Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu took tremendous strides forward in its advancement in Mexico and Central America last December at the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship Central American Trials in Leon, Mexico.

The team of Americas Pro Jiu-Jitsu put on a tournament that drew the best that Mexico and Central America had to offer to the spacious Domo de la Feria home of Mexico’s LNBP (National Professional Basketball League) Lechugueros de León.

The day was filled with great matches from notable academies from across Mexico and Central America; Team Renzo Gracie, Team Nova Geração, Team Machado, Team Marra Senki, Team Nova União, Team Top Brother and many others.

Amongst the many excellent matches the day was completed with great matches in the Blue and Purple Belt absolute divisions.

The Blue Belt division was a stacked division and the competition was fierce.  The absolute final was a technical match were the under 74 kilos champ, Julio Cordova Reyes of Top Brother edged out the under 92 kilos silver medalist, Alfonso Aguirre of Exit Mexico by points.

The Purple Belt absolute featured a classic match of David Vs. Goliath when the 92 kilos plus division winner Fabio Vargas went up against Angel Gomez, division winner of the under 74 kilos division.  Both athletes were from Team Top Brother.  Ultimately Goliath prevailed this time around when Vargas won on an advantage.

Central America will be represented by the following athletes who won a fully paid trip to Abu Dhabi to compete in the World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships in April 2012:

Female White and Blue Belt Absolute Winner – Danae Morin Millan, of Team Brasa

Mens White Belt Absolute Winner – Sergio Verduzco, of Team Carvalho

Mens Blue Belt Absolute Winner – Julio Cordova Reyes, of Team Top Brother

Mens Purple Belt Absolute Winner – Fabio Vargas, of Team Top Brother

Final Team Results are listed below:

1st Place – Team Top Brother

2nd Place – Team Renzo Gracie

3rd Place – Team Nova Geração

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

The team is doing great at competitions in the state of Texas.

Medalists at TSBJJC

In June, at the Texas BJJ State Championships, Marra Senki athletes finished the event with 12 medals.

One month later, on July 31st, the Texas Grappling Showdown took place, and the team excelled again.

Marrinha (center) with his pupils at the Showdown

Congrats to Marrinha and his students.

For more info, go to marrajj.com

Here is a lsit of medalists at the Texas State Championship:

White

Russel Gribble – Gold (Ultra Heavy Gi)

Ronnie Sali – Gold (Medium Heavy Gi)

Bronze (Medium Hvy No Gi Intermediate)

Luis Hernandez – Silver (Medium Heavy)

Blue

Eric Hallier – Gold (Light No Gi Beginner)

Bronze Gi (Light Gi)

Purple

Jason Yerrington – Gold (Heavy Gi)

Gold (Heavy No Gi Advanced)

Alvaro Galarreta –  Silver (Feather Gi)

Brown/Black

Christian Freyre – Bronze (Light Gi)

Bronze (Light No Gi Advanced)

Gustavo Carpio –  Gold (Light Gi)

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