February 7th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
T-Shirt designed by Many Weapons
Here is the 5th AZ International Open Competitors T-Shirt designed by our Head Sponsor, the clothing company, Many Weapons. T-Shirts are available for All Juvenile, Adult, Master and Senior Competitors, regardless of time of registration. Attention Parents, for the first time GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be offering T-Shirts to all Pre-Registered Kids. Registration must be completed by March 5th at 11:59 pm. No T-Shirts will be available after this date for Kids. Register now!
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February 5th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura will be teaching a Gi Seminar on March 20th from 10 am to 1:00 pm. The seminar will take place at Martial Arts Advantage. Everyone who pre-registers by March 16th will receive a free seminar T-Shirt and a free issue of Gracie Mag. The seminar is open to everyone.
This seminar will cover specific techniques, tips, and exercises focused on strengthening and fine tuning your competitive game. From working out of tough positions and situations to learning how to use the IBJJF rules in your favor, the 1st Tampa FUSION Seminar will give you the tools you need to have an extra edge over your opponents.
For those who may not know, Fusion is the title of Robson Moura’s Instructional DVD series which is produced by World Martial Arts. GD assisted Robson in the making of all three volumes (Fusion 1 and 2, and Robson’s latest release Super No-Gi). Space is limited, so pre register now to secure your spot at the 1st Tampa FUSION Seminar. Here are the rates:
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February 2nd, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Gracie Mag # 155
2009 was the inagural year for the GD Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive with the United Food Bank. The United Food Bank is responsible for distributing your food donations to over 240 agencies such as churches, youth and senior programs, crisis centers, and soup kitchens. Held during 3 tournaments, the 1st AZ Kids Cup, 2009 AZ BJJ State Championship, and the 1st Southwest Classic, your food donations helped to feed not just the hungry, but the many people in need in our community. 523 pounds of food was raised, which equates to 409 meals put onto the tables of people who are struggling in our neighborhoods. GD Jiu-Jitsu Events hopes to continue working with the United Food Bank and donate even more food in 2010. Your next opportunity to donate food will be during the 5th Arizona International Open of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Westwood High School in Mesa, AZ on March 13-14, 2010.
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February 1st, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Written by Kristina Barlaan
The Garcia Family (Yuma BJJ)
Upon first starting Jiu-Jitsu, you may have been told that your team should be treated as your famliy. That you should coach and support one another to bring the absolute best out of each other. For many people, their team becomes their extended family, and their gym, their home. But what if your team really was your own flesh and blood? When Jiu-Jitsu was first introduced to the world, it was made known by a family name: Gracie. In present times, the tradition of family bond through Jiu-Jitsu, still grows strong. From Father and Mother to children alike, the family that trains together, stays together.
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February 1st, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Arizona had a solid showing
Picture from Graciemag.com
Wellington “Megaton” Dias, Jared Vanderzyl, and Arthur Ruff, secured three bronze medals at the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday, February 1st.
Megaton took third place in the Black Belt/Feather/Adult. Megaton is eligible to compete at the Senior 2 division, but keeps challenging himself competing with the young guns in the adult division. Jared Vanderzyl and Arthur Ruff competed in the Master Division, taking the bronze medals in the Middle and the Ultra Heavy division respectively.
Great showing at the third biggest tournament in the world!
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January 31st, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
On February 20th, Ruffhouse Jiu-Jitsu will welcome the leader of BJJ Revolution, 4th Degree Black Belt, Rodrigo Medeiros for a Gi Seminar at Ruffhouse in Mesa. The cost of the Seminar is $65. You can find more info at Ruffhouse.com
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January 30th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Mackenzie in first place
Source: www.graciemag.com
The European Jiu-Jitsu Championship has grown. Still a child of just seven years, the championship is an absolute success in terms of spectator and participant numbers. “In 2010 there were 1,500 signed up, versus 1,280 in 2009,” said a satisfied Marcelo Siriema, general coordinator of the IBJJF.
This greatness is clear to anyone and sees what is going on in Lisbon, Portugal’s Casal Vistoso gymnasium. Just as with Pan and the Worlds, the European can now only fit into no less than four days. The second day of competition of the European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010, on Friday in Lisbon featured Makenzie Dern, who is about to turn 17 years old. The young and beautiful talent comes from noble lineage. The daughter of Wellington “Megaton” Dias, the now-European champion’s father is her greatest motivator and, at the same time, an unwavering guide. The winner of her weight division in several championships, including the 2009Worlds, Makenzie still still has some time ahead of her before getting her purple belt.
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