Serra BJJ News Blog

Big thanks to Kru Alex Palma for conducting a fantastic seminar at our Serra BJJ Huntington academy this past Saturday, October 8. Over 45 students took the four-hour class, a great turnout for what was Serra BJJ’s very first Muay Thai kickboxing seminar.

Kru Alex's instruction is top-notch; it’s easy to see why he coaches elite fighters like the Nogueira brothers, Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo just to name a few. If you didn't get a chance to participate, you truly missed a great opportunity to learn from a champion veteran. But don't feel too bad, we plan on having Alex back soon.

In addition to the seminar, Kru Alex had a surprise for our very own James Gabert, Serra BJJ’s head Muay Thai instructor. James was promoted to the rank of Kru by Alex! In addition to his great work as an instructor, Kru James dedicates much of his time to training up-and-coming fighters in both kickboxing and MMA.

Don’t forget to check out the photos from the event and thanks once again to Kru Alex for a remarkable seminar.

The spirit of Team Serra prevailed over the boom and doom of approaching thunderstorms as hundreds of students, family members and friends celebrated the third annual Serra BJJ BBQ this past Sunday at Eisenhower Park. A great time was had by all, and all were reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of such a great group of people. Many thanks to everyone who showed up, hung out and kept Serra BJJ tradition alive and wet well.

Congratulations to Serra-Longo fight team member Costas Philippou on his UFC 133 victory over the formidable Jorge Rivera! Costas displayed staying power and heart as he traded shots with Rivera throughout the middleweight match-up, gaining the victory via decision.

Many congratulations are in order for the Serra-Longo fight team, who went 4-for-4 at Ring of Combat 36 in Atlantic City last Friday, June 17, with each and every fighter showing the heart, tenacity and spirit quickly becoming synonymous with their powerhouse teams.

UFC veteran Pete “Drago” Sell weathered opponent Elijah Harshbarger’s relentless first-round attacks before securing a reverse-triangle/straight armbar that left Harshbargar tapping at 3:24 of round two. The win earned Drago the ROC “National” welterweight title, and proved what all Pete’s teammates already knew: Drago is a beast!

In another extremely exciting match, Al Iaquinta battled through an opening-round assault before coming back and securing a split decision win over opponent Gabriel Miglioli. Rounding out the night of victories were James Jenkins and Ed “Truck” Gordon, who both won by unanimous decision.

All of the fighters of the night displayed extreme heart and overcame any and all adversities to secure well-deserved wins.