While in town for the 2014 IBJJF San Francisco Open, new Marcelo Garcia black belt Gianni Grippo will lead a seminar.

The last minute gig will be hosted by Stephan Goyne of GMA Bay Jiu-Jitsu at the Japantown location: 1628 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115

The seminar will be held at 3 p.m. and everyone is welcome. The cost is $45 for Bay Jiu-Jitsu students and $55 for guests.

Call 415-689-4189 for more information.

Learn more about Bay Jiu-Jitsu and their three locations in San Francisco, CA by visiting www.bayjiujitsu.com

Caio at the 2013 SF Open. Photo: Ivan Trindade

The 2014 IBJJF San Francisco Open is scheduled for Feb. 9 at the Kezar Pavilion. Athletes are filling up the divisions including one black belt world champion named Caio Terra.

The tournament is one of the only IBJJF events prior to the prestigious Pan American Championship so many athletes are aiming towards the big one while preparing with the local events. Don’t miss your chance to get some competition mat time into the books of 2014 before you travel to Irvine for the big one.

Also in attendance will be both local master men, Marcos Yemaso Torregrosa and Itabora Ferreira.

The Kezar Pavilion is located at 755 Stanyan St. San Francisco, CA 94117.

Registration ends on Feb. 1. You can register at www.ibjjf.org