The 2nd Southwest Classic gathered 610 competitors!

The 2nd Southwest Classic is featured in this month’s issue of Gracie Mag (#165). Go to  www.graciemag.com to get your own issue!

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Check out the final 2010 School Rankings for the Adult and Kids Division for this season. The Ranking includes results from 5th AZ International Open, 2nd AZ Kids Cup, 2010 AZ State Championship & 2nd Southwest Classic. Team GD Jiu-Jitsu won the Adult Ranking for the second year in a row and the MMA Lab won the Kids Division, improving from 2009′s 3rd place. Notable Mentions: In the Kids Division, Team Relson Gracie AZ, led by Nathan Zigler, improved from eighth place in 2009 to third place in 2010. In the Adult Rankings, Martin Escobar’s team, Rey Diogo/De Brazil, improved from fifth place in 2009 to third place in 2010. In 2011, we are expecting to break 700 competitors for the first time.

When deciding on the MVPs, the following criteria was used: 1) Most amount of Gold medals won, 2) Belt rank, 3) Age division, and 4) Bigger bracket. For example, in the case of a tie, the award will go to the competitor with the higher belt rank. If a tie still exists, then the award will go to the competitor who was placed in a more difficult age division (Adult division presents a higher challenge than the Juvenile, Master, and Senior divisions). Finally, if there is still a tie situation, the award will go to the competitor who was placed within larger brackets.  MVPs will be sponsored by GD Jiu-Jitsu Events for the 2011 AZSBJJF Season.

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The AZSBJJF is proud to present, INSPIRE: An ALL Female Open Mat, hosted by Purple belt and 2010 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Kristina Barlaan. This event is specifically designed to allow female Jiu-Jitsu practioners to train with other girls, while also helping the growth of the female Jiu-Jitsu community in Arizona and inspiring Women to be Champions on the mat and in life. Kristina will also be available to answer questions about techniques and give competition and training advice. Ladies, grab your gi and let’s train!

This is a FREE event! Must REGISTER to participate!

Special Guest: Purple belt and 7x World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Mackenzie Dern.

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Source: www.novauniao.com

On November 10th, Nova Uniao International President Gustavo Dantas promoted two new black belts, making a total of eight 2nd Generation Nova Uniao Black Belts under the head instructor of NU AZ. Michael Westbrook (2007 Mundial Champion, Purple/Super Heavy/Adult), and Morris Williams. Both instructors have been teaching at MW BJJ in Gilbert, AZ, located at3961 E. Guadalupe Rd. Suite #1.

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Fresh from the 1^st North Carolina Fusion Seminar, Gustavo Dantas & Robson Moura have been keeping themselves busy, having the 2^nd Arizona Fusion Seminar scheduled for November 19, 20 and 21^st in two different locations: Arizona Combat Sports (Tempe) & Tiger’s Lair AZ (Mesa) .

Everyone who pre-registers by November 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 2nd Arizona FUSION Seminar will give you the tools you need to have an extra edge over your opponents.

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Vice-president of the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZBJJF) and leader of team Nova União in the United States Gustavo Dantas still finds time to conduct seminars. Most recently, the black belt taught his techniques to the Tempe, Arizona, police department.

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Final schedule will be available on 10/15

SCHEDULE

Saturday October 16th

* 9:00 am Doors Open
* 9:45 am Rules Presentation
* 10:00 am Kids White Belts – All Kindergarten & Pre-Teen
* 10:45 am White Belts – Jr. Teen (Rooster to Middle Heavy)
* 11:30 am White Belts – Jr. Teen (Heavy to Unlimited) and Teen
* 12:30 pm Yellow – Kindergaten, Pre-Teen & Jr. Teen
* 1:15 pm Yellow – Teen, Orange and Green Belts Teen
* 2:45 pm Adults Rules Presentation
* 3:00 pm Blue Belts – Juvenile, Adult Male (From Rooster to Middle) & Female
* 4:00 pm Blue Belts – Adult Male (Medium Heavy to Ultra Heavy) & All Masters
* 5:00 pm Blue Belt – All Seniors & Female Open
* 5:30 pm Blue Belt – Adult Open & Masters Open
* 6:00 pm Blue Belt – Senior Open Class

Sunday October 17th

* 9:00 am Doors Open
* 9:45 am Rules Presentation
* 10:00 am All Black Belt Divisions, All Brown Belt Divisions (Except Open Class)
* 10:30 am Adult Purple Belt, Master Purple, and Senior Purple (including Open in Senior)
* 11:15 pm Brown Belt Open (Adult, Master and Senior) and All Woman’s White Belts
* 12:00 pm Purple Belt Adult & Master Open, and All Juvenile White Belts
* 1:00 pm Adult White Belt (Rooster, Light Feather & Feather)
* 1:30 pm Adult White Belt light
* 2:00 pm Adult White (Middle to Ultra Heavy)
* 3:00 pm All White Belt Masters
* 3:30 pm All Senior White Belts

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Caio Terra will be teaching a 3 day seminar in Page, AZ for only $60. Caio will be also competing at the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic on October 16th and 17th. For more info: 928-640-1712, or redhousebjj@yahoo.com.

GD Jiu-Jitsu is proud to announce its newest affiliate school, The Agora BJJ, located in Casa Grande, AZ. The Adults and Kids classes are taught by GD’s Purple Belt, Roger Mejia. Roger is also a MMA Fighter with an 10-4 Record. The Agora BJJ is located inside CrossFit AZ @ 3151 N. Piper Ave. Suite 101 A, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. The Nova Uniao Family keeps getting bigger and stronger.

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