Check out the AZSBJJF’s newest sponsor, Proving Ground Kennels. This world class kennel not only breeds the finest European Dobermanns, but also offers specialized K9 services. Proving Ground offers basic obedience classes, but what really sets them apart is their personal protection program. The dogs of Proving Ground not only excel in the world of shows, but also in real, working environments, such as security and police K-9. For more information, visit www.provinggroundk9.com.
2010 Kids AZSBJJF Ranking Winners
2011 was another great year of tough and exciting competition. Here are the Top 5 Schools in the Kids and Adult Divisions:
KIDS DIVISION
1st – GD Jiu-Jitsu
2nd – MMA Lab
3rd – BJJ Revolution
4th – Gracie Humaita
5th – Yuma BJJ/Fabio Santos
ADULTS DIVSION
1st – GD Jiu-Jitsu
2nd – BJJ Revolution
3rd – JCBJJ
4th – Lopez Jiu-Jitsu
5th – Gracie Humaita
Click here to view the full rankings
With so many strong competitors in 2011, 2 more categories were added to the MVP Awards: Female MVP in the Kids and Adult Division. Here are your 2011 MVPs:
The 7th AZ International Open of BJJ will take place on March 3rd & 4th at the Phoenix College (North Gym) located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 8013.
BLACK OPEN CLASS DIVISION is back! There will be a Black Belt Open class division paying $3000 in Prizes! First place winner will receive $2500, while the 2nd place will receive $500. BJJ Fans will enjoy a weekend of competition and watch high caliber black belt matches with some of the best competitors in the world.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition will offer kids, juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), Masters and Senior Divisions.
IMPORTANT: Registration will be closed for the Kids division after 280 competitors. Registration for Juveniles, Adults, Masters, seniors, and Women will be closed after 500 competitors.
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be offering FREE tournament T-Shirts to ALL competitors!
Written by: Kristina Barlaan
Carlos Gracie, Godfather of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creator of the Gracie Diet, was one of the first to bring the Acai berry from the Amazons in the north of Brazil to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the south in the 60′s. The Gracie food of choice before and after training, Acai soon became popular among surfers, capoeistas, and Jiu-Jitsu fighters. Today, Acai is now a staple of Brazilian beach culture, the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle, and anyone seeking a healthy and active life.
The health benefits of Acai are countless, but some of its many attributes are its high concentration of antioxidants, essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, plant sterols, dietary fiber, and an array of vitamins and minerals. Acai is a superfood that helps keep your body and its systems healthy and happy. From increased energy, stamina levels, resistance to fatigue to improved digestion and a stonger immune system, anyone can feel the benefits from introducing Acai to their diet, especially those living active lifestyles such as the Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
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The 7th AZ International Open of BJJ will take place on March 3rd & 4th at the Phoenix College (North Gym) located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 8013.
BLACK OPEN CLASS DIVISION is back! There will be a Black Belt Open class division paying $3000 in Prizes! First place winner will receive $2500, while the 2nd place will receive $500. BJJ Fans will enjoy a weekend of competition and watch high caliber black belt matches with some of the best competitors in the world. Last year, Roberto “Tussa” Alencar(NM/Gracie Barra) defeated Bruno Bastos (TX/Nova Uniao) in the final match of the 16 Men Bracket.
Registration will be available in January.
Source: www.graciemag.com
Last October 23 and 24, Phoenix, Arizona, hosted the 3rd Southwest Classic, a Jiu-Jitsu tournament that this year paid out trips to the 2012 European Open Championship to the winners of the two black belt divisions. Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes and Marcel Fortuna won light and heavyweight absolutes, respectively.
In the team contest, Gustavo Dantas Jiu-Jitsu (GDJJ) took the first-place trophy, with BJJ Revolution winning the one for second, John Crouch JJ for third, Lopez JJ for fourth, and Gracie Humaita bringing in fifth.
And UFC lightweight contender Ben Henderson was also there to put in an appearance in the gi, winning double gold as a brown belt.
For complete results, click here.
Check out the highlights from the Jiu-Jitsu fest:
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events and the AZSBJJF is proud to present its newest sponsor: Zebra Mats. Zebra Mats’ premium mats and flooring systems are featured at high profile events and training facilities around the world. Their ultra tough cages, rings, bag racks and accessories are used and promoted by today’s most recognized fighters, and their complete facility design and installation services are inspired by the athletes that demand top notch performance. Learn more about Zebra Mats by visiting their website at http://www.zebramats.com
Dean Lister will be teaching a no-gi BJJ seminar Nov 5th from noon-3pm, cost is $65, location FightReady Fitness Center 2954 N. Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251,
Dean is former ADCC absolute champion, superfight winner and current 99kg champion, the seminar is part of our FightReady re-grand opening and mma expo.
For more info, please contact edward@fightreadymma.
