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Training Again

2/17/2021

 
As we move into "safer" waters - we invite our members and new members alike to start thinking about training at RSA soon.

It’s been almost a year since we closed our doors and things have been extremely rough for everyone. We hope that you are all safe and recovering in all areas of your life.

Fortunately for RSA, with the help of many generous and loyal friends, a kind and patient landlord and a lot of creative problem solving, we are still here.

We hope that you can remember the benefits you received while training: community, exercise, developmental goals and well, you know the rest.

If you want to restart your journey toward Black Belt, please send us a shout out by filling out the form below.

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New Class and Tuition Formats

9/14/2020

 
Tuition has been modified to fit the new class format. Please go to the Tuition Page for more information.

RSA | Social Media

9/9/2020

 
As of September 9, 2020 RSA has removed all social media accounts.
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The misuse of this technology by advertisers, data miners, corporate owners and end users with a lack of regulation or change surrounding the destructive social and psychological impact on people gave strong impetus for this decision and position.

​This decision wasn’t made overnight but after a long period of deliberation and lingering cognitive dissonance and seemed like the natural and right thing for our organization - as we are more than just a small business with marketing needs.

​In no way do we discredit or judge anyone using this platform (who are we to soap box billions of users). However, we stand by our conviction until alternative means of digital connection free from pernicious activity is created or discovered, if ever.

Please check the news page regularly once we start up classes again when the turmoil and conditions surrounding the pandemic takes a turn for the better.

For more information on our social media perspective, please check out the following sources:

Documentary on Netflix:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
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Audiobook:
https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B07CX4NPL4&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006

Mandates Extended

9/9/2020

 
Keep checking back for information on school. Businesses are being shut down and losing their pants. We still have Gi pants.

Bobby Le

8/30/2020

 
Bobby Le unexpectedly passed away on August 29. We mourn this tragic loss. He was a friend to many and one of the most selfless people anyone could have known. He was a talented person and generously shared his gifts, never refusing to help his friends with their problems and difficulties. His deep voice, genuine smile, sense of humor and kind heart touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to have met him. You will be missed Bobby, more than you could have possibly known.
Your Friends and Family,
RSA


You were more than a friend to me, you were and always will be a brother. You have helped me out so many times and taught me the importance of humble and selfless service. You made me laugh and feel joy every time I saw you. I love you Bobby, “now you are free, I will see you again.”
Brothers always,
Ronn

March 18 Updates on School

3/17/2020

 
The following schedule changes are in effect as of 3/18/2020

In accordance to the recommendation of social distancing, RSA classes will be on hold until things recover. Stay well everyone. Contact us if you need anything at all.

Aloha,
​RSA




COVID-19 Hawaii Preparation 

3/12/2020

 
Team, we've gotten inquiries from student/parents about what RSA will be doing to minimize the threat of the Coronavirus. Here are a few measures we are taking.

All instructors please let your class know to stay off the mats if they feel even some what under the weather.

Instruct everyone who uses the restroom to wear slippers provided and wash hands thoroughly before returning to train.

Ben George will be picking up a sprayer and Mano will be providing disinfectant solutions. On top of mopping the mats please ensure that the clean up crew sprays down the wall mats, water fountain, the stairway railing, table near the lockers, and the railings people lean on (where the windows use to be) 1:10 bleach ratio will be used when refilling the sprayer.

Remind students/parents to take home water bottles. Minimizing the use of the water fountain also might be a good idea.

Lastly, there are some students that are on a financial agreement with the academy. They are required to stay and help clean.

Any other input would be appreciated.

Students please remember that Jiu-Jitsu is a close contact sport and if you have any reservations about training, please remain off the mats.

Justin

Check these guys out...

12/5/2019

 
Yannis and Jay get their second and first Balck Belt degrees from Cyborg. Congratulations...Super cool. Miss you guys, come visit us in Honolulu soon.

Mahalo Rhalan Gracie for a great seminar & Holiday Schedule Reminder

11/26/2019

 
RSA would like to thank Rhalan Gracie for showing some great techniques from the guard tonight. The seminar was a great success and vibes positive prevailed.
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We will be closed on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving as well as on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Years Day.

Please be safe everyone. 2020 is coming soon :)

Relson Gracie Seminar & Black Belt Promotions: 10/09/19

10/3/2019

 

Wednesday October 9, 2019
6:30-7:30 PM
Relson Gracie Seminar
Kids $20
Adults $40

7:30-8:00
Black Belt Promotions

Helio Gracie System

10/3/2019

 
Relson Gracie on Helio Gracie Belt System [Spoken in Portuguese]

Great advice on growing in Jiu-Jitsu and more

9/28/2019

 
Aiden Pena, Sensei Virgil’s son, randomly went up to one of the instructors and shared his idea on fighting [fighting challenges] and getting strong. Great advice Aiden.

Great articles on Jiu-Jitsu Systems

9/14/2019

 
Sean Springer, an instructor at RSA, recently sent the following articles on Jiu-Jitsu styles and effectiveness. I believe they are important reads for the serious, experienced and novice practitioner.

​Links Below:

Article 1
​https://40pluscustomer.40plusbjj.com/fundamentals-and-presuppositions

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Article 2
​https://rollingaroundbjj.com/fights-end-up-on-ground/?fbclid=IwAR3in0HHxsA9MVYhcTmA7Z8IhkRpFumEPXeGV6VpUvUPbxS-8gAv_fsaqfM

RSA Promotions: September 1, 2019

9/1/2019

 
RSA will have a special promotion event on Labor Day at 7:30 PM. Please show your support for your hard working team mates.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

Win or lose at the Triple Crown or how you faired in your last training session, your RSA instructors are proud of you and each of you are a continual source of inspiration to all of us.

You guys are my heroes.
- Ronn

Jean Vandersteen Seminar

3/29/2019

 
Day:
Friday, April 5th
Time:
5:30-7:00
Per Person:
$40

Normal Friday classes canceled that night.

New Duff Kelly Music Video: “Star Bright”

3/6/2019

 
“I wrote this song [Star Bright] while traveling abroad. Some of these places I’ve been while others I have yet to explore. Regardless, what a wondrous and magnificent planet we inhabit and most of all, it’s the beautiful and kind souls we meet along the way that really make it feel like home.” - Duff Kelly

Hawaii Triple Crown of Jiu-Jitsu: March 10, 2019

3/4/2019

 
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Competitors and parents please go to www.hawaiitriplecrown.com to enter.

Group Birthday Party at Champs

3/1/2019

 
Please mark down the following information on your calendars:

​Birthday Party Details
Location: Champs Sports Bar on Waialae
Date: March 9, 2019
Time: 8:00 PM

Come down and celebrate Justin, Phil, Kalani and Eric’s 29th birthday.

Please drink responsibly and cab or get a designated driver. Thank you.

New Brown, Purple and Blue Belts

3/1/2019

 
Congratulations to our new
Brown Belts:
Bob H., Sean S., Craig O., Bryson M. and Daniel C.
Purple Belts:
Stacey F. and Lee H
Blue Belts:
Kristi M.
​Rico
Awesome job guys.
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RSA: Team Photo

12/28/2018

 
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RSA is taking an all-inclusive team photo this a Saturday at 9:00 AM. Please come and be a part of this very special moment in RSA history.

RSA Holiday Schedule

12/23/2018

 
The academy will be completely closed on the following days:
  • Christmas Eve
  • Chistmas Day
  • New Years Eve &
  • ​New Years Day​
Please have a safe and fun holiday.

Tuesday Evening Class: Blast Off

12/4/2018

 
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RSA’s new Tuesday night Strength and Conditioning and Gi class headed by Justin Nihei was a success with over 30 students participating. Thank you to all the instructors and students who came out.

Tuesday Evening Class Update: Gi session for all members

11/29/2018

 
Beginning on Tuesday, December 4th, No Gi will change to a mixed level Gi class [for both men and women of all ranks].

Tuesday night activities are as follows:
6:15-6:45 Strength and Conditioning *New [overlapping with beginner class]
6:45-7:15 [30 minutes] Gi instruction *New
7:15-8:15 sparring
​8:15 clean up

Congratulations Justin and Phil: Black Belt

10/27/2018

 
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Tonight was a very special night with a packed Relson Gracie seminar and two of our longtime students obtaining the monumental rank of Black Belt - a significant milestone on the never ending path of Jiu-Jitsu mastery.

​Phil and Justin have proven themselves in competition and teaching throughout the years as well as embodying the Helio Gracie standards of character required to be a Black Belt at the RSA [Dedication to the art, Respect, Honor and the list goes on]. We are fortunate to have these guys added to our reservoir of Black Belt teachers and want to congratulate them wholeheartedly. You guys are awesome.
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Phil and Justin added to list of Relson RSA Black Belts. Front row left: AJ, Phil, Chris, Justin and Gye. Back row left: Dave, Ronn, Relson Gracie and Reyn [Des and Mitchell were called away on business].

New Relson Gracie RSA Black Belt: Mitchell L. Johnson

10/19/2018

 
We want to welcome Mitchell Johnson to the RSA family of Black Belts.

Mitchell began training in 2003, and has been one of our top competitors [winning multiple belts at NAGA, the Hawaii Triple Crown and two champion cups at Hawaii Allstars of Jiu-Jitsu].

After an intensive Black Belt examination by Grandmaster Relson Gracie, Mitchell passed with little mistakes.

Mr. Johnson is a great example of how dedication to the art can change a person in mind, body and spirit for the better as well as becoming an excellent practitioner of Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Congratulations Mitchell.

Ceremonial lashing is tomorrow at 4:00
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737 Kapahulu Ave.
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