By Ryan Peterson on July 25, 2010
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 [...]
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By Ryan Peterson on June 25, 2010
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 [...]
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By Ryan Peterson on December 27, 2009
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 [...]
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By Ryan Peterson on October 18, 2009
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? [...]
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By Ryan Peterson on June 21, 2009
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.
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By Ryan Peterson on June 8, 2009
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 [...]
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By Ryan Peterson on June 4, 2009
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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