Steveo takes silver in absolute masters 6; Matt Bronze in masters 5

With 1 win, Matt took 3rd place in the masters 5 (50-54!) world championships.

After Steveo took default gold in his masters 6 weight division (55+!) and with 1 win took silver in the absolute.

Though Joe didn’t place in the masters 4 (45-50) category this time, he trained very well for the tournament and is sure to rack up the medals in due time.

Steveo, Matt and Joe are an inspiration to everybody at Brea Jiu-Jitsu!

Joao Miyao Seminar at Brea Jiu-Jitsu

 

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One of the biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu, Joao Miyao is coming to Brea Jiu-Jitsu to give a seminar! The seminar will be held on June 6th at 6:00PM. This is the day after world championship finals, so if you are in town this works out perfectly! We are limiting to 35 people. The cost is $80.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Read more about Joao here:

http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/joao-miyao

Nolan Takes 1st at Pan Kids!

In his yellow belt debut, Nolan Stuart took 1st pace at the most prestigious kids tournament in the world – the IBJJF Pan Kids. In his division were many athletes from top teams including competitors who had traveled from Brazil! In addition to being part of our kid’s Jiu Jitsu classes, kids competition team and adults classes, Nolan is part of our after school program. He gets a daily study session, music classes and science class.  He plays mellophone and recently earned student of the month honors at Brea Junior High!

The least important thing Nolan has received at Brea Jiu-Jitsu is instruction on specific techniques.  Vastly more important than technical instruction is a careful cultivation of a mentality which the pursuit of excellence is the norm and an atmosphere which fosters a love for the art.  Nolan was one of our first students and he is reaping the reward of all of his hard work and dedication.

Most of our kids choose not to compete, but we have the infrastructure and environment where the kids can excel if they so desire!