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8th AZ International Open on March 9th and 10th

January 1st, 2013 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa, the winner of the 2012 Pro Open class division

The 8th AZ International Jiu-Jitsu Open will take place on March 9th & 10th at the Phoenix College located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition will offer Kids, Juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), Masters and Senior Divisions.

The AZSBJJF and conjunction with GDJJ Events continue to bring high level competitors to compete in the Valley of the Sun for twelve years. Competitors such as Kron Gracie, Robson Moura, Caio Terra, JT Torres, Augusto “Tanquinho”, Samir Chantre, Bruno Bastos, Roberto “Tussa”, Rafael “Formiga”, Clark Gracie and other great competitors, have competed in our Pro divisions before.

$3000 Cash prize division is back! The Black Belt adult Open class division is offering $2500 for the first place and $500 for the second place, besides being a great tune up for the Pan Championship in Irvine. Last year Rafael “Formiga” flew in from the East Coast secure the cash prize.

Each competitor must fill out the registration form online. The Pre-registration fee is $70 for the Adults (18 yrs+) and Juveniles (16-17 yrs) or and $60 for the Kids (4-15 yrs) division until Monday, February 25th. After this date, registration rates will be $80 for Adults and Juveniles and, $70 for the Kids until March 4th. All registrations must be received by Monday, March 4th by 11:59 pm.
More info at www.gdjjevents.com

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4th Southwest BJJ Classic results

October 30th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

The 4th Southwest Classic came to a close last weekend, in another successful outing for the AZSBJJF.The tournament brought plenty of action, with teams fighting hard to place within the Top 5 in the Adult Team Division. At the end of the day, the announced Top 5 were:

1st GD Jiu-Jitsu

2nd Nava BJJ

3rd JCBJJ

4th Siege MMA/Lotus Club

5th Ruffhouse

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4th SW BJJ Classic Schedule & Brackets

October 18th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

Schedule
Saturday, October 20th

KIDS

9:00am – Doors open
10:00am – White Belt Kindergarten 1 & 2 (All weights)
10:20am – White Belt Pre-Teen 1 (All weights)
11:00am – White Belt Pre-Teen 2 (All weights)
11:30am – White Belt Jr. Teen (All weights)
11:50am – White Belt Teen (All weights)
Yellow Belt Kindergarten 1 & 2 (All weights)
Yellow Belt Pre-Teen 1 (From rooster to middle weight)
12:20 pm – Yellow Belt Pre-Teen 1 (Medium Heavy to Ultra weight)
Yellow Belt Pre-Teen 2 (All weights)
Yellow Belt Jr. Teen (Rooster & Light feather)
12:40pm - Yellow Belt Jr. Teen (From feather to ultra-heavy)
Yellow Belt Teen (All weights)
1:00pm – All orange and green belts

Blue Belt
2:15pm – Blue Belt Adult Male (light to ultra-heavy)
2:50pm – Blue Belt Adult Male (Rooster to feather)
Blue Belt Juvenile (All weights)
3:15pm – Blue Belt Master, Senior 1 & 2
3:30pm – Blue Belt Adult female
4:00pm – Adult Male, Juvenile, Master, Senior 1 & 2 Open
4:20pm – Adult Female Open

Sunday, October 21^st

9:00am – Doors Open
10:00am – Purple Belt Adult Male, Master & Seniors 1 & 2 (All weights)
10:30am – Purple Belt Adult Female
All Brown Belts
White Belt Adult male (rooster & light feather)
All White Belt Adult female
11:00am – White Belt Adult male (feather)
11:20am – White Belt Adult male (light)
White Belt Juvenile male (From rooster to middle)
11:40am – White Belt Juvenile male (From medium heavy to ultra)
White Belt Adult male (middle & medium heavy)
12:00pm – All Black Belts
White Belt Adult male (Heavy)
12:20pm – White Belt Adult male (Super Heavy & Ultra)
All White Belt Masters & Seniors 1 & 2
1:00pm – All Open Classes

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Attn Arizona Coaches

October 18th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

Attention Coaches

All schools affiliated with the AZSBJJF operate under a certified team, with their lead instructor being promoted by a recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. We do not support unrecognized or self-promoted individuals in order to maintain our high standards within the BJJ practice.

The school directory is also a way to say thank you to the schools that consistently support the AZSBJJF and GDJJ Events. Starting on June 23rd, 2012, at the 2012 AZ State Championship, in order to receive free entry as a coach at all AZSBJJF/GDJJ Events, your school must be affiliated with AZSBJJF, local schools who are not consistently supporting the events with at least five competitors, will be removed from the school directory. Out of State schools must contact Gustavo@azsbjjf.com for coaches passes It’s mandatory for ALL competitors to include the name of their coach when registering for the tournament.

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Special prize for the Adult Open Class winners at the 4th SW Classic

October 17th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

GD Jiu-Jitsu events will be offering free admission ($70 value) to the Introduction to M.S.T. (Mental Skills Training) Seminar: A Guide to Maximizing Your Potential and Success, to the winners of the ADULT Open Class divisions at the 4th Southwest BJJ Classic.

Are you having a hard time transferring all your hard work in training practices to the competition mat?

Are you feeling so anxious about performing because you don’t want to disappoint your coach, family, and friends to the point that you can’t think clearly and perform to the best of your ability?

Are you trying to perform perfectly in competition? Do you beat yourself up after mistakes and dwell on errors?

If you answered, “Yes,” to any of these questions, Mental Skills Training (M.S.T.) may be the key to unlocking your true potential as an athlete and as a successful person.

More information at the post http://www.azsbjjf.com/intro-to-mental-skills-training-seminar-gain-proper-competition-mindset/

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Intro to Mental Skills Training Seminar, gain proper competition mindset

October 16th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

Are you having a hard time transferring all your hard work in training practices to the competition mat?

Are you feeling so anxious about performing because you don’t want to disappoint your coach, family, and friends to the point that you can’t think clearly and perform to the best of your ability?

Are you trying to perform perfectly in competition? Do you beat yourself up after mistakes and dwell on errors?

If you said “yes” to any of these, you are not alone and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Whether you are a black belt who is trying to become a world champion, a white belt competing in local tournaments, whether you are 20 years old or 40 years old, both athletes are pursuing success, according to each one’s realities and goals, by reaching their full potential and performing to the best of their abilities.

As Jiu-Jitsu becomes more sophisticated, athletes who fail to properly utilize psychological tools place themselves at a disadvantage in performance and satisfaction. An investment in M.S.T. may spell the difference between high achievement and mediocrity for athletes.

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AZ Black Belts shine at the 2012 Worlds Masters & Seniors

October 16th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

“Megaton” 1st place

The 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place in Long Beach, California on October 7th, and the Arizona Black Belts had a great day. The AZSBJJF President, Wellington “Megaton” Dias, took silver at the Senior 3/Feather, but took gold at Open Class division, bringing two medals back to AZ. Gustavo Dantas, Vice-President of the AZSBJJF, took first place at the Senior 1/Feather division. Arthur Ruff and Greg Holmes respectively secured a bronze medal at the very first edition of the World Championship for Master & Seniors at the Senior 1/Super Heavy and Senior 3/Middle weight, and Carlos Farias secured two bronze medals, Senior 1/Ultra and Senior 1/Open Class.

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4th Southwest BJJ Classic on October 20th & 21st

August 29th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

The 4th Southwest BJJ Classic will take place on October 20th & 21st at the Phoenix College Location, located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013.

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition will offer kids, juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), Masters and Senior Divisions.

IMPORTANT: Registration will be closed for the Kids division after 250 competitors. Registration for Juveniles, Adults, Masters, seniors, and Women will be closed after 500 competitors.

GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be offering FREE tournament T-Shirts to ALL competitors!

SPECTATOR FEES: Saturday $10, Sunday $10

Each competitor must fill out the registration form online. The Pre-registration fee is $70 for the adults and juveniles (16-17 yrs) or and $60 for the kids division until Monday, October 8th. After this date, $80 for adults and juveniles and, $70 for the kids.

REGISTER ONLINE

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4th Edition of Inspire: All female Open Mat

August 29th, 2012 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed

4th Edition of Inspire: All Female Open Mat

Since it’s inception in February 2011, the Arizona based women’s only open mat, Inspire, has gathered over 200 women from ages 13-55 to enjoy the strength and beauty of the gentle art together in an environment designed to “inspire” women to dream and achieve. This FREE event aims to not only help grow the female Jiu-Jitsu community, but to help women to find and unleash their untapped abilities in not only martial arts, but in life as well.

“Inspire really prompts women to take an active role in growing the sport. This year, women’s Jiu-Jitsu has seen many advancements like the separation of the Brown and Black belt division and addition of the Masters division in the IBJJF. More women’s exclusive Jiu-Jitsu events, such as tournaments, seminars, camps, and open mats have been developed. When you encourage women to come together and support each other, great things can happen and I am happy that I can be part of this movement,” shares the founder of the Inspire Project, Gustavo Dantas Purple belt Kristina Barlaan.

The next Inspire Open Mat is set for September 15, 2012 at the Relson Gracie Arizona Academy in Phoenix, AZ. Special guest instructors include 9x Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Luciana Dias and her daughter, multiple time World Champion, Mackenzie Dern.

Inspire is open to all schools from all states. For more information or to register to participate, please visit www.strongvon.com/inspire4.

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