Tyrone Angolia began training in Praying Mantis Kung Fu in 1994 and was fortunate enough to train with his Sifu for the next ten years. In 2003 he became a successor of the Chen Zhen Yi lineage of 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. In 2007 Tyrone began training MMA and then started to compete the following year. Thoroughly enjoying competing in MMA matches naturally led him to training in Jiu Jitsu.

Tyrone began training with Professor Ben Baxter in 2009, and  currently holds the rank of 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He currently teaches at both Performance Martial Arts in Eugene and at here at Precision Martial Arts in Corvallis Tyrone is a multiple time IBJJF Medalist, and brown belt American National Champion.

Tyrone’s path to excellence is paved by helping his students increase their kinesthetic awareness, neuromuscular connection and overall muscular endurance through martial arts and conditioning.

Highlight Accomplishments:

• 2012 – IBJJF Pan American silver medalist (blue belt)
• 2013 – Oregon Open silver medalist (purple belt)
• 2014 – IBJJF Seattle Open bronze medalist (purple belt)
• 2014- IBJJF Master’s Worlds bronze medalist (purple belt)
• 2015 – IBJJF Las Vegas Spring Open gold medalist (brown belt)
• 2015 – IBJJF American National: Gold Medalist (brown belt)
• 2015 – IBJJF Master World: Bronze Medalist (brown belt)
• 2016 – IBJJF Seattle Open: Silver Medalist (brown belt)

Erik “Pixador” Rhay started training over eleven years ago. His early path in Capoeira, a Brazillian martial & cultural art, led him to Sifu Tyrone Angolia. Learning 7 Star Praying Mantis kung fu from Sifu Angolia instilled in him a love of hard work and pursuing excellence through mental focus & physical expression. This love would transform into a lifestyle of learning, teaching and travelling to explore, expand and share what martial arts could provide.

Over the next decade he would teach capoeira for various schools and non-profit organizations up and down the west coast. Leading the Capoeira Malês kids classes (ages 4-teen) in Seattle, WA as well as the after-school program in partnership with YMCA Powerful Schools. He also did workshops, interactive demos and performances for a number of events and organizations, like the University of Oregon, The Oregon Country Fair, Eugene Celebration, Northwest Folkfest and more; magnifying the joys of martial arts through sharing them, and learning more about himself through teaching others.

He has continued training & working with his long-time Sifu and now Professor, Tyrone Angolia, assisting him with his classes and programs for the last few years. “Pix” has also been a cornerman, training & sparring partner for several MMA camps, both amateur and professional, and is actively competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reaching the podium in every tournament entered.

Competition Record

• 1st place No-Gi North American Grappling Association 2014
• 2nd place Gi North American Grappling Association 2014
• 3rd place No-Gi Big 5 Grappling 2014
• 1st place No-Gi North American Grappling Association 2016
• 1st place Gi North American Grappling Association 2016
• 1st place Gi Ground Warrior Submission Challenge 2017
• 1st place Gi Subleague Submission Challenge 2018
• 2nd place Gi Ground Warrior Submission Challenge 2019
• 3rd place Gi IBJJF Portland Open 2019

He looks forward to continuing his Martial path, striving to become a better martial artist, competitor and teacher.