This is a message for the parents who expect way too much from their kids when they perform in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments.

AZSBJJF and GD Events welcome our newest sponsor for the 3rd Southwest BJJ Classic, CTRL Industries. You can find more info about their products at http://www.ctrlindustries.com/

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This past weekend, on August 20, GMA Gustavo Dantas purple belt Kristina Barlaan (Nova União) hosted the Second installment of Inspire, a women-only open mat in Mesa, Arizona. With over 65 ladies representing 24 different schools registered, some of whom made the trip over from Las Vegas and Southern California, it has become apparent that not only is female Jiu-Jitsu expanding, its opening doors and breaking barriers. Kristina Barlaan speaks on how her simple idea is starting to make some major waves:

What brought you to first put Inspire together?

Originally, my thoughts were concentrated on promoting a women-only Jiu-Jitsu tournament, but then a local female Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast voiced her opinion to me saying that there are many ladies who want to roll with other women but were intimidated by the idea of competing. I worked from this suggestion and within a week I was setting up the very first Inspire.

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2011 AZ State Championship Adult Podium

The 2011 AZSBJJF School Rankings have been updated! So far, the rankings include the 6th AZ Int’l Open, 3rd AZ Kids Cup, and 2011 AZ BJJ State CHampionship. The 3rd Southwest BJJ Classic, on October 22-23, will be the last chance for schools to rank within the Top 5.

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Check out the full coverage of the 2011 AZ BJJ State Championship in Gracie Mag #173. Rush to the bookstore to get your issue or click here to subscribe.
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2011 AZ State Head Sponsor

SCHEDULE

We will be running 6 mats, so the tournament will go a lot faster! Be there on time!

Saturday June 25th

Spectator Fee: $10

• 9:00 am – Doors Open
• 10:00 am – White Belts, Kindergarten, Pre- Teen & Jr. Teen (Rooster and Feather)
• 10:45 am – White Belts, Jr. Teen (Light & up) & Teen
• 11:20 am – Grey & Yellow Belts, Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen and Teen, plus Jr. Teen Orange Belt
• 12:00 pm – Orange Belt, Teen

• 1:30 pm – Adult Male Blue Belts (Rooster to Medium Heavy)
• 2:30 pm – Adult Blue Belt (Heavy to Ultra Heavy), All Master Blue Belt and Senior Blue Belt (Feather and Light)
• 3:00 pm – Senior Blue Belt (Middle to Super Heavy)
• 3:15 pm – Juvenile and Women Blue Belt

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T-Shirts for all competitors!

All 2011 AZ State Championship competitors will receive the T-Shirt designed by Aggro Fight Gear! Sign up now at http://strongvon.com/azstate2011

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected instructors in the World!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Nova Uniao Co-Founder WENDELL ALEXANDER at Arizona Combat Sports on June 11^th from 1:30 pm to 4 pm (Gi Only). Pre-Register for only $50, or sign up at the Door for $60. For more info, please contact Gustavo Dantas at gustavo@novauniao.com or 480-310-5483.