Hey guys, Henry Akins is one of Rickson Gracie's first American black belts and a very detailed instructor.  He is scheduled to give a 3 hour seminar at the Hollywood Paragon Saturday June 12th from 12-3pm.  After the seminar we are having a bbq at Sean Flanery's house in the Hollywood Hills.  This will be a great chance for you guys to experience great fundamental instruction from an outstanding teacher.  Also, every black belt has a unique style which we all can benefit from.  The cost of the seminar is 75.00.  If you are interested, please pre-register with us so we have a head count. Best, Sean   Read the rest of the entry...

Alright, everyone, we will be closed this Sunday 30th for Memorial Day weekend.  Monday will have only one open mat session at noon.  For those who don't like sentences, see below: Saturday 29th: Normal hours. Sunday 30th: Closed.  Don't show up, man! Monday 31st: Open mat at noon.  No other classes.   Read the rest of the entry...

Hey guys, Bill Cooper and Franjinha both promoted SOK to purple belt last Friday at the Thousand Oaks location.  It was a long time coming for you buddy well done sticking with it over all these years.  For those who dont know SOK, he commutes hours for BJJ training and has been with us for many years showing great dedication.  We are all proud of you keep up the great work. Appy   Read the rest of the entry...

Ok guys this sunday at the home base in Santa Barbara.  Be there at 12 noon and be prepared for a gnarly session.  We have 4 weeks left so its time to kick it up to high gear.  Even if you don't plan on competing show up anyway and help out the guys who are.  The more heads the better the training so hope to see y'all there.   Appy   Read the rest of the entry...

Hey guys, Please make the trip out to the Hollywood Paragon this sunday at 12noon.  We are having a 2 hour training session followed by a BBQ  at SPF's house. If you want to carpool show up at Paragon SB at 10am sharp! This will be a fun event and a great chance to meet the team in Hollywood.   Read the rest of the entry...

I understand some of you have been having trouble registering for a USA Wrestling card at www.themat.com.  Well, call me the man behind the curtain, because I'm here to give you heart.  Go to www.themat.com; click "Membership"; click "Join USA Wrestling"; click "create an account"; Fill out your info; click your name under "Athlete"; Fill out the additional info, pay your $40. Next, go to trackwrestling.com.  under "event title" type "CA grappling" and hit enter.  Click the "CA grappling championships, location Goleta, date 5/9/10"; follow the steps and register. Next, SHOW UP MAN.   Read the rest of the entry...

Hey guys wish Tony Kovlov, purple belt middle weight luck tonight in his 2nd MMA bout which takes place at the fight academy in Pasadena.  Im sure he will represent the team very well as he is a tough SOB! Ill post results soon after the event.   Read the rest of the entry...

Alrite guys.... Pan Ams are over, Sean and Jacob are back from Dubai ( both with Jersey shore tans ) Fabio ( Monstrinho ) is back, and I'm sure the more intense warm ups are about to begin which includes 1500 abs!!! ....... World's is only six 6 weeks away and I've been noticing the attendance in the late class has been scarce.... Come on guys we need training partners to be able to train hard we're looking to get on that podium at Worlds... TEAM PARAGON.   Read the rest of the entry...

Guys, I just want everybody remind, everybody remember that the 2010 California State Grappling Championships will be held at DOS PUEBLOS HIGH this May 9TH!  It has been brought to my attention that this tournament will be a DOUBLE ELIMINATION, which means you will be guaranteed two matches.  A lot of you have been training no-gi and this is a great chance to try YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT.  No excuses, or you will all answer to John Sandoval. But seriously, this is a great opportunity to gain some tournament experience.  Double elimination means two matches, Dos Pueblos means you don't have to drive all the way to LA, and the price is right.  Check your weight, check the blog, get your card and COMPETE!  Even if you don't compete, be sure to mark the date and SHOW UP, MAN.  We'll need plenty of helping hands.  Some of you guys have been asking me about tournaments: Here's your chance.  I'm serious.  John will call you out, probably in front of Franjinha.   Read the rest of the entry...

Hey Guys, The Brazil trip is in the works!  The dates will be around July 17th-31st, with the tournament being the 22nd-25th.  This will be a great opportunity to travel, compete, and see the birth-place of our great sport!  The cost depends on the amount of people we get, but it should be around 1,500 or 2,000 dollars for airfare, cars, apartments and everything.  For info on the tournament, go here.  We need to get a list going, so make sure to tell Franjinha, Sean or myself if you are interested and we'll put your name down!   Read the rest of the entry...