Due to the impending snow storm the academy will be CLOSED tomorrow morning, Saturday February 6th. Thus, our 1st annual BJJ tourney will be postponed until next Saturday, February 13th at 10am. So many students have signed up, it will be a great day!

Enjoy the snow weekend!

Pellegrino MMA is starting 2010 off with a bang!! We'd like to welcome the following new students to our mixed martial arts family! We are grateful you have decided to become apart of our growing academy.

Tyler Golightly
Yavuz Eriske
David Smith
Thomas Khobel
Michael Ferrando
Robert DeWaters
Kent Sullivan
Justin Colecchio
Kyle Burdge
Michael Marco
Chris Noto
Josefino Cisneros
Chris Sobolewski
David Ippolito
Tom Hannigan
George Sullivan
Connor Albrecht
Steve Mazza
Ray Murray
Anthony Rutkowski
Edwardo Alvarado
Paul LaPlaca
Nicholas Mandikas
Keith French

We are pleased to announce our very first annual BJJ tournament will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 10am.

Breakfast will be served for all competitors!

Medals will be awarded for all winners!

Please sign up at the front desk in your respective weight division and belt level. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 3rd.

All students are welcome to participate!

The following schedule applies to the next two holiday weeks:

Monday 12/21 - Regular Classes
Tuesday 12/22 - Regular Classes
Wednesday 12/23 - Regular Kids Class/Adults Open Mat 6pm
Thursday 12/24 thru Sunday 12/27 - CLOSED

Monday 12/28 thru Wednesday 12/30 - Regular Classes
Thursday 12/31 - CLOSED
Friday 1/1 - CLOSED
Saturday 1/2 - Regular Classes

Also, please check this site for any closings due to inclement weather!

Everyone have a safe and happy holiday!

This passed Monday evening our official belt test ceremony was held for our adult beginner class. There were four white belts who tested for their green belts this week. All four were awarded their belt by Head Instructor Kurt and Assistant instructor Joe Marino. Congratulations to the following new green belts for all their hard work and there commitment.

Gus Brandstetter
Terry Browning
Gary Roberts
Tom Sherwood

More white belts to be promoted next week!

This passed Monday evening our official belt test ceremony was held for our youth class. The class is growing strong and we congratulate all the students who were promoted for their hard work and dedication to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! We know there will be many more promotions to come at the next ceremony! We congratulate the following students:

Yellow/White Belts:
Caroline Caputo
Jack Kelly
Hymie Sasson

Yellow Belts:
Lambros Komitas
Ian Walsh

Orange/White Belt:
Jono Caputo

We would like to welcome the following new students to our martial arts family this month!

Brian Flintoft
Patrick Gomez
Anthony Palmer
Darryn Kupratis
Michael O'Conner
Derek Plescia
Jared Remig
Nick Tsoukalas
Devin McDermott
Luke Scillieri
Willy Davis
William George
Pedro Garcia
Garry Falco
John Kreutzer
Joe Angelo
Tyler Moffett
Anthony Marziano
Nic Koch
Ernesto Rodriguez
Jack Tignola
Danny Portaleos
Michael Ryan
Max Gepp

Welcome everyone!

This past Sunday, September 27th our very own instructor, Joe Marino made the biggest commitment of them all...he got married! The wedding was beautiful and we wish nothing but the best for Joe and his lovely bride, Christina! We will see Coach Joe back in classes next week once he returns from his honeymoon in Japan!!

All the best to Joe & Christina!

This past weekend at Ring of Combat 26, Lester Caslow defeated previously undefeated fighter, Matt McManmon via first round arm bar! Fellow teammate(from The Armory in Jupiter, FL) Edwardo Guedes also won his one sided battle against John Salgado via a unanimous decision! Coach Kurt couldnt be more proud, it was a great night!

Up next we have Craig Theime, Pete Burdge, and "Super Dave" Zennario fighting this Friday, September 18th at the Asylum Amateur fights. Pete will look to keep his undefeated record, while Super Dave makes his amateur debut!

Good Luck guys!