Gracie Technics Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Pedro Sauer Team Honolulu Hawaii http://www.gracietechnics.com The Technics Academy is dedicated to the Art and Technique of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Honolulu, Hawaii. Our academy offers specialized programs for adults, women and children in one of the most effective martial art and self defense systems in the world. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:24:10 +0000 en hourly 1 Technics at Mini Cooper of Hawaii! http://www.gracietechnics.com/2012/04/team-technics-at-mini-cooper-of-hawaii/ http://www.gracietechnics.com/2012/04/team-technics-at-mini-cooper-of-hawaii/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:51:21 +0000 admin http://www.gracietechnics.com/?p=703 height=

The MINI of Hawaii Take Down with RYLAN LIZARES and TECHNICS Jiu-Jitsu Academy!

Come join us and enjoy some refreshments, entertainment and a chance to win some gear, Jiu-Jitsu memberships and prizes!

Special Membership offers will be available to new members who sign up at the event.

WHEN:
Sunday April 15, 2012
11:ooam – 2:00pm

WHERE:
Mini Cooper of Hawaii
777 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu HI 96813

See Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense demonstrations from some of Hawaii’s top fighters and athletes.

Max Holloway (UFC)
Raquel Paaluhi (X-1)
Brandon Wolff (UFC)
Yancy Mederios (Strike Force)
Dustin Kimura (X-1)
Anthony Torres (UFC)
and others!

Register now with how many people will be attending, so we can plan accordingly. Admisson will be FREE.

People who RSVP will earn chances for training gear, memberships, private lessons and prizes!

RSVP Here!

 

Tentative Schedule of Events

11:00AM – 11:15AM – Kids Self Defense & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demo
Featuring:
Technics Coaches & Kids

11:30AM – 11:45PM  - Kids Bully Proof Lesson & Teamwork Exercises
Featuring:
Technics Coaches & Kids

12:00PM – 12:15PM – Mixed Martial Arts Demo
Featuring:
Dustin Kimura, Max Holloway, Raquel Paaluhi

12:30 – 12:45 – Mitt Work and Pad Drills
Featuring:
Brandon Wolff, Dustin Kimura, Max Holloway, Yancy Mederios, Raquel Paaluhi

1:00PM – 1:15PM – Grappling & Jiu-Jitsu Demo
Featuring:
Anthony Torres, Rob Hesia, Yancy Mederios, Dustin Kimura

1:30PM – 1:45PM – Adult Self Defense Lesson
Featuring:
Rylan Lizares & Technics Coach Matt Isoda

 

All Lessons are FREE to the public!!! All participants will receive a FREE 30 Day Membership to the Technics Academy and will be entering in our drawing to win a Year of FREE Training and other prize giveaways!!

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A Very Special Thanks

Time and time again, our academy is supported by our own dedicated members and families. Thank you so much for all the support, love and aloha directed to our academy. It is because of you we are still here and making steps to a better future.

The Rummage & Bake Sale a Success!

On Feb 25 & 26, the Technics Academy hosted our first Rummage & Bake Sale. With donations from academy members and their families, we were able to fill our old academy location wall to wall with rummage item and delicious baked goods. The event was supported by our community and we packed the house with hundreds of “bargain finders” and “treasure seekers”. We did not disappoint! Clearing out almost our entire warehouse, we met our fundraising goal!!

Stay Tuned…

All fundraiser proceeds are being used to fund our New Fitness and MMA Programs. We will be adding new and exciting programs to take our learning and fitness to new levels.

New Programs:

  • Standup Striking (Boxing & Kickboxing)
  • Circuit Training & CrossFit
  • Women’s MMA Fit / Boot Camp
  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Team
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Help us raise funds for new Boxing, KickBoxing & Circuit training Equipment!! 

Date: Feb 25 & 26
Time: Sat 7:30a-2p & Sun 10a-2p
Location: 428 McNeil St Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
*Dillingham one block west of Popeyes & Burger King. Across Savers.
No Early Birds, Street Parking Only.

Items:

  • Baked Goods
  • Clothing; Men Women & Children-Accessories
  • Electronics
  • Household items
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Kitchen
  • Boxes

 

  • & Much More!!!

 

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We are currently in the process of renovating our old space to include another mat room/multipurpose room to hold our dedicated Striking, MMA & Womens Programs. Look for big things in 2012 from the GT Academy!


Main Mat Area


Waiting Area/Dressing room/Restroom/Shower

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Childrens Promotions
Yellow Belt
Sofia Lizares
Rocky Edades
Ralph Edades

White / Yellow Belt
Curren Lizares

Adult Promotions
Blue Belt
Mark Alejo
Matt Pacarro

Purple Belt
Steve Nugent
David Aquino
Dustin Kimura

Check out the GT Belt Rank Page here!


GT Kids Group Photo


Yellow Belt Brothers – Ralph & Rocky


Matt Pacarro, Mark Alejo, Rylan Lizares, David Aquino, Dustin Kimura, Steve Nugent

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Throughout the seminar Caio demonstrated his mat prowess and innovate style that has won him multiple world titles in Gi and No-Gi competitions. Caio shared techniques he spent years developing and held nothing back from his audience.

We would like to give a special thanks to Eric Goo from Mad Tiger Academy,  Todd Tanaka from Relson Gracie (http://www.teamhk.net/) for supporting the seminars and hosting Caio. Also like to give a BIG MAHALO TO CAIO for coming to the Islands and sharing his knowledge and passion of jiu jitsu.

]]> http://www.gracietechnics.com/2011/12/caio-terra-seminar-at-gracie-technics-honolulu/feed/ 0 Caio Terra Seminar Dec. 11 http://www.gracietechnics.com/2011/11/caio-terra-seminar-dec-11/ http://www.gracietechnics.com/2011/11/caio-terra-seminar-dec-11/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:30:22 +0000 admin http://www.gracietechnics.com/2011/11/caio-terra-seminar-dec-11/ Gracie Technics Honolulu is proud to announce that 5x World Champion Caio Terra will be coming to Oahu Hawaii, for an amazing Seminar Series! This will be an excellent opportunity to train with one of the most technical players in the game.
Reserve your spot today!

Seminars
December 11th 2:00pm-5:00pm (Gracie Technics Honolulu)
Gracie Technics Honolulu (www.gracietechnics.com)

428 Mc Neill St. (Unit 4)
Honolulu, HI 96817
P: (808) 834-2550
E: info@gracietechnics.com

Pre-pay by December 1st
$60

After December 1st
$75

ONLINE REGISTRATION

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Defending his X-1 State title against Maui’s Eddie P, Dustin continues his winning ways with a knee bar submission in the first round of the fight.

This win earned Dustin another Championship Belt & Title making him a X-1, Destiny and 808 Battleground cross promotion Champion. Congratulation Dustin!

Making his amateur fight debut, Michael Nakagawa had a great performance besting the former champ and taking home the unanimous decision.

Michael is now the Destiny Amateur Champ, Congrats Mike!

Great job guys!

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The turnout for the seminar was great, with many of Oahu’s Jiu-Jitsu practitioners eager to learn the the champ.

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Xande lead the group through a Ginastica Natural warmup to prepare them for the techniques he taught.

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The seminar focused on cross body control and the fine details that allow you keep the weight and pressure on your opponent with ease and efficiency.

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Xande transitioned from the cross body into the the back control and shared more ideas, techniques and submissions that would commonly occur when maintaining the position.

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Xande answers a question about posture in the guard and shows the group his favorite method for opening the closed guard.

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Thanks to all who attended the seminar, keep supporting the growth and unity of Jiu-Jitsu in Hawaii!

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Black Belts in attendance: Todd Tanaka, Jeff “JD” Doner, Xande Ribeiro, Rylan Lizares, Eric Goo.

Special thanks to Xande Ribeiro and Eric Goo for making this seminar possible. Mahalo!

Check out and follow Xande’s Facebook at http://www.myjiujitsufans.com

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Follow us on:
Gracie Technics Facebook Page or Twitter


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