Professor Marra 'De La Riva' Seminar

The Marra Senki HQ Academy and Professor Marra would like to say “ Thank You ” to everyone who came out and supported the seminar on Saturday.

Those in attendance were treated to an in-depth study of the De La Riva Guard. Set-ups, variations, submissions and even defenses were covered in this 3+ hr seminar followed by a Q & A session to answer any lingering questions about the position from the attendees. A great time was had by all.

Thank you to Professor Marra for dedicating your life to advancing the lives of others in the great art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We would also like to thank Robert DeLeonfor the outstanding pictures (as usual). The picture folder can be seen HERE .

Saekson Janjira Muay Thai Seminar Hosted by Pete Spratt

We would like to say a very big "Thank You" to Pete 'The Secret Weapon' Spratt for bringing some of the biggest names and most knowledgable practitioners of Muay Thai to San Antonio. This awesome seminar was hosted at Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ in San Antonio and was a great time of learning, fellowship and advancing in the arts. Stay tuned as San Antonio is beginning to produce some great talent in the Martail Arts world.

Mat Shark Submission League Tournament Results

On May 19, 2012 Mat Shark hosted their Summer Submission League Tournament at St. Phillips College. Congratulations to all of our guys who competed today (all of them placed). Special thanks to Pat Feely and Chris Armstrong for coaching. Results are below:

Ian Feely – Gold No-Gi / Bronze Gi / Bronze Absolute
(Ian had 14 plus matches today – Great job Ian!)
Michal Garza – Bronze No-Gi / Gold Gi
Jacob Garza – Gold No-Gi / Gold Gi
Both Michal and Jacob had 10 guys to get through today, both did a great job and worked hard.

Thanks to everyone at the academy who helped train hard for this tournament. There are great things ahead for the HMA Family!

The Feely Twins Win Big at WGC State Championships

HMA wants to send out a huge congratulation to Erin and Ian Feely who competed in the WGC Texas State Championships April 21, 2012. Erin brought the Gold Medal home in her division and Ian took the Silver in his. Proud of this brother and sister duo as they set the standard for training and dedicaiton to the life changing art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thanks to everyone for helping to get them ready and a special thanks to Dad (Pat) for supporting his kids.

Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship

April brought the exciting opportunity for Mr. Haben to travel with Professor Marra to Abu Dhabi, UAE for the World Professinoal Jiu-Jitsu Championships. The Americas Pro Jiu-Jitsu Team hosted 2 of the 5 USA Trials and the Central American Trials and traveled with their respective representatives to compete for the coveted World Championship.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu amongs other martial arts are very well respented in the UAE. This particular tournament is as big in the UAE as the Super Bowl is in the USA. With live National television coverage, on the front page of every newspaper, sectinoal write ups on the kids tournament in the Sports Section, you could very much say that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a national sport. You can see above that itis even on their busses!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is THE Physical Education program for all of their public schools so every child from the time they begin school to the time that they graduate, train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

We are looking forward to the day that the United States of America recognizes the tremendous benifits of the gentle art and begins to allow it to make a positive impact in our schools.

Congratulations to Marra Senki Competition Team's Pete O'Neal as he took the Bronze medal in his division. San Antonio was also represented in exceleence by 'Cocoa' Ray of Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ who took the Bronze in his division.

A special 'thank you' to Professor Marra and the UAEJJ for bringing such an exceleent and high level event to San Antonio.

NAGA Dallas Championships

Congratulations to Mark Estes! He braved the trip to DFW to be the lone representive of HMA at the NAGA Dallas Championships on May 12, 2012 and placed Silver in his division.

When asked to compete in the intermediate division his answer was an eager 'yes!'. Mark then he went on to take Silver again there. Great steps forward in experience and confidence that will transfer to all areas of his life. Thanks to Mr. Estes for making the drive with his son! And most of all thank you to all of the HMA family who helped Mark train for this event.

Gracie Grappling Cup

The Gracie Grappling Cup hosted another outstanding tournament on March 9, 2011. Congratulations to Johnny Guerrero as he took the Silver Medal representing HMA and Marra Senki Comeptition Team in his division. Special thanks to James Walker for coaching Johnny.

Tournaments are not required and are not for every martial artist. In addition to providing a wonderful learning experience for the individual tournaments also provide a way for an academy to gauge the effectiveness of what is being taught and make adjustments to the curriculum in order to maintain it's effectiveness.

I know martial artist who have never competed in tournaments and would do very well if they did. I also know martial artist who have competed continuously and have hardly, if ever, won a single match but love competing and will continue to do so. Every student who steps on the mat has to summon the courage to train that day and every class serves as a mini 'tournament' if approached correctly.

The correct approach to tournaments beyond just the end result of winning a medal is to go in prepared to learn. Learn about the character of people, learn about courage, learn how to be more effective in your life, overall learn about one's self. Every tournament, every class, every day we take breath in should be a learning experience that allows us to continue to pursue excellence in our lives. Excellence is a continual pursuit so in turn is learning so be a continual student and a continual competitor in life.

A special thanks goes to all of our HMA students. Without all of us not one of us could participate in the tournament circuit. Whenever one of us steps onto the mat to compete we are taking every member of the academy with them into the competition thus we are all learning and advancing together. Wishing everyone a successful 2012!

Mat Shark SA Open

On March 3, 2012 our students along with the Marra Senki Competition Team came together to advance theri skill at the Mat Shark SA Open at St. Phillips College in San Antonio.

Congratulations to everyone who exhibited great spirit, character and technique. Many thanks to all of our HMA students and family, everyone played a vital role in getting the academy ready for this tournament. Everyone's technique and training will improve as a result of today's events.

HMA had 3 competiors participating and all showed great technique, heart and character! Full results for Marra Senki Competition Team are below:

Jacob Garza (HMA) – Bronze Gi

David Mason (HMA) – Gold Gi

James Curll – Bronze Gi, Silver No Gi

Shon Diaz – Gold Gi

John Paul Gauna – Silver Gi, Silver NoGi

Danny Naselli – Silver Gi

Robert Pecina – Bronze Gi

Ronnie Sali – Gold Gi, Gold NoGi

MARRA SENKI INTER-SCHOOL TOURNAMENT @ HMA!

Thanks to Professor Marra for putting on a great tournament and giving us all an opportunity to advance in the arts.

Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all for making this such an honorable event.

For Full Results and Photos Click Here

CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM GARCIA MMA WIN!

Congratulations to Sam Garcia on his 2nd round TKO over Relson Gracie Brown Belt Wallace Mundine at Premier Combat Groups 'Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting' on January 28, 2012.

Sam has been training his BJJ and MMA with Mr. Haben for the past 4 years and has established his success on hard work and discipline.

Sam also trains his striking with Kyoshi Ujueta at PKI MMA in San Antonio.

Sam also works his grappling, striking and wrestling with Rudy Hernandez at The Spartan Pit in San Antonio.

Sam fights with Team TABMOC our MMA Fight Team comprised of multiple gyms and founded by James Walker and Rudy Hernandez.

Sam is set to fight for the number one contender spot in PCG on March 10, 2012 at Cowboys. Come out and support him along with our other local MMA fighters. For more information Click Here.

JuKiDo Winter Tournament

Many thanks to Kyoshi Ujueta for providing an opportunity to advance our training. Congratulations to everyone who exhibited great spirit, character and technique today. Many thanks to all of our HMA students and family, everyone played a vital role in getting the academy ready for this tournament. Everyone's technique and training will improve as a result of today's events.

HMA had 23 students ranging from 6-30+ years of age compete today and all showed great technique, heart and character! Lisa and I are very grateful to be able to be a part of such a wonderful family. Results are listed below.

Justin McGarity
Silver – Kids No-Gi 6-7 yrs old

Kaitlynne Patton
Gold – Kids Gi 6-7 yrs old

Noah Herring
Bronze - Kids Gi 6-7 yrs old
Bronze - Kids No-Gi 6-7 yrs old

Ian Feely
Gold – Jiyu Kumite Kids 60-99 lbs
Bronze – Ippon Kumite Kids Beginner 7-9 yrs old
Bronze – Kids Gi 7-12 yrs old 60-79 lbs

Erin Feely
Gold – Kids Gi 7-12 yrs old 80-99 lbs
Bronze – Kids No-Gi 8-12 yrs old Under 99 lbs

Nate Jacobson
Silver – Kata Kids Beginner 7-12 yrs old
Silver – Jiyu Kumite Kids Under 59 lbs
Silver – Kids Gi 7-9 yrs old Under 59 lbs
Silver – Kids No-Gi 8-12 yrs old Under 99 lbs

Trey Noland
Gold – Jiyu Kumite Kids Under 59 lbs

Niko Juanis
Bronze – Board Breaks Kids 7-12
Bronze – Kids Gi 7-9 yrs old Under 59 lbs

Chloe Breig
Silver – Kids Gi 7-12 yrs old 60-79 lbs

Ayden Jacks
Gold – Kids Gi Over 100 lbs
Gold – Kids No-Gi Over 100 lbs

Matthew Torres
SIlver – Jiyu Kumite Kids 60-99 lbs
Gold – Kids Gi 7-12 yrs old 60-79 lbs
Gold – Kids No-Gi 8-12 yrs old Under 99 lbs

Mark Estes
Silver – Gi Teens
Silver – No-Gi Teens

Justin Chambliss
Gold – Teens

Jacob Garza
Gold – Gi Adult White Belt
Gold – No Gi Adult Beginner

Michael Garza
Silver – Gi Adult White Belt
Silver – No Gi Adult Beginner

Andrew Creasy
Silver – Jiyu Kumite Adults

James Delany
Bronze – Gi Adult White Belt
Bronze – No Gi Adult Beginner

JR Torres
Silver – Gi Adult Blue Belt
Silver – No-Gi Adult Intermediate

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2012 is FULL OF POTENTIAL and we are thankful that you are a part!

Spread the word and let your freinds and family know that we we will be running new year's specials throughout the first three months of the year. Now is the best time to get involved with something that will positvely change your life from this point forward!

Check out the special below...

Graduation and Stripe Night at HMA!

December marked the final advancement for 2011. Our HMA students took another step forward in their Martial Arts journey! As a result of hard work, training and excellent results in tournament competition, students received belt advancement and stripes in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about belt advancement and stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life! We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

Congratulations to the following students who received their next belt ranking

Lil' Dragons
Yellow Belt - Thoran Thomason, Orange Belt - Huntleigh Morast, Owen Rogers, Green Belt - Alejandro Rodriguez

Kids JuKiDo
Yellow Belt - Stephen Breig, Jake Darilek, Noah Herring, Nate Jacobson, Katlynne Patton, Josh Wesloh

Kids/Teens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Yellow Belt - Chloe Breig, Nate Jacobson, Niko Juanis, David Mason, Krystal Mason, Trey Noland

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Blue - David Mason

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Blue - Chris Armstong, Pat Feely, Brian Haney, JR Torres, Justin Vasquez

We are looking forward to the day when the following students who received their stripes receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Bryce Peterson, Sean Fletcher

Kickin' Kids
Chloe Breig, Max Cowley, Joely English, Joshua Fletcher, Paul Griffith, Ethan Jacks, Mikayla Lively, William Lively, Justin McGarity, Matthew Means, Trey Noland, Brodin Pullin, Matthew Torres.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Max Cowley, Ian Feely, Paul Griffith, Ayden Jacks, Matthew Merriman, Matthew Torres

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Austin Hardy, Diane Salinas

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Justin Chambliss, Andrew Creasy, Mark Estes, John Gembarowski, Johnny Guerrero, Austin Hardy, Chris Marchini, Geovanni Marchini

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

On December 10 & 11, 2011 HMA and Marra Senki Competition Team had the opportunity to compete in the NAGA World Championships in Ft. Worth TX.

Our team of 7 competitors brought home 13 medals (5 Gold, 7 Silver, 1 Bronze) plus several swords.

Congratulations to the following competitors:

Chris Armstrong Gold – Men's GI Blue Belt Light Weight

Stephen Breig Silver – NO-GI Beginner 49.9 lbs. & Under 6 & 7 Year Olds. Bronze – Kid's GI Beginner 49.9 lbs. & under 6 & 7 year olds

Chloe Breig Gold – Girl's NO-GI Beginner 80 to 89.9lbs 9 & 10 year olds. Gold – Girl's GI Beginner 70 to 79.9 lbs. 9 & 10 year olds

Ian Feely Gold – NO-GI Intermediate 70 to 79.9 lbs 9 year olds Silver – Kid's GI Intermediate 70 to 79.9 lbs. 9 & 10 year olds

Erin Feely Silver – Girl's NO-GI Novice 100 to 114.9 lbs. 9 & 10 year olds. Silver – Girl's GI Novice 100 to 114.9 lbs. 9 & 10 year olds

Noah Herring Gold – Kid's NO-GI Novice 50 to 59.9 lbs. 7 year olds. Silver – Kid's GI Novice 50 to 59.9 lbs. 7 year olds

Nathan Jacobson Silver – Kid's NO-GI Beginner 50 to 59.9 lbs. 9 Year Olds. Silver – Kid's GI Beginner 50 to 59.9 lbs. 9 year olds

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

HMA and AMERICAS PRO JIU-JITSU IN CENTRAL AMERICA!!!

Professor Marra along with Haben's Martial Arts and Team TABMOC joined forces to form America's Pro Jiu-Jitsu and hosted their second major tournament, this time in Central America.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu took tremendous strides forward in its advancement in Mexico and Central America on December 11, 2011 at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship Central American Trials in Leon, Mexico.

The team of Americas Pro Jiu-Jitsu put on a tournament that drew the best that Mexico and Central America had to offer to the spacious Domo de la Feria home of Mexico's LNBP (National Professional Basketball League) Lechugueros de León.

The day was filled with great matches from notable academies from across Mexico and Central America; Team Renzo Gracie, Team Nova Geração, Team Machado, Team Marra Senki, Team Nova União, Team Top Brother and many others.

Looking forward to APJJ next upcoming event coming to New York CIty in March of 2012!

A special thank you to all Victor Orozco and Marra Senki MX volunteers who made this tournament a success. We could not have done this without you!

For Full Coverage in Gracie Mag Click Here

HMA and MARRA SENKI HOST ABU DHABI TRIALS!!!

Professor Marra along with Haben's Martial Arts and Team TABMOC joined forces to form America's Pro Jiu-Jitsu. The first event that APJJ had the honor of hosting was the Abu Dhabi WPJJC Trials in San Antonio, TX at the historic Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum! This prestigious tournament, held on November 26, 2011 was a major success and had some of BJJ's best athletes in participation.

A special thank you to all HMA and Marra Senki volunteers who made this tournament a success. We could not have done this without you!

Congratulations to all of the HMA students who competed! Looking forward to the day when we send one of our own to represent the USA in Abu Dhabi!

The Marra Senki Competition Team took home the Team Title Our Competition Team showed up in full force and showed why we are one of the BEST Competition Teams in Texas.

Our Competition team (made up of students from Marra Senki HQ, Haben's Martial Arts, Ohana Jiu Jitsu and Mid Valley BJJ) took home 31 medals in hardware (8 Gold, 11 Silver, 12 Bronze) and one trip to Abu Dhabi next year won in the White Belt Absolute Division by Pete O'Neal from Marra Senki/Ohana Jiu Jitsu.

We would like to thank all our students who competed yesterday and say that you ALL represented Marra Senki in excellence.

We would also like to recognize all our medal winners. They are…

Brodie Freijy – Bronze Medal -66lb Junior

Chloe Jane Brieg – Bronze Medal -66lb Junior

Patrick Ian Feely – Gold Medal -75lb Junior

Brodin Pullen – Silver Medal -75lb Junior

Robert Luna – Gold Medal -92lb Junior

Aidan De Leon – Gold Medal -110lb Junior

Aden Jacks – Silver Medal 128lb Junior

Cayman Downs – Bronze Medal 128lb Junior

Israel Lopez III – Silver Medal -97lb Teen

Alberto Lopez – Silver Medal -108lb Teen

David Mason – Bronze Medal -119lb Teen

John Gembarowski – Bronze Medal -156lb Juvenile

Justin Chambliss – Gold Medal -189lb Juvenile

Jonny Hawkins – Bronze Medal -143 Adult White Belt

Jacob Garza – Bronze Medal -143 Adult White Belt

Sam Garcia – Silver Medal -163 Adult White Belt

Gabriel Reynaga – Bronze Medal -163 Adult White Belt

Pete O'Neal – Gold Medal -183 Adult White Belt & Gold Medal White Belt ABSOLUTE + TRIP

Robert Oliver – Bronze Medal -183 Adult White Belt

Phillip Rodriguez – Gold Medal -202 Adult White Belt

Shon Diaz – Gold Medal -183 Adult Blue Belt & Silver Medal Blue Belt ABSOLUTE

Gabriel Fuentes – Silver Medal -143 Adult Purple Belt

Marco Garcia – Bronze Medal -163 Adult Purple Belt

Gilbert Jimenez – Bronze Medal -163 Adult Purple Belt

Michael Sutton – Bronze Medal -183 Adult Purple Belt

Jason Yerrington – Silver Medal -202 Adult Purple Belt & Silver Medal Blue Belt ABSOLUTE

Armando Martinez – Silver Medal Over 202 Senior White/Blue Belt

Gustavo Carpio – Silver Medal -143 Adult Brown/Black Belt

For full results and additional coverage click here

WISHING ELIZABETH THE BEST IN HER NEW SEASON!

The HMA Family gathered to send off our very own Elizabeth Mason. Elizabeth is going to college in Stephensville, TX to pursue her nursing career. Knowing that her best days are ahead, we wish her much success!

PROFESSOR MARRA's FIRST SEMINAR IN THE NEW PLACE

Many thanks to Professor Marra for coming in to give his blessings on the new facility by conducting the very first seminar to take place. Great technique and learning was on the menu for this historic occassion. Looking forward to great things as we move forward!

HMA HAS MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION!!!

If you haven't heard already, HMA has moved just a little North! We are beginning renovations at our new facility located at 4800 N Hwy 281 in the Family Fitness Complex. We are less than 1 mile from our old location just North of Hwy 46. We are looking forward to having a LOT more room to grow and make a bigger difference in our community. Stay tuned for updates and progress and we'll see you on the mat!

SUGAR CREEK SHOWDOWN VII MIDDLE WEIGHT TITLE

Congratulations to Ray Noah who fought for the Middle Weight Title Belt in HInton, OK on September 10, 2011. Although Ray lost his bid by referee stoppage due to a nasty cut in the 3rd round, his fight did win fight of the night due to the great performance by Ray and his opponent Art 'The Shark' Parker. Ray trained hard and consistent for this fight and we know the future holds success in store for him.

While at school in Stephensville, TX, Ray also trained at Cowboy Capital MMA with Les Mayo and Daniel Miller.

CELEBRATING PROFESSOR MARRA

August 20, 2011 Marked a special day for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in San Antonio. 5 Years ago Professor Luiz Sergio “Marra” Corrêa came from Brazil for a seminar with his student, Bruno Azavedo and never went back. Since that time Professor Marra brought in from Brazil, 3 of the 4 Black Belts in San Antonio and has propogated the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu more than any other individual.

Mr. Haben has the distinct priviledge of being one of a handful of people that have trained under Professor Marra's tutelage from the very beginning. Professor Marra's arrival changed the landscape of Martial Arts in the San Antonio area for years to come. Congratulations and much success to Marra-Senki Competition Team!

Professor Marra is a 4th degree Black Belt under Professor Paulo Strauch, a 3 time World Champion in BJJ, a 2nd Dan Judo Black Belt and has been inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. For more information about Professor Marra click here.

PROJECT 'STUFF THE BUS' SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Thank to the commitment and involvement of our HMA family we were able to provide school supplies to Project 'Stuff the Bus' in Bulverde sponsored by Broadway Bank of Bulverde.

It is a wonderful thing to be able to help those in our community and to see the benefits of giving to others. Children's lives have been impacted through the generosity of YOU! A spirit of generosity is what makes community happen.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM GARCIA MMA DEBUT & WIN!

Congratulations to Sam Garcia on his 2nd round TKO at Premier Combat Groups 'Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting' on August 6, 2011. Sam made his Amateur debut in convincing fasion.

Sam has been training his BJJ and MMA with Mr. Haben for the past 4 years and has established his success on hard work and discipline.

Sam also trains his striking with Kyoshi Ujueta at PKI MMA in San Antonio.

Sam also works his grappling, striking and wrestling with Rudy Hernandez at The Spartan Pit in San Antonio.

Sam fights with Team TABMOC our MMA Fight Team comprised of multiple gyms and founded by James Walker.

Graduation and Stripe Night at HMA!

Friday, July 1, 2011 marked another step forward for our HMA students! As a result of hard work, training and excellent results in tournament competition, students received belt advancement and stripes in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about belt advancement and stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life! We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

Congratulations to the following students who received their next belt ranking

Kids JuKiDo
David Mason and Ethan Jacks who received their Yellow Belt

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Luke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason and Avalon Haben. All received their Green Belt

Lil' Dragons
Korey Bierman, Max Cowley, Asher Downs, Joshua Fletcher, Sean Fletcher, Paul Griffith, Noah Helms, Ayden Kirk, Matthew Means, Bryce Peterson, and Sloan Rodriguez

We are looking forward to the day when the following students who received their stripes receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Ayden Kirk

Kickin' Kids
Chloe Breig, Cayman Downs, Noah Herring, Nate Jacobson, Trey Noland, David Mason, Brodin Pullin, Matthew Torres.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chloe Breig, Stephen Breig, Ian Feely, Ayden Jacks, Niko Juanis, Krystal Mason, David Mason, Matthew Torres

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Josiah Haben, Austin Hardy

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Armstong, Austin Hardy, Pat Feely

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

Annual HMA Corpus Trip was huge Summer Fun!

HMA and our affiliate academy in San Antonio, PKI-MMA had a great time training together and just enjoying the beach and sun in Corpus Christi. Be sure to mark your calendars for our next annual trip to the beach!

JuKiDo Summer Tournament

Many thanks to Kyoshi Ujueta for providing an opportunity to advance our training. Congratulations to everyone who exhibited great spirit, character and technique today. Many thanks to all of our HMA students and family, everyone played a vital role in getting the academy ready for this tournament. Everyone's technique and training will improve as a result of today's events.

HMA had 14 students ranging from 7-30+ years of age compete today and all of them placed in their respective divisions! Lisa and I are very grateful to be able to be a part of such a wonderful family. Results are listed below.

Josh Wesloh

Bronze Kata

Noah Herring

Gold – Kids Gi (6-8)

Silver - Ippon Kumite (6-8)

Nate Jacobson

Silver – Kids Gi (6-8)

Gold – Ippon Kumite (6-8)

Ian Feely

Gold – Kids Gi (7-9)

Gold – Kids No Gi (7-9)

Silver – No Gi (9-11)

Silver – Jiyu Kumite (9-11)

Aden Jacks

Silver – Kids BJJ (12-13)

Matthew Torres

Bronze – Kids BJJ (9-11)

Gold – No Gi (9-11)

Silver – No Gi (11-12)

Gold – Jiyu Kumite (9-11)

David Mason

Gold – Kata (12-13)

Gold – Kids BJJ (12-14)

Bronze – Jiyu Kumite (12-14)

Avalon Haben

Gold – Kata (Teens)

Bronze – Kids BJJ (12-14)

Krystal Mason

Bronze – Tamiwashera (Breaks)

Silver – Kids BJJ (12-14)

Gold – Jiyu Kumite (Girl Teens)

Austin Hardy

Silver – No Gi (15-17)

Silver – Jiyu Kumite (15-17)

Josiah Haben

Bronze – Teens BJJ (15-17)

Elizabeth Mason

Bronze – Ippon Kumite (Juvenile)

Bronze – BJJ (Juvenile)

Silver – Jiyu Kumite (Juvenile)

Andrew Creasy

Gold – Adult BJJ

Hernan Solorzano

Bronze – Ippon Kumite

Gold – Jiyu Kumite

GRACIE GRAPPLING CUP 2011

On May 28, 2011 HMA and Marra Senki Competition Team had the opportunity to compete in the Gracie Grappling Sup held at the San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX.

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

KIDS:

Ian Feely ( HMA ) – GOLD Medal No Gi

TEENS:

Justin Chamblis ( HMA ) – GOLD Medal Gi

John Gembarowski ( HMA ) – GOLD Medal Gi

David Mason ( HMA ) - GOLD Medal Gi

CJ Vasquez ( HMA ) - SILVER Medal Gi

ADULTS

WHITE BELT

Sam Garcia (HMA/PKI) – SILVER Medal Gi

JR Torres ( HMA ) – BRONZE Medal Gi

Team Standings

ADULT GI DIVISIONS

MARRA SENKI JIU-JITSU – 30 pts
RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU – 29 pts
TEAM MORAES – 19 pts

ADULT NOGI DIVISIONS
TEXAS POWERHOUSE – 19 pts
RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU – 14 pts
MARRA SENKI JIU-JITSU – 10 pts

KIDS GI DIVISIONS
MARRA SENKI JIU-JITSU – 17 pts
RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU – 15 pts
ARSENAL JIU-JITSU – 10 pts

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

NAGA TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

On May 15, 2011 HMA and Marra Senki Competition Team had the opportunity to compete in the NAGA Texas State Championships in Ft. Worth TX.

Our team of 3 competitors (The Mason Family) came home with 1 Gold medal , 4 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal! Congratulations to the Mason kids for showing what a family that trains together can do!

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

Elizabeth Mason
Gold - Gi / Silver - No-Gi

Krystal Mason
Silver - Gi / Silver - No-Gi

David Mason
Bronze - Gi / Silver - No-Gi

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

IBJJF DALLAS INTERNATIONAL OPEN

On May 8, 2011 HMA and Marra Senki Competition Team had the opportunity to compete in the Dallas International Open hosted by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Our team of 5 competitors came home with 2 Gold medals , 2 Silver medals and 2 Bronze medal! Congratulations to everyone who went and competed and a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to show their support. .

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

Purple Belt Senior 2 Midlle Weight
Silver - Paul Haben

Purple Belt Senior 2 Open Weight
Silver - Paul Haben

White Belt Adult Lightweight
Gold - Sam Garcia

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

Congratulations and 'Thank You' to Johnny Guerrero and all of our Law Enforcement Officers

LSBJJF SA OPEN

On March 26, 2011 HMA and Marra Senki Competition Team had the opportunity to compete in the San Antonio Open hosted by the Lone Star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Our team came home with 3 Gold medals , 2 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal! Congratulations to everyone who went and competed and a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to show their support. .

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

Kids No-Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Silver - Matthew Torres

10-11 Year Old Kids Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Gold - Matthew Torres

Kids Gi Beginner 90 - 105 lbs
Gold - David Mason

Kids NO-Gi Beginner 90 - 105 lbs
Gold - David Mason

Mens Gi White Belt 165 lbs
Silver - Sam Garcia

Womens Gi Open Fly Weight
Bronze - Elizabeth Mason

Womens No-Gi Open Fly Weight
Bronze - Elizabeth Mason

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

For Videos Click Here

For pictures Click Here

For full Marra Senki Competition Team Results Click Here

Graduation and Stripe Night at HMA!

Friday, March 25, 2011 marked another step forward for our HMA students!  As a result of hard work, training and excellent results in tournament competition, students received belt advancement and stripes in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about belt advancement and stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life!  We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

Congratulations to the following students who received their next belt ranking

Kids JuKiDo
Chloe Breig, Ian Feely, Jacob Lopez, Joseph Lopez, Luke Shaw and Matthew Torres. All received their Yellow Belt

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Jodi Lopez, Julie Puytorac and Xavier Puytorac. All received their Green Belt

Lil' Dragons
Korey Bierman, Max Cowley, Asher Downs, Joshua Fletcher, Sean Fletcher, Canten Garcia, Paul Griffith, Makenzie Grissom, Noah Helms, Addison Markle, Matthew Means, Bryce Peterson, and Sloan Rodriguez

We are looking forward to the day when the following students who received their stripes receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Ayden Kirk

Congratulations to all of the Lil' Dragons who were promoted into the Kid's programs! All have a great future ahead of them: Ryder Bonsor, Stephen Breig, Zane Klein, Katlynn Patton and Lucie Puytorac

Kickin' Kids
Cayman Downs, Ethan Jacks, Nate Jacobson, Hunter Mullins, Trey Noland, David Mason, Josh Wesloh

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Cayman Downs, Nate Jacobson, Jack Perry, Luke Shaw,

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Cecily Breig, Steve Breig, Gavin Escoto, Linda Fletcher, Luke Fletcher, Rick Garcia, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason, Laurence Puytorac, Hernon Solarzano

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Andrew Creasy, Brian Haney, Cody Hurley, Jodi Lopez, Nathan Patton, Laurence Puytorac, Julie Puytorac, Xavier Puytorac, JR Torres, Justin Vasquez, CJ Vasquez, Kevin Walker

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

TEXAS SUBMISSION TOURNAMENT

The Texas Submission League hosted another outstanding roundrobin no-gi grappling tournament on March 12, 2011. Congratulations to the following students who competed

Kids Beginner Under 60 lbs
Silver - Ian Feely

Mens Middle Weight
Gold - Chris Armstrong

Tournaments are not required and are not for every martial artist. In addition to providing a wonderful learning experience for the individual tournaments also provide a way for an academy to gauge the effectiveness of what is being taught and make adjustments to the curriculum in order to maintain it's effectiveness.

I know martial artist who have never competed in tournaments and would do very well if they did. I also know martial artist who have competed continuously and have hardly, if ever, won a single match but love competing and will continue to do so. Every student who steps on the mat has to summon the courage to train that day and every class serves as a mini 'tournament' if approached correctly.

The correct approach to tournaments beyond just the end result of winning a medal is to go in prepared to learn. Learn about the character of people, learn about courage, learn how to be more effective in your life, overall learn about one's self. Every tournament, every class, every day we take breath in should be a learning experience that allows us to continue to pursue excellence in our lives. Excellence is a continual pursuit so in turn is learning so be a continual student and a continual competitor in life.

A special thanks goes to all of our HMA students. Without all of us not one of us could participate in the tournament circuit. Whenever one of us steps onto the mat to compete we are taking every member of the academy with them into the competition thus we are all learning and advancing together. Wishing everyone a successful 2011!

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ATAMA OPEN TOURNAMENT

HMA students had an opportunity to compete in the Fight to Win Atama Open Tournament in the World Grappling Circuit on March 5, 2011. Congratulations to the following students who competed:

Kids White Belt 95 - 104.5 lbs
Gold - Xavier Puytorac

Rick Garcia, Julie Puytorac and Lucie Puytorac also competed and had a great showing, congratulations to all!

NAGA DOLLAMUR GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

On February 26, 2011 HMA went to the Dollamur Grappling Championships for NAGA in Dallas and all did an outstanding job! We had a total of 7 competitors on our team in a field of over 1,000 competitors with our team placing 18th out of 50+ teams competing!

Our team came home with 6 Gold medals and 6 Silver medals! Congratulations to everyone who went and competed and a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to show their support. .

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

5 Year Old Kids No-Gi Novice Under 49 lbs
Gold - Stephen Breig

8 Year Old Kids Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Gold - Chloe Breig

Girls No- Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Silver - Chloe Breig

Kids No-Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Gold - Mathhew Torres

10-11 Year Old Kids Gi Beginner 60 - 69 lbs
Gold - Matthew Torres

Kids Gi Beginner 90 - 99 lbs
Silver - Xavier Puytorac

Teen Girls No- Gi Beginner
Silver - Julie Puytorac

Teen Girls No- Gi Beginner (Grappling Only
Gold - Julie Puytorac

Teen Girls Gi Beginner
Gold - Julie Puytorac

Mens Gi White Belt Light Weight
Gold - Chris Armstrong

Womens Gi Masters White Belt
Silver - Laurence Puytorac

Womens Gi White Belt Fly Weight
Silver - Laurence Puytorac

Womens No-Gi Beginner Fly Weight
Silver - Laurence Puytorac

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

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For pictures Click Here

TEXAS SUBMISSION TOURNAMENT

HMA students had an opportuninty compete in a roundrobin no-gi grappling tournament hosted by the Texas Submission League on January 15, 2011. Congratulations to the following students who competed

Kids Beginner Under 60 lbs
Gold - Ian Feely

Kids Beginner Under 70 lbs
Silver - Matthew Torres

Mens Middle Weight
Bronze - Sam Garcia

Sam Garcia is a student of Mr. Haben's who trains at HMA Affiliate academies PKI MMA with Kyoshi Ujueta and The Spartan Pit with Rudy Hernandez. It was great to have Rudy and his team there they had awesome results!

STRIPE NIGHT AND GRADUATION at HMA!

Friday, January 7, 2011 was a historical night at HMA. Our first group of HMA students took the first step to the next level in their training at a new belt level! We certainly do not want to forget about those that took another step forward in their martial arts training and received their next stripe.  As a result of hard work, training and excellent results in tournament competition, students received belt advancement and stripes in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life!  We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

We were honored to have Professor Marra and Kyoshi Ujueta on hand to commemorate this event.

Congratulations to the following students who received their next belt ranking

Kids JuKiDo
David Mason and Melissa Soltys who both received their Yellow Belt

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ian Feely and Matthew Torres who both received their Yellow Belt

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
L uke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Elizabeth Mason and Krystal Mason who all received their Green Belt

We are looking forward to the day when the following students who received their stripes receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Korey Bierman, Ryder Bonsor, Stephen Breig, Asher Downs, Joshua Fletcher, Sean Fletcher, Paul Griffith, Makenzie Grissom, Noah Helms, Noah Herring, Zane Klein, Addison Markle, Katlynn Patton, Bryce Peterson, Lucie Puytorac

Kickin' Kids
Chloe Breig, Cayman Downs, Gavin Escoto, Ian Feely, Ethan Jacks, Niko Juanis, Joseph Lopez, Jacob Lopez, Xavier Puytorac, Luke Shaw, Matthew Torres, Mason Wilkinson

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chloe Breig, Gavin Escoto, Skylar Hinojosa, Zack Hinojosa, Niko Juanis, Jacob Lopez, David Mason, Trey Noland, Xavier Puytorac, Melissa Soltys, Mason Wilkinson

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Aaron Johnson, Jordan Longoria, Jodi Lopez, Laurence Puytorac, Julie Puytorac

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Armstrong, Patrick Feely, Luke Fletcher, Linda FLetcher, Jodi Lopez, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason, Nathan Patton,

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2011 is FULL OF GREATNESS and we are thankful that you are a part!

Spread the word and let your freinds and family know that we weill be running new year's specials throughout the first three months of the year. Now is the best time to get involved with something that will positvely change your life from this point forward!

Check out the special below...

OPERATION AGAPE

Thank to the commitment and involvement of our HMA family we were able to provide Christmas Gifts to the children at St. Judes Children's Ranch here in Bulverde.

It is a wonderful thing to be able to help those in our community and to see the benefits of giving to others. Children's lives have been impacted through the generosity of YOU! A spirit of generosity is what makes community happen.

Thanks to the following families who signed up to help and if we missed anyone please let us know ASAP:

The Breig Family, The Downs Family, The Fletcher Family, The Haben Family, The Haney Family, The Herring Family, Gavin Escoto and the Huie Family, Aden Jacks and Family, The Juanis Family, The Lopez Family, The Peterson Family, The Puytorac Family, The Roberts Family and a special 'Thank You' to the St Jude's Childre Ranch for allowing us to bless their kids.

NAGA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

HMA and Marra Senki went to the World Championships for NAGA in Dallas and all did an outstanding job! We had a total of 11 Competitors on our team in a filed of over 2,000 competitors.

Our team placed in the top 10 teams with 13 Gold Medals and Belts, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze! Congratulations to everyone who went and comepted and a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to show their support. Great things are going to take place in 2011 so stay tuned...

HMA Marra Senki Team Members placed as follows

Kids Beginner No-Gi Under 60 lbs
Gold - Ian Feely

Kids Beginner No-Gi Under 70 lbs
Bronze - Matthew Torres

Executive Expert Division No-Gi Middle Weight
Gold - Paul Haben

Kids Beginner Gi Under 60 lbs
Gold - Ian Feely

Kids Beginner Gi Under 70 lbs
Silver - Matthew Torres

Executive Expert Division Gi Middle Weight
Gold - Paul Haben

Congratulations to Chris Armstrong and JR Torres who both won several matches in their respective divisions and had an outstanding showing.

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

For full Marra Senki Team results Click Here

For Videos Click Here

For pictures Click Here

JuKiDo Winter Tournament

Thanks to Kyoshu Ujueta for putting on a great tournament and giving us all an opportunity to advance in the arts. Also thanks to all of the PKI MMA students who had great attitudes and displayed great sportsmanship and technique.

Many thanks to all of the HMA students who participated; your progress is evident and spirit is sound. Everyone did an outstanding job. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all for making this such an honorable event. HMA results are listed below.

Kids Beginner Kata 7-9 yrs old
2nd Chloe Breig

Kids Beginner Kata 10-12 yrs old
1st David Mason
2nd Matthew Torres
3rd Gavin Escoto

Kids Specialty Jump Kicks 10-12 yrs old
1st Xavier Puytorac

Kids Specialty Board Breaks 7-9 yrs old
2nd Niko Juanis
3rd Ian Feely

Kids Specialty Board Breaks 10-12 yrs old
1st Xavier Puytorac
2nd Gavin Escoto

Teens Specialty Board Breaks
2nd Krystal Mason

Kids Beginner Ippon Kumite 7-9 yrs old
1st Ian Feely

Kids Beginner Ippon Kumite 10-12 yrs old
1st Xavier Puytorac
2nd Matthew Torres
3rd Gavin Escoto

Teens Beginner Ippon Kumite
3rd Julie Puytorac

Adult Men Beginner/Intermediate Ippon Kumite
1st Luke Fletcher

Adult Female Beginner/Intermediate Ippon Kumite
2nd Linda FLetcher

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 75lbs 7-9 yrs old
1st Ian Feely
2nd Chloe Breig

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 99lbs 10-12 yrs old
1st Matthew Torres

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu over 99lbs 10-12 yrs old
1st David Mason
2nd Xavier Puytorac
3rd Gavin Escoto

Teens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 118lbs
1st Krystal Mason
2nd Julie Puytorac

Adolescents Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 200lbs
3rd Elizabeth Mason

Womens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 120lbs
1st Laurence Puytorac
2nd Linda Fletcher
3rd Elizabeth Mason

Mens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 165lbs
1st Sam Garcia
2nd Chris Armstrong
3rd Aaron Johnson

Mens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 200lbs
1st Luke Fletcher
2nd Johnny Guerrero

Mens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu over 200lbs
1st Brian Haney

Teen Girls Jiyu Kumite
1st Krystal Mason
2nd Julie Puytorac

Teen Boys Jiyu Kumite
1st David Mason
2nd Xavier Puytorac

Womens Jiyu Kumite
1st Linda Fletcher
2nd Elizabeth Mason

Mens Jiyu Kumite under 175lbs
1st Sam Garcia
2nd Chris Armstrong
3rd Aaron Johnson

Mens Jiyu Kumite over 175lbs
2nd Luke Fletcher

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

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For pictures Click Here

Lil' Dragons Inter-School Tournament

December 10, 2010 marked our first Lil' Dragons Tournament! All of our Lil' Dragons did awesome and had great fun. The character that each Lil' Dragon displayed was beyond excellent.

Each Lil' Dragon exhibited the qualities of a champion in Kata, Samauri Sparring and Grappling. HMA was honored to have Kyoshi Ujueta in attendance for this memorable occassion.

Congratulations to all of our Lil' Dragons for an outstanding job and a special congratulations to Stephen Breig for displaying outstanding Confidence, Zane Klien for showing excellent Character, Lucie Puytorac for great Compusure and to Noah Herring for being this month's winner of our Lil' Dragon's Grappling Dragon Belt!

We are looking forward to an excellent future for all of our Lil' Dragons!!!

For more pictures CLICK HERE

FALL MARRA SENKI IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT

Thanks to Professor Marra for putting on a great tournament and giving us all an opportunity to advance in the arts. Also thanks to all of the Marra Senki students who had great attitudes. Jason Yerrington and Ohana Jiu-Jitsu, our other local Marra Senki affiliate had an outstanding showing as well.

Many thanks to all of the HMA students who particiapted; your progress is evident and spirit is sound. Everyone did an outstanding job. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all for making this such an honorable event. HMA results are listed below. For full tournament results click here

Kids 9-11 yrs old

3rd Matthew Torres

3rd Joseph Lopez

Kids 11-12 yrs old

1st Xavier Puytorac

3rd Avalon Haben

Teen 13-15 yrs old

2nd Julie Puytorac

3rd Josiah Haben

3rd Avalon Haben

Female White Belt

2nd Julie Puytorac

3rd Laurence Puytorac

Adult White Belt under 170lbs

3rd Aaron Johnson

Great job and congratulations to everyone!

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For pictures Click Here

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS ARMSTRONG!

HMA wants to send out a huge congratulation to Chris Armstrong who competed in the LSBJJF SA Open November 13, 2010. Chris did an outstanding job in his division taking home the Gold Medal! Chris trained hard along with everyone at the academy, thanks to everyone for helping to get him ready.

HMA HONORS OUR LOCAL SENIOR VETERANS.

HMA was honored to be able to spend time saying 'thank you' and showing appreciation to our local senior veterans at the Bulverde Senior Center on November 8, 2010.

Thank you to all of the HMA families who made this a special event (The Fletcher Family, The Puytorac Family, The Noland Family, The Breig Family). A special thank you to the Breig Family for their generous support in assisting to sponsor this event.

A big 'THANK YOU' to the Smithson Valley ROTC Color Guard for coming out and presenting our colors in excellence. MOst of all, thank you to all of our veterans who served and continue to serve faithfully, sacrificing of their lives and familes for the sake of our great country.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PROFESSOR MARRA!

The Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Competition Team and HMA wants to say MAJOR CONGRATS to Professor Marra for winning the Martial Arts World Magazine 2010 Hall of Fame Outstanding Acheivement in International Competion Award this past weekend in Orlando Florida. We are so proud of you Professor!!

HMA and MARRA SENKI COMPETITION IN GLADIATOR MAGAZINE!

HMA and Marra Senki JIu-JItsu Competition Team were featured in November's issue of Gladiator Magazine (Issue #20). There was a full 2 page article on our most recent in-house tournament as well as the impact Professor Marra has made in the San Antonio area. Get your copy at your local bookstore or you can pick one up at HMA or Professor Marra's academy. Just a prelude of great things to come for Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu!

FALL OPEN HOUSE @ HMA

We had a great time at our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 30, 2010. A big thanks to everyone who helpwd out to make this event a HUGE success! Thanks to Mr. Kris Ujueta and Kyoshi Ujueta for allowing PKI MMA's SWAT Team to come out and participate. A special 'thank you' to HEB and the local businesses for hosting such a wonderful event.

Stripe Night at HMA!

Friday, Ocotber 8, 2010 HMA students took another step forward in their martial arts training.  As a result of hard work, training and excellent results in tournament competition, students received stripes in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life!  We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

We are looking forward to the day when the following students receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Korey Bierman, Ryder Bonsor, Stephen Breig, Asher Downs, Joshua Fletcher, Paul Griffith, Makenzie Grissom, Noah Herring, Sayde Jackson, Zane Klein, Addison Markle, Katlynn Patton, Bryce Peterson, Lucie Puytorac

Kickin' Kids
Chloe Breig, Brian Burns, Gavin Escoto, Ian Feely, Kaylee Ickey, Ethan Jacks, Niko Juanis, Joseph Lopez, Jacob Lopez, David Mason, Trey Noland, Xavier Puytorac, Luke Shaw, Melissa Soltys, Matthew Torres, Mason Wilkinson

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ian Feely, Niko Juanis, Xavier Puytorac, Luke Shaw, Matthew Torres

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Aaron Boyer, Luke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Jodi Lopez, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason, Laurence Puytorac, Julie Puytorac

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Armstrong, Johnny Guerrero, Bryan Haney, Cody Hurly, Aaron Johnson, Jodi Lopez, Laurence Puytorac, Julie Puytorac, JR Torres, Justin Vasquez, Kevin Walker

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

Our Marra Senki Competition Team Tournament was a great success!

Thanks to Professor Marra for putting on a great tournament and giving us all an opportunity to advance in the arts. Also thanks to all of the Marra Senki students who had great attitudes. Jason Yerrington and Ohana Jiu-Jitsu, our other local Marra Senki affiliate had an outstanding showing as well.

Many thanks to all of the HMA students who particiapted; your progress is evident and spirit is sound. Everyone did an outstanding job. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all for making this such an honorable event. HMA results are listed below. For full tournament results click here

Kids under 60lbs
NIko Juanis 3rd
Melissa Soltys 3rd

Juniors under 99 lbs
Matthew Torres 1st
Ian Feely 3rd

Juniors over 99 lbs
Xavier Puytorac 1st
Julie Puytorac 2nd
Luke Shaw 3rd
David Mason 3rd

Juniors under 118 lbs
Krystal Mason 2nd

Adolescents
Justin Vasquez 3rd
Elizabeth Mason 3rd

Women
Laurence Puytorac 2nd
Elizabeth Mason 3rd

Men under 160 lbs
Aaron Johnson 1st
JR Torres 2nd

Men under 215 lbs
Chris Armstrong 2nd

Men over 215 lbs
Bryan Haney 3rd

Mason Wilkinson and Kevin Walker also did a great job. Congratulations to everyone!

For Video Footage click here

Back to School Supply Drive

Thank to the commitment and involvement of our HMA family we were able to provide school supplies to the children at St. Judes Children's Ranch here in Bulverde through the Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce.

It is a wonderful thing to be able to help those in our community and to see the benefits of giving to others. Children's lives have been impacted through the generosity of YOU! A spirit of generosity is what makes community happen.

Thanks to the following families who signed up to help and if we missed anyone please let us know ASAP:

The Boyer Family, The Breig Family, The Fletcher Family, The Guerrero Family, The Griffith Family, The Haben Family, The Haney Family, The Herring Family, The Jacks Family, The Markle Family, The Mason Family, The Puytorac Family, The Vasquez Family, The Walker Family, and a special 'Thank You' to the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce for providing the organization and opportunity to participate.

Stripe Night at HMA!

Friday, July 30, 2010 HMA students took another step forward in their martial arts training.  Some of our students received their 1st stripe while others received their 2nd in both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You might be wondering why we make such a big deal about stripes. Well we are different than a lot of academies in America by the fact that it takes a good amount of time, dedication and hard work to receive your stripe.

Where most academies advance you to your next belt level within three months, three months allows you the opportunity to earn a stripe at HMA and anywhere from 6-10 years you can achieve a black belt in either or both JuKiDo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is to assure that each individual achieves their personal best and maximizes their potential in martial arts and life!  We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts.

We are looking forward to the day when the following students receive their black belts:

Lil' Dragons
Ryder Bonsor, Stephen Breig, Cade Cress, Joshua Fletcher, Noah Gonzales, Paul Griffith, McKenzie Grissom, Noah Herring, Zane Klein, Addison Markle, Katlynn Patton, Bryce Peterson, Lucy Puytorac

Kickin' Kids
Chloe Breig, Jackson Cress, Ian Feely, Kaylee Ickey, Joseph Lopez, Jacob Lopez, David Mason, Xavier Puytorac, Luke Shaw, Melissa Soltys

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jackson Cress, Ian Feely, Joseph Lopez, Jacob Lopez, David Mason, Krystal Mason, Melissa Soltys

Teen/Adults JuKiDo
Luke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Jodi Lopez, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason, Julie Puytorac

Teen/Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Armstrong, Patrick Feely, Luke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Avalon Haben, Josiah Haben, Lisa Haben, Bryan Haney, Nathan Patton, Elizabeth Mason, Krystal Mason, Julie Puytorac

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

HMA Grand Opening!!!

HMA hosted our official Grand Opening on July 17, 2010. There were demonstrations in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JuKiDo and MMA. Presentations were made to Mr. Haben's instructors and HMA's new T-shirt was presented for sale. Thank you to Pastor Rick Hawkins and Place For Life, Kyoshi Ivan Ujueta and PKI-MMA, and Pofessor Marra and Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu for their oversight, involvement and support. Thank you to the Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce for their support as well. A special thank you to John Lopez and Captured Moments for the photography and a BIG "THANK YOU!' to all of the HMA family for making this possible, it couln't happen without you! Here's to a very long and successful future!

HMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Professor Marra

HMA was fortunate to have Professor Marra with us for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar, our first! Thank you to Professor Marra and Marra Senki BJJ Comeptition Team for spending time with us and helping to advance our knowledge of the gentle art. We're looking forward to great things from all involved in the BJJ program!

HMA Corpus Trip was huge Summer Fun!

HMA and our affiliate academy in San Antonio, PKI-MMA had a great time training together and just enjoying the beach and sun in Corpus Christi. Be sure to mark your calendars for our next annual trip to the beach!

Lil' Dragon Stripes and Belt Advancement

Congratulations to all of our Lil' Dragons on achieving their first strip. We would also like to congratulate Joshua Flethcer, McKenzie Grissom and Addison Markle on advancing to the 2nd level White/Yellow Lil' Dragon Belt. Lil' Dragon's rock!

Alexandre 'Pulga' Seminar @ Marra Senki

Many thanks to Professor Marra for continuing to bring us the best in Brazilain Jiu Jitsu and MMA! We all had a great time and learned some very good techniques with Alexandre 'Pulga' from Master Fransisco Toco and Nova Geracao Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro.

Stripe Night at HMA!

Friday, May 28, 2010 was an historic day for HMA!  Our first group of students were honored to receive their 1st stripe on their way to their next belt level.  We are confident that as everyone progresses their individual lives, family and community will continue to benefit through their dedication in martial arts. We are looking forward to the day when the following students receive their black belts, this is the first milestone in their journey:

Lil' Dragons
Joshua Fletcher, McKenzie Grissom, Addison Markle

Kickin' Kids
Kaylee Ickey, David Mason, Krystal Mason, Melissa Soltys

Adults
Greg Ashley, Luke Fletcher, Linda Fletcher, Elizabeth Mason, Aaron White

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to training. We look forward to growing with you and sharing in your success!

Marra Senki Tournament @ HMA was a huge success!

Many thanks to all of the schools who participated:

Marra Senki (MSSA, Ohana, HMA), Carlson Gracie SA, Marcello Salazar and Brazilian Top Team and Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ.

Thanks to Professor Marra for putting on a great tournament and giving us all an opportunity to advance in the arts. Our guys did a great job especially for only training in BJJ for 4 weeks! Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all for making this such an honorable event.

For full tournament results click here

For more pictures click here

For Video Footage click here

News from the IBJJF Houston International Open

Congratulations to Mr. Haben who took Gold in his division and Silver in the open weight class in his division.

Marra Senki Competition Team had GREAT showing bringing home 8 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medal with 13 team members competing! For more informaiton and highlights click here. For complete IBJJF Tournament results click here.  

Open House was a tremendous success and a fun time! Thanks to both of our affiliate academies, PKI-MMA, Kyoshi Ivan Ujueta and Marra Senki Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Luiz Sergio 'Marra' Correa fro coming out and supporting us. The Ujueta and Haben family were on hand to show their support, even Kevin with his 'Kung-Fu Panda' mad skills!

The Time Has Come!!! HMA's official start date is Monday, February 15, 2010!

Opening Specials will not be this low again. Take advantage of getting in on the ground level of the Texas Hill Country's newest martial arts academy.

Once classes have have filled the opportunity will be gone so call today! The facility is coming along (see below). Saturday, the 13th we will be hosting an open house from 10:AM - 1:PM. Come by to check things out and get involved!

Renovations have started! We're on track to meet our opening of February 15, 2010. This is going to be a great year and a great opportunity to begin a new chapter in your life.

We have some great pre-opening specials available for you and your family. check them out by clicking here.

We're located in Bulverde TX in the HEB shopping center next to Subway and serve the tri-county area of west Comal, east Kendall and north Bexar. Come by and check out the progress on our new 2,500 Sq. Foot academy.

The walls are coming down and it's feeling good!

Updates coming soon...

Don't forget to check out our pre-opening specials by clicking here. These prices will not last long and classes are forming now for our start date on Monday, February 15, 2010.

Take your time and check out the rest of the website and get familiar with us. Hope to see you soon!