be the priorities in your life. The martial arts in America has taken a disgusting ...

Good luck to Danny Suarez in upcoming IFL match

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Danny Suarez, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor, will be fighting for the IFL Southern California Condors this weekend in Chicago. His team will be fighting the Razorclaws out of San Jose.

Another student promotion

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Kevin McDonald, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA student, was promoted to the rank of purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Kevin has been training with us for nearly a year.

Neanderthal workout

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Tom Bunbury, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA cardio instructor, will start the anticipated Neanderthal workout next week. The training will consist of body function exercises and core training. We added this program to help the students get additional strength and cardio workout which compliments their OCFS (OC Fighting ...

Rani Yahya - The Number 1 Grappler in the World.

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

Rani Yahya, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor, has proven to be the number one grappler in the world. With his win over Leo Vieira he has captured yet another world title. Here are some pics form the last Abu Dhabi World Submission Championships. The pic below is Rani's win ...

A student is promoted

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

Randall Plunkett, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA student, was promoted to the rank of blue belt by Roger de Freitas in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi program. Randall has been training for nearly a year, and has participated in Pankration and Jiu Jitsu tournaments in Southern California.