The seminar will run from 11 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This seminar will cover specific techniques, tips, and exercises focused on strengthening and fine-tuning your competitive game. Also, in addition to the Fusion Seminar, the BJJ Mental Coach, Gustavo Dantas, will be doing a twenty-minute presentation of his Mental Skills Training program called “Inner Discovery for Outer Success” from 1:40 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the mat.

The seminar will be located at 2109 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85006.

The registration deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 11 by 11:59 p.m.

You must reserve your spot as there will be no sign-ups at the door. To sign up now, go to http://www.strongvon.com/5thazfusion/m_tournament_main.jsp?page=m_location.jsp&id=1822

To learn more go to www.gdjjevents.com

Paul Nava outpointed Rod Wilson in senior 1 black belt division. Publicity photo.

The weekend of December 3 and 4, 2011 was a memorable one for the Nova União team in the United States, as the inaugural Nova União Invitational, a two-day tournament open only to NU schools, gathered 85 competitors in a very friendly atmosphere. Competitors of all belts fought their hearts out displayed tremendous attitude. The highlight of the tournament was the senior 1 black belt match where Paul Nava (AZ) defeated Rod Wilson (NV) by 2 to 0.

From left to right, old friends Vitor "Shaolin", Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura / Publicity photo

During the tournament, Gustavo Dantas inducted the team’s two greatest IBJJF champions, Robson Moura and Vitor “Shaolin”, into the Nova União USA Hall of Fame. “Besides the fact that they are my favorite Jiu-Jitsu competitors to watch, they are also personal friends. So it was very emotional for me to have them here supporting the event and seeing how my hard work is paying off.”

On Sunday, 90 lucky attendees participated in the Fusion Seminar with Robson Moura, Vitor “Shaolin” and Gustavo Dantas. “It was a great event overall. We are producing a DVD from the event, which will include 26 final matches from the NU Invitational, the Hall of Fame Ceremony, and the Seminar. Bonus features with more advanced positions, behind-the-scenes footage and more will be available.”

Check out the full results at novauniao.com.
Check out what Dantas had to say about the 1st Nova União Invitational:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA4cH3nvTBM

Specific techniques, tips, and exercises focused on strengthening and fine-tuning your competitive game are the items featured on the syllabus. From working out of tough positions and situations to learning how to use the IBJJF rules in your favor, the 2nd North Carolina FUSION Seminar will provide you the tools you need to have an extra edge over your opponents.

Registration online and complete information is now available at http://strongvon.com/2ndncfusion