Dojo closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday


As a reminder to everyone, the dojo will be closed Thursday, November 25th through Sunday, November 28th. There will be no official classes held during the holiday break. For students that are interested in open rolling over the break, please make sure you check the Facebook page for announcements. Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros Seminar


I had an opportunity to travel down to Toledo Ohio this past Saturday and attend a Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros seminar at Premier MMA. Comprido’s instruction included a mixture of both Gi and No-Gi techniques. Special thanks to Deon Thompson for extending the invite to us at MAGIC BJJ.

Blue Belt Graduation at MAGIC BJJ!


Congratulations to (left to right) Joe Corrion, Craig Tait, Amy Jentz, Jacob Darrnal, Travis VanKirk, and Tracey Barton for the promotions to Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After a three hour test of both technique and sparring, all promotions are well deserved! The active student blue belt count at MAGIC BJJ is now fourteen (14) !

The next Blue Belt testing will be held in February of 2011, for those that will be ready for testing. If you think you are ready and want to test, please get with either myself or Corey for an evaluation.


More pictures to come soon!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Testing on Saturday, November 6th!



Professor Tyrone Gooden will be at the school on Saturday, November 6th at 11:30am to oversee our first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt testing. Students of all belt levels are encouraged to come watch and participate in the test. Students should bring their Gi’s and may be called upon to be technical partners as well for sparring sessions.

Additionally, private lessons are available at both single and group rates for those that are interested. Please contact me for rates and times.

Michigan Open 2010 Team Results!



I’m finally getting around to updating the website and want to post the results for the Michigan Open. Out of twelve competitors, we had six place earning two golds, one silver, and three bronzes! We came back with knowledge one what we need to work on both as individuals and as a team. Great work everyone, I am a proud coach!

Video and pictures to be posted soon!