AZSBJJF’s Sponsor, Staley Performance, located inside the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix is offering $300 discount of the 2 for 1 Local Live and rare retreat with Chad Waterbury. Please use coupon “AZSBJJF”.

Come learn from one of the greatest coaches in the industry.  Chad Waterbury is a neurophysiologist and author whose unique training methods are used by a wide range of athletes, bodybuilders, figure models, and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and from all walks of life. He was the director of strength and conditioning at the Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Center in West Los Angeles and now works with professional fighters, celebrities and non-athletes one-on-one.

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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:

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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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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.com

Kids Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Train with legendary Black Belt Luciana Dias at this special Kids only seminar.

When:
Saturday November 12th from 9am to 11am for kids aged 7 to 9
Sunday November 13th from 10am to 12pm for kids aged 10 to 11

Where:
Team Megaton
10433 N 32nd St
602-841-9779