February 9th, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
Gustavo Dantas, AZSBJJF Vice-President and Event Promoter. Photo: Eric Miller
Written by Kristina Barlaan, AZSBJJF head writer.
GD JIU-JITSU Events in association with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) is proud to announce its 5thinstallment of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open. Typically drawing mainly competitors from Arizona and its neighboring states, the AZSBJJF sent an open invitation to teams from other countries to compete and represent their homeland, transforming the AZ Open into an international event for the first time.
The tournament will feature an international black belt match between a seven-time World Champion from Brazil, GMA Robson Moura (Nova Uniao), and 2009’s national champion of Japan, Nobuhiko Kitahara (Axis JJ), who will be travelling from Tokyo to represent the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan.
“The AZSBJJF’s partnership with the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan (JJFJ) started in 2009, when I met its President, Taka Watanabe, at the 2nd Rickson Gracie International. I was very impressed with their organization and their dedication to making Jiu-Jitsu a popular and organized sport in Japan”, says Gustavo Dantas, Vice-President of the AZSBJJF and promoter of all its events, who is expecting between 400 and 500 competitors on March 13th and 14th.
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February 9th, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
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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February 4th, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
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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February 4th, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
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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February 2nd, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
Due to low attendance, starting on February 16th, the morning No-Gi classes at Arizona Combat Sports (10:00 to 11:30 am) will be replaced by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) Classes. The No-Gi training will still be available on Tuesday & Thursday Nights, plus the MMA Class Monday through Friday.
Judo Classes are now available on Tue and Thur from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with Steve Judson. With the tournament season coming up ( AZ Open, Pan-Ams, etc.), this class is highly recommended for our Competition Team and all students interested in competing in future tournaments looking to improve their takedown abilities and techniques.
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January 30th, 2010 | Subscribe to GD Jiu Jitsu by Email | Subscribe to GD Jiu-Jitsu RSS Feed
Crossfit Southwest is Arizona’s oldest CrossFit Affiliate, and have been providing top-flight fitness and instruction to AZ CrossFitters since 2005. We offer individual and group training, focusing on CrossFit, Academy/Bootcamp preparation, Olympic Weightlifting and Sport Specific programs, and general fitness.
CrossFit is a workout program that combines elements of gymnastics, Olympic Weightlifting, and resistance training with traditional and non-traditional tools. The basis of the CrossFit workout methodology is the workout of the day (”WOD”). The WOD varies considerably from day to day; each workout taxing your body differently, allowing you to push your limits while recovering from previous workouts.
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