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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.

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

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

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.

RSA: Team Photo

12/28/2018

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

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

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.

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

Relson Gracie Seminar and Kids class update

9/18/2018

Relson Gracie Seminar Information
RSA members are invited to attend a special Relson Gracie seminar to be held on Tuesday October 2, 2018 starting at 6:45 PM. Cost is $40.00 for association members and $80 for visitors.

Kids Class Update
Intermediate and Advanced kids will have No Gi practice on the First Thursday of every month. Please be sure to have your kids wear a rash guard or t-shirt and gi pants or surf shorts to class.

Labor Day Schedule

9/2/2018

Kids class is on at 5:15 pm
Adult class will switch to an open mat format at 6:45 pm

Have a great Labor Day!

Hurricane Lane Friday Update: Schedule

8/22/2018

RSA will be closed on:

Thursday Evening [Kids and Adult classes]
and All day Friday.

As of Friday afternoon [posted on our social media outlet] we will close through Saturday and resume classes on Monday.

Educational Resource: Spark - 5/5

8/8/2018

Spark delves into the current research on exercise, brain structure and development. A great personal resource regarding optimization in a myriad of contexts including dealing with ADHD and the benefits of complex activities such as martial arts [Jiu-Jitsu].

8 AM morning class on hold in August

8/2/2018

The 8 AM morning class will be on hold for the entire month of August as the head instructor, Orlando, will be on vacation. Please adjust your schedule accordingly and keep in mind that the 11:30 am class will run as usual. Safe travels Orlando.

Fresh Squeezed Juice

7/22/2018

Instapressed has some of the best tasting fresh squeezed [cold pressed] juice using local produce found right here in Hawaii. I am a firm believer in the health benefits of drinking fresh plant juice on a daily basis for weight loss and an overall sense of wellbeing. Check um out!

July 4th Schedule

7/2/2018

RSA will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day [Wednesday]. Please have a safe and relaxing holiday!

RSA | Day by Day Collaboration Gi: Relson Gracie Edition

6/20/2018

Special Limited Run

Relson Gracie Edition Design

Ordering different gi top and pant sizes in a set is available [A-2 top / A-1 bottom etc]

We had great feedback on our last RSA/DayxDay Collaboration “water” gi regarding its quality ultra-light weave, premium cotton pants and clean design [with contributions from members and instructors].

However, there were many who were bummed out when, for one reason or another, missed the preorder deadline.

But, we are very happy to announce another collaboration gi sentimentally named the Relson Gracie Edition. Dedicated to the Grandmaster. The smooth woven tags and patches will bear the name of Ronn’s mentor and friend, Relson Gracie, made with deep red color threading to represent the highest rank of Red Belt. It is also symbolic of the blood Relson has poured into the training and development of his students here in Hawaii as well as remembering how he tirelessly traveles around the world to share his knowledge to both the novice and expert and 0-100% creontes alike.

Relson Gracie’s dedication to passing on his Father’s vision and legacy is priceless and the many lives he has literally transformed by his technique and unique personality is definitely worth commemorating.

Orders are now being taken until June 30. Please call or email RSA Admin for out of state orders.

Special thanks to AJ Mendoza and Day by Day Jiu-Jitsu, Eric Manongo and Vince Krause for assisting with graphic arts and the RSA women for their design input.

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

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

Great advice on growing in Jiu-Jitsu and more

Great articles on Jiu-Jitsu Systems

RSA Promotions: September 1, 2019

Jean Vandersteen Seminar

New Duff Kelly Music Video: “Star Bright”

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

Group Birthday Party at Champs

New Brown, Purple and Blue Belts

RSA: Team Photo

RSA Holiday Schedule

Tuesday Evening Class: Blast Off

Tuesday Evening Class Update: Gi session for all members

Congratulations Justin and Phil: Black Belt

New Relson Gracie RSA Black Belt: Mitchell L. Johnson

Relson Gracie Seminar and Kids class update

Labor Day Schedule

Hurricane Lane Friday Update: Schedule

Educational Resource: Spark - 5/5

8 AM morning class on hold in August

Fresh Squeezed Juice

July 4th Schedule

RSA | Day by Day Collaboration Gi: Relson Gracie Edition

Special Limited Run

Order form: please make payment at RSA

Ronn Shiraki Academy

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6:30-7:30 PM
Relson Gracie Seminar
Kids $20
Adults $40

7:30-8:00
Black Belt Promotions