The universal Grappling Academy was established in 1996 by Wrestling competitor Tyson Johnson.  The UGA has worked with or has been associated with in one way or another many Top named athletes such as Tedd Williams, Urijah Faber, Tyson Griffin, Phillip Miller, Randy Couture,Ken Shamrock,Tito Ortiz, Diego Sanchez, Bobby Hoffman, Quinton Jackson, Team Rampage, The Bull Pen, WCG, and many more.

   We provide a safe and structured program for the Better World Youth Program that aids in the development of young athletes who are underpriviledged but hope to become world class athletes, and better roll models for their communities. This only happens through the kindness of businesses and individuals such as yourself who can help to sponsor these children. We teach Olympic Wrestling, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Krav-Maga, Kick Boxing, and Sambo. Sponsoring these children today will not only help better your business exposure, but better their lives tomorrow. We are looking for both MONTHLY and ONE TIME Sponsors. Any help you could give is needed. Please send Contributions to: Universal Grappling Academy P.O. Box 264 Apple Valley Ca. 92307

    Our program is for men, women, and children of all ages. It is a Cardio Combination of runs, drills, circuit training, and technique review. We offer a wide variety of moves that will work in real life situations and athletic competitions. The safety and care of all students is paramount. This is a progressive program that is designed to help everybody expand their fitness, cardiovascular, and psychological abilities. We strive to bring out the best in each student through positive motivation, team work, psychology, and constant review. Many other teams have sent thier students to the UGA for their specialized training courses, and that includes both the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Personel.

U.G.A. FAMILY MEMBERS

Fighters, MMA, Kids, Women, Honorary

FIGHTERS

1. Tyson Johnson (170)                             
2. Balentin Camargo (205/Hvywt)
3. Jimmy Ramirez (205)
4. Richie Collingham (155)
5. John Brosowske (sup.Hvywt)
6. Brent Wooten (170)
7. Ernie Perea (145)
8. Palika Drummondo (170)
9. Irvin Bloxham
10. Chris Lopez
11. Aldo Reyna
12. Manuel Laureano
13. Shelikah Maxim
14. Osiris Ugarte
15. John Renna
16. Danny De La Cuerva
17. Dan Gutierrez (Hvywt)
18. Gabe Barrera (185)
19. Carlos Cazares (170)
20. Javier Castillo (155)
21. Omar Figueroa (155)
22. Devon Johnson (205)

 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS  

1. Javier Maya Sr.                               
2. Aaron Morland
3. Heath Kuhlmann
4. Fernando Hernandez
5. Steve Combado
6. Ruben Mercado
7. Jeremiha Brosowske
8. Carl Williams
9. Eddie Perez
10. Tommy Wyatt
11. Marcello Martinez
12. Ray Heredia
13. Mike Wells
14. Daryl Smith
15. Daniel Garza
16. Joseph Yslas
17. Richard Chappell
18. Eliaz Alcala
19. Ben Alcala
20. Ken Beaujean
21. Aidan Conroy
22. Mike Colantuono
23. Allen Colantuono
24. Steve Escarcega
25. John Farah
26. Cody Hull
27. Fermin Hernandez
28. Alberto Marroquin
29. Emerson Raygor
30. Steve Boydstun
31. Jeffrey Aguirre
32. David Aguirre
33. Nate aguirre
34. Jesse Gomez
35. Mike Zilius
36. Dan Strickland
37. Justin Peace
38. Malcolm Naputi
39. Rick Chappell
40. Steve Escarcega
41. Omar Rodriguez
42. Francisco Cruz
43. Jonothon Conoley
44. Matt Allen
45. Danny Pando
46. Randy Lussier
47. Scott West
48. Cesar Lujan
49. Koep Hamilton
50. Oleg Tsabur
51. Chris Sais
52. Jason Han
53. Preston Sennet
54. James Stevens
55. Shessvy Lepekelly 
56. Steve Gutierrez
57. David Griego
58. Rich newell
59. Ben (Mc Luvin) Replogle
60. Lucas Rosa
61. Adam Nickerson
62. Chris Oliveira
63. James Pavich
64. Ryan Pace
65. Roberto Reynoso
66. Mike Camarena
67. Carlos Gonzales
68. Francisco Lopez
69. Emmanuel Aguila
70. Mike Herrera
71. John Gouin
72. Anthony Tapia
73. Clinton South
74. Luis Bravo
75. Charles Douglas
    
76. Luke Fornwald
77. Hector Garcia
78. Sergio Rico
79. Manuel Avelar
80. John Avelar
81. Alex Gray
82. Nick Atkins
83. Andrew Allaman
84. Tim Schwenk
85. Rolando Camacho
86. Thomas Hilderbrand
87. Marcos Castellano
88. Art Minas
89. Clint Langford
90. Eric Guinee
91. Jaime Gonzalez
92. Alfredo Severiano
93. Fernando Ruvalcaba
94. Garrett blazer
95. Tyler Godin
96. Jorge Cardoz
97. Christian Villegas
98. Nelson Alvarado
99. Christopher Givens
100. Chrystian Perez
101. Luis Gonzalez
102. Jose Mendoza
103. Felipe Montoya
104. Anton Savchenko
     

 KIDS - PROGRAM                    

1. Carlos Ruffo
2. Giovanni Ruffo
3. Angelina Ruffo
4. Javier Maya Jr.
5. Seth Kuhlmann
6. Marshall Kuhlmann
7. Justyn Combato
8. Niko Combado
9. Justin Vargas
10. Nate Vargas 
11. Erick Resendiz  
12. Melissa Negrete
13. Phillip Negrete  
14. Adam Boydstun
15. Jack Miles
16. Tyler Miles 
17. David Prueitt
18. Seth Raygor
19. Brandon Benson
20. Julio Vargas
21. Teddy Bristol
22. Julia Felix 
23. Jessica Felix
24. Jiselle Felix
25. David Stephens
26. John Ellington
27. Dylan Pakzad 
28. Zaq Sandman
29. Ferny Vigil 
30. Kyle Lussier
31. Cody Toller
32. Jason Toller
33. Brady Adams
34. Mike Venditti
35. Cade Beaujean 
36. Ryan Spangler
37. Marky Samono 
38. Wyland Colantuono
39. Arae Colantuono
40. Ireland Colantuono
41. Quinn Duarte
    
42. Saul Caballeros                                                   
    
43. John Delmore
44. Brenyn Nickell
45. Brian Bernal
46. Ryan Beauchamp
47. Jesse Roldan
48. Adrian Gonzales
49. Steve Wimberly
50. Esteban Hernandez
51. Baz Donado
52. Kyle Donado
53. Kurt Donado
54. Anthony Heredia
55. Joey Molina
56. Santos Molina
57. Isaiah Abeyta
58. Brandon Nemeth
59. Christian Hernandez
60. Garrett Reynolds
61. Mohammed Camara
62. Omar Camara
    

 WOMENS - PROGRAM                               

1. Norma Navarro 
2. Krystal Maya
3. Maria Maya
4. Jackie Cruz
5. Brittney Benson
6. Celeste Bernabe
7. Carmen Resendiz
8. Joyce Martinez
9. Tina Austin
10. Kellie Bristol
11. Briana Garcia
12. Ivette Garcia
13. Melanie Huber
14. Crystal Lindley
15. Guadalupe Mercado
16. Clara Vargas
17. Katie Vargas
18. Tanya Mercado
19. Patty Alcala
20. Jodi Cloe
21. Lorraine Medina
22. Chloe Replogle 
23. Shauna Dodge
24. Alma Aguilar
25. Carrie Colantuono
26. Sylvia Ruiz
27. Shaques Quigless
28. Leslie Morfin
29. Lucia Alvarez
30. Elizabeth Fornwald
31. Camille Flores
32. Mia Camara
    

HONORARY - MEMBERS                       

1. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson                                  
   
2. Hasani White 
3. Bryan Rowen                                  
4. Eric Ingersol 
5. Timothy Johnson                                 
6. Cliff Jacobs                                     
7. Mark Cota  
8. Joseph Wyatt                                      
9. Ashia Dawson                                     
10. Mya Dawson
11. James Johnson
12. Tedd Williams
14. Tom Jerdon
15. Danny Sepulveda
16. Joey Pitman 
19. Shanda Johnson
20. Cecil Peoples
21. Umar love
22. The EDGE....Victorville Mall
23. Randy and Samantha B.
24.                                                                          

 Franchise Opportunity

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