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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  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]. 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 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. 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! 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.  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]. 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.
 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!
RSA will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day [Wednesday]. Please have a safe and relaxing holiday!
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.  We would like to thank Orlando for his generous contribution of a new refrigerated water fountain to the school. Also, thank you goes out to Virgil for installing the unit against the makai side of the main mat which will provide convenient hydration for all of our memebers. We also added a GE water filter [takes out chlorine, microbes and more] so everyone can enjoy clean and cold water during practice; making lugging around a hydroflask, well, optional. Stoked!
Starting on June 1st, the RSA women’s class will practice No Gi Jiu-Jitsu every first Friday of each month. Please wear a rash guard or standard t-shirt with shorts or gi pants to practice. See you soon!
Starting in June, Desmond Thain will be switching to the Tuesday day class at 11:30 AM with Ronn Shiraki teaching on Thursdays at the same time.
The Friday 5:15-6:30 PM time block will now be a Beginners Class headed by James Kim supported by Mitchell Johnson and Antonio Criado. Weekly Beginners Class Schedule [5 days a week]: Monday and Wednesday from 8-10 AM Tuesday from 5:15-6:30 PM Wednesday from 8:30-10 PM Friday from 5:15-6:30 PM  Hawaii's keystone Jiu-Jitsu event, The Hawaii Triple Crown, will happen next week Sunday [June 3, 2018] at Radford High School on Oahu. We encourage everyone under the RSA flag who likes to compete to enter. The last event was extremely organized and packed with tough competitors. Hope to see you there!
Starting on May 1st, RSA will be including a new beginner class for White and Blue Belt members held every Tuesday from 5:15 - 6:40. We encourage all new members to prioritize this class into their training schedule to get a good grasp of core Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals.
Reminder: SFP tomorrow at 5:30 PM Parents please remember to pack a dinner, homework and any board games that you think your child will enjoy. We currently have over a dozen kids signed up, see you guys soon! We would like to announce the following additions to the RSA program listing. No. 1 |
Ronn Shiraki AcademyThe Relson Gracie Ronn Shiraki Academy (RSA) is a small, low-key but highly advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school located in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. We are dedicated instructors who strive to provide a pure "art" and soul martial arts environment with a focus on traditional methods of training. Archives
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