Since Oswaldo Paquetá has passed away early August this year, I started to worry about the history of BJJ being lost with the great people that passed away in the recent years. Carlson Gracie (2006) Hélio Gracie (2009) and more recently Paquetá.

Paquetá witnessed and recorded on video most of all major events in Brazil. With his camera, he watched some of the biggest stars of BJJ in their early beginnings, way before they reached the spotlight. His archive could have been lost in old VHS tapes until Scott Nelson started helping digitize some of his archive.

Visiting BJJHacks the other day I was happy to find out that somebody is preserving the memory of BJJ, thanks Hywel Teague for the idea, I can’t wait to watch it.

“We’re making a documentary film about 9th Degree Red Belt Grand Masters of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”

“The film will be similar to our past work in that it will be an intimate and revealing look into the art of jiu-jitsu, focussing on a group of men with amazing history in the sport.”

“We’ll be featuring some truly amazing people that are little known outside of Rio de Janeiro: 9th degree red belt grand masters, men who have dedicated decades of their lives to developing the sport and art of jiujitsu.”

“They are teachers and former fighters with over 50 years of grappling experience. While most historical accounts of jiu-jitsu focus on the famous Gracie family, these men were their trusted students. They followed them, fought for them, and helped deliver the message of jiu-jitsu to generations of grapplers, from world champions to part-timers.”

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Interesting video from Ryron and Rener Gracie with the more than special participation of Ed O’Neill.
Belfort almost had Jones’ arm, but the “almost” word doesn’t apply in BJJ or MMA. A little detail will haunt Belfort forever on the best chance he ever had to come back to the top of the MMA world. Belfort should never have said that he let Jones’ arm go, that’s bullshit. Great fight from both, best luck for Belfort next time.

“In this special episode of the Gracie Breakdown, Ryron and Rener are joined by 22 year Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and Gracie Academy black belt, Ed O’Neill. Even though Ed had to attend the 64th Annual Emmy Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening (“Modern Family” is nominated for 14 awards this year!), he made time to sneak over to the Gracie Academy in Beverly Hills to keep it real with the Gracie Brothers.”

“The breakdown begins with an analysis of the beautiful armbar that Belfort landed on Jones in round one. Ed explains how Jones’ style of ground and pound leaves him exposed to armbars, and then they analyze why Vitor wasn’t able to fully dislocate Jones’ elbow joint. They also discussed the critical details of the round 4 Americana Armlock that Jones’ used to seal the deal and retain title. Very exciting stuff.”

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Prof. Marcello Salazar (BTT Texas) won for the third time the gold medal at the American Nationals Black belt No Gi.

Watch the semifinal and final on the video above.

Congrats Professor! BTT 4ever!

UFC president Dana White announced friday, September 7th “FX 6 Australia Friday Dec 14 Middleweight Bout Rousimar Palhares VS Hector Lombard”

Palhares (14-4) who’s recovering from a knee injury and was forced to leave his fight against Yushin Okami in the UFC150, is back training with Brazilian Top Team.

This event will be the UFC’s returning to Australia. The card is also expected to feature the final bouts in the soon-to-debut “The Ultimate Fighter: Australia vs. U.K.” series.

Because of the time difference, the card will take place in Australia taking place Saturday, December 15th in Australia and airing live December 14th, a Friday night in Americas.

The bout will mark a homecoming of sorts for the Cuban-born Hector Lombard (31-3-1), he lived and fought primarily in Australia and is a citizen of the country. The former Bellator middleweight champion is coming from a loss he suffered to Tim Boetsch in his UFC debut at UFC 149 in July. That loss snapped a six-year undefeated streak for Lombard.

More information comming soon, for now #GOTOKO !!!

AFBJJ Referee Course, Including very important 2012 update, to be held on Friday the 21st September from 6pm-8.30pm at Sassom Fitness, 3/36 Hampton Street, East Brisbane.1st Floor, (just $30 for certified course) – All Welcome!

Please email Marco at  referee@afbjj.com for any further details.

STAFF and REFEREES for 2012 Aus Cup – please email info@afbjj.com if interested (All referees are paid – Staff includes many paid positions)

Hello everyone,

Just to invite or remind you of the BBQ at the BJJ Club tomorrow, Saturday 25th August.

Bring something to throw on the BBQ and share with everyone. Don’t forget to bring your drinks, chairs, family and friends.

We will start with an open mat session 11 am till every one gets hungry and thirsty around 12:30.

The mats after training will be opened for the kids to play ball and run around.

Hope to see you all there for a fun and happy day,

Cheers,
Bomba

Hello everyone and welcome to my new site. It has been a crazy week setting up the new venue, organising mats, uniforms, new website, insurance and trying to get everything ready for Monday opening. What kept us going full speed were lots of kind words from everyone on my testimonials page. Thanks to everyone who dropped a line encouraging us in this new venture.

Huge thanks to my wife for doing most of the website job. You are the best!

We are ready to go. First class scheduled for Monday 5pm. Contact us to book your trial lesson.