Last night was promotion night at Mad Tiger Academy! After a lot of hard work, dedication and commitment Monica Oakley received her Orange Belt while Louis Oakley, Stevie Yuh, Dylan Cabral and Jarret Vasconcellos received their blue belts. Good luck guys and remember to enjoy the journey and keep training. The blue belt is the first step on the path to the black belt and also the last step for more than half the people who receive it! Keep...

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On December 23rd, co-f0under and head of the Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Association, Saulo Ribeiro, did a phenomenal seminar for association members and invited guest.  Saulo started off with a very effective and efficient warm up that got every one sweating. He then went into the technique portion, after the first sequence (guard posture, a few techniques to open closed guard, and a pass) every one was blown away. This was followed by more knowledge...

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After a lot of hard work the Mad Tiger Family came together to celebrate the official opening of phase 2. With the addition of the space next door the Academy essentially double in size!  Big Mahalo to all the families, friends and supporters that make the Academy a special place. Big things are in store for 2012! Special thanks to the man who makes it all possible Saulo Ribeiro and his fiance for making it out to the celebration, as well as...

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The week of December 10th Mad Tiger Academy hosted multiple time world champ Caio Terra from the institute of martial arts (http://www.bjjsanjose.com/). Caio is the only 4 time no-gi world champ and one of the few light weights who competes and wins the absolute division regularly! On Wednesday, December 7th he did a seminar for the children! In addition to teaching jiu jitsu concepts and fundamentals. Caio made sure to stress the most important...

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5 time world Champ and the only 4 time no gi world champ, Caio Terra is coming to Mad Tiger Academy! On Wednesday December 7th from 4:00pm-5:30pm he’ll be conducting a kids seminar and on Saturday, December 10th  from 2:00pm-5:00pm he’ll be conducting an Adult seminar. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with one of the most technical jiu jitsu players and instructors in the world!   You can pre register at the Mad...

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Mad Tiger Academy took 4 members (and met a past member)  to this years No-Gi World Championship.  Over all it was an epic trip! Huge congrats to all those who competed and help the team get ready! The Gorilla took home some bling getting 2nd in his division and 3rd in the open! Look forward to returning to the mainland in March for Pan Ams, OSS    

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