Big thanks again to Ben Askren for the awesome seminar!  Here's some photos![gallery link="file"]   Read the rest of the entry...

Alright, everyone, word has come down that the following promotions are going down on JULY 31ST at Paragon Headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA.  Following the ceremony, we will all be going to UNION ALE at 214 STATE STREET for the official Paragon Promotion Party (more info to follow).  Remember, there may be some additional names and/or surprises at the ceremony itself, so don't forget to SHOW UP, MAN!  We all train hard for this moment, so be sure to show your support and see first-hand where one day you might walk!  Without further ado, the list: Yellow: Rayan Hill (Ventura) Howie Jay Max JR Cam Bronson Keshan Blue: David Acosta Cory Cervantes Austin Casey Danny De La Guerra Anthony Gonzales Adam Guzman Gabriel Guzman Gerson Hernandez John Marine Megan Moore Nick Ponvert Nick Simon Shawn Trujillo Arthur Valdez Seanna Widjaja Garet Wokal Joey Gould Raymond Norte (SLO) Anthony Meduena (SLO) Bruce Cole (Ventura) Brian Hill (Ventuta) Daniel Lopes(Ventura) Carlos Lopes(Ventura) Carlos Mercado(Ventura) Roberto Homem (Ventura) Mike Recino(Ventura) Mario (Ventura) Purple: Adam Abrams Ryan Barnhill Eric Deguin Rick Mancilla Jerome Basillo Dustin Stollberg Andrew Lee Shoop Avina (SLO) Echo Resko (SLO) Albert Gonzales (SLO) Joe Stanley (SLO) Vince Giordano (Ventura) Brian “Red Ninja” (Ventura)   Read the rest of the entry...

Paragon will be closed this Sunday, April 4th.  It's Easter, numbnuts.  Spend some time with your families.   Read the rest of the entry...

Everyone, we need your help.  If you like how we are doing things here at Paragon Academy, write us a review online!  It'll help our name get out there, give us better ratings and best of all, it only takes a minute.  Here's what to do: Go to Yelp.com and search Paragon Academy Santa Barbara.  Click on "Write a review" and follow the steps!  It's not hard, and it'll help us out.  Also check out Google Local Business Results and write a review there!   Read the rest of the entry...

Alright, everyone, I'm excited to announce a couple additions to our schedule.  The following classes are in effect as of now! New kickboxing class:  Sundays at 5 pm.  Description:  This class will be taught by Aaron's son, Aaron.  It will focus on fundamentals, with an emphasis on kicks.  For more info, talk to either Aaron! New Jiu Jitsu open mat: Sundays at 6 pm.  Description:  An open mat for higher belts who want a roll on the day of rest.  An opportunity for our new belts to drill and ask questions about the previous week's lessons from Joe Castillo and yours truly (Q&A w/Greg and Joe).  For more info, show up man!   Read the rest of the entry...

Here's a lil sample of the first "Super Fight" video I made. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjMIjfngBWI   Read the rest of the entry...

Hello Paragon Teammates: I will be running a Tuesday/Thursday noon class that starts Tuesday, June 16. The current plan is to do gi classes, but you are welcome to take the gi off and roll no gi during the free roll. Please come and join us. Charlie   Read the rest of the entry...

I just noticed in the locker room last night that Scott Wasmuth was added to the Purple belt promotions. Congratulations Scott you absolutely deserve it.  Now you can actually go for those leg locks at the Worlds!   Read the rest of the entry...

Can't believe it's been a year! ....Oh that's right it has been becauseit's my birthday and that marks a year. In celebration of this glorious day (my birthday not Paragon anniversary) I have placed a large box in the office for gifts, cards and cash for all of you that would like to give me something for my 23rd b-day. Some of you may be thinking who the heck is Jay and why would I want to give him something for his 23rd birthday. Well I can assure you that if you knew me you would like me and feel that a gift would be appropriate.  Nothing over $100 I would feel weird. And yes I know I look young for my age. Congratulations Franjhina and Sean! Look forward to another great year-   Read the rest of the entry...

Well guys it's been now 1 year in our new location man life goes by in a blink. The school has seen great success this year, and I wanted to say thanks to everyone who helps make Paragon the best BJJ school and only place I wanna spend my time. Also, big thanks to Aaron and Antonio for their hard work bringing Paragon Kickboxing program so far this year. Hope to see you all at the semi-annual belt promotion party April 25th. Sean   Read the rest of the entry...