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Adventure June 5, 2020 June 5, 2020

TOMACELLI ACADEMY: Slab of Salvation 2020

by Professor Tomacelli

This past weekend we went off on yet another academy adventure. This time to the desert of Slab City, California. Often referred to as…

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Principles + Technique March 3, 2020 March 3, 2020

JOE MOREIRA: Know your #PRINCIPLES

by Professor Tomacelli

Our Master Instructor at Tomacelli Academy, Joe Moreira, is always talking, teaching, and explaining his ‘principles’. Once you understand what your principles are and…

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Adventure, Nutrition + Healing February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020

2020: Waterfall Midnight Mountain Excursion

by Professor Tomacelli

It is that time of the year again. Time to climb to Bonita Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains. All of the details can…

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Nutrition + Healing January 17, 2020 January 17, 2020

The Power of Water II: Distilled Water Myths

by Professor Tomacelli

In my experience there are really only two groups of people that make distilled water consumption part of their lifestyle; Martial artists and extreme…

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Nutrition + Healing January 6, 2020 March 4, 2020

The Power of Water

by Professor Tomacelli

Alkaline, Mineralized, Vapor Distilled, Reverse Osmosis, Structured, Vortexed, Electrolyzed, Volcanic, Organic (tapped from trees), Spring, Fluorodated, Non-Fluordated, etc.  There is a long list of…

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Nutrition + Healing January 4, 2020 March 4, 2020

Why Grassfed?

by Professor Tomacelli

Many of you ask me why I only eat 100% grass-fed, vegetarian, wild, or heritage meats.  This pretty much sums up all of the…

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Seminars January 3, 2020 March 4, 2020

2019-2020 Team Moreira Gathering

by Professor Tomacelli

It’s that time again. The season when much of Team Moreira makes the pilgrimage to Team Moreira International Headquarters for the yearly family gathering….

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Fundraiser May 6, 2018 May 6, 2018

Tony Colacino: Fellow #JIUJITSUMAN & Fallen Father…

by Professor Tomacelli

When one of our own falls, it becomes our duty as his Jiu-Jitsu family, to help in every and all ways we can. This…

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MMA Fight Highlights, Uncategorized April 7, 2018 April 7, 2018

Max “Red Velvet” Gamboa takes his second amateur MMA win!

by Professor Tomacelli

Max “Red Velvet” Gamboa gained his second amateur MMA win in Las Vegas two weeks ago at the TuffNUff event at the Cox Pavilion.Β …

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MMA Fight Highlights April 2, 2018 March 4, 2020

CHRISTINA DIAZ: FULL CLIP HEAD KICK

by Professor Tomacelli

This past weekend Tomacelli Academy had it’s first female MMA fighter take to the cage and canvas.  The TuffNuff card at the Cox Pavilion in…

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πŸ†πŸ₯‹ First batch of fresh belts rolling out fr πŸ†πŸ₯‹ First batch of fresh belts rolling out from our new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo Academy off Chapman Ave in Orange, CA! πŸŽ‰ These dedicated gentlemen have leveled up their gameβ€”congrats to our newest belt earners under the guidance of legends like Grandmaster Joe Moreira, Professor Mike Tomacelli, and Professor Buffalo πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯ Who's next on the mats?

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The art of falling πŸ”„ comes before the art of th The art of falling πŸ”„ comes before the art of throwing πŸ₯‹πŸ’₯ Mastery of the basics is principle!

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🚨 **ORANGE, CA Grand Opening Alert!** 🚨 Jo 🚨 **ORANGE, CA Grand Opening Alert!** 🚨 

Join the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo academy in Orange, CA – right off Chapman Ave! πŸ₯‹πŸ’ͺ 

Led by Professor Michael Tomacelli, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Grandmaster 9th Degree Joe Moreira and Black Belt under Marco "King of the Streets" Ruas. 

Train with legends: UFC pioneers Joe Moreira and Marco Ruas teach at our academy, sharing their championship expertise! πŸ†πŸ₯Š 

Beginners to pros, all ages welcome! Build skills, confidence, and strength in a supportive environment. 

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Grand Re-Opening in Orange! Get ready, Orange Cou Grand Re-Opening in Orange!

Get ready, Orange County! We're thrilled to announce we're re-opening our doors in the beautiful, historic Citrus Building, conveniently located right off Chapman Ave in Orange.

Here's what you need to know:

Regular classes and schedule resume: Friday, July 4th! πŸš€

Grand Opening Celebration: Tentatively scheduled for Sunday, July 19th. Stay tuned for more details!

Until then: Keep training with us at πŸ‘‰ @thebackyarddojo πŸ‘ˆ
As of today, June 8th 2025, Sunday the 2537 South As of today, June 8th 2025, Sunday the 2537 South main Street location of Tomacelli Academy is officially closed!  We will be returning very soon with the 3.0 rendition of the academy. Stay tuned for the new location!
New week. New classes!!! New week.  New classes!!!
All are welcome! Start your Superbowl Sunday off All are welcome!  Start your Superbowl Sunday off proper!

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πŸ”₯ LEGENDS NEVER CEASE...πŸ”₯ Learn from a UFC πŸ”₯ LEGENDS NEVER CEASE...πŸ”₯

Learn from a UFC Champion and Legend!  There are few MMA icons like Marco "King of the Streets" Ruas. πŸ₯Š Our world-class coaches will push you beyond your limits and guide you on a journey to peak performance. πŸ’ͺ

Dominate your goals. πŸ‘Š Conquer your fears. πŸ’₯

Beginners to advanced, we have programs for everyone. πŸ₯‹

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Idris "the Halal Fighter" Niiazi takes an easy fir Idris "the Halal Fighter" Niiazi takes an easy first round victory with an OC Muay Thai + Marco Ruas Vale TUDO front teep  kick to the face, to takedown, to finish via arm in choke submission.  Grand Master Joe Moreira pressure style!
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