December 23, 2009 in News by Gumby

Most Recent Stripes

Classes are going strong and everyone is working work and getting better!  Who were just a short while ago brand new students are becoming veterans and leaders, while a new crop of up and comers are bringing fresh energy to the academy!  Congratulations to everyone!  You are all responsible for making Heroes Martial Arts the place to be!

1 stripe

Atsushi Aoki
Devon Corman
Justin Nguyen
Evan Wilson
Gary Clifford

2 Stripe

Andrew Dunn
Christian Morsing
Zobair “Z” Farah
Adrian Laboy

3 stripe

Mike “Colossus” Oconner
Chris Nguyen
Joey Ruiz

4 stripe

Alex Lin

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

December 14, 2009 in News by Gumby

Milestone for Gumby

My three year anniversary of receiving my black belt from Ralph Gracie today (12/14/06), which technically makes me eligible for my first degree.  As the legends have been told, Ralph did in fact give me his own belt, which is among my most cherished possessions.  I rarely wear the belt any more, as it is a bit fragile.  The belt I picked up since then is already quite beat up, in three more years maybe it will be more white than black.

I feel I’m far more competent and confident now than I ever was before.  I’m just now beginning to understand what they mean when they say at black belt the journey truly begins.  I don’t necessarily agree with the whole statement, because it’s been a journey since day one. The black belt doesn’t represent the peak, rather it’s a milestone but a reminder to always strive for excellence and keep pushing forward.

To those of you who are responsible for getting me to this point, and for those of you who continue to help and motivate me to grow as a martial artists and a person (far too many to list here), I can only say thanks.

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

December 14, 2009 in News by Gumby

Holiday Schedule

Heroes Martial Arts will be open regular hours during the Holidays with the exception of being closed the following days:

Thursday December 24 Christmas Eve

Friday December 25 Christmas

Thursday December 31 New Year’s Eve

Friday January 1st New Year’s Day

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

November 29, 2009 in News by Gumby

New Women’s Class

We now have a Women’s only class

Women’s Class is a mat for women only that uses fundamental Jiu Jitsu concepts in a fun environment emphasizing self defense and fitness, with a minimal emphasis on the competitive aspects.

Gi is optional for this class, but participants are encouraged to wear comfortable workout style clothing that can with stand the rigors of light grappling.

The Woman’s class is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM

The instructor will be Mike Strangis

Come in and try the class for the first two weeks of December and be eligible for the special rate!

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

November 29, 2009 in News by Gumby

New Schedule

Please take note of our new permanent schedule.  We have now added a second judo class on Saturday mornings, and replaced the Teens class with a Woman’s class.  Also, Friday night Open mat has shifted from 6PM to 9PM

Monday

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Fundamentals of BJJ
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   BJJ GI Class

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM    Women’s Class
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM    Judo (Shozo Fukuda)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM    BJJ GI Class

Tuesday

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM    BJJ Gi Class

5:00 PM – 5:50 PM    Kids Class Ages 6-12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM    Fundamentals of BJJ
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM    BJJ GI Class

Wednesday

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM  BJJ GI Class

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Fundamentals of BJJ
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   BJJ GI Class

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM    Women’s Class
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM    Wrestling (Scott Belzer)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM    BJJ NO GI Class

Thursday

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM    BJJ Gi Class

5:00 PM – 5:50 PM    Kids Class Ages 6-12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM    Fundamentals of BJJ
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM    BJJ GI Class

Friday

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Fundamentals of BJJ
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM   BJJ GI Class

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM    Open Mat

Saturday

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM  BJJ GI Class

11:30AM – 12:30 PM  Judo

12:45PM Competition Class

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

November 19, 2009 in News by Gumby

Phil Canet Earns His Blue Belt

Congratulations are in order for Phil Canet, who was reconginzed for both his talents and his contributions to the academy with his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Phil has been a steady presence at Heroes Martial Arts, and is noted for both his willingness to help anyone out as well his considerable abilities, enough to give anyone fits he happens to facing!  He’s worked extremely hard and it shows day in and day out!

Way to go Phil!  Really happy to have you with us here at Heroes Martial Arts!

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com

November 17, 2009 in News by Gumby

Chris Nguyen’s photos of Heroes Martial Arts

Budding shutterbug Chris Nguyen has brought his camera (actually, his girlfriend’s camera) and has take several hundred photos from both around the academy and at the recent Bay Area Jiu Jitsu Championships.  Check out his work at his Flickr:

Bay Area Jiu Jitsu Championships

Around the Academy

Thanks Chris (and Christine!)

Heroes Martial Arts in downtown San Jose!  Dedicated to furthering your knowledge of the grappling martial arts including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling!  Big, beautiful location at 460 South Market in downtown San Jose, call 408-288-8857 or visit us online at www.HeroesMartialArts.com