Archive for June, 2007

Creating a community rather than a gang

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

We are one of the few Jiu Jitsu and MMA  schools to avoid the "gang" mentality. The insecure and emotionally empty person usually goes down that dark path. If you see that the instructors and/or students with their school tattoos on their bodies, I would recommend that you exit that ...

New Schedule

Monday, June 18th, 2007

We have implemented a new schedule for the students. We are also completing our new MMA curriculum and it will much easier for students to set goals for ranking purposes. Our MMA ranking is the only one of its kind in the US, and our students are benefiting from ...

Affiliations

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA is proud to be affiliated to Rigan Machado and Erik Paulson (Combat Submission Wrestling). Erik just finish building his school in Fullerton and will resume his teaching and affiliation at OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Erik is the coach of Josh Barnett, Sean Sherk, and ...

Learning the practical way

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Most martial arts academies market their style as the authentic, the original , and on and on.... What is more important is the practical application of the art. What does this require? It requires constant testing of the move, style, or art on a daily basis. Only through testing will you understand ...

Why competitors locate near us

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

At OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA we have great martial arts programs. We are often flattered by "visitors" who spy on our programs and wonder what we are up to. In fact, we have several schools trying to locate near us. What do we do that is so unique? You ...

Rani wins again in WEC fight.

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Rani Yahya, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor, won his first WEC fight in under 2 mins with a rear naked choke over Mark Hominick. If you want to learn the best Jiu Jitsu, Submission wrestling, and MMA come to OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA.

Rewards are earned - not given with time

Friday, June 1st, 2007

One of the faults of commercial martial arts studios are rewards are given with time. Many of these students end up knowing little about their art, but have the black belt to exemplify their superficial accomplishment. If you think this is preparation for life, then you are sadly mistaken. Outside ...