Tag Archives: Claudio Franca

4th American Cup in San Jose

By Ivan Trindade | Published: February 28, 2011

The creators of the US Open, Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are honored to announce the 4th American Cup Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament. This exciting tournament will be held at a new location. Independence High School San Jose is located just minutes from the San Jose Airport. This new location will allow the tournament to be bigger [...]

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Time for US Open

By Ivan Trindade | Published: August 30, 2010

The traditional US Open BJJ tournament is upon us once again. GMA member Claudio França, leader of the event call on all BJJ lovers for the 15th installment. The XV US Open is scheduled October 15th-16th-17th, in Santa Cruz, California. On October 14th, IBJJF’s referee director Alvaro Mansor will teach a rules seminar. Men and [...]

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Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea in September

By Ivan Trindade | Published: August 5, 2010

GMA member Claudio Franca is inviting you and all Jiu-Jitsu lovers to compete at Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea. The event, already a tradition in California, will have another installment next September 18, in Santa Cruz. Registration is already open and the event welcomes men and women of all ages. The cost is US$ 35 for [...]

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Go compete by the sea

By Ivan Trindade | Published: July 19, 2010

GMA Claudio Franca is inviting you and all Jiu-Jitsu lovers to compete at the Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea. The event, already a tradition in California, will have its next edition next September 18th, in Santa Cruz. Registrations are already open and the event welcomes men and women of all ages. The cost is US$ 35 [...]

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Register for the Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea

By Ivan Trindade | Published: June 22, 2010

Thursday, June 24th, is the last day to register for the Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea tournament. Claudio Franca, head of the event, invites all to Santa Cruz, California, this Saturday, June 26th. The event is open for all ages, men and women. For more info and to register, click here.

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’10 Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea

By Ivan Trindade | Published: May 17, 2010

Our GMA Claudio Franca is tireless when we talk about promoting Jiu-Jitsu. As soon as he wrapped up the 3rd American Cup, Franca started promoting and organizing the 2010 Summer Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea. Scheduled next June 26th, in Santa Cruz, the event is open for men, women and children. The registration is open. For [...]

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Hurry for the Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 22, 2010

Claudio Franca has a urgent announcement. The deadline to register to the Spring Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea is this Wednesday, March 24th. The event takes place next Saturday, March 27th, in Santa Cruz, California. Men and women of all ages are welcome to compete. For more info and to register, go to Jiu-Jitsu by the [...]

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Compete in Toronto, compete in California, compete in Pensylvannia

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 7, 2010

Three competitions organized by GMA members. Don’t waste the opportunity to put your skills to the test. In Toronto, Canada, Jorge Britto announces a new edition of the Copa Ontario. He shares the novelties for this year: “This year, we will have two days of competitions, one Gi and other No-Gi and a master division, [...]

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3rd American Cup open for sign ins

By Ivan Trindade | Published: February 26, 2010

The creators of the US Open, Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, proudly announce the 3rd Annual American Cup Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament. This exciting tournament will be held at Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030 located just minutes from the San Jose Airport. Saturday, May 1, 2010, the first [...]

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WPJJC US West coast Trials results

By Ivan Trindade | Published: January 25, 2010

The World Pro JJ Cup, next April, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, have its first qualified athletes. In a partnership between GMAs Carlao Santos, of Emirates Team, Claudio Franca and Renato Tavares the US West Coast Trials took place this weekend, in Santa Cruz, California. Here are the results: Male Purple/Brown/Black Belt: -65kg:  John Ramirez -75kg: [...]

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