Open Mats on Friday at 8:30AM are now blue belts and above.

Also start bringing sneakers to class. We will begin doing strength and conditioning outside.

Congrats to Al for winning his debut MMA fight! What a great fight, make sure to congratulate and encourage him when you see him on the mats.

Kid’s classes on May 4th, Saturday and May 6th, Monday will be cancelled.

Everyone, make sure to congratulate Nick Cerrato when you see him. This guy’s car broke down 3 miles from the arena, leaves his broken down car and runs to the competition. Competes in no-gi and finishes in 1st place. He then leaves and goes back to his car hoping to get back in time so he can compete in his second division in gi. Talk about someone with heart! He never got back in time cause of transportation issues, but who cares! We are proud of him. He also competed without a corner! Congrats Nick!

Congrats to Dave Duncan for being awarded his well deserved Purple Belt. Not only did he get his Purple Belt, but he also just received his PhD. So he’s not Dave anymore, he’s Doctor Dave! We are extremely proud and happy for him at Advanced.

Now for the sad news. Dave will be moving to Michigan in the weeks to come and will be pursuing his career there as well as his BJJ training. We’ll miss him greatly! Let’s still make sure to send him off right by encouraging and congratulating him! ALL DAY SON!