Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

 

 

Benefits of training at Paragon...

• Most knowledgeable, technical, and experienced BJJ instructors; we've been in business since 1998.
• Largest number of training partners to improve your training game white thru black belt.
• Only school in C.C. to offer the opportunity to train with world-class medalists.
• Academy is available for training throughout the day for your convenience.
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than a sport...it's a lifestyle.
• Invest time in yourself: improve your overall health, de-stress, learn a life-long skill, and meet new people all while having fun.

1-14-12

Congrats to all my students that competed today at the F2W Tournament of Champions in Houston, Texas! Great way to start of the year with exciting matches throughout the day with many victories and some lessons learned….Major shout to Alvarez BJJ for giving us some memorable matches and the rest of the Texas scene as well! Also PARAGON TEXAS (Paragon GP, Paragon Austin and Paragon Laredo) for stepping up! Here is the list of the “Gold Diggers” (our new competition team program name) accomplishments:

Daniel Hebert - Gi Gold
Caleb Cruz - Gi Gold
Matt Hernandez - Gi Gold
Matt Hernandez - NoGi Gold
Corey Belino - Gi Gold
Corey Belino - NoGi Gold
Roger Narvaez - Gi Gold
Roger Narvaez - NoGi Gold
Cristina Perez - Gi Gold
Hector Munoz - NoGi Gold
Lora Hallock - Gi Absolute Gold
Lora Hallock - NoGi Absolute Gold

Brandon Ben-David - Gi Silver
Ryan Ben-David - NoGi Absolute Silver
Pearl Baez - NoGi Silver
Daniel Hebert - NoGi Silver
Christian Konoval - Gi Silver
Mark Espinoza - Gi Silver
Audrey Alvarez - Gi Silver
Hector Munoz - Gi Silver
Lora Hallock - NoGi Silver

Brandon Ben-David - NoGi Bronze
Audrey Alvarez - NoGi Bronze
Ryan Ben-David - Gi Bronze
Matt Hernandez - Advance Gi Bronze (He went up a division to have the match of the day!)
Lora Hallock - Mens Purple Gi Bronze (won 2 matches against male purples, 2x0, 5x0)


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1-1-12

Thank you for making 2011 a prosperous and victorious year for Paragon BJJ and FCFA. There have been a lot of new faces on the mat and new colors around some familiar faces throughout the year, congrats to you all! Also, there were changes throughout the year, which were for the best and expect more to happen in 2012. Here is what we did to improve the academy in 2011:

-       More instructors in children’s classes (total of 10 instructors in 4 days, not including volunteers)

-       More classes for little kids, kids, and teens (3 different classes)

-       1-year anniversary for Paragon BJJ and FCFA working together

-       A total of 9 affiliate schools in Texas

-       A cleaning staff (meaning the academy is cleaned once a day)

-       Adult program: beginner and advance classes created

-       We added an open mat training on Sundays at 4pm

 

       I want to make 2012 the year that Paragon BJJ/ FCFA prevails over the competition in Corpus Christi, TX. These are some additions for 2012:

 

-       A wrestling program on Thursdays at 5:30pm

-       A boxing program taught by Ben Flores. Call for extra times during the week & prices: 779-2306

-       A new MMA 101 program taught for beginners on Mon & Tue 8-9pm

-       An extra No-Gi class on Wednesday. Now scheduled on Wed & Thurs 6:30-8pm

-       Referral programs for all students AND parents!

-       Extra competition team training (kids and adults)

-       Morning classes are circuit training, not open mat. The timer starts at 11am (Mon-Thurs)

-       A sign-in sheet for each tournament that Paragon BJJ will participate in

-       An all women’s cardio class. (Class and times to be determined in February)

-       More availability for private instruction with different rates

-   Plus much more through out the year...

 

       Here are some highlighted accomplishment’s we did in 2011 that made our team successful. There are more accomplishments that were achieved but were not kept on record.

 

-       Each competitor placed at the Houston Open IBJJF Championship

-       We took the Team Trophy at the largest event held in Texas (640 Competitors) Atama Open

-       Girls in Gis was held at our school for the first time in Corpus Christi

-       We took the 2^nd place Team Trophy at the Texas State Championships

-       All Gold medals (4) at the Gracie Grappling Cup (Lora won the men’s purple belt division)

-       We won almost every division at the Results Grappling Challenge (Roger won $1000)

-       I awarded my second Black Belt to Hector Gutierrez

-       We placed in every division at Grapplers Quest/ UFC Expo (Matt Hernandez won Double Gold)

-       Jimmy Flick and Danny Flick won MMA decisively

-       Corey Bellino kicked his opponent in the face on his return & won

-       Roger knocked out his opponent in less than a minute on his Pro MMA debut

-       Aurelio Gallegos Jr. got bronze in the absolute division at the 2011 US Open

-       All the teens placed at the Abu Dhabi Pro in San Antonio

-       All that competed got 5 Gold medals, Belts, and Swords at NAGA in Dallas

-       Lora was Nominated for 2011 Texas Female Grappler of the Year

-       Aurelio Gallegos Jr. is "People Choice" for 2011 Texas Coach of the Year

-       Hector Munoz passed all 3 rounds for the Ultimate Fighter Season and now waiting for a call for further notice

12-10-11

Congrats to all that competed at NAGA in Dallas, Texas this past weekend! We took 5 competitors and brought home 2 belts, 5 Golds and 4 Silvers and FIVE SWORDS! VERY PROUD!

Hector Munoz - Gold (Championship Belt)
Matt Hernandez - Gold (Championship Belt), Silver
Emalie Gonzalez - Gold, Silver
Audrey Alvarez - Gold, Silver
Christina Perez - Gold, Silver

11-26-11

Congrats to all that competed this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Pro in San Antonio, TX this past weekend! We took 5 Teens and they all placed! Also a big ups to Laurah Hallock for putting it on the line facing a Brazilian Black Belt in the first round...she came up short (2x0) being the Fact the refree forgot the rules. Also thanks to the parents to who came out to support our team!

Matt Hernandez - Gold
Danielle Gomez - Gold
Christian Ortega (Edinburg) - Gold
Austin Adkins - Silver (Shared 1st with Danielle)
Steven - Bronze
Emily - Bronze

11-11-11

Congrats to Corey Bellino on his MMA Victory at STFC in McAllen, Texas! He had a 2nd round TKO (headkick/ gnp)! Also respect to Hector Munoz and Roger Navarez on there coaching and training...FCFA dominating the South! 

10-16-2011

Aurelio Gallegos Jr. wins the Bronze in the absolute Black Belt Division at the 2011 US Open in San Jose, California today. 

Congrats to Roger "The SIlverback" Narvaez in his Pro MMA Debut at the STFC in South Padre, Texas! Wining in less than a minute...FCFA tearing up the South of Texas! 

8-22-2011

Congrats to Justin Barker and Matt Willson on there well deserved Purple Belts! These guys have been active successful competitors and have put a lot of time in the mats...Very Proud!

10-10-2011

Grapplers Quest/ The UFC Expo was held in Houston, Texas with talent throughout the state of TEXAS! Major standout was Matt Hernandez with major submissions and huge slams! This kid has come a looong way in such a short amount of time...VERY PROUD! Congrats to all of Paragon Texas for recieving many medals! Check out the "TEAM RESULTS" and the "Competitors RESULTS"!

Team Results:
Kids Teams: 4th Place
Teens Teams: 2nd Place
Womens Teams: 3rd Place
Overal Team Results: 5th Place
Keep in mind we did not take a big team! Only 13 students placed Paragon against all other huge schools! 

Austin Adkins - Gold - nogi
Austin Adkins - Gold - nogi
Danielle Gomez - Bronze - nogi
Austin Adkins - Silver - White Belt
Danielle Gomez - Silver - Orange Belt
Enrique Gonzalez - Gold - nogi
Matt Hernandez - Gold - nogi
Enrique Gonzalez - Gold - White Belt
Matt Hernandez - Gold - Yellow Belt
Mark Herrera - Bronze - White Belt
Laurah Hallock - Gold - nogi
Laurah Hallock - Silver - nogi Absolute
Laurah Hallock - Gold - Black Belt
Laurah Hallock - Bronze - Black Belt Absolute
Omar Juarez - Bronze - nogi
Justin Barker - Gold - nogi
Matt Vella - Gold - nogi
Marc Espinosa - Bronze - White Belt
Abel Herrera - Silver - White Belt
Justin Barker - Silver - Blue Belt
Matt Wilson - Bronze - Blue Belt
Adam Gonzalez - Silver - Brown Belt
Adam Gonzalez - Bronze - Borwn Belt Absolute

8-22-2011

Congratulations to Hector Guiterrez on receiving his Black Belt! He is the 2nd Paragon Black Belt under Aurelio Gallegos Jr...it was honor to train him for 10 years from White Belt to Black Belt! True Paragon Blood...He is a fine example of dedication and commitment to "ONE" team...Paragon! 

7-2-2011

Results Grappling Challenge was held this past weekend in Corpus Christi, Texas. I do not have the full results be we won just about every division they had beating all Corpus Christi Schools....Congrats to all the competed! Check out the story Ch. 6 did on the event! 

5-28-2011

The 2011 Gracie Grappling Cup happened this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Some nice talent on the mat with Laurah Hallock making her Purple Belt debut in the mens division victorious! Also Justin whipping up the advance no-gi division and Chitrit in his Blue Belt debut against some monsters! 

Laurah Hallock - Gold - Purple Belt
Sam Chitrit - Gold - Blue Belt
Justin Narker - Gold - No-Gi Advance
Greg Gouziotis  - Gold - Blue Belt

5-16-2011

Welcome to our newest branch here in Texas...Impact BJJ...now known as Paragon Dallas! John Brink is the owner/ instructor of this academy and we are proud to have him on our side! This is our 9th affiliation here in Texas! 

5-7-2011

Congrats to Fred Reyes on his well deserved Brown Belt! His hard work and dedication to Paragon Texas makes me proud to promote him this level! Paragon Laredo doing big things... 

4-23-2011

2011 Texas State Championships was held in Houston, Texas with over 670 competitors throughout the state of TEXAS! Congrats to all of Paragon Texas for recieving the Second Place Team Trophy! Check out the results here... www.fighttowinmma.com 

Laurah Hallock  - Absolute Champion Belt
Danielle Gomez - GOLD nogi
Zeke Coss - GOLD white belt
Alverto Lopez - GOLD Yellow Belt
Matt Hernandez - GOLD nogi
Steven Gonzalez - GOLD nogi
Rene Bautista - GOLD White Belt
Laurah Hallock - GOLD Purple Belt
Corey Bellino - GOLD Blue Belt
Matt Wilson - GOLD nogi
Corey Bellino - GOLD nogi
Roger Narvaez - GOLD nogi
John Papaioannou - GOLD White belt
Roger Navarez - SILVER Brown/Black Belt
Alec Sanchez - SILVER nogi
Leopoldo Sanchez – SILVER White belt
Gordy Garcia - SILVER Yellow Belt
Chris - SILVER nogi
Israel Lopez - SILVER Yellow Belt
Matt Hernandez - SILVER White Belt
Steven Gonzales - SILVER Green Belt
Enrique Gonzalez - SILVER White Belt
Joey Martinez - SILVER White Belt
Josh Rios - SILVER Blue Belt
Fred Reyes  SILVER Purple Belt
Felipe Martinez - BRONZE Brown/Black Belt
Josh Rios - BRONZE nogi
Brandon Ben-David - BRONZE nogi
Leopoldo Sanchez - BRONZE nogi
Jacob Sanchez - BRONZE nogi
Israel Lopez - BRONZE nogi
Jacob Sanchez - BRONZE Yellow Belt
Danielle Gomez - BRONZE Orange Belt
Enrique Gonzalez - BRONZE nogi
Robert Martinez - BRONZE White Belt
Chris - BRONZE Blue Belt
Jeffrey Powell - BRONZE White Belt
Ruben Bautista - BRONZE White
Edgar Salinas - BRONZE nogi
Erica Flores - BRONZE nogi
Laurah Hallock - BRONZE nogi
Vanessa Reyes - BRONZE White Belt
Marc Espinoza - BRONZE White Belt

4-17-2011

Girls in Gis was held this past weekend at Paragon BJJ with women from all over Texas! 2 straight hours of rolling and beach fun with all the women...Thanks to Laurah Hallock for organizing this event! Ladies make sure you attend this event when it hits a city near you....

3-5-11

The Atama Open was held today in Austin, Texas with over 640 competitors throughout the state of TEXAS! Congratulations to PARAGON TEXAS on winning the Team Trophy by placing 1st! This is a HUGE accomplishment for Corpus Christi, TX! Check out the results here... www.fighttowinmma.com

 GOLD - AURELIO GALLEGOS III- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - GORDY GARCIA- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - JOEY MURILLO- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - ROBERT BARRERA- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD -  JOSE GARZA- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - MATTHEW HERNANDEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - ENRIQUE GONZALES- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - JOEY MARTINEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - MICHAEL ESQUIEVEL- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - JUSTIN BARKER- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD -  GINO FERRAZZONO- PARAGON TEXAS

GOLD - FRED REYES- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - VANESSA REYES- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - ISAAC BENAVIDEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - JOSE PORTILLIO- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - ADRIAN QUINTANILLA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - ALEJANDRO SIFUNTES- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - MATT WILSON- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - JOSE PORTILLO- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - FELIPE MARTINEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - JACOB GOMEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - RENE BAUTISTA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - GORDY GARCIA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - DANIELLE GOMEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - CRHISTIAN ORTEGA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - DAMIAN GOMEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - JUAN GUTIERREZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - ALBERTO LOPEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - RUBEN BAUTISTA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - CHRISTIAN ORTEGA- PARAGON TEXAS

SILVER - FERNANDO TREVINO- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - AURELIO GALLEGOS III- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - ISRAEL LOPEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - JACOB GOMEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - ISRAEL LOPEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - MATTHEW HERNANDEZ- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - FERNANDO TREVINO- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - JACOB MORENO- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - RAMIRO GARCILAZO- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - JENIKA UPCHURCH- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - RENE GARCIA JR- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - MIKE YOUNG- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - RICHARD BLEVINS- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - TRAVIS FARIS- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - GEORGE GARCIA- PARAGON TEXAS

BRONZE - DAVID PEREZ-GUERRA- PARAGON TEXAS

3-1-11

Congrats to Laurah Hallock on her well deserved Purple Belt! Her dedication to Paragon and Competition through out Texas is incredible....She dominated the Blue Belt division, now its time to see her compete at the next level....Very Proud! 

2-12-11

The Houston International Open IBJJF Championship was held this past weekend in Houston, TX! Paragon did outstanding as each competitor placed...Congrats to all!

George Garcia – White Belt – Bronze

Matt Vella – White Belt – Gold

Josh Rios – Blue Belt – Silver

Laurah Hallock – Blue Belt - Gold

Juan Gomez – Blue Belt – Gold

Corey Bellino – Blue Belt - Silver

12-22-10

 Congrats to Jenika Upchurch on her well deserved Paragon Blue Belt! It's very RARE to see women train much less stick with the sport because of their size (she weighs 100lbs), but to receive a belt through Paragon is a hard thing to do...congrats again to her!

12-4-10

Congratulations to Paragon Corpus Christi and FCFA for there great performance this weekend at the Grappler's World War in Houston, Texas. We placed 2nd for the Team Trophy! Also a special Congrats to Hector Munoz for taking on highly decorated Jorge "Macaco" Patino in a No-Gi Superfight! The match was very technical with Macaco only winning by 4 points, again major props to Hector for taking this superfight and showing all class...

Jimmy Flick - Gold No-Gi

Jimmy Flick -  Silver Purple Belt

Kelly Baggett - Gold White Belt

Danielle Gomez - Gold Yellow Belt 

Danielle Gomez - Gold No-Gi 

Laurah Hallock - Gold Blue Belt

Laurah Hallock - Silver Expert No-Gi

Israel Gomez - Gold White Belt

Israel Gomez - Gold No-Gi

Steven Ray Gonzalez - Gold No-Gi

Steven Ray Gonzalez - Silver Green Belt

Ryan Ben-David - Silver Orange Belt

Devin Wimberly - Bronze Orange Belt 

Devin Wimberly - Silver Expert No-Gi 

Matt Hernandez - Gold White Belt

Matt Hernandez - Silver No-Gi

Brandon Ben-David - Gold No-Gi

Brandon Ben-David - Gold White Belt

10-16-10

Congratulations to Paragon Corpus Christi for there great performance this weekend at the Atama Open in Houston, Texas...

Matt Vella - Gold Gi

Matt Vella - Bronze No-Gi

Josh Rios - Gold Gi

Josh Rios - Gold No-Gi 

9-25-10

Congratulations​ to Romi Rodriguez on receiving his Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Despite all his injuries he never gives up his dream on becoming a Black Belt! He has accomplished a lot since he has been in Edinburg, TX less than 5 years ago. With his team winning just about everything they have to offer in Valley. My hats off to you brother…

3-23-10

Congratulations​ to the new promoted students at Paragon, Texas! These guys worked hard for their belts through competition and in life…

Adam Gonzalez - Brown Belt
John Ovalle - Brown Belt
Matt Wilson - Blue Belt 

 

3-6-10

Congratulations to Paragon Texas for there great performance this weekend at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation 1st Anual Houston Open in Houston, Texas...

 

Bill Copper - Gold - Black Belt

Laurah Hallock - Gold - Blue Belt

Laurah Hallock - Gold - Blue Belt Absolute

Romi Rodriguez - Silver - Purple Belt

Romi Rodriguez - Bronze - Purple Belt Absolute 

Brenda Castillo - Gold - White Belt

Fred Reyes - Silver - Purple Belt

Toni Casarez - Bronze - Purple Belt

Ramiro Garcilazo - Bronze - Purple Belt

Corey Bellino - Gold - Blue Belt

Chris Banta - Bronze - Blue Belt

Gino Ferrazzano - Silver - Blue Belt

Erick Perez - Bronze - White Belt

John-Michael Salinas - Silver- White Belt 

Josue Rodriguez - Silver - White Belt  

2-6-10

Congratulations to Paragon for there great performance this weekend at the Texas All In Grappling Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas... 

Laurah Hallock - Gold - No-Gi Absolute (Won $500)

Laurah Hallock - Gold - Gi Absolute

Ken Lerma - Silver - Gi

John Zapata - Gold - No-Gi

John Zapata - Silver - Gi

Gilbert Serrato - Gold - Gi

Chris Banta - Gold - Gi

Josh Rios - Bronze - Gi

Erik Perez - Gold - No-Gi

Erik Perez - Silver - Gi

Matt Vella - Silver - No-Gi

Matt Vella - Bronze - gi

Gabe Reyna - Silver - Gi

Justin Barker - Silver - Gi

Justin Barker - Silver - No-Gi

Flash Lugo - Gold - Gi

Flash Lugo - Gold -No-Gi

 

1-1-10

Congratulations to Laurah Hallock for 2009 Best Female Grappler in the HUGE state of TEXAS according to Fight News Magazine. She went undefeated in the state of Texas for 2009 with many victories under her belt...expect bigger things from her in 2010! Congrats girl! 

12-11-09

Check out Paragon's very own Brenda Castillo on www.ValleyTudo.com. Congratulations on her continued success throughout competition and in life.

11-8-09

Congratulations​ to Aurelio Gallegos Jr for winning the Gold Medal at the 2009 Mundials No-Gi in Long Beach, California! He went up 2 weight divisions to compete against the Senior 1 Heavy Weight Black Belt Division confronting a gamed opponent from Brazil in the finals....

11-7-09

Congrats to Paragon on a great performance at the Atama Open in Houston Texas! We took a very small team but still managed to place 5^th out of all the teams, Congrats to all that competed and helped coached!

White Belt:
Izzy Arratia – 2nd Place
Kelly Bagget – 3rd place
Maylene Estudillo – 1st Place
 
Blue Belt:
Greg Diaz – 3rd Place
Chris Banta – 2nd Place
Corey Bellino – 1st Place

9-25-09

Aurelio, Franjinha and Tyrone Glover went out to Sigonella, Sicily to teach the US Navy some defensive tactics in Sept 09...these guys were all class! Thanks Executive Officer John Porter!

 

9-1-09

We now have added a new CHILDRENS CLASS for ages 4yrs - 6yrs (depending on size) Check SCHEDULE for times...Bring your children for a free week! 

8-22-09

Congratulations​ to the new promoted students at Paragon, Texas! These guys & gals worked hard for their belts through competition and in life…

Laurah Hallock - Blue Belt
Justin Barker - Blue Belt
Murilo Vasconcellos - Purple Belt 

8-16-09

Congratulations to Paragon Laredo & Corpus Christi on there performance at Testosterone Tournament in Austin, Texas... yes sir we drove from Dallas to Austin the next day to compete again with MAJOR success! Laurah & Jen closed out the Women's Absolute winning the $250 cash prize!

Fred Reyes - Gold Expert No-Gi
Gino - Gold No-Gi
Jen & Laurah - Gold Gi
$250 Cash Prize! 

8-15-09

Congratulations to Paragon Laredo & Corpus Christi on there performance at Naga Europa on Dallas, Texas...also a special Congrats to Laurah Hallock with less than 2 years of training she stepped up to the expert division shooting for the belt with major success winning two of them!

Laurah Hallock - Gold (Belt) Expert No-Gi
Laurah Hallock - Gold (Belt) Expert Gi 
Rick Rodriguez - Gold (Belt) Expert No-Gi
Adam Gonzalez - Bronze Purple Belt
Justin Barker - Bronze No-Gi
Justin Barker - Silver White Belt
Gino (Laredo) - Bronze No-Gi

 

 

8-8-09

Congratulations to Corey Bellino on his impressive win last night at the Bully Bash and Brawl 2 in Austin, Texas... 

 8-1-09

Congratulations to Paragon Edinburg for there outstanding performance at the MBJJA No-Gi Extreme Challenge in McAllen, Texas...

Isai Arratia - 1st Place Rooster and 1st Place Absolute
Adrian Quintanilla 2nd Place Heavy Weight and 2nd Place Absolute
Robert Garcia 3rd Place Heavy Weight
Jake Garcia 2nd Place Middle Weight
Rudy Garcia 3rd Place Middle Weight
David Silva 3rd Place Middle Weight 

7-25-09

Congratulations to Paragon Edinburg and Corpus Christi for there great performance this weekend at the ADCC Regionals in Houston, Texas...

Laurah Hallock - Gold

Christopher Leinweber - Silver

Jenika - Bronze
Romi Rodriguez - Gold
Brenda Castillo - Silver
Rudy - Silver
Ben - Bronze

Congratulations to Paragon Laredo for there great performance at this past weekends 1st annual Valley Throwdown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament (McAllen, TX)... 

1st place:David Andy Reyna - light heavy gi
Mandy Cruz- Gi and No-gi light feather
Josh Rodriguez- featherweight gi
Tony Casarez - no-gi advanced Featherweight
Adrian Aguirre- No-gi and gi light feather
Fred Reyes- No-gi Advanced lightweight

2nd place:
Juan Mendoza - Gi and No-gi light Featherweight
Josh Rodriguez -No gi Featherweight
Javier Elizondo - lightweight

3rd place:Ramon Zapata - Super Heavyweight Gi
Alex Saucedo (16yo) - Heavyweight gi Adult category

2nd PLACE TEAM TROPHY IN MCALLEN!!!  Together as a team we accomplished 
this win or lose Congrats to all!

6-13-09

Congratulations to Paragon Austin and Paragon Corpus Christi for there great performance this weekend at the Fight to Win's Texas Open...

Randy Vera- Purple Belt Gold
Tessa Simpson - Purple Belt Gold and No-Gi Silver
Chris Banta - Blue Belt No-Gi Bronze
Daren Willingham Teens No-Gi and Gi Golds
Ben Painter - Kids No-Gi and Gi Bronze

Congratulations to Paragon Edinburg and Paragon Laredo for there great performance this past weekend at the ALL VALLEY GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIPS III...

Kids no gi- Abram Dominguez 2nd
Damian Gomez 3rd
Taylor Segovia - 1st place kids NO-GI, 2nd place kids GI

men gi-
Rudy Cantu 1st
Eric Martinez 3rd
Robert Garcia 3rd
Ruben Flores 2nd
Adam Steve Cameron 3rd
Luis "Wissy" Garcia 1st
Gino Ferrazzano 2nd

men no gi- Joe Rodriguez 1st
Isai Arratia 2nd
Rudy Cantu 2nd
Robert Perez 1st
Fabian Garcia 1st
John Michael 2nd
Ramiro Garcilazo 2nd

men absolute- Robert Perez 2nd
Rudy Cantu 3rd

6-6-09

A MAJOR Congratulations goes out to Mari Salinas for obtaining the Silver Medal at the World Championships in Long Beach, California... Congrats Girl! Paragon Texas producing World Medalist one tournament at a time...

4-25-09

Congratulations​ to the new promoted students at Paragon, Texas! These guys & gals worked hard for their belts through competition and in life…

Blue Belt:
Natalie Valderaz
Joe Rodriguez
Adrian Quintilla
Ashley Gonzalez
Danny Rodriguez
Chris Banta
Mark Garcia
Cory Bellino
 
Purple Belt:
Rachelle “Roach” Ramirez
 
Brown Belt:
Hector Gutierrez

4-18-09

Congratulations to Paragon Corpus Christi at this past weekends event in Houston, Texas "International Grappling Festival"...we took two competitors and brought home 4 golds...

Chris Banta - Gold Medal - No-Gi
Chris Banta - Bronze Medal - White Belt
Laurah Hallock - Gold Medal - No-Gi
Laurah Hallock - Gold Medal - White Belt
Laurah Hallock - Gold Medal - White Belt Absolute (Won a Lucky Gi!)

4-18-09

Congratulations to Paragon Edinburg at this past weekends even in McAllen, Texas "Tough-E-Nuff Grappling Tournament"...they took a huge team out there and came out on top with the 1st Place Team Trophy...

Brenda Castillo 1st gi & no gi
Judy Garcia 2nd gi
Franco Ollervivez 1st gi & no gi
Eduardo Badillo 3rd gi & 2nd no gi
Fabian Garcia 1st gi & no gi
Ivan Garcia 2nd gi
Ben Silva 3rd no gi 1st gi
Tony Garza 2nd no gi
Robert Perez 1st gi & no gi
Johnny Hernandez 3rd no gi
Isai Arratia 1st no gi
Ramon Rodriguez 2nd gi
PARAGON 1ST PLACE TEAM TROPHY

4-11-09

Congratulations to Paragon Laredo at this past weekends event in Austin, Texas "Tournament of Champions"..they took a small team out there with some major accomplishments...

- Adrian Aguirre - Gold Medal - Teens No-Gi
- Adrian Aguirre - Bronze Medal - Teens Gi
- Taylor Segovia - Silver Medal - Teens Gi
- Tony Casarez - Bronze Medal - No-Gi Advance

3-30-09

Congratulations to Paragon Texas at this past weekends 2nd largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in the world.. the 2009 Pan-American Games.

We took a total of 16 students from the Laredo & Corpus Christi to sunny Carson, California. The majority of them won some and lost some, which was a great experience for all.

Paragon girls made a huge impact on this year event by bringing home 3 medals. Congrats to the most active females that the south has to offer…

Rachelle “Roach” Ramirez – Bronze Medal – Blue Belt Middle Heavy
Mari Salinas– Bronze Medal – White Belt Light Feather Weight
Natalie Valderaz – Gold Medal – White Belt Feather Weight

Major Congrats to Murilo Vasconcelos on his second time competing and placing in this prestigious tournament (note* He won the Bronze Medal in ’08).

Murilo Vasconcelos – Silver Medal – Senior 3 Blue Belt Middle Heavy

2-28-09

South Texas Open was held this past weekend in McAllen, TX. Paragon swept each division that each student competed in. Paragon took second on the team trophy. Congrats to all competitors.

Chris bandas 1st gi
Justin barker 1st gi
Laurah hallock 1st gi and 1st nogi
Paragon 2nd place team

2-21-09

Animal Fight wear Championships was held this past weekend in Houston, TX.

The competition was intense with a major turnout. Tessa Simpson lost her superfight with several attempts to finish the match. We are proud of her and her display of sportsmanship. Congrats to all who competed!

Laurah Hallock 1st gi and 1st absolute
Chris Bandas 1st gi and 2nd absolute
Matt Wilson 2nd gi

1-24-09

Grappler’s challenge was held this past weekend in McAllen, TX.  Congrats to all who had competed with Paragon taking home the 1st place Team Trophy…

Chris bandas 2nd gi
Matt Wilson 1st gi
Cory Bellino 1st gi
Paragon 1st place team