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My son and I are training here together and both love it. Great academy with a family feel!
Sampa is big enough to keep u learning and changing but small enough to be friendly, inviting and oh so challenging. If you want to work out and never be bored, u got to join a bootcamp session. It is awesome. Julie is the best! Always on point! She knows her stuff and is always willing to help you be a better you. Very cool gym!
I have been in martial arts for most of my life and I can say that I love everything about sampa, All the instructor are great .when it came time to put my 7 year old son in jiu jitsu I looked around even out of my area.we made sampa to be place we call home..
Thank you Sampa Family.....
Super friendly environment! Great coaches!! It’s like a big family, everyone just pushing each other to do better!
Sampa is a top tier BJJ academy. The inside is huge with plenty of room, the staff is always friendly and informative, the students have a reciprocating desire to learn and get better, and the instructors are passionate and patient to teach and excited to see you succeed. Professor Nathan Basseto is incredible and I highly recommend him
If you are looking for a BJJ academy that stays true to the art of BJJ, this place is it. Sampa is owned by a globally recognized 4th degree black belt named Professor Renato Migliaccio. Prof. Renato strives to provide high quality BJJ classes and it shows through his continued practice to maintain training in BJJ and other mixed martial arts. Prof. Renato has the ability to recognize the interests and athletic needs of the community he serves. I highly recommend this academy for children as young as 3 up to adults. If you come to Sampa you will be warmly welcomed to the Sampa family.
What not to love this place?? My son has been with Sampa for 2 years and he loves this place so much that he literately goes there 7 days a week! Great coaches and staff! They genuinely care about their students.
Hands down the best choice I ever made for my son. He’s learned discipline, has more confidence, and can defend himself.
Clean facility, amazing staff, and Prof. Renato is very involved with his students.
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 – […]
“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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jiu Jitsu at the Christian Eckert Aikido Academy 5th Seminar by Sampa held at the acclaimed Christian EckertAikido Academy Our 5th Seminar was at the Christian Eckert Aikido Academy. This institute is located in Hochheim. It is a small town nestled between Frankfurt and Mainz. With a population of just over 16,000, it’s a marvel […]
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 […]
Most martial artists know that savate is the official fighting art of France, but beyond that, they would probably have a hard time to tell any details about the style. That’s unfortunate because it possesses a long and distinguished history that makes it a valuable addition to the world of martial arts. The following is an […]
Passion whatever you do and My passion for BJJ and martial arts Find Your Why! It’s very important for me to experience BJJ outside of Brazil and the U.S. I decided to go to other counties and during my travels, I found very interesting things. For example, Italy is known for its great food. However, […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp in Italy This summer, we held a great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp in Italy with people coming from all over the world- Brazil, Austria, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Slovenia and Angola. We were very happy with the turnout. The students love the teachers, techniques taught, the style of the classes, and we […]
Sampa BJJ Academy Last Week Activities As always we are full of activities at the Sampa BJJ academy. First of all, we want to announce that we are about to get closer to our fundraising goal for Mr. Richard Nogueira in order to sponsor him in the upcoming 2017 IBJJF worlds competitions. Our efforts to […]
Mothers Day Special at Sampa BJJ We all know that it’s not an easy task to bring your children to the classes every week. From driving them to the academy, watching and empowering them diligently, a mother is always there supporting their kids at each progression of their Jiu-Jitsu journey. That’s why on Saturday, May […]
As you all know, the Sampa BJJ Academy sponsored Mr. Richard Nogueria to compete at Pan American Jiu-Jitsu tournament of 2017. At Sampa BJJ, we had given him training for this tournament and paid for all of his expenses. But unfortunately, he lost at the tournament and didn’t get the result that he wanted. His […]
Take Responsibility – Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Many of you know that I have a son who is almost 2 years old. If you are a parent, then you already know how many times I have to watch the same movie over and and over in one day. Lately, my son has been watching a […]
Erinnerungen an das II. BJJ Intensive Camp (Halloween Camp) Unsere Leidenschaft Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) lebt vom Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten. Wer diese Kunst trainiert weiß, dass es mehrere Elemente gibt, um sein Können zu verfeinern. Man fängt an Techniken zu erlernen und diese dann im Anschluss zu verbinden. Mit der Zeit ergeben auf einmal einzelne Puzzleteile Sinn […]
In this Memorial Day weekend I had the privilege of participating in a personal protection and home defense course. It was a great course organized by my friend, Tommy Gibson and his company Sure Shot (Tommy’s child also trains at Sampa); the course was taught by Charlie Moser, a former Navy Seal that now has […]
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help both boys and girls to achieve fitness and focus. Some parents may think it can also promote violence, but that’s a myth, according to experts. The martial arts actually help teach self-discipline and socialization skills. In fact, many parents whose children have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report great success with a […]
My name is Renato Migliaccio, teacher, instructor, professor, and coach of Sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I am here to talk a little bit about when people look for, I would say not only for other school but when they look and seek better opportunities or when they look to get better themselves. And […]
Hi friend, Last week I sent out an email talking about what I have been doing at my BJJ school – my students and what they are learning – that I have been for years incorporating Judo, wrestling, Muay Thai, boxing, self-defense Jiu Jitsu as well the physical conditioning. What I am trying to accomplish is having them […]
This is a quick reminder that this week is a bring a friend week for all students of Kickboxing and Muay Thai! Yes! you get to bring your friend to train the whole week at no cost. Kids Kickboxing Women Kickboxing Kettle Kick (new Class) Beginners Muay Thai Advanced Muay Thai Below is the flyer: […]
Sampa Jiu Jitsu June Newsletter Professor Nathan and Coach Evandro’s seminar was a huge success! Many of our students came to learn and were inspired by techniques, drills, concepts and training method from their repertoire. Professor Nathan and Coach Evandro exemplify their love for the sport by genuinely wanting the students to learn and […]
Instructor Certification To ensure the credibility and quality of our instructors, we are proud to announce that we are now offering the 2nd Instructor Certification Program. The course will run from June 3rd – 9th right after the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, Ca. This year we will also cover special courses, including those […]
Should you enroll your child in MMA classes? Depending on who you ask, there’s certainly a wide variety of opinions of MMA. Some people think it’s a fantastic sport with a lot of promise, but others are uncomfortable with the amount of physical contact that a participant endures during competition. Regardless of your stance on […]
I’ve always been a huge proponent of mental discipline as well as physical discipline. Although my physique isn’t quite where I would like it to be (due because of laziness on my part!), college has made sure that my mental physique hasn’t suffered at all. Any professional would agree, a large part of any sport […]
October 18, 2009 at 10:29 am Editor’s Note: Renato Migliaccio, the newest FiveOuncesOfPain.com columnist, is a decorated martial artist, holding black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the late Ryan Gracie). Additionally, Migliaccio also is considered one to the top lightweight MMA prospects not signed to a major organization with a perfect record […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]
Hello, My intention with these videos is to make up understand what type of martial arts we have at sampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Also we want you to check out the level of our instructions, and the way our classes are conducted! Just a few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts schools in the country […]