Kev Capel teaching at his academy. Photo: The Urban Athlete

GMA member Kevin Capel of Roger Gracie Academy Buckinghamshire was recently interviewed on open mat radio.

In the podcast he speaks about how he received his black belt from Roger Gracie and training with Roger’s father, Mauricio Gomes in the UK.

Kevin  trained in many different martial arts including boxing, Tae Kwon Do and Judo before he ventured into Jiu-Jitsu and now teaches in the UK.

Check out the interview here: http://www.openmatradio.com/2013/10/08/episode-86-kev-capel/

INSTRUCTOR:

Black Belt Kevin Capel

ABOUT:

Self discipline is the virtue that makes all other virtues possible.

The Roger Gracie Academy Buckinghamshire is the only full time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) club in Buckinghamshire, We are located in the centre of Aylesbury close to the Bus station and train station.

The aim of RGA Bucks is to promote the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and excellent ground fighting skills, coupled with superior conditioning to deal with the rigours of sparring and competition.

We promote a friendly training environment that suits serious competitors or recreational martial artists alike. We welcome complete beginners or already accomplished martial artists looking to expand their skills on the ground whatever their background be it Karate, Kickboxing or Kung Fu we can add to their game.

As a full time martial arts club in Aylesbury we dedicate ourselves to bring the highest level of instruction for our students. For some, martial arts is a way of life and for others its a pass time to stay fit and healthy, either way if you live in or around Aylesbury and want to try a new exciting martial art then you should come and see us and try your first lesson in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for FREE!!

ADDRESS: 18 Califoria , Coxhill way, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 8HH

PHONE: 07904810640

WEBSITE: www.rgaa.co.uk

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/groups/rgabucks/

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His students excelled at two different tournaments.

At the World Pro Cup British Trials, Yasmine Wilson became the first British female to qualify for the World Pro Cup.

Also at the Trials, Drazen Macan finished third at the blue belt.

Last weekend, at the British Open,  kev himself won the brown belt featherweight masters division.

Some of his students also did great. Sahid Khamlichi, Michelle Williams, Lizzie Jefferies, Dann McCall, Jake Kennet, Ed Ilball, Berie Cole, Donnie McDonald walked out with medals.

For more info, go to rgaa.co.uk.

Roger Gracie Buckinghamshire, under Kevin Capel, had a very special guest instructor early this month.

Roger Gracie,  three time absolute world champion, came to Aylesbury and taught a lesson to over 50 students.

Students were asked to make a donation to the Action for Brazils Children Trust which at the moment is concentrating its efforts for those affected by the recent floods that hit Rio de Janeiro.

Everyone had an excellent session with the world champ and some of the students were promoted by Roger.

A total of £607 was raised by the event.

For more info, go to rgaa.co.uk