The All Star #3 Tournament will be Claudio Franca’s next event in northern California. The event will be held on June 28-29 at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA.

On the Friday before the event, June 27, the official rules seminar will be led by IBJJF director of referees, sixth degree black belt Professor Alvaro Mansor. This is a chance to learn the IBJJF rules that will be used at the All Star #3 as well as at the World Championship later this month.

For competitors, the fee comes with a 50% discount at $30 per person and general admission is $60 per person. It will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Claudio Franca BJJ: 1658 Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95065.

You can enroll in the rules seminar at: http://www.t360reg.com/rulesseminar/rulesseminar.aspx

You can also register for the tournament at: http://www.t360reg.com/allstars/allstars.aspx

The tournaments sanctioned by Claudio Franca BJJ are known for the qualified and fair referees who run the matches. Their role is to make sure that rules are enforced and the safety of the competitors is the highest priority. As a competitor, knowing the rules is the best way to prepare for a tournament. As a spectator and coach, the best way to follow the tournaments is to know what is happening on the mats and why.

Attend the official rules seminar for the 7th American Cup on Friday, April 4 led by Professor Alvaro Mansor, fourth degree black belt and the Director of Referees for the IBJJF.

The cost for the general public is $60. Competitors registered for the 7th American Cup will receive a 50% discount on the seminar so it will cost $30.

It will be held at Claudio Franca BJJ: 14442 Union Avenue San Jose, California 95124 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

To register, visit http://www.t360reg.com/rulesseminar/rulesseminar.aspx 

And for competitors, register your spot by Monday, March 31 here: http://www.t360reg.com/americancup/americancup.aspx

Claudio Franca’s All Star JJ Tournament

Claudio França has two invitations to make.

First, on January 19th, he will helding the Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea Invitational, in Santa Cruz, CA.

Then, on February 16th-17th, it will be time for the All Star Jiu-Jitsu Tournament, also in Santa Cruz.

The registration periods for both events are open.

For more info, go to allstartournament.com and claudiofrancabjj.com/jiu-jitsu-by-the-sea.

Claudio Franca’s Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea

With 2012 almost gone, it is already time to plan for 2013.

And if you are a Jiu-jitsu competitor, it means it is time to plan your tournament schedule.

The first one you can add to your agenda is Claudio França’s Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea, on January 19, in Santa Cruz, California.

Registrations are already open and if you do it until January 11, you pay reduced prices.

Register now and experience the quality of a championship with the seal of quality from the organizers of the US Open and the American Cup.

For more info, go to claudiofrancabjj.com/jiu-jitsu-by-the-sea.

CLAUDIO FRANÇA BJJ

PROFESSOR:

Black Belt Claudio França

ADDRESS: 2-1507 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, ZIP: 95062

PHONE: (831) 476-7650

ADDRESS 2: 2636 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA, ZIP: 95124

PHONE 2: (408) 377-8577

WEBSITE: www.claudiofrancabjj.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/claudio.franca

ABOUT:

Our teachers and staff bring you the highest quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a friendly, respectful, family environment. Whether you’re looking for discipline, fitness, sport or self-defense training, we will meet your needs. Our rotating curriculum covers all aspects of grappling, for self-defense and competition, from throws and take-downs to ground work and submissions.

Our community-based method of instruction integrates beginners into ongoing classes with advanced students. Newcomers learn not only from the class instructor, but also from more experienced students, providing a wider pool of knowledge, wisdom and technique. Advanced students, in turn, gain insight by helping beginners to progress. All classes are taught by qualified instructors. We choose our instructors based on teaching ability, technical knowledge, personal integrity, patience, and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Students also improve their quality of life through developing their focus, discipline, skill, self-confidence and physical fitness. Jiu-jitsu can provide families with a lifetime of shared memories, personal growth, and common interest.

We cordially invite you to contact us about scheduling a free introductory class.

VIDEO:

Dylan Tescher, Matt Slatter, Grand Master Mansor, Master Claudio Franca, Erik Benaquisto, Chris Zephro. Photo: Daniel Carettoni

Four students of the GMA member Claudio França Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School in Santa Cruz, California, earned black belt rank in a decorated ceremony December 3rd that included promotions of 368 children and adults in all belt levels.

Master Claudio França awarded black belt rank to: Dylan Tescher, 2010 Pan American Games and US Open brown belt champion; Erik Benaquisto, 2011 US Open silver medalist; Matt Slatter; and Chris Zephro.

Grand Master Mansor, 9th degree red belt, presided over the ceremonies.  Each of the new black belts has trained under Master França for over 10 years.

For more info, go to www.claudiofrancabjj.com.

The academy will held its annual “Black Belt’s Favorite Techniques Seminar & Holiday Toy Drive.

This great seminar features all of Claudio França’s black belts sharing their favorite moves with you.

The price of admission is a generous donation to Toys for Tots to help children in need for the Holidays.

All toys donated should be new and unwrapped.

The seminar will be held at the Santa Cruz School on Saturday, November 19, from 2pm-4pm.

For more info, go to claudiofrancabjj.com

In the video below, the teacher at Clube Barra and long-time resident of California reveals how the championship is set up, between images of past championships.

http://www.vimeo.com/22576366

He gathered eight black belts and each one showed a position of his own.

The event attracted the attention of 96 people.

The huge attendance was important for another good reason other than the spreading of BJJ knowledge.

França organized a Toy drive that collected around 250 toys to be donated to a charity.

Congratulations to França and to all who attended.

To kn ow more, go to claudiofrancabjj.com

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