To Great Grand Master Manual R. Agrella and his teachers that influenced him, Master Wing, and Master Mas Oyama This writing would not have been possible without the selfless teachings of my teacher I have had the distinct honor and privilege of learning from. He let others shine in the spotlight over a half-century of teaching to find th
To Great Grand Master Manual R. Agrella and his teachers that influenced him, Master Wing, and Master Mas Oyama This writing would not have been possible without the selfless teachings of my teacher I have had the distinct honor and privilege of learning from. He let others shine in the spotlight over a half-century of teaching to find that he glowed in their glory and achievements. It is with great admiration and respect; I owe a great gratitude for teaching me the way of a fighting life and directing me to look inward to find strength and courage in all aspects of my life. The life of the mantis ever strong and resilient manifests itself in our attitudes and perseverance in our unknown journey. Greatness is only a word. It is in that embodiment that we will find ourselves and our place and finally reach the revelation of Satori. This is life! “The greatest victory lies within!” Steven S. Sadeghian PhD. Ninth Dan Professor
Fromn 1950 Great Grandmaster Agrella has a long and proud history of providing an exceptional martial teaching from his lineage of Mas Oyama and Master Wing to students of all ages. In 1982 he met Steven Sadeghian as a 18 year old boy at George Washington University and started a relationship that ended at his passing at 94 years young.
Fromn 1950 Great Grandmaster Agrella has a long and proud history of providing an exceptional martial teaching from his lineage of Mas Oyama and Master Wing to students of all ages. In 1982 he met Steven Sadeghian as a 18 year old boy at George Washington University and started a relationship that ended at his passing at 94 years young. Professor Sadeghian honors his life work and continues teach in his name. Professor Sadeghian was honored and named as the inheritor (soke-dai) of Macao Preto Jujutsu and will continue to evolve the system.
Macaco Preto means black monkey in Portuguese. Why black monkey? When studying Chinese folklore, there were many monkeys, the wooden monkey, drunken monkey, iron monkey, stone monkey. We chose this name to emulate the monkey steps, the ferocious attack and the belief of the Chinese to study and emulate the movements of animals. The limbs of the Mantis, the wrap of the snake and the hands of the tiger are just an example. Our art has much Chinese influence thus making it unique and noteworthy of its differentiation from other forms of jujutsu and makes it our own style. MPJ flows and moves from position to position. One must work all stand-up, entry, grappling, clinching, throwing, ground fighting to be complete. For us it is the missing link of Tong Leong and Tsee wei Kuen. The last link is the ground where most fights end up. MPJ is not sport, its techniques are vicious and lethal. It is dangerous to practice MPJ as one mistake on a neck crank can injure your partner permanently. Grand Master never taught this to his students as he said it was too dangerous to teach but finally after many years of discussions decided that it is too dangerous not to teach to Professor Sadeghian
American College of Dans and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame confer the degree of Doctor of Philosophy PhD & Professor of the Martial Arts.
Martial Ranks and Honors
Diplomat Russia International Martial Arts College
9th Dan Jook Lum Tong Leong Tsee Wei Kuen
9th Dan Tsee Wei KuenSoke Dai Professor Rank Tsee Wei Kuen
9th Dan Soke Dai Professo
American College of Dans and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame confer the degree of Doctor of Philosophy PhD & Professor of the Martial Arts.
Martial Ranks and Honors
Diplomat Russia International Martial Arts College
9th Dan Jook Lum Tong Leong Tsee Wei Kuen
9th Dan Tsee Wei KuenSoke Dai Professor Rank Tsee Wei Kuen
9th Dan Soke Dai Professor and Founder Macao Preto Jujutsu
1st Degree Hapkido
Associations & Recognitions
Ranked #1 United States by Karate Review Magazine Weapons, Kata, and Fighting 1982.
Grand Champion NASKA Chin Lung, Tong Leong, and DC Capital Classic Tournaments 1983
Grand Champion in Weapons, Kata, and Fighting at the Battle of Baltimore 1984
NASKA Multi Tournament First Place Kata, Weapons, and Fighting 1985, 1986
Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts & Chinese Medicine Association
International Judo Federation (past competition member)
Tong Leong Gao Shuh Goan International
