February 9th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Gustavo Dantas, AZSBJJF Vice-President and Event Promoter. Photo: Eric Miller
Written by Kristina Barlaan, AZSBJJF head writer.
GD JIU-JITSU Events in association with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) is proud to announce its 5thinstallment of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open. Typically drawing mainly competitors from Arizona and its neighboring states, the AZSBJJF sent an open invitation to teams from other countries to compete and represent their homeland, transforming the AZ Open into an international event for the first time.
The tournament will feature an international black belt match between a seven-time World Champion from Brazil, GMA Robson Moura (Nova Uniao), and 2009’s national champion of Japan, Nobuhiko Kitahara (Axis JJ), who will be travelling from Tokyo to represent the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan.
“The AZSBJJF’s partnership with the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan (JJFJ) started in 2009, when I met its President, Taka Watanabe, at the 2nd Rickson Gracie International. I was very impressed with their organization and their dedication to making Jiu-Jitsu a popular and organized sport in Japan”, says Gustavo Dantas, Vice-President of the AZSBJJF and promoter of all its events, who is expecting between 400 and 500 competitors on March 13th and 14th.
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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
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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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