LI Pride in previous years

The Pride XX Jiu-Jitsu Championship is filling its roster. Set for Dec. 6 at Baruch College in Manhattan, NY, the event will boast teams from multiple academies and locations.

Today, Nov. 30, is the last day to register for the tournament. Prices are as follows:

Here is the preschedule:

Saturday 8:00 AM Welcome – Doors Open
Saturday 9:00 AM KIDS Warm Up
Saturday 9:30 to 1:00 PM GI KIDS
Saturday 12:00 KIDS NOGI
Saturday 12:45 PM GI JUVENILE
Saturday 1:10 PM GI WOMEN
Saturday 1:20 PM GI MASTERS
Saturday 1:35 PM NOGI JUVENILE…
Saturday 1:35 PM NOGI WOMEN
Saturday 1:45 PM GI BLACK BELT
Saturday 2:15 PM GI BROWN BELT
Saturday 2:25 PM GI WOMEN OPEN
Saturday 2:35 PM NO GI MASTERS
Saturday 2:45 PM GI ADULT PURPLE BELTS
Saturday 3:10 PM GI ADULT BLUE BELTS
Saturday 3:25 PM NO GI WOMEN OPEN
Saturday 4:00 PM GI ADULT WHITE BELTS
Saturday 4:15 PM NOGI ADULT PURPLE
Saturday 4:30 PM NOGI ADULT BLUE BELTS
Saturday 4:45 PM NOGI ADULT WHITE BELT
Saturday 5:00 PM PURPLE BELTS OPEN
Saturday 5:10 PM BLUE BELTS OPEN
Saturday 5:25 PM WHITE BELTS OPEN
Saturday 5:45 PM NO GI OPEN DIVISIONS

The address of Baruch College is One Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY 10010.

Register now here: http://t360reg.com/nypride/nypride.aspx

The registration period for the NY Pride XX in Manhattan is coming closer to its end. But first, the discount must expire and lucky for you the deadline for the early registration period is Oct. 26.

The NY Pride will be held on Dec. 6 at Baruch College in Manhattan, NY. There are divisions available for kids, juveniles, adults and masters.

Here are the current registration prices:

Kids / Juvenile 1 Division: $75.00
Kids / Juvenile 2 Divisions: $95.00
Adults / Masters 1 Division: $85.00
Adults / Masters 2 Divisions: $105.00

The address for the venue is One Bernard Baruch Way New York, NY 10010.

You can register here: http://t360reg.com/nypride/nypride.aspx

Kids competing at LI Pride XVII

New York City has yet another tournament on its agenda. This time, Long Island Pride is in charge with their next event, Pride XX to be held at Baruch College in Manhattan on Dec. 6.

The athlete list is growing and the kids divisions are sure to call out the best in the area. LI Pride boasts the best tournaments for kids on the east coast.

The regular registration ends on Sunday. Oct. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

The address for the venue is 55 Lexington Ave. at 24th St. New York, NY 10010.

To register, go here: http://t360reg.com/nypride/nypride.aspx

And to learn more about the tournament go to www.lipridebjj.com

The venue for NY Pride. Photo: Cristian Buitron

The next NY Pride Championship event is set for Saturday, Dec. 7 at York College in Jamaica, NY.GMA members Milton Almeida and Eloy Santos are prepared for yet another great tournament on the east coast.

Divisions are available from four-year-olds to adult to masters.

Early registration will end on Tuesday, Oct. 15. With the discount, one division is $65 while two is $75. After Oct. 15, the regular registration is until Wednesday, Nov. 27 at $75 for one division and $85 for the second. Late registrations increase even more. Register now to avoid paying more fees.

The address of the location is: 94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451.

To register, click here.

More information about the event and past results can be found at: http://www.lipridebjj.com/

Check out this highlight video from a previous event:

Aldo Batista Team at Caxcudo C’Ship

GMA member Aldo Batista is very pleased with his team. His students did very well in two recent events in the east coast.

First, on Feb. 16, Aldo Batista’s Club BJJ – ABC BJJ \ Icon Jiu-Jitsu Team finished second in the teams competition at the Caxcudo World Cup Championship, in Milford, MA.

Caxcudo Championship is organized by fellow GMA member Carlos Alberto Terrinha, from GB New England.

ABC BJJ Team in New York

Later on, on Feb. 24, in Mineola, NY, Aldo’s pupils earned another 2^nd place among teams at the Long Island Pride Championship.

Professor Batista had only good things to say about his team: “I want to thank all for the effort and dedication. Congratulations to every athlete!”

For more info on Aldo Batista’s Club BJJ, go to aldobatistabjj.com.

Don’t miss the LI Pride Championship Sunday, February 24!

The Long Island Pride Championship is back and is coming up very soon. The date is set for Sunday, Feb. 24 and you’re invited to show pride in your team, compete with the best and bring home gold.

Some of the teams already set for attendance are Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Vitor Shaolin BJJ, Marcelo Garcia, Gracie Barra and more.

Divisions are available for kids, juveniles, adults, masters, seniors and females.

The late registration ends Feb. 19, at midnight PT.

Prices are:

1 division: $88
2 divisions: $118

Register at www.lipridebjj.com
For more information call: 631-255-7211

The event will be held Chaminade High School, 340 Jacson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501

To see the schedule and competitor list pelase visit www.lipridebjj.com

Grand Master Mansor and the black belts present at Pride XVI Photos: Pride

In honor of one BJJ Grand Master, the Pride XVI had a special taste. There was a long line waiting, not only an event t-shirt, but also an autograph, directly from the red belt Grand Master Mansur. The high rank and 72 year old was always smiling and treating each person with kindness, showing one more time why he has 9 degrees on his belt.

Who attended in the morning, had the great chance to watch more than 100 children, the new BJJ generation showing why this sport keeps growing in their good steps.

Competitors from almost 50 schools enjoyed the Sunday September 16 at the York College, NY, to support one of the most successful championships on the East Coast. With Gi and No Gi divisions, the event keeps attracting new competitors, kids, teens, adults, master and seniors, male and female, looking for an organized tournament. In front of everyone and with all black belts present a lined hierarchy, the promoters Eloy Santos and Milton Regis explained what Grand Master means to the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how he deserves to be honored not only as grand master but also as a life example. To consolidate the ceremony, Mansur received the beautiful plaque from Melissa Regis.

A wedding proposal on the mats

During the afternoon when the adults entered on the mats to complete the event, we also had some great surprises, especially when the black belt Rafael Carneiro, after winning his division ran and got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend. Well, after she said yes both received applause from the audience and the fights didn’t stop.

Another great point of the tournament was the promotion to participate in the US Open, October 6 and 7, 2012. The raffle winner was a blue belt female, Elizabeth Opas, from Kioto. Elizabeth will be traveling to San Jose, California, to compete with all expenses paid. The next Pride already is scheduled for Sunday February 24, 2013 and soon we will be announcing the new location.

Great showing of the gentle art

In the Kids division, Budokan took first place, Kioto BJJ 2nd and Serra BJJ third place. In the adult division, Renzo Gracie was on the top of the podium, Kioto in second place and Vitor Shaolin, third.

The photos and the individual results will be posted at the official website lipridebjj.com.

NY Pride reaches 16th edition as a major success

GMA members Eloy Santos and Milton Almeida invite all for the NY Pride XVI.

The event is scheduled September 16th, at the York College, in Jamaica, NY.

The cost for the early registration is $79 until August 15th.

The first 100 athletes to register will be part of a raffle for a free trip to compete at Claudio França’s US Open, in California.

For more info, go to lipridebjj.com

Long Island Pride reaches 15th edition as a major success

The Long Island Pride completed 15 editions last June 24th, in Danbury, CT.

To mark the date, it honored red and black belt Master  Marcio “Macarrão” Stambovisky.

The event was even grander with the presence of another beast of the sport, or as he calls himself a dinosaur of BJJ, the red belt Grand Master Francisco Mansur. He awarded Stambovisky with a plate in front of about 20 black belts.

The event took place at War Memorial, where the kids stole the scene.

The organizers of Pride, Eloy Santos and Milton Regis, were happy with the success of the event, which had the support of virtually all the local gyms and many others, coming from NJ, PA, MA and NY.

At each event, Pride has been consolidated as an option for those who like to compete, combining professionalism and love of the sport.

Fully digitized, the tournament had a cutting edge software, where the scores were also available to the public and not only for judges and fighter.

With a structure to envy, Pride XV ended the day with the following academies on the podium. Aldo Batista BJJ – third, Kioto BJJ second and Renzo Gracie chanpion.

The next Pride is confirmed for Sunday, September 16th and registration will be open shortly.

Long Island Pride XV

GMA members Eloy Santos and Milton Almeida invite all for the Long Island Pride XV.

The event is scheduled next June 24th, in Danbury, CT.

Registration is on its final days.

There are categories for men and women, from all ages.

For more info and to register, go to lipridebjj.com.

GMA members Eloy Santos and Milton Almeida invite all for the Long Island Pride XV.

The event is scheduled next June 24th, in Danbury, CT.

Early registration is now open.

There are categories for men and women, from all ages.

For more info and to register, go to lipridebjj.com.

Mat action at the Long Island Pride XIV

The 5th anniversary of the Long Island Pride Championship was celebrated with style. With more than 60 schools participating and athletes from eight US states, Brazil and the UAE, Pride XIV was held at York College, in Jamaica, NY, last March 3rd. With technological novelties, such as a TV screen in each ring and two extra screens at the concentration area, the event had a non stop day of fights with a high level of technique and passion for the gentle art.

The winner of the promotion “PRIDE brings you to California” was Sherwin Goddard, a blue belt from Marcelo Garcia academy. He will travel to the 5th American Cup, in San Jose, with all expenses paid. Matt Darcy, a black belt from Guerrilla BJJ, the winner of the last promotion, won his division, He brought back to California the lightweight title, a PRIDE certificate, an event t-shirt and the latest GRACIEMAG issue.

Promoters Milton Regis and Eloy Santos would like to say thanks to everyone that helped to build PRIDE reputation and the success, year after year, since 2007. Pride XV  is already set for June 24^th, at the War Memorial, in Danbury, CT. For more info, go to www.lipridebjj.com

Results:

Kids

1st Budokan

2nd Kioto BJJ

3rd Gracie Barra

Master & Seniors

1st Renzo Gracie

2nd Kioto BJJ

3rd Emerson Souza

Adults

1st Renzo Gracie

2nd Vitor Shaolin BJJ

3rd Kioto BJJ