Monthly Archives: April 2010

Draculino student stops criminal

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 27, 2010

The late grand master Helio Gracie fought all his life to promote the self defense portion of BJJ. Often we have a proof of the efficiency of its techniques. Our GMA member in Texas, Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes presents another example. Check out this video with his GB Texas student Chris Reed pinning down a criminal [...]

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Royler Gracie at Toronto BJJ

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 27, 2010

BJJ legend Royler Gracie paid a visit to Toronto BJJ this Monday. The four time world champion taught a seminar for a full house. Our GMA member Jorge Britto welcomed Royler. “Thanks to Royler Gracie for one more amazing seminar,” wrote Britto in his Facebook page. And the weekend was also special for Britto. He [...]

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Alberto Crane’s off to Hong Kong

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 27, 2010

We like to say that Jiu-Jitsu will take you places. Here we have another example of that. Our GMA Alberto Crane is off to Hong Kong for a seminar at Shanghai BJJ. The class is scheduled next May 1st. For more info on Alberto Crane, go to legacymixedmartialarts.com.

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Kenny Florian seminar at Yamasaki

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 27, 2010

Our GMA member Fernando Yamasaki, of Yamasaki Academy, in Maryland is announcing some good news for his students. Next May 15th, he will be hosting the UFC star Kenny Florian for a seminar. For more info, go to grappling.com

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Bruno Paulista in car accident

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 26, 2010

Our GMA member Bruno Paulista, black belt and head instructor at Ralph Gracie OC, in California, suffered a car accident last Thursday. Paulista was in Florianopolis, his hometown in Southern Brazil, when his car slipped off a curve at Morro da Lagoa. The black belt was brought to a local hospital with a possible head [...]

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Best Way launches BJJ Institute

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 22, 2010

Our GMA member school Best Way BJJ has a new outlet to spread the knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu. They have launched the BJJ Institute, an online tool for learning. For just US$ 17,99 a month, members will have access to different videos featuring techniques. Best Way BJJ is led by Andre “Dedeco” Almeida and Luigi Mondelli. [...]

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A black belt in Fargo

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 22, 2010

Our GMA member Amal Easton, leader of Easton BJJ, in Colorado, travelled to Fargo, North Dakota, this week. He taught a seminar at Fargo BJJ, the academy of also GMA member George Andersch. Until yesterday, Andersch was a brown belt. But at the end of the seminar, the new belt came from the hands of [...]

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Jacare turns seven at 57

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 21, 2010

Today is one of those days. A day to honor one of Jiu-Jitsu’s masters. Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti has received from the IBJJF the seventh degree in his black belt. Born in 1952, the leader of World, European and Pan-American champion team Alliance must be proud of his life’s work. A disciple of the legendary Rolls [...]

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One more lesson with Marcelinho

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 21, 2010

GMA member Marcelo Garcia has a great teaching website. MG In Action is a wonderfull tool for those who wanna learn with him, but can’t be arround the world class master. This week, he teaches a sweep and a guillotine from butterfly guard. Enjoy. To learn more, become a member at mginaction.com

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Another Black belt in Arizona

By Ivan Trindade | Published: April 21, 2010

After GMA Ryan Beauregard, another athlete has obtained the black belt degree in Arizona. Bob Merriman has won the 4th Arizona State Championship and received his new belt after that. GMA member Gustavo Dantas graduated Merriman, his 6th black belt. For more info, go to gdjiujitsu.com

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