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FAREWELL TOM VILLALON

10/6/2023

 
Tom VIllalon accepted a job in DC and will be leaving Hawai’i next week. Last night was his last time on the mats. We will miss the great vibes you’ve brought with you daily, stimulating conversations, the chains, and mustache. Take care Tom.
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RELSON ASSOCIATION, 10/14/ 23 IN HOUSE TOURNAMENT SIGN UP

10/3/2023

 

HAWAII TRIPLE CROWN SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

9/17/2023

 
Big mahalo to Hawaii Triple Crown on a sold out event. Every competitor form RSA had multiple matches and we are stoked on their performance.

Congratulations to everyone that represented our school and also to the other Relson Gracie Association students and coaches! Awesome job.

NEW KIDS CLASS FOR AGES 5-6 STARTING 9/21

9/15/2023

 
Due to multiple inquiries on providing classes for 5-6 year old kids, RSA has scheduled a class held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:40 pm. We welcome everyone who is interested to contact us using our Free Intro form to join.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BLACK BELTS

8/16/2023

 
DANIEL CERVELIN | RELSON GRACIE | DR. JIM SCOGGIN
Congratulations Dr. Jim Scoggin (30 years of loyalty to Relson Gracie) and Daniel Cervelin (17 years of training at RSA) on achieving the rank of Black Belt. Also, to Chris Laird (30+ years training under Relson Gracie) on attaining the rank of fourth degree Black Belt. You guys are awesome!
Everyone I witnessed go through the process of getting their Black Belt and passing the Relson Gracie test has always made me feel so grateful and happy for them and excited for the future. It is so awesome to be part of the journey from white belt and beyond. I’m glad you guys persevered and are part of RSA. ​I will never forget. ​Thank you RSA Black Belts.
​Also, thank you Laurent for being an indispensable part of our program. We value you. Aloha everyone! From: Ronn Shiraki

AUGUST 21, 2023
RSA STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR
​UPPER BELTS / INSTRUCTORS

1. Anyone of the opposite sex, minors and all RSA instructors are never to be alone at the academy together [or alone in any rooms]. If a female/minor student, or parent find themselves at the academy alone with a male instructor, the female/minor student or parent must wait outside the dojo until another instructor or adult arrives. If a minor member arrives by themselves, parents are required to wait with their son or daughter before they leave until two adults arrive to the academy or Jiu-Jitsu related event. This is required as we do not want children waiting outside by themselves. The above policy extends beyond just the academy to: car rides, school activities and tournaments.
2. There is zero tolerance for any fraternizing between RSA instructors and female/minor students and parents. RSA Instructors are held to a higher standard and are prohibited from dating and corresponding with members and parents of the opposite sex. Furthermore, phone calls, text messages or communication through any other media such as social networks is specifically prohibited between instructors and students and parents of the opposite sex and all minors. This is to ensure that inappropriate interaction between staff members, parents and students are completely avoided.
3. All members are required to change in the bathroom at all times if stripping down to underwear. If you are uncomfortable with changing in the bathroom, we ask that you change in your car or at home before entering the dojo. We do not allow members to dress for class in hallways or the outside areas.
5. Video taping and inappropriate conversations in person or via digital communication are not allowed between instructors and students.
6. Kids must remain in eyesight of their parents at all times before and after classes. All students under the age of 14 must wait for their ride to arrive in the dojo hallway.
7. RSA has been built on many years of a lot of sacrifice, hard work, tears and, yes, blood. Our collective aim is to maintain the highest level of safety for everyone while growing and maintaining a reputation of excellence in professionalism. Those who have violated the sacred trust of the teacher student relationship will be asked to step away from the academy. However, we are confident that those lacking the integrity to maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries will remove themselves. If this is the case, please demonstrate respect for the team and remember all you’ve attained at RSA. The policies and procedures may seem to be too rigid for some. If this is true for you, please find another place to train.
8. Private Lessons with Instructors and opposite sex or minors are only allowed in the dojo with two or more adults present. We are serious about avoiding any problems that may arise from home training or one on one private sessions.

AUGUST 2023 FRIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGE

8/10/2023

 
Aloha everyone, starting on Friday August 18, the 6:30 pm time slot will now be for gi only sparring. Based on past experience, if you can train at this time, give it a few weeks of continuous attendance to help build the training pool.

Pray for our neighbor islands.

RSA FUTURE

8/4/2023

 

JUNE 2023 HAWAII TRIPLE CROWN: WAILUA GYM

6/11/2023

 

​Another stellar event by the Hawaii Triple Crown team. Thank you everyone for putting on a great event. We are grateful for your service to the local BJJ community.

Special Congratulations

​Gold Medals
Nainoa Abreu
​Jarod Misciskia
​​Chauncey Kobayashi
Nahum Burbage

Silver Medal
Nicolas Torres
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Great Performance
Cheyne Fergusson

Chauncey showing class and sportsmanship

MARCUS OTSUJI 6/8/2023

6/6/2023

 
Marcus Otsuji from Axis Japan teaching a great class. Thank you!
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2023 CLASS UPDATES

6/1/2023

 
Wednesday night 6:30 pm Adult Class will be canceled due to a special event (Note: kids classes will run as scheduled).

Also, for current information regarding the academy schedule please click here.

BETTER DAYS @ BETTER DAZE

4/4/2023

 
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RSA sister, Sophia, has taken on the entrepreneurial challenge of making her dreams and artistic talents come to life with Better Daze Hawaii. Soft opening is on Wednesday April 5th from 8-12 PM. Please go to their website Here. Mo’ bettah coffee (grinds on the way), way better vibes and always Better Daze.
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MOVING PROJECT: SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST

3/23/2023

 

JEAN VANDESTEEN SEMINAR

3/18/2023

 
Thank you Jean for an amazing seminar and those who came out to support our guest. Aloha brother.
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SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN HUNT

Congratulations to Jonathan Hunt on flying over to compete in the Hawaii Triple Crown on Maui and winning Gold.

LEGACY

3/12/2023

 

​Nainoa Abreu flow training with Isaac Verbrugge after Isaac joined Nainoa as a graduate from the RSA Kids Program today. Congratulations guys…Very Beautiful Jiu-Jitsu.

HAWAII TRIPLE CROWN: MARCH 2023

3/5/2023

 
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Mahalo to all the hard working officials and administrators at the Hawaii Triple Crown. Jiu-Jitsu in Hawaii would not be nearly as competitive without your service to the community over the last two plus decades. Grateful for your constant attention in providing great competitions for amazing competitors.
Congratulations to the Hawaii Triple Crown top placers from RSA:
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Gi Gold:
Chauncey Kobayashi
Jarod Misciskia
Kaven Santos
Aiden Fitzgerald
Richie Stover

No Gi Gold:
Richie Stover
​Kaven Santos

Gi Silver:
Aiden Pena
Nehum Burbage
Dylan Uno

No Gi Silver:
Dylan Uno

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWEST RSA BROWN BELT RON VAN CLIEF

1/25/2023

 

RVC: A great example

RSA would like to congratulate a very special member of our school: Ron Van Clief. Many of you may know him as the legendary film actor, The Black Dragon or as the fighter who, at the age of 51, fought Royce Gracie in UFC 4. Ron is also a Grandmaster in Goju-Ryu with students all around the World and was a student of Masters: Peter Urban, Frank Ruiz, and Moses Powell, as well as WingTsun founder Leung Ting. He has rubbed shoulders with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and many other major martial art icons.

​Ron is turning 80 years old tomorrow (January 25th), competes in tournaments regularly, and says he will keep training and get his Relson Gracie Black Belt one day. Ron Van Clief, we are honored and inspired by your life and example.

BIG THANK YOU TO TONY AMEZQUITA (GUEST INSTRUCTOR From FABIO SANTOS ACADEMY)

1/21/2023

 
Fabio Santos is a name synonymous with true Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and RSA has always had the deepest respect for him and his students. One his loyal Black Belts, Tony Amezquita, is in Honolulu and will be teaching this Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 pm. Come down and learn some cool tricks to add to your game.
Thank you also to our gracious visitors (from L.A., Australia and San Diego) who wanted to train Jiu-Jitsu in Hawaii. We were happy to have you with us and would love to have you back again.

RSA UPPER BELT NEW YEAR DINNER

1/14/2023

 

January 2023 uncle BO’s HONOLULU

RSA is blessed to have a remarkably deep reservoir of experienced Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Hawaii teachers/practitioners (years on mats shown below). Really blessed. Your pattern of integrity, loyalty and humble/selfless giving back to the next generation is priceless. Unreal.

January 11th, 2023

1/11/2023

 
Next Generation
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NEXT CLASS

1/10/2023

 
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Some up and coming RSA Guys
Hopeful for the future

6:30 PM adult self-DEFENSE class AND OPEN MAT ON JANUARY 13, 2023 HAS BEEN canceled

1/7/2023

 
Instructor Event (Purple Belts and Up) on Friday 1/13/2023.

6:30 PM Adult Class will be closed. Schedule will resume as normal every week on Friday 1/20.

​If you are a Purple Belt or higher, please contact us to RSVP event.

NEW SCHEDULE UPDATE

1/3/2023

 
Tuesdays and Thursdays will now be No Gi Open Mat from 11:30 - 1:00 PM.
Happy New Year!

NEW MATS

12/28/2022

 
Thank you for your patience as we installed our new mat surface and refinished our wall pads.

Special thanks to Kevin Ko and Juno Chung for their generous donations that made our new mat possible. You guys are amazing.

Please help keep the mats in good shape by using white athletic tape and tape up polished nails. Also, please use white gis only and washed colored rash guards.

Enjoy the new academy.

High Quality Gis and Apparel Bruxao.com

12/11/2022

 

ISAAC VERBRUGGE PROMOTION

11/27/2022

 
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I’ve had the privilege and honor of teaching Isaac since he was barely 4 years old. He’s now 15 going on 16 and a good human being and tough as nails. Thank you Isaac and RSA Black Belt Neil Verbrugge for all the years of dedication. - Ronn Shiraki
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Phone: (808) 778-7207​
Address: 737 Kapahulu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
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