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World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Athletes List 2012

www.BJJLegends.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:07:05 PDT

Recently released, the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Athletes List has been released. The match ups should be interesting. The list of jiu-jitsu competitors contains notable Black Belts such as: - Megaton Dias - Felipe Costa - Cobrinha, Rubens Charles - Lucas Lepri - JT Torres - Luca Leite - Clark Gracie - Kron Gracie - Rômulo Barral - Xande Ribeiro - Leticia Ribeiro - Kyra Gracie - Penny Thomas Get the complete list here at the IBJJF Website.

Saulo/Xande Ribeiro Mind Map

www.BJJLegends.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:18:40 PDT

Mind Maps help us to visulaize connections between entities. In this case we are looking at the techniques on the Saulo & Xande Ribeiro issue of BJJ Legends Magazine. Heart felt thanks to our reader Matthew Corley. Please read his blog: http://mattsdailyjournal.wordpress.com/ and friend him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MappingMyBjjJourney Click for large copy of the image

Women: Hannette Staack Seminar in San Jose CA

www.BJJLegends.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:22:14 PDT

Women Only! Hannette Staack Seminar 2012 at Caio Terra's school Saturday, June 9, 2012at Institue of Martial Arts855 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 9512612:00pm until 3:00pm in GiPrice $60 Until June 7thor $75 at the door Hannette Staack is an 8 time world jiu-jitsu champion, 3 time ADCC champion, and one of the most accomplished women in BJJ history. Moreover, she has developed a great style of teaching and relaying her knowledge to others. She will be coming to San Jose, CA to teach a, one of a kind, women's only seminar. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn and train with one of the world's best practitioner and teacher!Early Registration go to:https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp?studioid=11400 (events tab)More information conatact us at:contact@brazil021.com

Jiu-Jitsu Expo - Nick Diaz is a No Show!

www.BJJLegends.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

World Jiu Jitsu Expo The Jiu-Jitsu Expo and 2012 Spring Open took Long Beach, California on May 10th. Called the "World" Jiu-Jitsu Expo as it's premeire on the scene the Gracie clan pulled out all the stops. It was a who's who of the brazilian jiu-jitsu community. Who was on site, just about everyone you would, should or could know. Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr, Fabio Santos, Jacare, Conpedro, Braulio Estima, Kayron Gracie, Kyra Gracie, Kron Gracie, Jeff Glover, Alvaro Romano, Mike Fowler, Chris Haueter, Caio Terra, Mendes Brothers, Andres Galvao, Werdum ... Laranja.... and many more... Super Jiu-Jitsu Fight: Diaz vs Estima - No Show! The accusations fly between Nick, the promoter and Braulio. ... read more Braulio steps out and says a few words to the crowd...

Kenny Johnson: Bolt Wrestling “The White Bolt Series” DVD Review

www.BJJLegends.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:51:55 PDT

Kenny Johnson's Bolt Wrestling is a methodical and highly technical and step-by-step guide to wrestling. Through the course of its evolution Wrestling has garnered the reputation of being ranked amongst the greatest sports in the world. Widely recognized for its combat tactics which incorporates aggressive grip fighting, joint locks, and high impact takedowns its popularity has extended worldwide inspiring many grappling hopefuls to participate in this pastime. Wrestling in term has not only helped introduce the world to great athletes but also aided in propelling other disciplines like Judo and Mixed Marital Arts. However aside from the accolades and championship titles they may have obtained in their careers wrestlers never truly had a way of identifying themselves which relates to separating an individual’s skills level such as the ranking system employed in combat art forms like Karate, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Read More->

Gracie Worlds Come to TheFitExpo

www.BJJLegends.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:32:36 PDT

For Immediate Release The Gracie Worlds Come to TheFitExpo™ July 14-15 At the San Jose McEnery Convention Center (Los Angeles, Calif…May 4, 2012) The Gracie Worlds will continue to set the standard for Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling tournaments when they make their San Jose debut in conjunction with California’s premier fitness event, TheFitExpo™, Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15, 2012 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 West San Carlos, San Jose in Halls 1 & 2. “We’re honored to once again be working with Rose Gracie from the legendary Gracie family on hosting The Gracie Worlds,” said TheFitExpo Executive Director, Erin Ferries. “We’re thrilled to have such an important event at our debut San Jose Expo. We love the synergy they create for competitors and attendees alike.” Read More->