The GD JIU-JITSU Events in association with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) is proud to announce the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic. The competition will take place on October 16 & 17 at the Westwood High School located at 945 W. 8th St. in Mesa, AZ 85201.
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2nd Southwest BJJ Classic Promo Video
August 30th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Little girl’s face, big person’s Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Mag)
August 23rd, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
by Carlos Eduardo Ozório — July 28, 2010
It wouldn’t be wrong to say Mackenzie Dern is another pretty face among the gentle art’s ladies. However, it would be wise to take into account the old saying “He who sees the face, doesn’t see the heart.” Behind her fair appearance, there’s an aggressive fighter, a promising athlete of the new generation.
Like father, like daughter. Mackenzie’s father is black belt Wellington Megaton, winner of the last five installments of the International Master and Senior tournament. By her doting father’s side, the fighter travels the world training, competing and winning. After winning the 2010 Worlds, she made her purple belt debut in grand style at the Rio Open.
Wanna go to Portugal? Compete at the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic
August 20th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
The GD JIU-JITSU Events in association with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) is proud to announce the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic. The competition will take place on October 16 & 17 at the Westwood High School located at 945 W. 8th St. in Mesa, AZ 85201.
Gracie Mag will be covering the event.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition will offer kids, juvenile, Adult (Male and Female), Master, and Senior Divisions, plus two Black Belt Open Classes, Open Light (167.5 lbs and under) and Open Heavy (Over 167.5 lbs). The winner of each Open division will receive a ticket to the 2011 European BJJ Championship in Lisbon, Portugal. An additional ticket will be awarded to the Raffle Winner of the Divison Champions (Juvenile-Senior, White-Black, Male and Female)*. All Kids Division competitors will receive a Raffle Ticket to win a Nintendo Wii, regardless of win or loss.
GD Seminar in Chandler, AZ
August 18th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
On Saturday, September 11th, Chris Lopez will be hosting a BJJ Seminar with Gustavo Dantas at his school, Indomitable Spirits Martial Arts. ISMA is located at 1965 Alma School Rd. #3 in Chandler, AZ. The Seminar will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and the cost is $50. All attendees will receive a free issue of Gracie Mag, and one lucky person will compete for FREE @ at the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic. The seminar is limited to only 25 people, reserve your spot now! More info@ 480-855-3545.
All in Family, Jiu-Jitsu Style
August 17th, 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.
2010 Vegas Open & U.S. No-Gi National Results
August 17th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
Leandro Massaro (Relson Gracie AZ) Took 4 medals back to AZ. Photo: John Cooper
Promoted by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), The 2010 Vegas International Open and the U.S. No-Gi Nationals took place in Las Vegas on August 14th. AZSBJJF was well represented by BJJ Revolution, Megaton, MMA Lab, Nova Uniao, Primero BJJ, Relson Gracie AZ, Ruffhouse, and Siege/Lotus BJJ. If you are part of an AZSBJJF School, and you can not find your name on the list, please send your info to gustavo@azsbjjf.com. Teams are welcome to send one picture. Check out the results:
Meet our Sponsor Tutor Doctor
August 12th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
You may have seen them at the 2010 AZ BJJ State Championship, but just in case you didn’t have a chance to meet them, the AZSBJJF would like to introduce you to one of its sponsors for the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic: Tutor Doctor. Tutor Doctor is a leader in providing affordable one-on-one supplementary education to students and adults through offering in-home tutoring to families. The company also leverages a leading-edge e-tutoring platform to reach cities and regions throughout the world not yet serviced by a local Tutor Doctor office.
Meet our New Sponsor: Midwestern Meats
August 11th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
The AZSBJJF is happy to announce its latest sponsor, Midwestern Meats. Midwestern Meats will be catering at all AZSBJJF & GD Jiu-Jitsu Events, selling high-quality and delicious food to competitors and spectators alike. The locally based business has a fully-stocked meat shop as well as a family restaurant and bakery. Midwestern Meats is your one-stop shop for wholesome, hearty, healthy, and satisfying food for any lifestyle. Here’s a little more info on the Arizona native business:
Jeff Monson Seminar in AZ
August 10th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
No-Gi World Champion
ADCC Champion, No Gi BJJ World Champion, UFC vet, Pride vet
When: Aug 28th noon-4
Cost: $60pre registraition, $75 day of
Location: LA Boxing 4825 E. Warner Rd.Phoenix, AZ, 85044
Contact: 480-496-4269
Dont miss this chance to train with a MMA superstar
2010 AZSBJJF School Rankings (Top 10)
August 9th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed
2010 AZSBJJF School Rankings
The final AZSBJJF School Rankings for 2010 will be coming to its close after the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic, the last tournament of the year. This year, the Top FIVE schools in the Kids and Adult Division will receive awards at the first tournament of the new year, the 6th AZ Int’l Open of BJJ. With the close runnings, the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic will serve to be a decider for some of the schools.
In the Kids Division, the run for the Champion spot is lead by MMA Lab with Lion’s Den only 8 points on their tail. 3rd, 4th, and 5th places are currently held by Ruffhouse, Siege MMA/Lotus Club, and Relson Gracie AZ, but as with the top 2, the 3 schools are only separated by a matter of a few points. Team Megaton is in 6th place, despite being last year’s Champion, but is only 1 point away from breaking into the Top 5. Close behind them is Team GD Jiu-Jitsu, who are three champions away from making Top 5. 8th, 9th, and 10th place is secured by Rey Diogo/De Brazil, BJJ Revolution, and Yuma BJJ, but with such close margins and with one more tournament left, anyone can make Top 5.
