Abu Dhabi Pro World Trials - San Diego Results, 2011

Pro Cup in San Diego, 2011

WORLD PROFESSIONAL 
JIU-JITSU CUP 2011
SAN DIEGO TRIAL RESULTS

*GI Adult Male White Belt:
-150 lbs.
 1st Place: GI + Gold Medal = Edward Burbon (Heroes Martial Arts)
 2nd Place: Silver Medal = Kevin Rivera (Undisputed/Purebred)
 3rd Place: Bronze Medal = Carlos Hernandez (Morales BJJ)
 3rd Place: Bronze Medal = Aaron Gonzales Jr. (Arriva Machado BJJ)

-163 lbs.
 1st Place: GI + Gold Medal = Mathew Schantz (Paragon Academy Slo)
 2nd Place: Silver Medal = David Molina (Stronghold/ATOS)
 3rd Place: Bronze Medal = Zack Carney (Gracie San Diego)

-176 lbs.
 1st Place: GI + Gold Medal = Moses Lewis (Lower Valley MMA)
 2nd Place: Silver Medal = Sang Suh (Black House Team Nogueira)
 3rd Place: Bronze Medal = Aaron Steigerwalt (Bjj Revolution)

Jiu Jitsu Black Friday - Bring on the SALES!

Are you looking for some good deals online for jiu jitsu gear? I will try to compile a list of everything I can find here, with links and descriptions of when and where to get started on buying a new gi, or other gear you might need for training. If have one I should add, comment below and I will add it to this post.

BJJSports.com  

30% OFF EVERYTHING, plus free shipping for orders over $200. This sale will end on Monday. Gis, Gear, Fight Wear, Training/Protective Gear, MMA Clothing, Backpacks, DuffelBags.

Atama-kimonos.com

CODE: DRUMSTICK

EFFECT: 25% - Free shipping over $100

Berimbolo Extravaganza Video by Rafael Mendes

This jiu jitsu video features the Berimbolo performed again, again, and again...by Rafael Mendes. 

If you have not mastered this sweep, and do not know how to escape it, you better start working on it! Check out this Berimbolo highlight video for some inspiration.

BJJ - Jiu Jitsu Belts

What are the Jiu Jitsu Belts? BJJ belts typically include the white belt. The Jiu Jitsu white belt is the first belt in JiuJitsu. The belt does not require any prior knowledge of bjj, and is the belt you begin your Jiu Jitsu journey with.

The second bjj belt is the blue belt. The Jiu Jitsu blue belt is typically obtained after 1-2 years of training in Jiu Jitsu. The blue belt represents a solid knowledge of several different basic and intermediate Jiu Jitsu moves.

The third Jiu Jitsu belt is the purple belt. The purple belt is often time obtained after 1-2 years of solid training at the blue belt level. A Jiu Jitsu purple belt has a solid grasp of all of the basic and intermediate Jiu Jitsu moves, and is more advanced with transitions and technique.

The fourth belt in Jiu Jitsu is the brown belt. The brown belt can be obtained in 1-3 years of training as a purple belt. A Jiu Jitsu brown belt is an advanced Jiu Jitsu martial artist, working to obtain his or her black belt. They have a solid knowledge of Jiu Jitsu techniques from nearly every situation that they may find themselves in.

The fifth belt in Jiu Jitsu is the black belt. The Jiu Jitsu black belt is an honor to obtain, and the time to acquire one varies greatly depending upon training and individual skill level.

2011 World No Gi Jiu Jitsu Tournament Results

Congratulations to the IBJJF World No Gi competitors this past weekend. What a great day of no-gi jiu jistu. The tournament was held in Long Beach, California, at the California State University.

Cobrinha - Motivated to Stay in the Game for Good

Have you heard, Cobrinha is back for good? As quoted by Gracie Magazine, he thought he would have no time to train or compete after opening up his school in Los Angeles in 2010. He says that his main motivation to stay in the competitors ring came from his students, and would not let him come with any excuses as to why he should not be getting his time in on the mat. Cobrinha has made great accomplishments in his Jiu Jitsu career, with 4 World and Pan Ams Gold Medals (Gi), and now with 3 No-Gi Worlds Gold Medals, after taking the victory in this year’s 2011 World No Gi competition in California.

World of Jiu Jitsu Technique Videos

For a collection of expertise (and free) Jiu Jitsu technique videos, visit our World of Jiu Jitsu website on our Jiu Jitsu Techniques page.  The page features videos that are organized by the type of techniques you are most interested in.  The best part about it is, you do not have to search YouTube wondering whether the instructor or technique is up to par, since all of the videos on our site have been reviewed to assure they are of the highest quality.

If there are other videos you are looking for specifically, feel free to drop us a line and we will get it up for you. And if you have a technique video of your own that you would like to submit for review to be added to the World of Jiu Jitsu website, post your link on our facebook page @ www.facebook.com/WorldofJiuJitsu.