2010

Rize 6 Defiance MMA fights
Saturday 31st of July
I have 8 ticket for sale so email me or text me on 0403 167 571
www.rizemma.com 


 

JOHN WILL SEMINAR
SOUTHPORT SEMINAR!!! - Professor John Will back on the Gold Coast 31st JULY 2010 - 3pm P.U.M.M.A Southport Unit 2 46 Smith Street Southport. He is one of the most in demand seminar coaches in the world and this is a must attend for anyone wanting to take their B.J.J to the next level.

Early bird payment $65 if booked and paid by Sat 24th July 2010 - $80 if paid after the 24th July.


Book now asap matthew@maqld.com or text 0403 167 175



Ricardo Liborio Seminar 18.05.10

Click here for photos


GRADING DAY

What a huge grading day, 213 students graded on Sunday the 16th of May. Well done to everybody and especially to Susan, Rohit, Robert, Eddie and Jeremy for excellent demonstrations.

Photos here



2010
Queensland Brasilian Jiu Jitsu CHAMPIONSHIPS

Somerville Sports & Aquatic Centre
Saturday the 15th of May 2010

Click here for Photos


Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grading 17.04.10
Our BJJ kids are getting so good we will have to watch ourselves.


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grading 16.04.10

42 BJJers were on the mat for MAQLD first BJJ grading of the year congratulations to Dave Nicholson, Kevin Prior & John Martinovic. And a big thanks to my coach Vince Perry for taking the time to come to the academy.


TRIVIA NIGHT

FOR THE ADULTS
KIDS NIGHT UPSTAIRS FOR THE KIDS

Fundraiser for Sensei Matthew Cugola and Sempai Eddie to go to the World Jujitsu Titles in Las Vegas in September.

Saturday 17th September

Lots of fun, lots of prizes, kids fun night upstairs at the same time, so you can book them in and have a night out.

email to book your table info@maqld.com


School holiday clinics

 Click here for more info
28 of June - 2nd of July
5th of July - 9th of July


Next BJJ Competition (Gold Coast)

Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira


 

MMA Record 32 win  6 loss 1NC

Fantastic seminar at Axis Jiu Jitsu on the Gold Coast, great guy and a fantastic ambassador to the sport 02.03.2010


Kyushin Ryu Jujitsu Black Belt Grading 28.02.2010


UFC 110 party at MAQLD 21.02.2010


John Will seminar
BJJ 4th degree Black Belt


 At P.U.M.M.A Burleigh  Sat 27th Feb 2010.


A huge thanks to Craig Robinson (BJJ Black Belt) who came to our Academy and taught a fantastic class, what a huge turnout with over 35 students taking part.


TWINS

The girls have arrived on Tuesday the 9th of February, Hannah was born first at 11.09am and weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces and Addison was born at 11.10am and weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces. Angelique is doing well and babies are great.

 

2009

2009 AWARDS NIGHT

Thankyou to every who came to the 2009 Awards night and Xmas party, it was our biggest yet. Its has been a huge year and I would like to thank everyone who has helped the Academy out over the last 12 months. Especially our assistant instructors Selena Covalvitti, Matthew Morgan, Rohit Biswas, Susan Zhang, Elysia Condon and especially Robert Dupont and Jeremy Juhas. Photo's

Matthew Cugola


GUILHERME MENDES Seminar 05.12.2009
5 Times BJJ World Champion (2005/2006/2007/2008/2009)
3 Times Brazilian Champion (2006/2007/2008)
Abu Dhabi Pro Trials Champion IPJJF (2009)
World No Gi Champion (2008)


Adult BJJ Grading, 33 BJJers were on the mat for a huge night of grappling, yes the mat was very full. Congratulations to Paul Benelisha and Chris Richardson on achieving their blue belts.17.11.09 click here for photos


MAQLD kids BJJ competition Team did us proud again! 15th November 2009 at the Qld Open Jujitsu Championships Toowong. more info

 


NEW BJJ CLASS

Eddie is now part of our coaching staff and will have his own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class on a Monday nights from the 09.11.2009 at 7.30-8.30 so come come down and get some BJJ from the current Qld Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

 

 


New Kickboxing Coach
Chris Rada

Currently holds the rank of 3rd  Degree Black Belt in Zen Do Kai and 3rd Degree Black Singlet in Muay Thai, also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tong Long Kung Fu. 


Well done to the MAQLD competition Team who competed at the Arana Hills Traditional Jujutsu competition on the 19.09.09. 3 x Gold 4 x Silver 1 x Bronze.   More info here
 

 


Sensei Matthew is back from the USA where I trained with some great schools and visited Martial Arts Suppliers.

   


 

 

 


Congratulations to Rhys Murray and Dayle Sampson who competed in Melbourne on Saturday the 13 of September at the Asia Pacific BJJ Championships, they both competed to a very high level coming home with 1 x 2nd and 1 x 4th place well done guys.Photos

 


 

 

John B Will Seminar – 3pm Sat 24th Oct 09 Burleigh Numbers will be strictly limited for this seminar!! Bookings ARE Essential. $65 Pre booked email me matthew@maqld.com

 

 


 

GRADING DAY Sunday 25th October  (Defence/Jnr Defence & Little Warriors) 

Little Warriors & Junior Defence -  11.30 to 1pm  (Jnr Defence are kids who come Monday and Friday 3.30 class)

 Defence  - 2pm to 5pm 

Chapel Hill State School Hall – Ironbark Road, Chapel Hill

There will be a sausage sizzle for the family after each grading– please also bring a plate to share  

Cost for grading $15 per student (Pay on day)

Please let us know if you are UNABLE to make it to grading.  If you are unable to make it to grading we do have the option of grading during class time, but this comes at an additional cost as it takes instructors away from class time.

 



Great night at Brace for war at the Broncos. 15.08.09


Fantastic Seminar by Dave Hart Machado BJJ Black Belt.
A big thanks to my coach Vince Perry for organising this event, and also to the BJJ students who took the time to go to this seminar. I would go and train with Dave anytime.


 

Next adult BJJ Competition 3rd October 2009


Start Time: 9am for 10am start
Where:
Hills District PCYC 135a O'Learia Ave, Arana Hills

Traditional Ju-Jutsu Skills Tournament
Self Defence & Kumite  Saturday the 19th of September 2009
• At the Hills District PCYC O'Learia Ave, Arana Hills
• Self-Defence Demonstration Events by Age and Rank
• Kumite Events by Age and weight Class
• Place Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Participation medals for all U/11 Competitors

Children 14 and under: $20 one event/ $25 two events
Ages 15 and up: $30 one event/ $35 two events.
Spectators gold coin donation on entry (proceeds to PCYC, a registered charity)
All entries must be received by Saturday the 12th of September.


School Holiday Clinics Please call or text Robert on 0403167571 to book in.

Games Days
Thursday 24th September
Tuesday 29th September
$35.00 per clinic
For ages 4+ yr, wear plain clothes
times:9-12 days


MMA Clinics
Wednesday 23rd September
Wednesday 30th September
$35.00 per clinic
For teens to adults, wear shorts & shirt
times:10-1pm days


MAQLD FUN DAY's
Tuesday 22nd September
Thursday 1st October
$45.00 per clinic
For ages 5+ yrs, wear plain clothes

times:9-4 days


 

Congratulations to Ben Keighley who graded to orange belt BJJ on Saturday the 4th of July. 06.07.09


The MAQLD Competition Team was outstanding in all areas. It was my proudest moment to date as a coach. There were so many stand out competitors from our team this year, I would like to make a special mention to Edwuardo competing in his fist competition in our team and his first as a purple belt. He played a fantastic game in his weight division winning it by an advantage and then moving into the open weight and besides being the smallest in the division he won all matches by submission, well done mate.
Matthew Cugola Photos



 

Well done to the MAQLD competition Team who competed at the Gold Coast on Sunday the 31.05.09 Photo's


 


 

Wow our biggest and best grading yet around 170 students from our little Warriors and Defence systems were put through rigorous testing on Sunday the 17th of May. Photos 19.05.09


Well done to all the kids in the MAQLD Competition Team who competed at the Qld Open, you were fantastic. There were some excellent matches but would like to really point out how well Josh Keighly performed, he really had a great game plan and stuck to it and came away with a first place, WELL DONE. Photos 06.04.09


 

FREE 5 WEEK INTRODUCTORY COURSE

We are happy to introduce a new mixed fitness class for adults. With a focus on fitness using kickboxing style techniques and a little bit of self defence for personal safety.

When: Tuesday’s—starting 26th May to 23rd June
Time: 9.30 to 10.30am
Where: MAQLD school—9 Maryvale St, Toowong (upstairs)
19.05.09


QLD BJJ TITLES
Saturday 20th of June
Adults registration at 11am

Somerville Sports & Aquatic Centre Stephens Road South Brisbane


Well done to Robyn Jordan a well deserved promotion to blue belt BJJ and also to Zyad Asi & Paul Benelisha. Ranks 26.03.09


Photo's from the Brisbane BJJ and Submission wrestling competition click here

Photo's from the Toowomba Submission wrestling competition click here

 


 

 

FREE Kickboxing classes for the month of March Conditions apply.
Monday and Wednesday night from 6.30-8pm

 

 


If anyone is interested in going to this email me. its $40.00


 

 

 

 

 


First kids BJJ competition on Sunday the 5th April 2009 at Toowong.


Condolences


On January 29th Helio Gracie passed away at the age of 95.
Without him and his sons Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would not be where it is today.

 


WATCH OUT FOR THAT HORSE!!!
hope you have a speedy recovery Chris 20.02.09
 


Rules Adults BJJ Competition 21st of March Brisbane.


Fantastic seminar one of his best yet thanks to my coach Vince Perry for bring John Will up to Qld for us.14.02.09


Robert Dupont is now a full time Coach at MAQLD from Monday to Friday its great to have you on board Rob. 07.02.09


New Metcon 6 week course starting on 24th of January at 8.30am get really fit!!!

 


2008

Medal Tally 2008

Gold 19
Silver 19
Bronze 15

 

School closed from 20th of December to the 5th of January
Merry Christmas to all of our students.
 see you on the mat in the new year


What a great night, Vince (my BJJ Coach), PJ and Lenny put on a great BJJ seminar, they were simply fantastic and full of enthusiasm. Cant wait for the next time they visit our Academy.04.08.08 www.pumma.net

 

 


 

Long time BJJ student Byron Tindall has taken the huge leap to Blue Belt BJJ, all those hours on the mat have finally paid off Well done Buddy! Also well done to everyone else that graded.

 

 


 

Meet the newest member of the MAQLD family Austin Cugola born on Saturday morning at 8.08am and he weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces or 3.57203991 kilograms. Mum and Baby are fine. I might be in and out a bit over the next week or two. Matthew 01.12.08

 


 

Movember is finally over. It was a tough month with many a time I looked in the mirror and said it has to go. In the end it was worth it with your help we raised $522.90 for a great cause. http://au.movember.com/

 


Awards Night 2008 click on photo for more photos


 

 

What a great Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition 23.11.08
 


Well done to everybody who graded on Sunday the 2nd of November PHOTOS


 

The Team was outstanding at the 3rd round of the Submission Grappling Qld competition taking 3 x gold 2 x silver & 2 x bronze.01.11.08 more photos
 


New classes started now 
Monday 8-9pm Submission wrestling (No-Gi) with Oliver Wednesday 8-9pm BJJ Fundamentals 03.11.08


Well done to Zyad and Leo who competed on the Gold Coast on Sunday the 19th of October they performed really well. WELL DONE Guys.22.10.08
1 x 3rd


Change to class times
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 7PM KICKBOXING CLASS & 6pm Defence Class on Mondays
Dear Students
We wish to advise that as of Monday 3rd of November, we will be making a few changes to our Monday & Wednesday evening class timetable. The Monday & Wednesday 7pm Kick Boxing class with Oliver will be moved forward to 6.30pm and the 6pm Defence class with Sempai Robert will move to 5.30pm. This will be a permanent change from the above date.

We are making these changes in order to improve our services and overall class timetable for students. 01.10.08


Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission wrestling competition Saturday 01.11.08


The John Will seminar on the Gold Coast on Saturday the 27th of September was fantastic. It was great to catch up with our fellow BJJers in a non competitive environment, well worth the trip. Thanks to my Coach Vince Perry for organising this great event. 28.09.08


Games Clinic great fun had by all 24.09.08


1 Gold 3 Silver and 1 Bronze
Asia Pacific BJJ Championships

Well done to the MAQLD Competition Team competing in Melbourne on Saturday the 13th of September at the Asia Pacific BJJ Championships. It was a huge event with over 270 competitors in 26 divisions.
Team Members
Mark Engelmann, Byron Tindall, Matthew Cugola, Quinton Cugola, Selena Covalatti, Rhys Cooper, Ben Keighly and Josh Keighly


Thankyou to everyone who came or helped out at our trivia night it was a great night and we raised $1400.00 for the competition team. 30.08.09 photos



Submission Grappling Qld round 2. The Team did us proud by taking 2 x gold and 1 x silver.16.08.08



WOW well done MAQLD Competition Team 7 x Gold 5 X Silver and 2 Bronze at the Qld Brazilian Jiu jitsu State Titles 26.07.08 photos.

 

 


Congratulations to everybody who participated in grading on Sunday the 20.08.08. We were really impressed with with the high standard especially from our younger members. Remember Martial arts is a journey that will take a lifetime to complete. photos.


 

 

Sensei Matthew awarded Purple belt in Machado Brazilian Jiu jitsu from Vince Perry on the Gold Coast 03.07.08

 

 

 

 


John Will Seminar on the Gold Coast Saturday September 27th at 3pm cost $50.00. please email me asap if you want to attend.


this was an excellent day and congratulation to the Awesomemly Awesome Awesomness.
Games clinic 30.06.08

 


TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER
 
 SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST 7pm Sharp - $15 Per Person
 (includes pizza & garlic bread)
 Book Now! Tables 8 - 10 info@maqld.com  Click to our last trivia night 30.08.08



Thank you to all of our members who help out on Sunday the 25.05.08 at the Qld Open Jujitsu Championship the day was a great success with the MAQLD Comp Team Winning 1 x Gold 1 x Silver and 2 x Bronze is on again click on logo for more details and photos.



Big News two of MAQLD's sudents have made the huge step to BLUE BELT in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, I couldnt be more proud of these guys they both train hard and have proved they have the skills to wear the rank and defend it. So well done Phillip Isaac and Dayle Sampson. 30.04.08


Well done to the MAQLD Competition Team 26.04.08

2x1st, 1x2nd & 2x3rds.


 

I would like to welcome our new assistant instructor Sempai Oliver. Oliver comes with a wealth of knowledge from different martial arts systems and I am sure he will be an invaluable member of the coaching team. Please make him feel welcome,  17.04.08

 

 


Brazilian Jiu jitsu  grading night 01.04.08


Defence grading 30.03.08 more photos If you have any photos of the grading we would love to have them on our web site please email them to matthew@maqld.com 


Junior defence and Little Warrior grading 30.03.08  more photos


 

 

Cambell Newman (the Mayor) visits us at MAQLD 19.03.08

 

 


Brazilian Jiu jitsu Comp 26th April 2008


 

Machado BJJ Badges for sale at the club.03.04.08

 


New ranking system for all Jujitsu students (grappling) 03.04.08 click here


New Defence class starting on Fridays from 4-5pm on the 14th of March. 25.03.08


Great night down at PUMMA on the Gold Coast at the John Will seminar. Thanks Vince Perry for organising it. John Will Seminar Gold Coast 22.02.08


New Grappling class starts 13.02.08 14 and above open mat session.


Movie clinic was very cool.16.01.08


Games Clinic was fantastic day 09.01.08

 

 

2007

Competition Photos 08.12.07

Congratulations to Kevin Prior on earning his Yellow belt, Well done 27/11/07.
 

November Grading Photos

Awards night and Xmas party Photos 15.11.07

 

Congratulations to Dayle Sampson on earning his orange belt, Well done 27/10/07.

 

Sensei Matt back from the World Titles See photos here.
World Jujitsu Titles.htm

Congratulations to Paul and JR on the birth of Eloise Rebecca born on 14/9/07

 

Thankyou to the Jordan family for organising the MAQLD 2007 car Rally 09.09.07

 

DEFENCE GRADING WORKSHOP Sat 3rd of October 2007


Well done Robyn Jordan for winning the AFBJJ QLD Titles
01.09.07

Thanks to all of our members

We have won the Quest Newspaper 2007 Business achieves award in the sports and fitness section.

Martial Arts Queensland Commitment Program

Merit Badges are another way of recognising the achievement of students who have learnt a new skill.

To earn your merit badges you must first register your interest with Sensei Matthew, you will then have one month to research and study the material for that particular badge. At the end of the research time you will be required to sit a written and or practical test. Only one badge can be studied for at a time. These badges are to be sewn onto the left sleeve of your uniform.  Commitment Program 

Yellow Belt Grading DVD

Getting nervous about the upcoming grading well Martial Arts Queensland has the solution. We have produced a high quality Yellow belt Defence grading DVD. On this DVD you will be taught everything you need to pass you grading exam from tying your belt to self defence techniques. DVD Cost $20.00 view trailer

Basic Attacks and Escapes DVD

Attention all Jujitsu students Sensei Matthew has produced a DVD to help improve your attacks and escapes on the ground, you can purchase this DVD and an instruction manual for only $10.00. view trailer

 

Congratulations to Byron Tindall Green Belt Jujitsu 14.06.07

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DEFENCE GRADING WORKSHOP
more information (Monday 25th June to Thursday 28th June & Monday 2nd July
to Thursday 5th July) email for registration form matthew@maqld.com

Rigan Machado BJJ 7th Degree will be in Australia on the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September 2007, MAQLD will be traveling to Melbourne as a team to compete in the 2007 Will/Machado Nationals on the Saturday and going to the seminar on the Sunday. I would like expressions of interest for this event ASAP please. 

Congratulations to the new Black Belts from South East Self Defence
Phil, Graham and Scott 28.04.07

TRIVIA NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS
 9 tables and 66
adults and 20 kids Thankyou to every who attended we really appreciate your support. 30.03.07

Well done to the MAQLD Competition Team at the Arana Hills Aiki Kenpo Jujitsu Competition  2 x 1st, 4 x 2nd & 2 x 3rd 25.03.07

Congratulations to our new Blue and Blue and white belts, Robert Dupont, Bianca Brugioni, Talia Segal, Tristan Butler, Tom Brown & Tom Morter-Laing. 15.03.07

Congratulations to Sensei Matthew who has been selected to represent Australia in the 10th World Ju-Jitsu Championships in Jersey (near France) on the 28th 29th and 30 of September

New Class for 5-7 years starts on the 29th of January.
Limited numbers so get in quick.

2006

MAQLD Competition Team
medal tally for 2006

25 Gold, 18 Silver & 15 Bronze
total = 58 medals

 

Well done to the recipients of the 2006 MAQLD Awards

 

Well done MAQLD Competition at the Qld Open, 9x Gold 4x Silver 7x Bronze. Please visit www.qldopen.com to look at photos.12.11.06


 

 

 

Congratulations to Sensei Matthew Cugola and Sensei Mark Engelmann for grading to 3rd and 2nd Degree Black Belts in Kyushin Ryu Jujitsu.
22.10.06

 

MAQLD was featured  on the GSE at 5.30.(15.10.06)

Sensei Mark grades to Blue Belt in Machado BJJ 27.09.06

MAQLD Competition Team Makes their State Proud at Australian BJJ titles.
2x Gold 3x Silver 2x Bronze 23.09.06

First Defence Students pass Blue and White belt grading
Well done Alex Johnson and Olivia Jordan 07.09.06

MAQLD to be featured on the Great South East 31.08.06


 

IFBJJ QLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 10.06.06
MAQLD Competition Team
Takes home 5x gold 3x Silver 3 x Bronze

Grading Week was the biggest yet with 83 Students grading to the next level. 01.06.06

Grand opening of full time training academy is a huge success
Thankyou to all who made this possible. 26.05.06

Sensei Mark Engelmann wins ISKA BJJ World Cup 23.04.06 www.iska.com.au
 
Sensei Mark won the final in 33 seconds.
Photos
 

Martial Arts Queensland to host the

www.qldopen.com 15.04.06

Congratulations to the team in their first BJJ competition, we did it again 2 x 1st place  2 x 2nd and 1 x 3rd. (01.04.06)Photo's

Our first juniors make it to Jujitsu yellow belt Well Done Alex Johnson and Sanjay Biswas both are 13 years old. (25.03.06)

 

 

 

Arana Hills Aiki-Kenpo Ju-Jutsu Competition Photos 19.03.06
5 Gold medals, 6 Silver Medals & 2 bronze

Congratulations to our first assistant instructors 09.02.06

First grading for 2006 02.02.06
What a great night, well done to everyone.
More grading photos

2005

2005 Awards Night Winners 08.12.05
For a full list of award winners and photos click here

Well done to our new Jujitsu Yellow belts 06.12.05

Shihan Jim Stackpoole visits the Toowong training facility.10.11.05

 

Members of our first competition team impressed everyone with their skill and attitude and they took home a lot of trophies well done everyone. A special congratulations must go to: Sensei Mark Engelmann, Olivia Jordan and Andrew Cotton who were all grand champions in their divisions.23.10.05 Competition photos

WOW what a great grading well done to all of our members who graded. 29.09.05


Sensei Matthew has been graded to blue belt in Brazilian Jiu jitsu 28.09.05

Sensei Matthew wins open division of Brazilian Jiu jitsu Harraple circuit. 02.07.05

:Well done Sensei Matthew for winning the Australian federation of Brisilian Jiu jitsu Queensland state titles. Sensei Matthew also won the fastest submission of the day, 21seconds and that was in the final. 25.06.05

                  

Matthew Cugola and Peter de Been

 Kyushin Ryu Jujitsu Training day a great success with 83 Martial Artists from Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu and more sharing there knowledge on the day.

:Chapel Hill State School Fair was a great day all round, I would like to thank all of our members that participated in the demonstration and those who came along to support the students and the school. 03.09.05
            

 

 

 
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