Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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Ryan Johnson, MD: “Since my first visit, I knew that I had found a home”
Dr. Ryan Johnson is one of our purple belts at the Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Here is what he has to say about training at our school: I came to Rochester, MN, as a physician to complete a medical residency in anesthesiology. Since I was 8 years old, I have been involved in martial arts, training in a variety of disciplines for many years (with multiple rankings and a black belt), and I began looking for a martial arts school at which to train. I have always found the martial arts to be a great outlet for the stress and anxiety ...

Ryan Rhodes: “I can’t imagine a better venue for learning self-defense…”
Ryan Rhodes is one of our blue belts at the Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Here is what he has to say about training at our school: I've trained in a variety of martial arts over the past 15 years, from aikido, to tae-kwon-do to hapkido, and although all those disciplines had their benefits, none have come even close to my experience training in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) under black belt instructor Mario Roberto. When it comes to real-world, live action, hand-to-hand grappling combat, I can't imagine a better venue for learning the art of self-defense, combined with a stellar cardiovascular work-out, than that ...

Jay Fohr: “Mario has taken a personal interest in trying to get me in better shape…”
[caption id="attachment_186" align="aligncenter" width="150" caption="Jay Fohr"][/caption] Jay Fohr is a white belt at the Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy. When I started attending classes at the MRJJA I did not know how lucky Rochester was to have Mario Roberto teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu here. After I started talking to different people who attended other martial artsschools, I realized that Mario's"check your ego at the door" policy was a rare thing. It also came to my attention thathaving beginners being taughtby a BJJ black belt isn'tthe norm. Over the past two years I have had to deal with injuries and health problems (non-martial arts related) thatdid ...

Tommy Speer: “Mario Roberto by far Second to None…”

Post-Bulletin: Three UFC Vets Will Fight In Rochester
10/01/2010 Post-Bulletin Articleby Ben Pherson http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=472123 Be...

Newspaper: Speer Wants To Get Back To “Next Level”
9/29/2010 Post-Bulletin Articleby Ben Pherson http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=471778 Be...

Get To Know MRJJA’s New Strength & Conditioning Coach, Adam Rozmenoski
Coach Rozmenoski was born and raised in Black River Falls, WI. His family was deeply...

MNMMANEWS.COM: Welcome to Rochester’s Academy
Interviewby Ben Pherson http://www.mnmmanews.com/minnesota-mma-news/241-welcome-to-rochesters-academy.html Be...

Newspaper: Super Mario’s Gym Will Focus On “Fighting Fit”
6/1/2010 Post-Bulletin Articleby Ben Pherson http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=455142 Be...

Tim McAtee: “At fifty-nine years of age I am in the best shape of my life!”
Tim McAtee My name is Tim McAtee. At fifty-nine years of age I am in the best shape...

Paul Leon: “My experiences at the MRJJA have been among the best I’ve had.”
What does Brazilian Jiu-jitsu mean to me? When I undertook to write this testimonial,...

Becky Jones: “MMA and Jiu Jitsu are now a significant part of my life”
Becky Jones As a female entering a primarily male-dominated sport, I was a little...

Joanne McGulpin: “You can’t stay away; it just gets to you.”
Joanne McGulpin My passion is traveling, and since I do it quite oftenaloneI...

Bert Rivero: “Remarkable and forever ingrained!”
Remarkable and forever ingrained! That is how I would describe my training experience...

Ten Tips to Help You with Your Triangle
1) DRILL THE TECHNIQUE Very often I hearfighters complain that the triangle is not for them. Those are usually the individuals that only attempt the move during live practice, and never once drill the submission on their own. The success rate of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique relies on how often you drill it! This is especially true of... [Read more of this review]

I have said it before and I will say it again: what is happening today to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the same exact thing that happened to Judo decades ago. We are witnessing the transformation of a martial art into a sport. Is that good or bad? Well, it depends on your point of view. Many modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu players nowadays rely on unrealistic... [Read more of this review]

Learning the Cossack Triangle
Are you having problems finishing your Brabo chokes? Does your opponent have a deep underhook that is just preventing you from closing your grip around his neck?Watch this video and learn how to execute the Cossack Triangle. You will be sure to catch your training partners in this new, devastating choke. Presented to you by the Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu... [Read more of this review]

KOTC Results from @MNMMANEWS - Justin Kratzke def. Jason Zimmer by submission due to strikes at 2:17 of first round. Congratulations!!! 05:08:05 PM October 30, 2010 from web
I'm back to teaching private classes @MRJJA. Initial promotion: buy 4 classes, get 1 for free! Take your game to the next level! 03:12:17 PM October 29, 2010 from web
Went through a brutal workout with @olylifter77 @ MRJJA. We are pushing the envelope and striving for excellence. Do you train hard enough? 01:37:41 AM October 23, 2010 from Twitter for Android
Just finished a kick-ass, take-no-prisoners, tow-the-SUV workout @ the MRJJA. Are you fit or FIGHTIN' FIT? http://twitpic.com/2zjohj 05:03:56 PM October 21, 2010 from Twitter for Android
Having a hard time walking after yesterday's workouts. Squatting for the first time in a while is never fun... my whole body hurts! 05:23:57 PM October 20, 2010 from web

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