Academy News
NAGA Results
First off, congratulations to all the Team Madama members who went to NAGA's "Battle at the Beach." In all, Team Madama brought home fourteen medals:
- Jorge Rosal, White Belt, Silver
- Mike Kutchta, Intermediate No Gi, Bronze
- Mike Kuchta, Intermediate No Gi Absolute, Silver
- Joe Kuchta, Intermediate No Gi, Gold
- Sang Son, Intermediate No Gi, Bronze
- Diera McLaughlin, Womans Beginner No Gi, Silver
- Jessica Taxiera, Womans Gi White Belt, Silver
- Rob Weir, Blue Belt, Silver
- Mike Elshamy, No Gi Expert, Gold (Title Belt)
- Mike Elshamy, Purple Belt, Bronze
- Franco Golasso, Kids Gi, Gold
- Franko Golasso, Kids No Gi, Silver
- Joe Fischerella, Teen Gi Blue Belt, Gold
- Kyle Henninger, Teens No Gi, Silver
Again, congratulations to all our fighters. A great showing by Team Madama. We'll give you the team results as soon as they are posted on the NAGA website.
Monday, August 9, 2010
NAGA Day 1
Team Madama represented at NAGA's "Battle at the Beach" bringing home 10 medals on day one! Day two is kids and teens and we have several students fighting.
Details soon.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Two New Blue Belts
The promotions keep on coming. In the last week, Professor Madama promoted several students giving them the first stripe on their white belts. One of the stripes came during the Kids Class where Professor Madama's daughter, Allie Madama, received her first stripe.
Earning their Blue Belts this week were:
- Jay "Crazy-Eyed Killa" Ryan and,
- Felipe "Coach" Lopez.
Congratulations to everyone who was promoted!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Stripe 'em Up Saturday
On Saturday, Professor Madama awarded so many stripes during the Beginners and Advanced classes that it is almost impossible to mention them all here. Congratulations to all our team members who earned their well-deserved stripes!
The day culminated with Professor Madama presenting Jeremy Dinardo with his well-earned PURPLE BELT. Congrats, Jeremy!
Saturday, July 18, 2010
Another Purple Belt
Congratulations to Phil Romano and Yif Yang who were promoted to purple belt by Professor Madama this evening. Way to go, Phil and Yif!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Black Belt Celebration
Saturday's Black Belt Celebration went off without a hitch! Everyone had a great time.
We had free food and classes for everyone that attended. Professor Madama gave away some hats, shirts, and other shwag!
And three team members got promoted to purple belt.
Read more about it here: Black Belt Celebration!
Saturday, July 10, 2010