In our dojo we train for both tournament participation and personal fulfillment. If you crave the excitement of competition Sensei will train you to be sure that you are ready to go! If you choose to train for self defense or personal gain you can feel right at home with the training
CONGRATULATIONS TO STEEL CITY'S NEWEST BLACK BELTS |
Paul Petras
Karate
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Johnny
BJJ
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2009 USBJJF American Nationals in Carson, California
On September 12 – 13, 2009, SCMA took 5 competitors to the U.S. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation 2009 American National Championship in Carson, CA. The team registered and fought under the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association banner. All 5 of the competitors advanced beyond the initial round, and 4 of them medaled.
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A group picture of Sensei Achille and the SCMA competitors
Don Bluedorn – Gold Medalist in Blue Belt, Senior 3, Lightweight Division
Jim Kapinski – Bronze Medalist in Brown Belt, Masters, Lightweight Division
Sensei Achille
Tom Morrison – Bronze Medalist in Blue Belt, Juvenile, Lightweight Division
Brad Mihalyi – Silver Medalist in Brown Belt, Masters, Middleweight Division
Luca Carol – Quarterfinalist, White Belt, Adult, Heavyweight Division |
A picture of SCMA visiting the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California
Don Bluedorn, Brian Azur, Brad Mihalyi, Rener Gracie, and Jim Kapinski
2009 Arnold World Championships in Columbus, Ohio
On March 7, 2009, the SCMA Team competed in the 2009 Arnold World Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The event was organized and run by the North American Grappling Association, or NAGA. The event had over 1400 competitors, and the 21 member SCMA Team had 17 medalists. SCMA competed under the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association banner, which placed 3rd overall and 2nd in the Gi Division. SCMA scored enough medals that it would have placed 3rd in the Gi Division by itself.
A group picture of Sensei Achille and some of the SCMA competitors congratulating Dave Wright on one of his 2 Gold Medals. Also pictured are 3 other Gold Medalists.
