Saulo Ribeiro taught an amazing seminar at the Hybrid Training Center to nearly 70 eager students on Saturday March 13th. We were truly honored to be taught by the world’s greatest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu master, as he shared his unique approachto “the smooth art.”
Special congratulations also go out to our very own Coach Buck Grant and Coach Steve Nelson for receiving their Brown Belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Saulo this weekend. Both have trained diligently for over a decade cultivating their art. Steve who has trained under our Saulo Black Belt Scott Oates was instrumental in bringing Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu to the HTC along Scott’s side. Coach Grant, owner, operator, and head striking/MMA coach of Team Hybrid became a student under Scott over 2 years ago when preparing for his MMA debut. Since then, Saulo Ribeiro’s lineage has greatly influenced the course of the HTC’s success.
To achieve a Brown Belt in BJJ is a feat few succeed in. To become achieve that rank under Saulo Ribeiro is an honor beyond which words can describe. The Hybrid Training Center is proud for the success of our coaches and to fly the Saulo Ribeiro banner proudly.
Brazilain Jiu-jitsu is about more than chokes and armbars. It is a way of life that teaches camaradiere, discipline, and loyalty. It is also a lifetime journey that transends well beyond belts and winning tournaments. In the video below, Saulo Ribeiro, 6 time world champion and founder of our BJJ system, teaches these life values, shares insight as to what BJJ means to him, and teaches world class Jiu-jitsu to a handful of students.
Come experience it for yourself, as Saulo will be teaching 2 world class seminars at the Hybrid Training Center on March 13th. The first seminar will be in the Gi from 11am-1pm, and the second seminar will be No-Gi fro 130pm-330pm. The cost will be $80 for 1 seminar and $120 for both. It is also open to non-HTC members and students of all experience levels.
To sign up for the seminar, contact us at 757-490-6906 or email at hybridtrainingcenter@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
6 Time World Champion, 2 Time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Champion and founder of our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program Saulo Ribeiro is coming to the HTC! he will be teaching a two part training seminar March 13thwhich will consist of gi training (from 11am-1pm)and no-gi training (from 13opm-330pm.) The cost of the seminar will be $80 for one part and $120 for the whole day.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to train with one of the greatest Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world. Instructor Scott Oates, Saulo’s 5th American Black Belt, is honored to have his instructor share his revolutionary style of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with the Hybrid Training Center. Reserve your spot today by calling the HTC at 757-490-6906 or via email at hybridtrainingcenter@gmail.com.
Bushido MMA was host to Brazilian Jiu-jistu legend Royler Gracie today and the HTC staff was present. Our very own Black Belt Instructor Scott Oates, MMA Head Coach Buck Grant, and BJJ Instructor Steve Nelson were present to train with Royler.
Royler Gracie, son to Helio Gracie who is the founding father of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, has spent his entire life passing on his family’s martial art. Royler, a black belt since 18 years of age, is also responsible for giving Saulo Ribiero his BJJ black belt and has inspired people of all kinds to partake in the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
We want to thank our BJJ brothers of Bushido MMA for allowing us the opportunity to train with such an inspiration such as Royler Gracie. If you’re in the Portsmouth Virginia are, check out Greg Smith and Allan Merullo, owners and operators of Bushido MMA. As the only other fellow Ribiero Jiu-jitsu affiliates in Hampton Roads, we were honored to train by their side.
Russian Sambo is now taught at the Hybrid Training Center! Learn the Russian Military based martial art practiced by the arguably the world’s greatest heavyweight MMA fighter Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC heavyweight champion Andre Arlovski. Sambo is characterized by dynamic throws and killer leg locks, and is an integral part of our Combat Submission Wresting (CSW) program.
Our very own Thomas Bobbitt, one of only 4 Sambo black belts in Virginia, is currently teaching a Sambo workshop during the CSW class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30pm.
Come train with one of our MANY resident experts in Sambo, wrestling, brazilian jiu-jistu, muay thai, boxing, Crossfit, TRX and MMA. Sign up for your first free class now!
Check out the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling and the true “King of Leg Locks” Erik Paulson in action in the video below.
Many MMA schools have been called “Jacks of all trades, Masters of none.” We at the Hybrid Training Center pride ourselves at being above and beyond the norm by having specialist in every field of MMA in our facility.
Shown below is a typical brazilain jiu-jitsu class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. The class is being taught by Saulo Ribiero Black Belt and HTC co-owner Scott Oates. Scott takes extreme pride in passing on the revolutionary art of Saulo Ribiero Brazilain Jiu-jitsu. He is the only Black belt under Saulo Ribiero in the Hampton Roads area. To read more about Saulo Ribiero CLICK HERE.
We welcome grapplers of all experience levels to partake in our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program which meets 6 days a week. Come train at the Premiere “Master of All Trades” Mixed Martial Arts facility in Hampton Roads.
Our kids Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program goes beyond arm bars and take downs. At the hear of our martial arts program is character development. Our mission is to provide your child with an education in leadership and personal development, while providing them martial arts based on functional self defense.
Our BJJ coaches Scott Horne and Thomas Bobbit our very proud and honored to teach your child. Please visit our facility and sign your child up for their first free class and experience what we are all about.
Come train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the New Year for under $100 a month! Learn the art that started the MMA craze from a BJJ Black Belt for an unheard of price. The Offer ends January 30th so act now!
To Read More about our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program CLICK HERE.
Phil Wyman won First Place at Submission Only VI in no gi advanced masters division and second in the purple belt masters division. Great Job Phil!
Team Hybrid had 6 competitors compete in US Grapplings “Submission Only VI” tournament. Submission Only is a tournament series that has no time limits or points and do not end until a competitor taps out. The tournament was grueling with several of the teams matches going over thirty minutes. Everyone who went fought hard and no one was injured. A great learning experience for everyone.
Thank you to Phil Wyman, Gary, Greg, Scott Horne, Andrew Clark, and Akiemo Rollins for representing Hybrid Training Center and Riberio Jiu Jitsu!
p>After over a decade of dedication and commitment to his art, our very own Scott Oates has received his Brazilian Jiu-jits Black belt under Saulo and Xande Ribeiro.
Instrusctor Oates was given the honors at the Ribiero’s annual gathering in San Diego California this weekend.
On behalf of the entire HTC, we want applaud our instructor for his commitment to excellence. The road to a BJJ black belt is a long and hard journey, especially under the tutelage world champions Saulo and Xande Ribiero. Scott joins the lineage of the few and the proud who have stayed the course of excellence. We couldn’t be more proud of him!
“A Black Belt is a White Belt that never quit!” As the saying goes. Instructor Oates has inspired us all to follow that mantra. It will be an honor for all of us to continue training under his guidance.
congratulations also go out to our very own Coach Buck Grant and Coach Steve Nelson for receiving their Brown Belts in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Saulo this weekend. Both have trained diligently for over a decade cultivating their art. Steve who has trained under our Saulo Black Belt Scott Oates was instrumental in bringing Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu to the HTC along Scott’s side. Coach Grant, owner, operator, and head striking/MMA coach of Team Hybrid became a student under Scott over 2 years ago when preparing for his MMA debut. Since then, Saulo Ribeiro’s lineage has greatly influenced the course of the HTC’s success.
To achieve a Brown Belt in BJJ is a feat few succeed in. To become achieve that rank under Saulo Ribeiro is an honor beyond which words can describe. The Hybrid Training Center is proud for the success of our coaches and to fly the Saulo Ribeiro banner proudly.
