Category Archives: Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda

York Mixed Martial Arts Academy: BJJ students receive color, stripe promotions

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ted czech

The group who gathered for Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda’s seminar at YMMAA. More than 30 BJJ practitioners gathered Saturday at George McGinnis’ York Mixed Martial Arts Academy in York, Pa. for a seminar by affiliation head Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda. In addition … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania BJJ schools have strong showing in recent events

Posted on April 29, 2012 by ted czech

Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda. Sent to me by Brad Souders, a BJJ black belt under Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda: Just wanted to send you an update on the good weekend for bjj scene from smaller Pa bjj schools: TCA at Junior Grappling … Continue reading →

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BJJ black belt Brad Souders now teaching at TCK MMA in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ted czech

Brad Souders, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda, has moved to the Scranton area and is now teaching BJJ at tckmmapa.com on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and Friday nights at 7 p.m. Brad will also be … Continue reading →

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York MMA belt promotions: Brett Myers and Sonja McGinnis

Posted on December 27, 2011 by ted czech

BJJ black belt Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda visits YMMAA and promotes Brett Myers and Sonja McGinnis. From Head Coach George McGinnis: “Congratulations to Coach Brett Myers and Ms. Sonja McGinnis of the York MMA Academy for the recent promotions. Coach Brett … Continue reading →

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York MMA – Black Belt Seminar

Posted on December 23, 2011 by ted czech

From George McGinnis, brown belt under Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda, and owner/head coach of York Mixed Martial Arts Academy: “Team Tatu’s high belts Brad J. Souders, and Paul McDonough Sr. receive their black belts. Some quick history on Coach Brad Souders … Continue reading →

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PA BJJ: Rogerio Taborda rolls with George McGinnis

Posted on December 17, 2011 by ted czech

The master, Taborda, and student, McGinnis, greeted each other with a roll at McGinnis’ academy in York, Pa. on 12/14/11. If you’re in the York, Pa. area and are looking for more information on George’s academy, go to YMMAA.com. Taborda’s … Continue reading →

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Aaron Hubbard earns purple belt at YMMAA

Posted on July 5, 2011 by ted czech

A big congrats to Aaron Hubbard, a BJJ student at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy in West Manchester, for earning his purple belt recently. Pictured in black belt Rogerio “tatu” Taborda, Aaron, and YMMAA owner/trainer brown belt George McGinnis. As … Continue reading →

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Team YMMAA – Warrior 4 Life highlights

Posted on January 11, 2011 by ted czech

George McGinnis, of YMMAA writes: “Here is Team Tatu / Phoenix of the York Mixed Martial Arts Academy getting a little work in at a small grappling event to support the troups and their families. We had fun, and it … Continue reading →

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Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda to hold seminar at YMMAA

Posted on July 22, 2010 by ted czech

My good friend George McGinnis, purple belt in BJJ and owner/head trainer at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, has announced that his teacher, Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda, will hold a seminar at George’s academy next month. Here are some more details: … Continue reading →

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YMMAA’s Tom Fleming earns BJJ purple belt

Posted on June 30, 2010 by ted czech

Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda, left, and George McGinnis, right, help Tom Fleming, center, tie on his new purple belt. …. But what the heck is Brad Souders doing in the background? Big congrats out to Tom Fleming of York Mixed Martial … Continue reading →

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