UFC Middle Weight Contender, Aaron Simpson, will be teaching a takedown seminar in East Mesa. The seminar will take place on April 3rd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at East West MMA, located at 2910 N. Power Road in Mesa,AZ. More info at 480-310-5483 or gustavo@gdjiujitsu.com

* $50 Pre-Registration until Wednesday, March 31st (T-Shirt Included)
* $60 Registration on Friday or Saturday (T-Shirt Not-Included)

The seminar has limited space.

The seminar will focus in takedown set ups and counters for Grappling Competitions (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Wrestling) and/or MMA Competitions. Proper way to apply the double and sigle legs, and how to defend properly.

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5th AZ Open is only 2 weeks away!

Check out the Pre-Schedule for the 5th AZ International Open of BJJ on March 13th and 14th in Mesa, AZ.

Saturday: Kids and Blue Belts

Sunday: White, Purple, Brown and Black Belts

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Jay Pages, Arthur Ruff, Jay Inciong, and Rodrigo Medeiros

The head instructor of Ruffhouse Jiu-Jitsu, Arthur Ruff, promoted his student, Jay Inciong, to Black Belt, during the visit of the BJJ Revolution Leader, Rodrigo Medeiros,  on February 20th in Mesa, AZ. Congrats Jay!

Check out the prizes for the 5th AZ International Open of BJJ on March 13th and 14th. For the 1st time, GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be awarding the top 5 Schools in both the Kids and Adults Division.

• All Juvenile, adult, master and senior competitors will receive a Tournament T-Shirt and a free issue of Gracie Magazine;
• All Pre-Registered Kids will receive a competitor’s t-shirt (Deadline March 5th)
• The top FIVE Kids schools will receive awards;
• The top FIVE BJJ schools will receive awards;
• All kids competitors will receive a 3 1/2″ medal, a certificate and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a PSP (Regardless of win or loss);
• The winners of the Juvenile and Adult Female Division have a chance to win a Flip Video Recorder;
• The winners of the Juvenile, adult, master and senior Divisions have a chance to win a 32″ LCD Flat Screen TV;

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Liberty Mutual Insurance, a top 5 insurance provider and number 85 on the Fortune 500 list, has aligned with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) to provide support to the growing sport.

As a member and participant of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Arizona, all practitioners and family members will receive an automatic 5%-10% discount on Home Owners, Renters and Auto Insurance. Not only will you save on your monthly insurance costs, but for every new member that attains coverage, Liberty Mutual will donate money back to the AZSBJJF, which can be put to use toward the continued growth of AZSBJJF events. All quote information is obligation free and can only help you and the AZSBJJF. Click on the following link and your assigned Representative, Sean Nuzzo, will give you a call within 24 hrs.

More info at http://www.libertymutual.com/seannuzzo

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!

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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