8/22/08
We had some big promotions this week.  Three of our students made the leap to Blue Belt.  They are looking forward now to the big jump in technical level that will come with that new belt.  Congratulations to Max Adamsky, Larry Bernstein, Miguel Velez and Josh Guillen. Click here for pictures of promotion

We want to congratulate Americo Blanco on reaching the level of blue belt. His hard work and dedication has shown that he deserves the rank.  Americo is the typical student we like at the academy. Trains hard, comes often and always makes sure he leaves his training partners happier then when they first walked in.

We'd like to welcome Magno Gama, a professor at the main Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC to our academy here in Weston.  He will be aiding in the instruction for one week.  As you'll see, we are very privileged to have him here.

Chris Kostrzecha  competed this weekend in the N.A.G.A tournament held in Boca Raton and place 3rd in his division congrats!!!
After having his first opponent stall his way to a victory, Chris quickly adapted to the tournament rules, got aggressive and took his opponent down, passed his guard, mounted him then promptly finished him with a choke.

Also congratulations to Nick Mitchell and Jarett Perelmutter who also competed.  They both had opponents who avoided them and were able to squeek out point victories.  They fought hard and we're proud of their technique and looking to take the fight to their opponents. 

Dane Steward achieved the level of blue belt.  He is one of our original students and has worked hard to achieve this milestone.   Big congrats!!!