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Huge respect to our own Dylan Boyers! Even though the decision didn't go his way, Dylan put on a gutsy, hard-fought performance and left it all in the cage. We are incredibly proud of you, Dylan — that kind of heart and grit is exactly what this team is about. Win, lose, or draw, you showed up and battled. Onward and upward!

That fight came against an absolute standout — Jamie James "Jimbo" Brashears. Here's a quick snapshot of the talent Dylan stepped in with:

Fighter: James "Jimbo" Brashears
Record: 9-0 Amateur
Age: 20
Height: 5'7"
Weight Class: Lightweight (160.2 lbs last weigh-in)
Gym: Groundswell MMA / Crazy 88 BJJ
Fighting Out Of: Smithsburg, Maryland

National Ranking (Tapology):
#1 Amateur Lightweight - US Northeast (out of 425 fighters)
#1 Amateur Lightweight - North America (out of 3,269 fighters)

Facing the #1 ranked amateur lightweight in North America and going to a hard-fought decision says everything about Dylan's level and potential. Proud of you, Dylan!

Let us know if you want to join the Team live!

Less than 4 weeks until this MASSIVE Main Event Fight

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It's official — Dylan Boyers is stepping into the cage to fight for his THIRD title against the undefeated Jamie Brashers! Two warriors, one belt, and a whole lot of heart. Respect to Jamie for keeping it humble — class act all the way. 🙌

Don't miss the MMA Fight of the Year — the 155 lb Lightweight Championship! Hit us up for tickets and let's pack the house.

Huge thanks to everyone who stepped onto the mats today! The energy in the room was incredible. Great training, great vibes—thank you all for the hard work!

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💧 DYLAN "DEEP WATER" BOYERS
Age 21 • Wilmington, DE • Royce Gracie Purple Belt

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🌟 National MMA Champion • Purple Belt • Training Partner • Mentor 🌟

Dylan Boyers just turned 21 on April 7th — and he's already accomplished what most fighters twice his age never will.

🏆 THE RECORD:
▹ WKA National Lightweight MMA Champion
▹ Stellar Fights BMF Title Holder — 1st Round Finish
▹ Multiple title defenses across the regional circuit
▹ Currently competing for Superfight gold

🥋 THE MARTIAL ARTIST:
A purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, promoted by Royce Gracie himself, under the tutelage of Dr. David Gomez. Dylan didn't just learn techniques — he learned a system, a philosophy, and a way of carrying himself.

💡 HOW WE SUPPORTED DYLAN:

🎓 Academic Guidance & Life Mentorship — We stayed involved beyond the mat. Martial arts without direction is just aggression. We made sure the discipline Dylan built in training translated into discipline in every area of his life.

🧠 Decision-Making Under Pressure — The same framework we teach in combat — assess, position, decide, act — is the same framework Dylan applies outside the cage. That’s not an accident. That’s coaching.

🥅 World-Class Technical Development — Royce Gracie lineage. RG360 certified curriculum. Standup, clinch, ground, submissions — all integrated into one complete system.

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🚨 FOR PARENTS — HERE'S WHAT NO OTHER ACADEMY IN THIS AREA CAN OFFER:

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Dylan isn't just our champion. He's also one of the best training partners your son or daughter could ever work with. A national-level competitor who knows how to push your child to the next level — boy or girl — without injury. He's patient, he's technical, and he understands that developing a young fighter means building them up, not breaking them down.

That combination — a proven champion who can safely elevate your teenager's game — doesn't exist at any other academy in this area. Period.

Dylan's story is what happens when raw talent meets real structure, real mentorship, and a program that develops the whole person. We built that bridge — between competitive martial arts, education, and personal growth — and Dylan walked across it to a national title.

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🔥 YOUR TEENAGER COULD BE NEXT. 🔥
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📍 1812 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
📞 302-803-1476
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.roycegracieaom.com

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🥋 From Standup to Submission: Owning the Distance

In a real fight, distance is everything. You are either all the way out where you are safe, or all the way in where you are attached and in control. Hanging halfway in the middle, trading wild shots, is where people get hurt.

At our academy we connect the whole chain:
- Standup to clinch
- Clinch to takedown
- Takedown to dominant position
- Dominant position to submission

Every step is about managing distance and taking away the other person's ability to do damage. On the feet, we either move out of range or close the gap into the clinch to shut down power punches and start off-balancing. From there we use takedowns that land us in better positions, not in a scramble. On the ground we climb to strong controls like side control, mount, or the back so the other person can't strike effectively or get away.

For self-defense, we prioritize submissions over strikes. Chokes and joint locks let us end the situation with control instead of trying to win a punching contest. Strikes are tools we use to break posture, off-balance, or force an opening for a clean submission or safe exit—not to stand and trade.

Whatever part of jiu-jitsu you train—standup, clinch, or ground—you need to regularly "take the rules away" in your mindset. Ask yourself: would this still work if they could punch, kick, head-butt, or slam me right now? That is how you build an effective self-defense system, not just a sport game.

If you want to learn how to safely manage distance from the first step to the finish, come train with us.

📍 Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Wilmington, DE
📞 302-803-1476
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🏆 THE 4 PILLARS OF HELIO GRACIE'S JIU-JITSU 🏆
Wilmington, Delaware

Everything we teach comes back to four ideas Helio drilled into his students—and that Royce passed down to us:

▶️ BASE
Your structure. Spine aligned, hips stable, impossible to tip over. Without base, nothing works.

▶️ LEVERAGE
Use your whole body against their weak points. A 140lb person can control a 200lb person when angles and levers are correct.

▶️ TIMING
Knowing WHEN to move matters more than speed. Enter when they commit. Escape before they settle.

▶️ EFFICIENCY
Maximum result, minimum effort. If you're exhausted, you're doing it wrong.

Helio trained into his 90s because the art doesn't require youth or athleticism—just understanding.

This is the difference between learning techniques and learning a SYSTEM.

📍 1812 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
📞 302-803-1476
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🥋 THE ART OF COMBAT DECISION-MAKING 🥋

Great guidance from Master Royce Gracie! This is exactly how we prepare our students who compete in MMA.

It's all about making the RIGHT DECISIONS in the moment:

🔹 Managing the distance
🔹 Closing the distance
🔹 Executing the clinch
🔹 Strike or takedown?
🔹 Establishing control
🔹 How we finish

In combat—whether in the cage or on the street—you don't have time to think. You may only have a SPLIT SECOND to protect yourself.

That's why we train SMART. That's why we train the Gracie way.

💪 Ready to learn real self-defense and compete at the highest level?

📍 Train with us at Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Wilmington, DE

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📍 1812 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE
📞 302-803-1476
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