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5/1/2009 - 2nd Black Belt Spectacular
On May 1, 2009 the LINXX Academy held it’s second “Black Belt Spectacular.” The event highlighted our Black Belt Candidates by showcasing the skills and techniques they spent the last four years perfecting through a series of demonstrations.

In addition, the LINXX Staff performed informative skits depicting the transformation of the arts of Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu from their humble beginnings to the magnificent arts they are today. Congratulations to Jeremy Loughheed, Reychel Sinchongco, Summer Anderson, Adam Mayhue, Dylan Lawlor, Jaxon Dick, Jack Matthews, Craig McKinnon, Jordan Baggett, and Andres Jacque on their recent success.

5/16/2009 and 5/17/2009 - Upcoming Thai Boxing Seminar with Master Chai Sirisute
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3/22/2009 - Junior LINXX Spring Sparring Tournament
On Saturday March 22, LINXX Academy held its annual junior’s Spring Intramural Sparring Tournament. Over 50 students participated, ages 7 to 14. Competitors were divided into brackets by weight and experience level. Although many students were classmates and training partners, when the bell rang they gave it their all.

The tournament’s high level of competition was a testament to the skill of our students. We are especially proud of our student’s conduct on and off the mat. They won with honor and lost with dignity; but more importantly, they all fought bravely.

Thanks to everyone who competed in and supported this event. Our next sparring tournament is scheduled for September. Click Here to see the final results of the tournament and pictures of the event.

11/15/2008 - Mackens Semerzier - Another Pro-Fight Win
On November 15, 2008, LINXX’s own Mackens Semerzier stepped into the cage once again for his second professional mixed martial arts fight. The fight was scheduled for three, five minute, rounds; however, Mack had no intentions of it going the distance. As the fight began his opponent, Justin Hickey, had some early success. He came out strong, fought for a takedown, and ultimately ended up in Mack’s guard. From there, Mack showed exceptional Jiu Jitsu skill. He kept Hickey at bay, took almost no damage, and managed to inflict some of his own. Frustrated by his inability to either pass Mack’s guard or cause any significant damage, Hickey desperately dropped back for a foot lock. Mack quickly addressed it, escaped, and ended up in the full mount position. From there Mack rained down punches, forcing Hickey to give his back in a desperate attempt to escape the barrage. Mack then ended the fight via read naked choke near the very end of the first round.

10/11/2008 - Seminar with Fernando “Margarida” Pontes
On October 11, 2008, Professor Fernando “Margarida” Pontes, a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, conducted a seminar at LINXX Academy. At a very young age, Margarida became the youngest competitor to win both his weight class and the absolute division in the World Championships, Nationals, and Pan American Championships. Mr. Cucci and Margarida have a long standing friendship stretching back to when they competed against each other as blue belts. See More Pics

7/21/2008 - Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Rener Gracie
Rener Gracie conducted a seminar at LINXX Academy. The seminar was a great success. His talents as a fighter can only be rivaled by his outstanding teaching skills, which have earned him the coveted “Diploma of Professor”, also presented to him by his grandfather. Besides training and teaching at the Gracie Academy, Rener travels, teaching seminars to Gracie Jiu- Jitsu practitioners worldwide.

7/15/2008 - Ian Alexander TBA Fight
The Thai Boxing Association (TBA) of the U.S.A. is the oldest and largest Muay Thai organization in the United States. The TBA, founded in 1968 by Ajarn Surachai "Chai" Sirisute, has officially sanctioned two Muay Thai events; one in 2007, and one recently on July 15, 2008. In the 2008 event, LINXX Academy was represented by Ian Alexander, a long time student, instructor and the leader of the LINXX Academy Muay Thai Competition Team. See Entire Article

4/27/2008 - Frank Cucci Jr. Passes TBA Instructorship Test
Frank Cucci Jr. started his Muay Thai training at 6 years old and achieved his Linxx Junior Black Belt when he was 11. Due to significant medical set backs, Franks training was sporadic thru his high school years. At 17 years old, after two major surgeries, he resumed his training again. At 20, Frank was personally recommended for the rank of “Kun Kru” (Muay Thai Instructor) by Ajarn (Master Instructor) Chai Sirisute, President of the Thai Boxing Association of the United States. See Entire Article

3/18/2008 - New Class Offering - Pilates
The Thompson Method helps build strength, increase flexibility and agility,
and develop a stronger core. Learn More

11/14/2007 - Professor Pedro Sauer Receives Red & Black Belt

Professor Pedro Sauer received the Red & Black belt from Relson Gracie on November 14, after 23 years from the date he received his Black Belt from Helio & Rickson Gracie.

Source: www.pedrosauer.com

from a Pedro Sauer student who attended the seminar:
Master Relson Gracie came in town tonight for a seminar. Pedro Sauer always asks us to go and attend any Gracie Family member seminar when they are in town to show support for the family. We rolled out in force. Little did we know at the end of the seminar Master Relson Gracie had a few words to say. He began telling a story about a 10 year old boy who came to the Gracie Academy. He was the only white belt in the class and everyone else was a black belt and was named Gracie. Needless to say he got destroyed every single day. He was relentless in his training. He would come after school and train 8, 10, 12 hours a day. He would not quit. Even if you tapped him he would come right back at you. He was ferocious. His good friend Rickson who talked him into taking classes would work with him after the class with Helio was over. There friendship has spanned 40 years together. This same boy became a man and after 10 years was awarded his black belt by Helio and Rickson Gracie. He was the first black belt awarded from Helio who was not named Gracie. He is considered to be one of the original family who spread the art across America and the world in the early 90's. Back then classes were taught out of garages and no one knew about the art. Of course he was talking about Professor Pedro Sauer. It was at this point that Master Relson Gracie removed his Red/Black belt and tied it around Pedro Sauer's waist. He said after 24 years as a black belt he had earned his Red/Black belt and was one of only 10 ever awarded such rank under Helio Gracie. Master Pedro Sauer is traveling to Brazil next week for a ceremony with Helio Gracie. It was an awe inspiring evening that I thought I would share with all of you.