NAGA NEWS:

2007 MIAMI GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Sat., October 20, 2007
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Krop High School, Miami, FL
Over 220 Gi & No-Gi Divisions
This event is Nationally
860-295-0403
President@nagafighter.com
http://www.nagafighter.com/

NAGA is bringing championship belts to Florida! The winners of all the expert divisions will take home a custom NAGA belt.

There will be two incredible Superfights!

Babalu (Gracie Barra) vs. Jorge Santiago (ATT)
Hermes Franca (Armory) vs. Enrico Cocco (FFA)

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2007 LAS VEGAS GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Sat., October 27, 2007
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Boulder City H.S., Boulder City, NV
Over 220 Gi & No-Gi Divisions
This event is Nationally
860-295-0403
President@nagafighter.com
http://www.nagafighter.com/

West Coast grapplers prepare for the return of NAGA to Las Vegas. NAGA is excited about returning to Sin City. Come test yourself against the best grapplers in the West.

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2007 GEORGIA GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sat., November 3, 2007
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Suwannee Sports Acad., Suwannee, GA
Over 220 Gi & No-Gi Divisions
This event is Nationally
860-295-0403
President@nagafighter.com
http://www.nagafighter.com/

NAGA returns to the terrific Suwannee Sports Academy for the Georgia Grappling Championships. With 17 championships belts and six team cups up for grabs, the competition will be intense. Remember, you can come as an individual or as a team to compete.

KID NEWSSSSSS :

Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . . U.S Open - Robson Moura Interview and more
Submitted by:Kid Peligro

US OPen Trailer opn Youtube

The US Open is just around the corner and the promoters sent us this preview to get you all fired up!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZGbZYuLHYe4


Robson Moura Interview (by AJ Scales)
A.J.: So how did it feel to fight in the World Championships again?
RM: I was very excited; I haven’t fought in the CBJJ since 2001 I was very happy. And then I fought in CBJJO in 2002. When I stopped fighting in the kimono I focused allot on MMA. I then moved to the US and started to compete again. I did a Super fight with Jeff Glover at the LA X Submission event and competed in Grappler Quest.

A.J.: How did you prepare for this year Mundial?
RM: I went to Arizona and trained with Gustavo Dantas. I trained allot with his students, Steve and Jake also Gustavo. We had two training sessions per day for about two and half weeks.

A.J.: Do you have any new goals now that you’re a 7 time World Champion?
RM: Yes, I want to be a Ten Time World Champion. (big smile on his face)

A.J.: So how long have you been in the United States?
RM: Just over two years now.

A.J.: Where is your school located?
RM:I started a school in Newark, Delaware and have about 50, 55 guys. I’m very happy the way the school is going. www.elitejuijitsu.com

A.J.: So have you been doing allot of Seminars?
RM:Yes, I did a Seminar at Gustavo Dantas Academy one in Florida and now I’m here in Canada at A.J Scales Academy. www.completemma.ca

A.J.: When will we see you on the mat again?
RM: I will compete in the 10th Arizona Grappling Challenge hosted by Gustavo Dantas on October 10th. I will do a Super Fight with one of Marc Laimon’s students, Sim Go. This kid is the North American Abu Dhabi Trial winner, so it should be fun.

A.J.: Why didn't you get an invite to this year Abu Dhabi Championships?
RM: That’s a good question. I fought in Grappler Quest and finished all my opponents under two minutes. Brian Cimmins tried to help me out and put a good word in for me. Man I fought Abu Dhabi in 2001 and lost in the semi final to Royler Gracie. I have a good resume so I’m not sure why I was not invited. Nova União has some of the best guys at 145, 155 and 170 we have many good guys.

A.J.: So do you have any advice for someone that would like to become a world champion?
RM: Train hard and believe in your self because anyone can do it.

A.J.: Do you have any last comments?
RM: Yes, Nova União is coming to California!!!

HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein of Jordan receives his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Jordan recently held its second belt promotion for 2007. The ceremony advanced a total of 10 students on Team Mirza, including HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein, who earned his blue belt after 10 months of intensive training and private classes. "His Royal Highness is without a doubt a great contribution to our team. Despite his difficult agenda, Prince Hamzah is one of the most dedicated students we have. His amazing ability to learn new positions, combined with his incredible physical strength makes him an extremely talented Gentle Art practitioner ", declares Zaid Mirza who is the Board Secretary of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federatioin of Jordan. "A one hour Private Lesson at the Palace may extend to 4-5 hours of non-stop overindulgence of Jiu-Jitsu when HRH Prince Hamzah and HRH Prince Hashem are training", smiles Mirza.

The team's first batch of purple belts also happens to be the first of the Kingdom which inludes: Zaid Abu Ragheb, Yazan Salhab, Zaid Abu Soud, Mohammed Armouti, Ashraf Chechani, Mohammed Bilbeisi Zaid Khurma and Mohammed Mirza. Two fighters on the team also earned their blue belts at the ceremony: Basel Fanous and Shereef Twal.

All belts were awarded by Team Mirza black belts Zaid Mirza, Jonatas Gurgel and Pedro Galiza.


EMIRATES ASIAN SUPER CUP - BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

(ASIA,AMERICAS,EUROPE,AFRICA) for white & blue + purple & brown belts!

14 & 15 DECEMBER 2007

ABU DHABI - UAE at the ADCC COMBAT CLUB
+ 29.000 US$ CASH PRIZE ! (100.000 AED or 45.ooo $ reais)

GROUP A = WHITE & BLUE BELTS

9 DIVISION:

-62KG, -68KG, -74KG, -80KG, -86KG, -92KG, -98KG, +98KG & ABSOLUTO

FIRST PLACE = 1400 US$

SECOND PLACE= 600 US$

GROUP B = PURPLE & BROWN BELTS + JUDO BLACK BELTS !

5 DIVISIONS:

-66KG, -78KG, -90KG, +90KG & ABSOLUTO

FIRST PLACE = 1600 US$

SECOND PLACE= 600 US$

Registration on-line NOW is available at:

www.asiansupercup.blogspot.com - supercup07@gmail.com

REGISTER= 20 US$
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www.emiratesone.blogspot.com

HUNGARIAN BJJ OPEN:

Hungarian BJJ Open Approaching
The tournament to be bigger and better than last year's

Time for the Hungary’s 3rd BJJ open tournament is approaching. On November 24th, the 2007 Hungarian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament will take place. Organized by such notable figures in the Ji—Jitsu world as Ze Radiola, Braulio Estima, Victor Estima, Max Carvalho, Otavio de Souza and Cristian Rodrigues, the tournament is expected to be even better than last year's version of the event, as 150 more people are expected to sign up. Also, the competition has become tight all across the board, and continues to get tighter, as Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Slovakia, France and England have already confirmed their participation in the event.

For further information, write to Max Carvalho at maxicarvalho@hotmail.com

LINK:

www.asiansupercup.blogspot.com

ASIAN SUPER CUP RULES:
COMPETITION NED USE KIMONO (GI) WHITE OR BLUE.
Matches

The competition will be single elimination.

Ways to win: Submissions ( verbal or by tapping ) conciously submitting, Referee stoppage by any of the following ( Excessive Bleeding, Doctor Stopagge , Feels that the competitor cannot continue the match ) Competitors coach or corner throws in a towel or signal the referee to stop the match , referee decision ( its is final and will not be reversed ), Disqualification, Forfeit, No show.

2 points
Complete sweep (and come over from bottom)
Any technique to turn the fight
Perfect throw ("mate" in Judo)
Takedown
Knee in opponent's stomach for 3 seconds

3 points
Pass guard and clearly end chest-to-chest

4 points
Mount opponent
Take the back, using secure hooks with feet

"Advantage"
Advantages determine winner when points are even.

Any take down without technique
Any attempt of choke, lock, or near submission
Reversal of fight without technique
Person with more aggressive stance (offensive fighter)
FIGHT TIME:
QUALIFICATION = 5 MIN
FINALS = 6 MIN
FEES:
20.00 US$ DOLLARS
All competitors that register will receive a free event t-shirt

2007 G. QUEST:

2007 Grapplers Quest North American Championships

Event Date: 10/06/2007 - 10/06/2007
Event Time: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Event Venue: St. Peters College,
Event Address: 2641 Kennedy Boulevard

Jersey City, NJ United States
Event Contact Person: Brian Cimins
Event Phone: 973-248-6266
Event Email: President@Grapplers.com
Event Website: http://www.Grapplers.com

NEWSSSSSS:

Event Date: 09/29/2007 - 09/29/2007
Event Time: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Event Venue: The Showplace,
Event Address: 3000 Mechanicsville Tnpk.

Richmond, VA United States
Event Contact Person: Mike Moses
Event Phone: 301-990-1563
Event Email: mike2moses@gmail.com
Event Website: http://www.missionsubmission.tv

SECOND:

the 2nd submission grapling tournament on the beach .at the famous beach of mamitas in playa del carmen this sunday september 30 at 3pm .fighters from mexico usa argentina europe and brazil already confirm come and enjoy hte beutifull paradise of the riviera maya and whatch one of the most spectacular sport of martial arts and also this saturday 29 at 5pm the seminar of natural gymnastia with Alvaro romero chek out the poster for more informacion contac gibran alvarez 984 137 5898 ....

ASIAN BJJ CUP:

EMIRATES ASIAN JIU-JITSU SUPER CUP

14 & 15 DECEMBER 2007

ADCC COMBAT CLUB

ABU DHABI - U.A.E

NEW EMIRATES TEAM T-SHIRT:

NEW EMIRATES TEAM T-SHIRT:

75 AED = 20 US$

ALSO IN BLUE COLOR

EMIRATES TEAM SHORT:

EMIRATES TEAM SHORT:

PRIZE= 120 AED

33 US$

World Grappling Games :

www.GrapplingTournaments.com
World Grappling Games and On The Mat are proud to present the 1st Annual 'Quest for the Best" Grappling Championships which will be held at the World Class Las Vegas Convention Center on September 29, 2007.

Pre-registration discount ends at 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 26th! Tournament Information and Registration link are below. Don't delay, register today!

Grappling as Sport Earns World Recognition

Grappling has quickly become one of the fastest growing sports and it seems like everyone wants grappling to be a part of their event. For the first time ever a grappling competition will share the Las Vegas Convention Center with the Mr. Olympia competition.

USA ARMY:

I feel that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a superior fighting system. Their locking, choking, and grappling techniques are well suited for close-quarter combat and that's perfect for Team guys...!!!!!
USA ARMY.

ADCC:

ADCC - CLUB

RANKING BELTS:

EMIRATES TEAM

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

RANKING BELTS:

COPA BITETTI:

Copa Bitetti is an annual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament, held in London. Currently in its fourth year, the competion is organised by Nelson Solari (Carlson Gracie UK) and is open to all competitors. For more information, please contact Nelson on 07742 851 852 or nelsonsolari@yahoo.com.br

Copa Bitetti IV is scheduled for Saturday, 3rd November at Battersea Youth Centre, London. The event will be refereed by Nelson Solari, Paulo Filho (PRIDE Champion) and Amaury Bitetti (2 times World Champion). Please come along and give your support to UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
www.copabitetti.com

DISNEY WORLD:

Disney's Martial Arts Festival 2007
October 26-28, 2007
at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex
Located in WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort near Orlando, Florida USA
Celebrating the eighth year of Disney's Martial Arts Festival we continue to combines the positive atmosphere of competition with the magic
of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort for competitors, spectators, families and volunteers. This event is open to both children and adults,
from White Belt/White Sash to the Black Belt/Black Sash. Whether you are a competitor, family member or a fan there is something for you at
Disney's Martial Arts Festival.
With over fifteen disciplines to choose from, Martial artists from all disciplines will enjoy the very best competition from all over the world. The
disciplines are coordinated and judged by knowledgeable authorities in each of their respected systems of martial arts. This translates in to a
fair and accurate interpretation of your performance.
Welcome to

Sports Grappling (Gi/BJJ & No-Gi)
and Sport Mixed Martial Arts

as part of Disney's Martial Arts Festival
on October 26-28, 2007
in Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex at
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort near Orlando Florida, USA.

For More information Contact:
Coordinator: Steve Cooper Phone: (714) 892-3850
Website: www.tournament.info/SG
Email: smaa@earthlink.net

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JORDAN NEWS:

HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein of Jordan recieves his Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Jordan recently held its second belt promotion for 2007. The ceremony advanced a total of 10 students on Team Mirza, including HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein who earned his blue belt after 10 months of intensive training and private classes. "His Royal Highness is without a doubt a great contribution to our team. Despite his difficult agenda, Prince Hamzah is one of the most dedicated students we have. His amazing ability to learn new positions, combined with his incredible physical strength makes him an extremely talented Gentle Art practitioner ", declares Zaid Mirza who is the Board Secretary of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federatioin of Jordan. "A one hour Private Lesson at the Palace may extend to 4-5 hours of non-stop overindulgence of Jiu-Jitsu when HRH Prince Hamzah and HRH Prince Hashem are training", smiles Mirza.

The team's first batch of purple belts also happens to be the first of the Kingdom which inludes: Zaid Abu Ragheb, Yazan Salhab, Zaid Abu Soud, Mohammed Armouti, Ashraf Chechani, Mohammed Bilbeisi Zaid Khurma and Mohammed Mirza. Two fighters on the team also earned their blue belts at the ceremony: Basel Fanous and Shereef Twal.

All belts were awarded by Team Mirza black belts Zaid Mirza, Jonatas Gurgel and Pedro Galiza.

LOCK AND CHOKE 5:

LOCK and CHOKE 5

The European Luta Livre Organization is happy to present the fifth edition of Europes LOCK and CHOKE -Submission Wrestling tournament!
It will take place at november 10th at the German Sportsuniversity of Cologne.

In this years event competitors will be devided into advanced players and beginners. There will be a seniors class from the age of 40 again.

The winner of the absolute class will get 200 Euro cash prizemoney. Trophys, medalls, Shirts and Shorts in total value of over 1000 Euro are the prizes for the winners of the weightclasses.


More detailed information on our webside: www.lock-and-choke.com

If you want to sign up for our tournament please send an email to: info@lock-and-choke.com

SEMINAR IN LONDON:

Reyson Gracie Seminar in London

October 6th, 2007 at Roger Gracie Academy. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Red Belt Grandmaster Reyson Gracie will be at Roger's Academy for a rare European seminar. Don't miss the chance to learn from the Grandmaster.

For more info go to www.rogergracie.com

DIVISIONS:

ASIAN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

SUPER CUP DIVISIONS:

GROUP A

WHITE & BLUE BELTS

9 DIVISION:

-62KG, -68KG, -74KG, -80KG, -86KG, -92KG, -98KG, +98KG & ABSOLUTO

FIRST PLACE = 1400 US$

SECOND PLACE= 600 US$


GROUP B

PURPLE & BROWN BELTS + JUDO BLACK BELTS

5 DIVISION:

-66KG, -78KG, -90KG, +90KG & ABSOLUTO


FIRST PLACE = 1600 US$

SECOND PLACE= 600 US$

GAVAZZA CUP:

GAVAZZA CUP 11 & 12 NOVEMBER 2007

RIO DE JANEIRO -BRASIL

FABIO GURGEL:

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU STAR,

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KID NEWS +

Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . . Andre Galvao joins Wanderlei Silva's Team - American National and more
Submitted by:Kid Peligro

Andre Galvao in the semi's of the 2007 World's Photo (c) Kid Peligro

Multiple times World BJ Champion Andre Galvao has just joined Wanderlei Silva's team as his BJJ Coach. Galvao, a member of the Brasa team is moving to the US in the next few days where he wil be in charge of the ground training for Wanderlei's U.F.C. debut. Galvao was ecstatic with the opportunity: "Wanderlei has always been very nice and supportive of me. He would show up at BJJ events like the 2006 Worlds and otehr submission events. Every time he saw me fight he always gave me words of encouragement, now it is an honor for me that he gave me this opportunity!"

Galvao continues: "This is a Golden opportunity for me, to be involved with a top Champion like Wanderlei is a dream come true! I promise I will dedicate myself 1000% to helping him, I want to be able to contribute to this already great team."
Congratulations to "Deco" for the new career!


2007 American Nationals next weekend

There are just a few more days left to register for the '07 Nationals. The event takes place on September 30th at the Cal State Domingues Hills Campus, in Carson, Ca.

Go to www.ibjjf.org for more info and to register


2007 ANNUAL SRJJA TOURNEY
OCT 6th!!!! 2007

The annual SRJJA tourney will be Saturday, October 6th at the Toledo Academy. We will be weighing people in at the Toledo Academy on Friday the 6th from 6:00 – 7:30pm and on the 7th from 9:00 - 10:00am.

The tourney will begin as close to 11:00 am as possible. The cost of the tourney will be $50.00. Please make sure everyone has a large Saulo Patch on the back of their gi.

The weight classes are as follows:

150 and under, 151 – 170, 171 – 190, 191 – 210, 211 and over
White, blue, purple belts – weight and open (masters and seniors)
Brown belt – single matches
Black belt – single matches
Masters = 30 and over
Women and kids – please send an email so we can match them up – name, rank and weight.

No gi will be under 175 and 176 and over – all levels together

Hotel info:

Hampton Inn – 419-727-8725 (has hot tub/indoor pool) 79.00/night
Comfort Inn – 419-476-0170 (has free breakfast – no pool) 63.00/night
Mention the martial arts/jiu-jitsu or the mma event.

Also on Friday, we will have an instructors meeting. The meeting will take place at 8:00pm. Call me or meet at the academy on Friday for more details. Saulo is scheduled to arrive on Monday and Xande will be here on Wednesday.

Saturday at 7:30pm, a number our association fighters will be battling in the BadDog MMA Challenge; tickets will be available if we are not sold out.

On Sunday, beginning at 1:00pm, we will be having a cook out at Chris’ house.

If you need more info, please email or call.

Thanks, Saulo, Xande and Chris
Toledojiujitu.com

2007 BJJ Invitationals
We hope to see everyone at this years 2007 BJJ Invitationals. This tournament will be held Oct. 13th at the Greenhill School in Dallas, TX. Last years event brought in over 500 competitors!!!

We will be offering FREE T-SHIRTS to all competitors! Men, Women and Children are invited to compete in this GI ONLY, double elimination tournament! 8 mat areas will be running at all times to speed up the tournament process! 1st-3rd place trophies will be awarded to all winners and every child competitor that does not place will receive a participation medal.

As always you can expect us to run a fun, safe and professional tournament where sportsmanship and comradery are what we strive for!
So if you think you've got what it takes then we will see you there!

Online Registration begins Sept. 13th at www.carlosmachado.net or myspace.com/carlosmachadojiujitsu


"Jacare" Cavalcanti Seminar in PA
On Saturday Oct. 6th BAJJI/Alliance PA will be hosting a seminar with Romero 'Jacare' Cavalcanti. The seminar will be from 11am-2pm and will be $85. The seminar will be held at BAJJI in Exton , PA. Everyone is welcome, the more the better. There is plenty of mat space and can accomodate a very large group. Please sign up in advance by contacting Alex Britto at 484-459-2279.



Radicated in Brazil: Zaid Mirza Recivie Black Belt in Middle East (from the promoter)
After competing in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in August, Zaid Mirza was awarded a black belt in honor of his achievements from mentor and world champion Cassio Werneck (World Class Jiu-Jitsu) this week in Sacramento California. After living 14 years in Brasilia, Brazil, Mirza returned to his country and was the first to introduce Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Jordan. His hard work and dedication instantly made BJJ a popular and loved sport in the country. He is the Board Secretary of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Jordan (www.jordanjiujitsu.com), as well as the Consultant for the Jordan Armed Forces training program. His efforts also brought BJJ into the Royal Palace of Jordan where His Majesty King Abdullah personal bodyguards train BJJ on daily basis.

As an active world-class competitor, Mirza is a BJJ champion in and outside the matt. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion is also Abu-Dhabi Champion (2004) and two-time Abu Dhabi Super Fight Challenge Champion. "I started training BJJ in 1993 and had to stop training to pursue my college eduacation in the USA when BJJ was very rare there. After 14 years of training iI feel like I graduated from University with a PHD. Since i was always away from the competition arena, i hope to give my students a chance to compete in the interantional arena and bring many titles to this area," revealed Mirza.

Zaid has recently contracted two big names of the BJJ community; names like Pedro Galiza (BTT) and World Champion Jonatas Gurgel (Nova Uniao) are currently living in Jordan where they help Mirza in expanding the gentle art in the region. It is a gratifying achievement to reach such a prestigious level that reflects all his hard work and ongoing motivation. His students, friends and family are all very proud.

Now go train Jiu-Jitsu,
Kid Peligro
kidpeligro@gmail.com

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