The Canadian Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation presents Grapplers Inc, BJJ tournament, February 3 2012. If you want to roll, better register soon.

Hit the website for details. http://inrival.com/event/cbjjf/grapplers-inc/

Where: David E Enarson Gymnasium – Trinity Western University.

7600 Glover Road
Langley, BC, CA

Spectators Fee $10

When:

Event Date
February 4, 2012

Registration Closes
January 29, 2012

Director Bobby Razak is coming out with a documentary film on the history of MMA. Where MMA comes from is a matter of how far back in time you want to look, because at different times, there have been examples of cross discipline matches, bare knuckle matches, and teachers mixing, refining, and advancing a given martial art. By the trailer, this documentary is about how people had been thinking about the idea since the sixties, and from then how it came together.

Andy Marinos vs Brandon Takahara

2011 kept me busy blogging up the local MMA fight scene. In fact there is far more going on now than I can cover. This year gave me the opportunity to shoot beside the ring and cage as one of the people closest to the action not actually in the ring. I wouldnt go to the all that effort if I couldnt share the most memorable moments in the local martial arts scene in BC with you. I crossed paths this year with eminent people in the sport like Neil Melanson, Irish Mickey Ward, Canadian Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Junior Moar, Gabe Morency, Megaton Dias, and the legend, Royce Gracie. In general, I selected special moments, images that conveyed a technique, the grit of a fighter, or the camaraderie fighters share after a fight; there is glory, beauty and pain.

Aaand alternatively, you can hit the who photo pool on flickr.com: http://www.flickr.com/photos/superwebdeveloper/sets/72157628695432021/with/6158051734/

The guy ridicules Canada and how we do business for no reason after he is asked question about offer!! He calls us socialist (well I should not feel disrespected or insulted for this one maybe!) acts like a cocky, immature, impatient child in an interview and I don’t know why he was so pissed off with the questions.

Seriously which one of his questions of his interview with TSN was stupid, boring or etc?

This is the guy who has been accused of money laundering, steroid abuse, has been submitted almost every other match who runs his mouth all the time. I can’t wait to see Anderson knocks him out this time.

It is cool to sell yourself as a character and sell tickets, what you did Mr. Sonnen was not cool at all. You did not like the questions, be a little bit professional and respond appropriately. I am sure tons of fighters have been asked questions which they have not liked or have found boring but I have not seen anybody do what you did.

You call GSP, Grease St. Pierre and admire him as a fighter. Dude I just can’t understand you!

You make fun of fighters, ring girls, commentators, countries…do you have respect for anyone but yourself?!

Filmmaker Ravi Kumar has published a short video titled “The Journey” a story about fighters and the struggle and work they put in on their path to glory. Featuring Canadian Boxing Champion Junior “The Real Deal” Moar.

Wow this interview with Chael was the biggest media meltdown since Billy Bob Thorton. I dont think he really wanted to be interviewed all that much! Maybe a little more fiber in his diet would help!

BJJ practitioners in Los Angeles for a tournament just happen to walk into the hotel lobby as an armed robber is on his way out with the cash. A Takedown ensues and its game over for the robber.

Link to full story: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8420209

This is the new premier Amatuer fighting event! We want to give amatuer competitors a great event where they can fight in round robin format so everyone gets their moneys worth.
These four round-robin tournaments are designed to give competitors the opportunity to compete in multiple matches at a great venue.
Round Robin BJJ Gi and No-Gi Grappling divisions with up to 10 matches each on Saturday, November 26th, 2011.
Round Robin Continuous Sparring and Amateur Mixed Martial Arts divisions with up to 5 matches each on Sunday Novemebr 27th, 2011.
Round Robin Junior divisions (age 6 to 12) in all categories with up to 3 matches each (as part of the respective divisions)
The majority of our tournaments are aimed at martial artists with 3 years or less experience and are designed to give your students lots of competition experience in front of a large cheering audience. Attractive medals are awarded to all winners.
Competitors:
All competitors must fill out the registration form, Player card and liability waiver prior to Weigh ins on event day. Weigh ins start at 8AM Saturday and Sunday.

Tija Stanley in St. Kitts is a fighter looking for a fight. Having recently tried his hand at MMA, he now holds a 2-0 record and is the holder of the belt title for the CKGSF Amateur MMA Heavyweight Championship. Stanley is looking for more MMA and kickboxing matches to build upon his reputation and says he is willing to work hard and ready to go where the fighting is. Stanley says he will not disappoint while in the pursuit of his dreams. Stanley is 5’11” in height and walks around at about 208lbs.

The fight scene in St. Kitts is still at its fledgling stage. That is why he is looking for fight contacts, sponsors, promoters, and people who can help him get his career in fighting to the next level. With more experience in the cage, he is hoping to start a top-level fight gym for fighters in St. Kitts. He also says that The Caribbean has a whirlpool of good talent and the world just needs a chance to see it.

You can contact Tija Stanley directly through this web form:

cforms contact form by delicious:days

Coming soon to Premier Martial Arts in Richmond, BC, Megaton Dias, for a 3 day Brazilian Jiu-jitsu seminar. Come on down and up your game on the mats!