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RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy, located in the heart of Okanagan Valley, city of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The academy was founded by Sterling Redlack, Kyle Deleurme, and Lance Croteau.  We strive to bring our students the best technical knowledge available, and deliver that knowledge in a successful and proven way. In knowing that not every person is looking to becoming a professional fighter, or even a competitive Jiu Jitsu practitioner we also strive to help every student reach their full potential and personal goals.

Cam wins in 1st Rd with "Submission of the Night" RNC - MMA At The Rock II: The Final Fightdown - July 9th, 2010

 Richmond, British Columbia - Cam Deleurme (RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy) continues to climb up the featherweight ladder in lightning pace with his win over Cole Tilbury at "MMA At The Rock II: Final Fightdown"  held in "The River Rock Casino."   Cam finished Cole with a Rear Naked Choke at 1:22 mark of 1st Round and earned "submission of the Night" honor.  


The "Yin-Yang" Masters with "RNC King" before the fight.

 
Perfect take down, courtesy of RDC wrestling coach - Ian Caird


Solid RNC combined with body triangle.  "Submission of the Night"

Photos courtesy of - Stuart Deleurme

Gold Rush in LasVegas!!! Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo - May 29th, 2010

Las Vegas, Nevada - Sterling Redlack (RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy/ Owner, Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu) has struck jackpot with FOUR Gold Medls in Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo Tournament. But there were no "Luck" involved with his wins.  At the end of day, all it were his daily determination and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his impregnable work ethics helped him capture his titles.
Congratulations Sterling!!!

Here are the official results released on June 4th, 2010:

Mens Executive No Gi Advanced (180-199.9 lbs)
1st place: Sterling Redlack (COBRA KAI)
2nd place: Luis Daniel (AKA/DELARI)
3rd place: Bobby Gerrits (COBRA KAI)
 
Mens Executive No Gi Advanced ABSOL. (Open)
1st place: Sterling Redlack (COBRA KAI)
2nd place: Brian Keck (XTRM COUTOUR)
3rd place: Vin Esposito (CLO WORK B)
 
Mens BJJ Brown Belt EXEC (170-189 lbs)
1st place: Sterling Redlack (COBRA KAI)
2nd place: Leandro Massaro (GRACIE ARIZON)
3rd place: Salvatore Pace (GRACIE BARRA)
 
Mens BJJ Black Belt EXEC (170-189.9 lbs)
1st place: Sterling Redlack (COBRA KAI)
2nd place: Bryan Lindsey (VEO)
3rd place: Igor Araujo (Gracie Barra)
 

B.C. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships - Results - Langley, BC - May 1st & 2nd

 

Langley, BC - Revolution Martial Arts and their black belt, "SUPER" Dave Tothwell  was the host of B.C. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship 3 on May 1st & 2nd 2010 and also the debut of our Brett Cooper as a "referee" of the tournament.
Again, this tournament was no different from others in the past, students from RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy  were the frequent visitors to the top of podium.
Also, we'd like to thank again to all the parents for their support of our RDC Kids/Jr. Program and bringing them to attend this event.  We'd like to give them GOLD medals as well!
 
Here are the results from B.C. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships 3.

RDC Kids:

Brandon Ringer (7 yrs) - GOLD - Kids Gi / GOLD - Kids NoGi 
Alissa Taki (9 yrs) - SILVER - Girls Gi / BRONZE Kids NoGi 
Raiden Taki (9 yrs) - SILVER - Kids Gi / SILVER - Kids NoGi 
 
Ace Jaegli (11 yrs) - SILVER - Boys 11-12yrs Gi
Dakota Robertson (11yrs) - GOLD Boys 11-12yrs Gi / GOLD Boys 11-12yrs NoGi
(Ace & Dakota met at the final of Gi division and Ace took SILVER medal and Dakota took GOLD medal. Only the second tournament for Ace & first tournament for Dakota.) 
 
Devon Cote (13yrs) - GOLD - Boys 13-15 yrs Gi 
(This was Devon's first BJJ tournament and he was the youngest competitor in this division.) 
 

RDC Adults:

Tyler Reed - GOLD - Blue Belt Gi / GOLD - Advanced NoGi (Middle Weight) 
GOLD(SILVER) - Blue Belt - Absolute Gi / GOLD - Advanced Absolute NoGi (Open Weight)
(Tyler & Chris met at both finals of  Blue Belt Absolute Division & Advance Absolute Division and they've decided to flip a coin.)
 
Chris Day - GOLD - Blue Belt Gi / GOLD - Advanced NoGi (Light Weight) 
GOLD - Blue Belt - Absolute Gi / GOLD(SILVER) - Advanced Absolute NoGi (Open Weight)
Cam Deleurme - BRONZE Blue Belt Gi / SILVER - Advanced NoGi (Light Weight)

(Chris & Cam met at the final of Advanced Light Weight NoGi Division and Chris took GOLD & Cam took SILVER.)

Videos from B.C. BJJ Championships 3 are available @ RDCJJdotCOM's YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/RDCJJdotCOM

 

Chris Day improves his record to 6-0 @ King of The Cage: Fearless - Penticton

Penticton - Chris Day(RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy/Team Havok) defeated Scott Lees by triangle choke at 1:13 of Round 1 in King of The Cage: Fearless event featured by UFC Legend Dan Severn & Bill "The Butcher" Mahood. Chris improves his record to 6-0 in MMA. Congratulations, Chris Day!

XFC 9 - Quick Results - April 17th 2010 - Vernon, BC

Kamryn Winter (Revolution Fight Team) def Clay Jones (RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy) by split decision - 125lbs div. -

Cam Deleurme (RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy) def Morgan Littlechild (Kiaten, Prince George) by Rear Naked Choke in 1st Round - 145lbs div.-

Stuart Deleurme (RDC Jiu Jitsu Academy) def Yusuf Njie (Revolution Fight Team) by unanimous decision - 170lbs div.-

Another amazing jobs by our coaches lead by Sterling, Kyle and Ian preparing & cornering their fights. Congratulations guys!!!

Watch Fights @ YouTube.com/RDCJJdotCOM

2010 Tiger Balm International - North Vancouver - Results

Here are our results from 2010 Tiger Balm International - March 27th.
Yet another excellent showing & results from our students in  U10 Kids BJJ/NoGi divisions all the way up to Advanced Open Weight divisions.
 
Brandon Ringer (7 yrs) - 1st Kids Gi / 1st Kids NoGi
Alissa Taki (9 yrs) - 1st Girls Gi / 4th Girls NoGi
Raiden Taki (9 yrs) - 3rd Kids Gi / 2nd Kids NoGi
Ace Jaegli (11 yrs) - Tied for 5th Boys 11-12 Gi / 4th Boys 11-12 NoGi

Tyler Reed - 1st Advanced Gi / 1st Advanced NoGi
Stuart Deleurme - 1st Advanced NoGi / 1st Advanced Open Weight NoGi

Special Thanks to all the parents for their support of our RDC Kids/Jr Program & our coaching staff, Sterling, Tyler, & Stuart!

Videos from 2010 Tiger Balm International are available @ RDCJJdotCOM's YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/RDCJJdotCOM

Chris Holdsworth Again Proved To Be One Of The Top Amateur Prospects

Chris Holdsworth (Cobra Kai/Marc Laimon - Black Belt)again proved to be one of the top amateur MMA prospects in the area with a first-round TKO over previously unbeaten Gor Mnatsakanyan. Holdsworth dominated Mnatsakanyan to defend the organization's 135-pound title.

2009 World Series of Grappling - Grapplers Quest

Our very own Tyler Reed (Jr. & Kids Class Instructor) captured Silver Medal in Men's No-Gi Intermediate Light Weight Division!!! The event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada & thousands of competitors & teams around the world has attended this year's final Grapplers Quest. Under Ty's instructions, our junior member's futures are in very good hands.
Congratulations Ty!

Again & again, we've proven what we offer at our academy are world class, battle-tested trainings & techniques and under the supervision of Sterling Redlack, Kyle Deleurme & Marc Laimon, we'll continue our success in the national & world stage.

 
 
2009 World Series of Grappling - Grapplers Ques

King of The Cage - Catlyst - Nov. 28th 2009

Cam Deleume (RDC Jiu Jitsu) defeated Curran Allen by Unanimous Decision.
Congratulations Cam! 
Here are some photos from the event. Photos courtesy of Josh Oliveira.