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Reminder….. The Javier Vazquez Seminar is NEXT Saturday May 12, 2012!! Get signed up today, this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Seminar 1: Guard Passes
(Sat. May 12th @ 11am- 1pm)
Seminar 2: Closing the Distance and Takedowns from the Clinch
(Sat. May 12th @ 2:30pm-4:30pm)
Costs: Single seminar – U$65 or Both seminars – U$100
(add $20 for @ door for single seminar and $40 for both)
www.javiervazquez.tv for pre-registration
Weigh-ins will be held Thursday, March 22 at 6:30pm at Red and Jerry’s Sports Bar
Fights will be held Friday, March 23 at 7:00pm at Red and Jerry’s Sports Bar, Doors open at 6:00pm
You can pick up tickets at the academy, Come show your support!!!
All new members between now and the end of April will be enrolled in a drawing to win a FREE 2 year membership! Don’t you owe it to yourself to be in the best shape of your life???
In this video I show a variation I use to setup the submission. Its pretty smooth, fast and sneaky.
Old school challenge fights demonstrating the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu jitsu
Training with coach Miah… Just going with the flow
We know that there are a lot of schools in Colorado that teach Jiu Jitsu, and deciphering where to go is not always easy. We invite you to try two classes for free so you can see the difference for yourself. Not only do we teach the theory and techniques of Jiu Jitsu, but more importantly, lessons that can help in daily life. This includes self defense. Jiu jitsu is an incredibly effective martial art, but sometimes you are attacked without provocation and you need to know more than just how to score points in a tournament. The Gracie self defense aspects of what is taught at the Relson Gracie Academy will provide our students with the necessary skills to deal with all situations, not just what happens on the ground. Our goal is to provide students with such tools as…. Confidence, Self Awareness, Respect and Discipline. You will find that these are more than words at RGA, it is a lifestyle.
What makes us different than ANY OTHER Academy, is our attention to Relson Gracie’s Jiu Jitsu. Relson does not deviate far form the path of what his father Helio taught him, and we do not deviate from what Relson has taught us.
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team HK Tanaka
Martial arts competition/Relson Gracie Academy student
Learn this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique and more at Relson Gracie Academy in Littleton, CO.
At Relson Gracie Academy in Littleton, CO
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September 3, 2011
By Ron Goldstein, Boulder MMA Examiner
Recently Examiner had a chance to sit down with Owner/operator Steve Hordinski about his brand new Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy in Littleton. Have you ever met someone that lives, eats, breathes and sleeps their passion?…Well I sure did when I sat down with Steve in his new gym location of: 6707 West Ken Caryl Ave in Littleton. The Denver bred Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt is a man that truly “BELIEVES” and has a wonderful story behind him. Come & meet this devoted Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
Steve’s story begins with his involvement in the traditional martial arts of: Tae Kwon Do & Kenpo Karate. He eventually become a Kenpo Karate & Kabuto black belt and utilized a disciplined approach which transcended into many facets of his life. Once he enlisted into the Navy, his opportunity to train with Phil Cardella in Hawaii opened up his world to Jiu-Jitsu. He started training in Gracie Jiu Jitsu & entered in his first tournament in1997 and has never looked back. His rich BJJ training history begins with winning a Hawaiian State Championship & getting to train with the likes of grappling greats like: Daniel Moraes, Fredson Alves, and Relson Gracie himself. He’s also trained with other well respected Hawaiian grappling athletes while working as a Navy deep sea diver. This training led him to work closely with the man that would eventually change Steve’s life forever…Relson Gracie.
Ron & Steve Hordinski
After the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in 2000, Steve went back to Hawaii & began working with Relson Gracie on maximizing his guard & developing a total game. He worked tirelessly on improving his technique and ultimately Relson Gracie saw the passion that Steve had for their family’s legendary system. His intense focus on living & embracing the lifestyle of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu brought Relson to Steve in a hotel room one day. His words etched a place in Steve’s heart & soul. Relson told Steve, “My Jiu-Jitsu was given to me by my father like an umbilical connection. I see the same love you have for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & because of this…I will do the same for you, that my father (Helio) did for me.”
Steve hopes that the philosophy that he brings to his gym, will inspire many people to share the lessons he learned from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The pillars of the Gracie philosophy incorporate traits such as: respect, honor, courage, discipline, support and family. These traits still stand today with an even greater presence than ever before in both Steve’s & the Gracie’s way of conducting life. This journey has virtually become a religious experience for Steve & his view of building a positive lifestyle through a family of old & new Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students drives this quiet, humble man.
He looks to be involved in helping people understand that training in this system is more than just an exercise. It is the foundation for a disciplined lifestyle that has brought so much positive change in the world of martial arts. Steve looks to grow his new academy by developing a strong community involvement with: self defense, rape-prevention, grappling, weight control, MMA and most importantly…kids classes. His approach is simple. He strives to make everyone feel comfortable & learn everything from beginner to high level technical Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. If you live in the south Denver areas, Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is one place NOT to miss.
To contact Steve, or the new academy…you can go to: www.RelsonGracieAcademy.com for their schedule, or you can call the academy direct at: 303-932-1202. You can also contact him through www.FightJobs.com and finally you can directly email Steve for all the details at: SteveHordinski@RelsonGracieAcademy.com .
As always, thanks for the feedback guys & let me know how I can help if you have any questions.
By Ron Goldstein, Boulder MMA Examiner
This is a follow up piece on the growth of a local jiu-jitsu academy we featured before. We first did a piece on the Relson Gracie Academy in Littleton a few months ago which is owned & operated by Steve Hordinski. Since that article, Steve, a Relson Gracie jiu jitsu blackbelt has expanded beautifully and also has begun bringing in top level grapplers, fighters and specialists to give an even more expansive perspective to his students. His affordable rates, beaming attention to detail and extremely comfortable learning environment is the first thing that hits you when you enter this Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy.
Men, Women & Children of all ages & levels are welcome
Steve is a world renowned jiu jitsu competitor, Navy veteran, wonderful father and a man that is deeply concerned about the learning interests of his grappling family. His philosophy is simple….”execute the proper technique & good things happen”. Steve hosted a seminar by WEC fighter & grappling phenom Phil Cardella. Phil and Steve both come from the same philosophy of the Gracie teachings & it was inspiring to see men, women, kids and older people learning & enjoying the insights of these two grappling aces.
Mr. Hordinski Sr, Relson Gracie, Professor Steve Hordinski
I was blown away by the attention to detail in EACH move during the seminar & then the application of that move to a “fight ending series” for all levels. There was such a variety of ages and levels there executing & practicing the moves. It made me realize that it’s no wonder to see this academy growing so quickly. Steve’s rates are extremely affordable & that includes the rates for seminar instruction too. His easygoing personality & strict discipline to his craft provide an awesome learning environment. Everyone there was training very hard, yet enjoying the learning experience so much that the seminar actually ran longer than stated….and NOBODY left early….including myself.
Many times, seminars can be costly with too many people there to really learn & enjoy the techniques being taught. This was NOT the case here at Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The techniques that were taught were drilled, filmed and photographed to ensure technique perfection, maximize technique efficiency & provide a reference for his students to always be able to refer back to in case of any questions.
It was such a well oiled machine of learning & executing moves to the point that each & every student learning was performing the moves with precision & a smile. This fun atmosphere of enjoying the science & art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu confirmed for me that learning Gracie Jiu-Jitsu here is not only good for someone from a physical perspective…but even better for them as a whole body experience.
Another thing to greatly appreciate is the committed service of Steve and his academy to military & law enforcement when training ground-fighting tactics. As a veteran of our Navy, Steve has drawn interest from others that currently & have served….to help them stay safe in dangerous situations. He also offers an additional 20% off to all law enforcement & military personnel as a way to show his appreciation for the company he keeps. This coupled with his already great rates make this a “no brainer” if you are interested in learning jiu-jitsu.
Relson Gracie Academy will be well represented at the 2010 Fight To Win Nationals tournament on July 24th at the Magnus Arena. Steve will be leading his students in competition as they represent Relson Gracie Academy. If you’re a fan of jiu jitsu…then come by and introduce yourself to Steve & definitely don’t miss this great local event. He has so much to share.
