Luis Palhares is a Rickson Gracie 6th degree black belt that teaches top Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville, Florida. He is now organizing his first JJ competition in that state. It is the Jacksonville Open, scheduled April 12th. The championship is open for men and women of all ages from white to black belt, Gi and No Gi.
Fees range US$ 40 to US$ 75( check table bellow) and all competitors will get a free event t-shirt. Log onto jaxbjjopen.com for more info.
When: April 12, 2008 Weigh in: 8 am to 10 am. Rules meeting starts at 11 am. Tournament starts after rules meeting.
Where: Sandalwood High School 2750 John Prom Blvd Jacksonville FL 32246 Phone 904 646-5100
Fees: Spectator: $10 Gi or No Gi: Adult: $50 ($60 day of event) Child/Teen: $40 ($50 day of event) Both: Adult: $65 ($75 day of event) Child/Teen: $50 ($60 day of event)
