Category: Academy News

Prof. Renato had the privilege to teach at the Associação de Judô Vila Sônia, located in the Vila Sônia neighborhood of São Paulo, which has a rich history in the Brazilian judo community. Founded in 1956 by Massao Shinohara, a renowned judoka, the association has been a significant training ground for many successful athletes. Over […]

08/29 Hello Folks, The past weeks were busy and fun, with many visitors from Canada, Austria, and Germany. As well as a last-minute seminar with Coral Belt – world champion – Helio Soneca. Visit from Munich – Germany Team Here are the upcoming events: 08/30 – Friday 6 pm – 8×8 in Glendora 09/06 – […]

Sampa Jiu-Jitsu is proud to announce that we will start classes in Fontana, California. Below is all the info you need to know and the instructions on saving your spot with the founder’s price point.   CLICK HERE FOR THE SCHEDULE   Location: Confirmed Professors are: * Prof. Nathan Basseto – 40 years old – […]

“A FATHER asks another – Why do you spend money and so much time on training, championships, and spend so much time running to see your son training Jiu-Jitsu?   The other father replies: Well, I have a confession to make to you: I don’t pay for my son to train Jiu Jitsu! He responds: […]

We are pleased to announce our first Sampa BJJ invitational YOUTH tournament.   Saturday, February 18th, 2023 U8 (children under 8 years old => 5-6-7) advanced and beginners at 1 pm U10 (children under 8-9) advanced and beginners at 2 pm U12 (children under 10-11) advanced and beginners at 3 pm U14 (children under 12-13) […]

Hello, Sampa students and parents, Fitness Class 4/2   Adults Intermediate 4/1 Peewee and Juniors 4/1 (first 50 min Peewee and the rest is Juniors)     Fitness Class 4/1 Adult’s intermediate Class 3/31 Juniors Class 3/31 Peewee Class   Fitness Class 3/31 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Adults March 30th class Juniors March 30th Class https://youtu.be/ueiTy24P7Dg   […]

Announcement on 3/28   For updates always use this link URL: https://www.sampabjj.com/coronavirus-and-sampa     Times and links for the online classes are below, click on the links to watch your classes live when it is available. The link will never change. *California Time     Fitness – 8 am every day except Saturday and Sunday […]

Folk, let me share a message from Tony Robbins: “…Every day we drive down a highway with nothing but a painted yellow line dividing you from cars that are hurling headfirst towards you at 70 miles per hour. You know that every single day people cross that line. They kill innocent people just like yourself […]

Folks, I have been receiving many questions, and please, keep asking me anything. We are here to serve. As it was said before anyone will receive their credit the way they wish to receive: Private classes Seminars Month credit Makeup classes Private Group Classes Special credits etc. Refund (if we can’t fulfill anything). It is […]

To all students and parents, We have decided to close the gym (Sampa BJJ Glendora and Walnut, and Sampa Training Center) officially Monday 3/16, for one week at least, and Friday we will touch base again to inform if we will extend it or not. Please Check the bullet points: Thank you to all the […]

At this moment we have too many questions unanswered. Here are just a few: Should we all stay at home? Should our lives go on? Should we stock water, toilet paper? Should our kids stop going to school? Are people already creating a stigma towards some races? Is it going to end humanity? Who is […]

Hey Folks, March 22nd @ 9:30 am => Sampa BJJ Graduation at the Toyota Arena Address: 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario, CA 91764 Entrance cost per person is $10 with and you can come back to watch the game. Please buy it at Sampa because at the door it will cost $16. Please note that the […]

Hey friend, prof. Renato here from Sampa BJJ. I just have received a letter from the animal hospital besides us. I am not sure if some our students are parking in there. But their complain came to my knowledge today through a letter expressing their frustration. I do know that some people from Donut Man […]

Hey friend, I know it can get confusing. Let me explain all the events coming up! So here We go: Friday 12/06: 6 pm, our graduation and Tournament – The tournament is free but we need you to register. Saturday 12/07: 9am and 9:15 am – Regular classes for Pee wees and Lil Lions. 11am […]

  Still Missing: Turkey Roll 11/28 @ 9 am Kids Advanced Camp 11/29 @ 9 am-12 pm Walnut

sampabjj Spreading the word of Jiu Jitsu, legit Martial arts and GRIT. I, @opapairenato , have been practicing judo and jiu jitsu for over 33 years. Now, Wrestling Muay Thai and Boxing I have started late and still 23 years ago. As well all our instructors, students and friends have the same habit like @nathanbasseto […]

Hey Friend, Every week I, Prof. Renato Migliaccio, Try to reach out to as many students as possible. Our coaches do the same. But please understand that it is a bit hard to text or call 400 people in one day or week. So I decided to send out a broadcast text message, with my […]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has its belt ranking system divided by kids and adults. Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has its own belt system, very similar to the official one regulated by IBJJF. In Fact to make it simple any belt a child student receive before the Grey/White Belt is part of our Sampa System Belt. Usually […]

BJJ Intensive Camp & additional Blue Belt Curriculum at Lake Wörthersee     October 31 – November 3, 2019 Cap Wörth/Austria For the third time, we are going to host our BJJ Intensive Camp in Austria. The youth hostel is right next to Lake Wörthersee. Some impressions from the 2018 camp in Cap Wörth: Specials  3 classes going on […]

We are now excited to feature Flowing Arts Academy/Austria The Flowing Arts Academy in Klagenfurt/Austria is the home of two clubs. Prof. Martin Guggi is running the Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program.  Coach Andre Walberer is the head coach of the Hammers Mixed Martial Arts Team in Austria. The Flowing Arts Academy is offering classes […]

ADCC 2019 Results: Absolute 1st Gordon Ryan 2nd Buchecha 3rd L. Giles Super Fight Winner Andre Galvão defeat Pena by 2 points.     +99 kg men 1st Kainan Duarte 2nd Nick Rodríguez 3rd ???? (No match – I did not hear the announcements).   99 kg men 1st Gordon Ryan 2nd Vinicius trator 3rd […]

Amazing matches displayed by our students last night at our in-house tournament. Many good matches, many wins and defeats as well much learned. Thank you all the coaches for coming out and support, thank you all the parents for bringing the kids and allowing them to challenge themselves and test their nerves as well thank […]

Eligibility not Entitlement We decided to write this article to explain the belt systems and stripes acquisition at Sampa jiu jitsu so everyone is at the same page   The first couple of belts in our school are not too hard to conquer, in fact they are more about showing up. Actually, there is a […]

Parents, Please download the app and join the group for better communication for our summer camp. So much things to share. You’re invited to my new group ‘Summer Camp’ on GroupMe. Click here to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/50795125/0c6q5SrE Also the plan is: Some Mondays, San Dimas Park (San Dimas Canyon Park, 1628 Sycamore Canyon Rd, San Dimas, […]

Dear Sampa student, We recently completed our 8th anniversary. I was recently thinking of what we could give back to our community to say thank you for all these 8 years. Then one of the parents emailed me asking if we were offering any promotion for their friend, a child who was actually bullied in […]

Glendora kids Summer camp Tentative schedule Before care: 7:30 am – 9 am movies and free play. Summer camp officially starts: 9:00 am- 9:45 am Dodge ball 30-45 min 10:00 am- 10:30 am Animals 30-45 min 10:45 am – 11:15 am Tumbling (rolls and break falls) 30-45 min 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Kali (30-45) […]

  “Um PAI pergunta para outro – Porque você gasta dinheiro e tanto tempo com treinos, campeonatos e passa tanto tempo correndo para ver teu filho Treinar Jiu Jitsu? O outro pai responde: Bem, eu tenho uma confissão a lhe fazer: Eu não pago para meu filho treinar Jiu Jitsu! O outro pai retruca: Então, […]

BJJ Competition Camp in the Austrian Alps March 15 – 18, 2019 Wagrain/Austria   For the first time, we are going to host a COMPETITION PREPARATION BJJ Intensive Camp. The location is situated in the beautiful mountains of Wagrain in Austria, about 70 km from Salzburg Airport.   Specials BJJ competition preparation Water park and spa Winter sports […]

Hello Sampa Students, Jiu Jitsu in a stocking – Members & only members can buy 6 weeks of Jiu Jitsu or Fitness classes for only $45 and give to a friend. It is only purchasable by members for a non-member, at any age group. A great perk for being a loyal student, costumer and supporter […]

Hey Parents, You all know that I am in Brazil with family for Christmas, You all Know how important is to be with your loved ones during this time. But we cannot stop, we do not stop improving. As off now I am dedicating time to fix the classes curriculum, write and update the systems […]

Sampa BJJ Parent, Please Read: Thank you for your participation in the 2018 Glendora Christmas Parade! Below you will find helpful information regarding your involvement the day of the parade. Please note a copy of these instructions have been mailed to the address on your application. Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness you are in space(s) […]

Hey friend, By now you should have notice that we have an app for our school. The idea is to have anyone and everyone having the app on their phone so they can take advantage of the convenient services we are hassling to provide. We know that you are busy and sometimes doing things over […]

Avoiding Injuries in Sports Often times when we get invested in a martial art or a sport, we get addicted and do not want to stop. While this gives us great momentum, over training or over-working out can lead to injury if we are not careful. Here are some things you can do on your […]

Breakfast Pancake Recipes You’ve heard, “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.” That’s true! Food is very important to maintaining the health of an athlete or to help with weight loss. Pancakes are one of the most popular breakfast foods, but normal recipes are FULL of fat and carbs, with little to […]

Dear Friend, It is that time of the year that we are all looking into our taxes, But also might be a good thing. Because Many of you are looking into get a tax return check soon. As normal we offer a 20% OFF on any membership if paid in full until April 30th. Students […]

Women In BJJ One of the biggest myths about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that it is only for young, fit, men. It’s not hard to see why people have this misconception! Just watching a BJJ class can be very intimidating because there can be so much intensity, aggressive movements, and bodily contact. However, Brazilian Jiu […]

Striking Program at Sampa martial arts under renovation. This year is the year where prof. Renato decided to focus on many changes in our striking program. At Sampa martial arts we offer jiu jitsu classes (ground fighting and grappling) as well striking classes where there is a lesser component of a grapple and throws and […]

March 2nd shoot-boxing event. Mixed of Muay Thai and bjj class. Learn how to clinch and takedown. Using punches as set ups. Free for elite members and $20 for non elite. Followed by a potluck BBQ. March 10th youth Kangeiko, open to elite pee wees, basic and elite juniors and teens. 6:30 am to 8:30 […]

This past summer, Prof. Renato went to Israel to train Krav Maga so that in order to offer Krav Maga at Sampa Jiu JItsu. He met the coaches and after some sessions they said that based on his figthing skills and his fighting experience, and history, it may not take too long to be become […]

Sampa BJJ, martial arts school located in Glendora and Walnut, is known for their concise and effective program that also focuses on Women’s Self Defense. Krav Maga is an Israeli art that has becoming very popular lately. It is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Force and it teaches its practitioners how to […]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for Women’s Self Defense Even though Glendora, Walnut, Covina are considered safe cities, unfortunately we never know what can wait for us out there, especially for women. Sampa BJJ, martial arts school located in Glendora and Walnut, is known for their concise and effective program that also focuses on […]

Differences between Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Japanese Jiu-Jitsu was one of the earliest martial arts to be formed into a system that could be practiced and taught. It came long before the Brazilian version, which wasn’t formed until the early 1900s that a Brazilian family, the Gracies, took the ancient Japanese martial […]

Kangeiko is a very traditional Practice in martial arts where the students or athletes come during the winter early morning for the martial arts and in our case the jiu jitsu training. In a place like Japan where most of the martial came from the winter is very tough and practicing in the winter is […]

Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids At Sampa BJJ Martial Arts School, instructors believe that a child’s total well being, both psychological and physical, can be strengthened simultaneously. While the physical aspects of exercise and Martial Arts training improve your child’s general health, it likewise improves emotional health with increased self-confidence as well as prevents […]

At a BJJ Martial Arts School, instructors should believe that someone’s total well being, both psychological and physical, can be strengthened simultaneously. While the physical aspects of exercise and Martial Arts training improve general health, it likewise improves emotional health with increased self-confidence as well as prevents tension, stress, anxiety and depression. At first glance, […]

Dear friend, This Friday at 6pm we have the Savate seminar, yes it is a French boxing class amazing for those who want to get better in their striking skills. It is a stand up fighting different then others because it is based on strategy and footwork as opposed to exchange punches and kicks. Next […]

Dear Friend, We all Know that December is a busy time of the year but we make it even busier. Even with Professor Renato being away in Brazil the activities do not stop. Our Staff here doing an amazing job and Prof. Renato getting busy there in Brazil. December Started with our Graduation and End […]

Parenting could be challenging, specially when it comes to teens, it is a tough age where kids can be easily influenced by others and many times it could be a bad influence. Please consider the following Stats: 1999 – 2006 Leading causes of death for teens 13 – 19 year old 48% unintentional injury (driving, […]

I have been doing much studies, going to seminars and Courses the last two years, to understand more about life and why I picked this profession and the true role a teacher must have in the character development of any student adult or child and I would risk to say on the influence we can […]

Prof. Renato is in Brazil now and We all know that it is the time many people have their end of the year celebrations. So it was a good time frame to be at his old Judo place (Associação de Judo vila Sonia) where they were holding the Bonenkai (end of the year party in […]

Ryan Gracie Meu nome é Renato Migliaccio faixa preta quarto grau de jiu jitsu e aluno desde a faixa branca  até a faixa preta do mestre Ryan Gracie. Ryan com Certeza era uma pessoa intensa e ninguém precisava tentar adivinhar o que ele estava pensando. Uma característica extinta nesse mundo politicamente correto e hipócrita em […]

The week before the Christmas parade started with a lot of work in order to get the new walnut location up and running. We had to be in a public hearing that happened December 6th, after that start the moving from the old location to the storage location since the landlord was giving us a […]

Sampa Turkey Roll and Gym Upgrades We had our 7th Turkey Roll this year at the thanksgiving day 9am kids and adults participated. We had a great turnout! We had many participants including many adult and child students. The Turkey Roll started at 9 am featured an hour and a half of sparring. It was […]

The Glendora Health Expo- A Gateway to a Woman’s Health and Well being A wellness and heath expo must cater to helping women of all ages achieve better physical, social and spiritual health by building their inner confidence and promoting healthy lifestyle practices. The Glendora health expo will feature a lot of industry experts that […]

                                            Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are in space(s) #: 64 2017 GLENDORA HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Saturday, December 9, 2017 – Parade starts at 9:00 am sharp! Thank you for your participation in the 2017 Glendora Christmas Parade! Below you will find helpful information regarding your involvement theday of the parade. REMINDER: Do not hand out or throw any objects, including, but not limited to, candy. No political venues. Violation of this rule willresult in removal from the parade. IF THE PARADE IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UPDATE AND NO REFUND! Parade Route Starts on Glendora Ave. at Bennett Ave. Proceeds south on Glendora Ave. Turns west onto Foothill Blvd. Turns north onto Grand Ave.Turns west onto Bennett Ave. to the pick-up spots at Sandburg Middle School. WHEN THE PARADE STARTS YOU MUST ENTER INNUMERICAL ORDER AND AS DIRECTED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Sign in table The contact person from your group must sign in between 7:00am and 8:00am Saturday, Dec.9th. The sign in table will belocated at the northeast corner of Glendora Ave. and Bennett Ave., in front of First Christian Church. You will be issued anorange piece of paper with your space number on it. PLEASE SEE THAT THE LEAD PERSON IN YOUR GROUP HASTHIS PINNED TO THEIR LEFT ARM SO THAT THE ANNOUNCERS CAN SEE IT.   Road Closures Glendora Ave. – northbound and southbound traffic between Foothill Blvd. and Sierra Madre Ave. (6:00 am – 12:00pm). Foothill Blvd. – eastbound and westbound traffic between Glendora Ave. and Grand Ave. (8:00 am – 12:00pm) Grand Ave. – west side lanes of Grand between Foothill Blvd. and Bennett Ave. (8:00 am – 12:00pm) Bennett Ave. – eastbound and westbound traffic between Grand Ave. and Barranca Ave. (8:00am – 12:00pm)   Staging Area: Glendora Ave., from Bennett Ave. north to Sierra Madre Ave. Your space number is indicated at glendorachristmasparade.com. Please drop off on either Vermont or Vista Bonita, whichever is closest to your space. Do not drive onGlendora Ave. This will be closed to traffic. Pick up location: Sandburg Middle School (819 W. Bennett Ave.). Exit westbound only. Buses near Sandburg Middle School, park […]

Hey friend, Please be there by 8:40 am at the most. Come in your Gi, the best one you have nice and clean! Here are the directions I have received from the organizers please read: Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are in space(s) #: 64 on north Glendora Ave. 2017 GLENDORA HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT […]

Last week I had the pleasure to watch even from distance the promotion of one of my Senseis, Massao Shinohara Sensei. In 1996 I was training Judo and starting my career in BJJ and I decided to move to Sao Paulo, where the training was more intense and more like minded people on the mats, […]

Dear Friend,   It is that time of the year that Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness should come up with a great deal for you, that once came here and tried our classes or even you who once were our student for while, and for whatever reason did not continue training.   Also if you […]

Yes friend! Leyla won the referral contest! I should say that this one was the easiest one to win! With only 2 referrals who tried the $29.99 she won the contest. We thank her and her family for the compliment paid to the school, and the support. She now won the Ambassador Gi. Congrats Leyla! […]

This past weekend, Prof Renato, had the opportunity to participate again in the Instructor Development Course hosted by the World Thai Boxing Association. The course was held at the Boxing works Gym in Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. This time he completed level two of the course and had a great time and the opportunity to spend […]

The week of October 21st to October 29th whilst prof. Renato was teaching in Austria we had also a week  full of events here in Glendora Ca and in Brazil. Prof. Renato  Migliaccio went to Austria to teach at our 5th BJJ intensive camp. This camp was very international with students coming from Russia, Czech […]

I believe around the year of 2009 I had the pleasure to compete in one of the most prestigious MMA events of that time it was called the M-1 global challenge. I was part of the team USA East because I was fighting out of Connecticut as I was living there to train and teach. […]

Dear friend,   It is that time of the year that many of us are getting ready for the holiday events, so Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Fitness would not stay behind and we are now all set with our schedule, so please pay close attention to the important that wrap up 2017. But Before that […]

This past week, we had a knife seminar with Antonio La Salandra, the man who trains the Pope’s security. He taught a comprehensive class on knife fighting and defenses against knife attack. We worked on skills from the standing position and from mount position. We also worked on how to handle the situation where the […]

Two weeks ago, we had a Saturday Super Training at Sampa Martial arts and fitness. At the Super Training, we had all the students from all the programs come together to train all at once. Students from Adult beginners and Elite BJJ, children’s BJJ, Youth Kick Boxing, Adult kickboxing, and Muay Thai. All the students […]

Hey Friend, Free Stranger Danger Class 11 am Saturday 10/28. Bring Guests it is free! Ladies Night 10/27 @6pm – start with self defense class and then fitness class followed by a ladies only party. New wrestling Class 11am Saturdays – FREE for all for 4 weeks. Sampa elite students are eligible to do it […]

Last Night we had a great time training with Master Antonio La Salandra, he showed great techniques for self defense, based on his extended experience in Kyokushin Karate and techniques for knife fighting based on his Experience as a police officer in Italy. He is a Captain of Rome police, he teaches at the police […]

Last Night we had a great time training with Master Antonio La Salandra, he showed great techniques for self defense, based on his extended experience in Kyokushin Karate and techniques for knife fighting based on his Experience as a police officer in Italy. He is a Captain of Rome police, he teaches at the police […]

Here at Sampa BJJ Academy, we encourage all of our students and team members to compete. Although we believe that Competitions are just a small part in the Martial arts we still encourage everyone to experience it. Experience the preparation for it the 12 weeks prior, the diet (in case of adults), It is a […]

The half guard also known by meia-guarda (its Portuguese name) is a ground grappling position that is in between full guard & side control. This position was greatly developed in the mid 1990s by an outstanding BJJ competitor, Roberto Correa well known as Professor Gordo. He is the one who has revolutionized the half guard […]

Here at Sampa, we are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school with our first location in Glendora, California. We specialize in providing the community with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai training to over 400 students. We are proud to announce that we are expanding and now have a second location in Walnut, California. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzwHtpzx8ew[/embedyt] To promote […]

  This weekend we will be hosting a Parent’s Night out Halloween theme, It will start at 6 pm and go all the way until 10 pm. It is one of the biggest Parties of the year so please register in advance so we can plan the party properly. Parents will be dropping the kids […]

The past weekend we had a little break here at Sampa jiu jitsu school, We had just one event, the Muay Thai test. But Prof. Renato did not have a break, he went to San Diego for his continuing education and trained there at FKA Gym, Filipino Kali Academy and get answered some of his […]

Little Lions Class now available on Saturdays! Today we live in an era which forces parents to spend a less time parenting, working more and  consequently worrying in excess about the safety and development of their children. That’s why we are going to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for 2.5 to 4 years old kids at […]

This Weekend again at Sampa jiu jitsu we were full of activities, starting during the week, where we had an amazing attendance for many of our Martial arts programs such as pee wees bjj, junior jiu jitsu adults jiu jitsu, and also great attendance on the Fitness Boot camp, The jiu jitsu classes early in […]

This Week and weekend was phenomenal! We started Tuesday 9/19 with an amazing seminar held by the athlete Hiago George, a very good competitor and very technical jiujiteiro (the one who practices BJJ). Hiago showed many Guard Passes and drills as well a very well set up sweep game from Closed guard, at the end […]

Font: http://www.adccfinland.com Men -66 kg final results MEN -66KG Rubens Charles (Brazil) – ADCC 2015 winner Uranov Zhakshylyk (Kyrgyzstan) – 1st Asian Trial winner Janusz Andrejczuk (Poland) – 1st European Trial winner Justin Rader (USA) – 1st North American Trial winner Pablo Mantovani (Brazil) – 1st South American Trial winner Paulo Miyao (Brazil) – 2nd South American Trial winner Yuta Shimada (Japan) […]

Know as the Olympics of the grappling – Jiu Jitsu No Gi  or submission wrestling. The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship 2017 – Finland is the tournament that all grapplers in the world come together to watch and wait for the results. It causes much expectation since it is an event that happen every two […]

Hey Friend, Prof. Renato here from Sampa Jiu Jitsu I hope you enjoy this video, please contact me anytime if you have any questions, Feel Free to share this video/post with anyone you want. [email protected] Our Next Camp Will be in Italy May 10-13th, 2018. Do not hesitate in approach me if you see me […]

A few months ago, we sponsored two brown belt Jiu-Jitsu athletes to come here to United States and compete in the world championship. Their names are Richar and Ricky. They are from Cicero Costa Jiu-Jitsu team and are great kids. They unfortunately did not have a great turn out at that tournament but they are […]

We would like to congratulate Yvonne Bobadilla for completing a 39 miles walk. Yvonne is out Fitness Boot Camp Student and she did it for a great Cause, fighting breast cancer and building Cancer awareness.  Congrats Yvonne!   We would like to congratulate three of our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Junior students who already have read […]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective and realistic non-violent self defenses on the planet for teens & children.  Children learn how to properly fall, do takedowns, controls, and use leverage and proper technique. It is much more than just fighting. It brings confidence in you that you can protect yourself while having fun […]

Wrestling Techniques – No Gi Takedowns – Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts   [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4y1yVhWfkg[/embedyt]

This September we are full of events coming back from a relatively slow summer 1. Our first event was the No gi in-house Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition that just happened the past weekend, September 2nd. 2. September 16th we will have two events first one will be women only self-defense which will happen from 9 […]

Dear Students, Sampa Brazilian Jiun Jitsu – Martial arts and Fitness will be CLOSED on Monday September 4th because of Labor Day. We have not done a great job announcing it in class but please be advised that we are closed that day. The in-house No GI Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament was yesterday and  besides […]

Hey Friend, Prof. Renato here, I just got back from my long trip and we are already super busy with the upcoming tournament. We decided to maintain the early bird price so please call front desk and let the staff know that you or your child will be competing at the Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]

In the beginning of May 2017, we celebrated our Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school six year anniversary. We are so proud of the progress we have made in the past six years. When we first started, we had no students and one location. Six years later, we have two locations, nearly 400 students, and associations […]

Reasons why you can Training BJJ & How make it pay for itself. Never Pay For Jiu-Jitsu Again! You might not believe in it, but this is true. The other day I (prof. Renato) attended a seminar, where the speaker said that: “ A Very Good Year Can Wash Off All The Bad Years” and […]

In this article, we are going to talk about stand-up training such as Karate and Muay Thai, kickboxing or any other forms of stand up fighting or striking and the importance of training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 1993, a Gracie family, represented Jiu Jitsu in the UFC, matter of fact they created the UFC to be […]

Let’s say the worst happens, and someone is pointing a gun at you. What do you do?  At our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School we can give you insight on what to do against an active shooter.   Our Krav Maga program covers, the Active Shooter, Gun Disarming and Hand to Hand Combat class will teach people […]

This week on Thursday, we had our Master Class, the Master Class is when we get all the students together from all programs including kids and adults. We do it at 7 p.m, and we usually go over a subject and showing them a series of techniques or system in BJJ. It’s like a seminar […]

Hans Hutton- Learn the Jiu Jitsu Art of fighting The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has rapidly increased in the last few years, since UFC started hosting shows outside USA, overall in Europe. Lot of youngsters have fallen in love with this incredible martial art. One can call it a combat sport or a self defense mechanism […]

1. Shop around and chose the cheapest place rather than the safest. Martial arts and BJJ can be dangerous if not properly taught. Some important things to consider is finding out who will be your instructor, their teaching experience and methods, who designs the curriculum for the kids and for the adults. Is the place […]

SAMPA Jiu Jitsu Kids Summer Camp wants to take advantage of the summer break to encourage sports activities and physical activities in children. SAMPA Martial arts summer camp seeks to promote fellowship and great relationships, as well as respect for others and the environment, tolerance, plurality, personal freedom and solidarity. SAMPA summer camp offers classes […]

The Jiu Jitsu way of living at the Sampa Martial Arts Academy There is a popular saying in Martial arts that says that if one cannot defend himself on a ground fight then he can never ever defend himself. One of the most effective forms of martial arts that teaches the contenders to grapple the […]

Meeting Antonio La Salandra In Italy I had a chance to meet Antonio La Salandra, a 4th degree in black belt in BJJ under Regan Machado, and also a great Kyokushin and SeidoKai Kan Karate black belt and police officer as well instructor of the police academy in Rome, as well the one who trains […]

When people call someone Creonte in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Creonte means traitor, the guy who change schools and want to train someplace else. Here is my perspective, and it’s not right or wrong, but it’s working fine for me. I am actually evolving a lot from this old idea of creonte and evolving myself as […]

We try hard to bring the best coaches to Sampa Jiu Jitsu, not only that, but we try harder to make our coaches the best martial arts coaches they can possibly be. Sending them to train in Miami, Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, Brazil, Europe and most recently Israel and Azerbaijan not only to train jiu […]

Wrapping up the Jiu Jitsu 2016 tour in Stuttgart Our last sprint at the Stallion Gym- Arte Suave BJJ Academy So finally we come to the end of our voyage at the city of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, Stuttgart, Germany.  The Stallion Gym- Arte Suave is an independent academy for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in this city. […]

Krav Maga: Sparring is a Must – after a certain level During my trip to Israel, I enrolled in a very tough training camp for Krav Maga, taught by the Israeli Defense Force trainers. It was a very demanding week, with training from 9 am to 5 pm every day. Not only did the trainers […]