Correa is a five-time world champion and 2013 Abu Dhabi World Pro champion who has years and years of teaching experience.

The first date will be August 23 at Marra Senki Sao Leo in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil.

The second date will be on August 29 at GFTeam Atalaia in Aracaju, Brazil.

The third date will be on September 7 at Sniper Fight Sports & Martial Arts in Lima, Peru.

For full information about Correa and GMA Marra Senki Academy go to www.marrajj.com

Rafael Lovato Jr Photo: Mike Calimbas

Rafael Lovato Jr and Sijara Eubanks were the big names of the WPJJ Trials held in San Antonio, Texas, this weekend.

Directed by GMA member Luiz Sergio “Marrinha” Correa, the event gathered a good number of top fighters to decide who would travel with expenses paid to Abu Dhabi in April 2012, for the main event.

The leader of Lovato BJJ won his weight class and the absolute with a solid performance that contained some great submissions.

Lloyd Irvin’s pupil also did great. Still a purple belt, Eubanks cruised by the purple/brown/black belt woemen’s division to win her weight category and the absolute.

Sijara Eubanks Photo: Mike Calimbas

At the open class final, Sijara tapped out also upcoming star Mackenzie Dern, with a wristlock.

Here are the list of absolute winners that got the ticket to the UAE;

MENS WHITE – Pete O’Neal – Marra Senki/Ohana Jiu Jitsu

MENS BLUE (-163) – Tariq Radi – Tony Passos BJJ

MENS BLUE (+163) – Raynald Ray – Gracie Humiata/Rodrigo Pinheiro Jiu Jitsu

MENS PURPLE – Manuel Diaz – Sandro Batata BJJ

MENS BROWN/BLACK – Rafael Lovato Jr. – Lovato Jiu Jitsu

FEMALE WHITE/BLUE – Danielle Alvarez – Alvarez BJJ

FEMALE PURPLE/BROWN/BLACK – Sijara Eubanks – Team Lloyd Irvin (watch below, with video, infos and pictures by Mike Calimbas – txmma.com)

The WPJJ Trials texas announces that the period for registrations has been extended.

Event director Luiz Sergio Correa said that the extension is an answer to many requests made by athletes.

The registration period now ends November 23rd.

The event is scheduled November 26th-27th, in San Antonio, Texas.

For more info, go to abudhabijiujitsuprotrials.com

Two GMA member will gather one week from today for a very special seminar in Texas.

Luiz Sergio Correa, leader of Marra Senki, will be welcoming BJJ revolution Team leader, Rodrigo Medeiros, for a three hours class next September 29th.

Rodrigo Medeiros is a 4th degree black belt under legend Carlson Gracie and a highly decorated competitor.

Details for Seminar:

Date:  Thursday, September 29th 2011

Time: 6pm-9pm

Location:  Marra Senki BJJ Academy, 11950 Starcrest Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78247

Cost: $50 for Marra Senki Affiliate Members, $60 for General Public

Contact:  Sign up at the Academy or call Vanessa at (210)491-3844 or (210) 559-1277

For more info, go to marrajj.com