Inside BJJ has posted a great article on Relson Gracie and his frustration with the current Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament system. Relson is starting the Gracie Pro-Am, a new tournament series that is “focused on the original rules Grandmaster Helio Gracie put together for the first tournament in 1962.” “The Gracie Pro-Am Circuit is looking [...]
Yesterday various Relson Gracie schools in Colorado competed in Fight To Win‘s Nationals tournament held at University of Denver’s Magness Arena. This was my first tournament since recieving my blue belt last March. It was a ton a fun. Although not everyone took home medals (many did), everyone faught hard. It was also great to see [...]
Last week Boulder Grappling Academy (BGA) announced we would get the honor to train with Phil Cardella in the form of a seminar at BGA’s facilities in Boulder this upcoming Tuesday (I do now know if the seminar is open to the public). Phil is a very distinguished Relson Gracie black belt and MMA fighter [...]
I recently snagged the 2009 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship DVD set from Jiu Jitsu Progear. As hinted in a previous blog post I have been watching more Jiu Jitsu related videos in my spare time. I like the DVD very much so far although I haven’t been able to watch all the fights yet. I [...]
Yesterday I competed in my first Jiu Jitsu tournament – the 4th U.S. National Cup, put on the by the Rocky Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation. In addition to fighting, I got to meet Cris Cyborg. Mixed-martial artist Cameron Dollar was also on hand, as was the legend himself, Relson Gracie. My take on it? [...]
The Fightworks Podcast has put together an awesome recap video of the 2009 Brazillian Jiu Jitsu World Championship, sponsored BudoVideos.com: Check it out at Youtube see watch it in delicious HD.
Yesterday the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)’s Jiu Jitsu World Championship wound down in Long Beach, California. Congratulations to all the winners. Here are the official results. The IBJJF has also posted some videos featuring some interviews and highlights. I wanted to give a special shout out to Hannes Vetter, Relson Gracie Colorado‘s first [...]
One of the most important and prestigious Jiu Jitsu tournaments in the world begins today and continues through this weekend: the International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation (IBJJF)’s World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (also referred to as the “Mundials”) in Long Beach, CA. Relson Gracie Colorado is sending a handful of people to compete – including Steve Hordinski (black [...]
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