UFC Middle Weight Contender, Aaron Simpson, will be teaching a takedown seminar in East Mesa. The seminar will take place on April 3rd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at East West MMA, located at 2910 N. Power Road in Mesa,AZ. More info at 480-310-5483 or gustavo@gdjiujitsu.com

* $50 Pre-Registration until Wednesday, March 31st (T-Shirt Included)
* $60 Registration on Friday or Saturday (T-Shirt Not-Included)

The seminar has limited space.

The seminar will focus in takedown set ups and counters for Grappling Competitions (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Wrestling) and/or MMA Competitions. Proper way to apply the double and sigle legs, and how to defend properly.
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Issa will be representing our team in Abu Dhabi

Our team’s picture was featured in the March issue of Gracie Mag in the section called “Homegrown”. The article talks about some of the new talents in the BJJ Scene, including the Abu Dhabi West Coast Trial Champion, Issa Able. Issa will be representing Team GD Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi on April 15th of 2010 at the World BJJ Pro Cup.

Check out the promo video of the 5th AZ International Open of BJJ produced by the tournament’s head sponsor, Many Weapons.

AZ Open less than a month away

Check out the prizes for the 5th AZ International Open of BJJ on March 13th and 14th. For the 1st time, GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be awarding the top 5 Schools in both the Kids and Adults Division.

• All Juvenile, adult, master and senior competitors will receive a Tournament T-Shirt and a free issue of Gracie Magazine;
• All Pre-Registered Kids will receive a competitor’s t-shirt (Deadline March 5th)
• The top FIVE Kids schools will receive awards;
• The top FIVE BJJ schools will receive awards;
• All kids competitors will receive a 3 1/2″ medal, a certificate and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a PSP (Regardless of win or loss);
• The winners of the Juvenile and Adult Female Division have a chance to win a Flip Video Recorder;
• The winners of the Juvenile, adult, master and senior Divisions have a chance to win a 32″ LCD Flat Screen TV;

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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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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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GD Jiu-Jitsu at East West MMA

The main sponsor of the 5th AZ International Open of BJJ on March 13th and 14th, the clothing company, Many Weapons, visited East West MMA in East Mesa, AZ on February 2nd.  Gustavo Dantas and Bob Merriman have been  responsible for the BJJ program since December of 2009.  Check out all the pictures at the Many Weapons Website.

Check out our schedule:

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