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 it. Already we have 3 students who will soon fight in their first  professional MMA fights.

Not bad for a school that has only been opened for 18 months.

Kevin McDonald, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA student, will now be one of our kids instructors. Kevin was recently promoted to purple belt and has many years of experience in the martial arts.

There are other schools that make their students, kids instructors, way too soon. I look at it as the “blind leading the blind”. Parents would be better off putting their kids into a Gymboree type franchise.

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 of this bubble mentaltiy, there lies a world that is based on performance and not time.

Parents and martial arts academies who encourage “the reward with time” mentality are doing little to prepare their children for the real world. This entitlement based mentality is the very thing that is breaking down the fabric of this society.

At OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA, you have to earn your rank. Rank is earned and not given with time.

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.

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.

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 System) training.

Tom is a recognized workout coach having trained many MMA stars such as James Thompson of the Pride organization. Tom is also a highly booked personal trainer in Orange County and a MMA fighter as well.

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 over Baret Yoshida.

The following picture shows Rani taking the back of Leo Viera.

The last picture is his win over Leo (by rear naked choke submission)

Rani teaches the No-Gi, MMA and Kids classes at OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA. He is also a professional MMA fighter with the WEC .

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.

MONDAY 14th, 12 NOON

Coast Hills Community Church

5 Pursuit

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

949-362-0079

OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor Danny Suarez was showcased last night via an IFL broadcast. He fought for Team Condor coached by Marcos Ruas.

Danny won his fight within 1 min of the bout.

Students at OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA benefit from Danny’s 12 years of expertise in the martial arts. He is the No-Gi instructor on Tuesday and Thursday night.

Rani Yahya, OC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA instructor, will be competing in the World Submission Grappling Championships 2007 held in New Jersey. Rani took 2nd place last year, and should win his weight class this year.