One of the best matches at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour, in Tokyo, two weeks ago, was between Roberto Satoshi and Celso Venícius.

The two black belts battled for the 74kg division gold medal.

Watch here how the match played out.

Don’t forget to register now for the next leg of the Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour, in Los Angeles.

It takes place next October 18, in Azusa, CA.

Click here to register now and compete for great prizes at the event organized by the UAEJJF.

Check the table below for the prizes:

Get to train with Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles in Los Angeles, CA at Cobrinha BJJ before the 2013 World Championship.

The camp is currently going on now and will continue its focus until May 29, the first day of the event. Alliance athletes will be present from Brazil, and various states here in the U.S. as they make their last preparations for the trek to gold.

Luanna Alzuguir, Michael Langhi, Mario Reis, Andresa Correa and others will be stopping at the GMA academy located on the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Highland Blvd in Los Angeles, CA from Brazil. Others like Bruno Malfacine, Rafael Rosendo Dos Santos and Lucas Lepri will show up as well to put the last details into their strategies.

Cobrinha posted on his Facebook page: “Don’t miss this chance to train with some of Jiu-Jitsu’s best! Today we have Bruno Malfacine coming in to roll as well as Rafael Rosendo Dos Santos. Tomorrow, more Alliance competitors arriving including: Mario Reis, Monique Elias, Luanna Alzuguir, and Andresa Correa! More will be arriving in the next few weeks in preparation for Worlds at the end of the month. One thing is for sure….the training here at Cobrinha BJJ academy just skyrocketed to a whole other level!!!”

The whole camp is $399 but day/week prices are available. To reserve your spot and inquire for questions please call 323-931-9953 or email info@cobrinhabjj.com

The Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Evansville, Indiana will be hosting ADCC, European and world champion Braulio Estima for a one-day seminar on June 16 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The cost is $125 and you must register by May 22.

Don’t miss the chance to work with one of the world’s top Jiu-Jitsu champions. If you’re in or around the area, confirm your spot ahead of time by contacting info@jiujitsuconcepts.com and once you receive your confirmation email, you can pay here.

For more information please visit www.thejiujitsuacademy.com

And check out the IBJJF newsletter below to find out all the news pertaining to the 2010 event:

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010

Finally, the most anticipated event of the year is upon us. The end of registration is near, so be sure to register on time. Registration ends on May 26, 2010, so don’t miss the chance to be part of this major event.

Ending Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 11:59pm, the fee is US$126.00.

Click here to register.

Sign-ups are already open.

Athlete list: By Academy – By Category

Take a look at the 2010 worlds event T-shirt,  which is one of a kind provided by the IBJJF. Every participant shall receive an event shirt. Don’t forget to go to the IBJJF shirt booth with an ID in hand to request your event shirt.

Live streaming! Saturday and Sunday June 5th and 6th.

At http://www.budovideos.com/online

Black belt division requirements

Starting with the worlds 2010, at all IBJJF events it will be mandatory for all black belts to carry their federation membership ID cards. It is required to present the ID card the event officials prior to the match.

IBJJF Membership IDs and affiliated federation IDs accepted for this event; IBJJF (for non US, Brazil, France, Japan and Portugal residents the IBJJF ID is applicable), USBJJF ID for US residents, CBJJ ID for Brazil Residents, Federation of Japan ID for Japan residents, Federation of France ID for France residents and Federation of Portugal ID for Portugal residents.

For the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010, the IBJJF will release complimentary membership IDs for the black belts registered in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2010. This includes the coaches with athletes registered in the event.

In order to apply for your membership ID card:

You need to have the 2 forms (student ID and academy registration) filled and signed by a IBJJF certified instructor with a minimum of 2 degrees on his/her Black Belt,.

– Copy of picture ID.

– 1 photo

Scan all the images (picture ID, photo and application form) and send via email to rick@ibjjf.com . May 21st is the deadline. No applications will be accepted after.

IBJJF: Student Form – Academy Form

USBJJF: Student Form – Academy Form

For further info on how to apply for an IBJJF ID card email to rick@ibjjf.com

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Sunday event

IBJJF will issue passes to the coaches of athletes qualified for Sunday’s event (June 6).

Qualified coaches with  passes will be able to follow their athletes into the competition area. The coach will be assigned to the  designated ring area.

Coaches with passes must leave the competition area after their athletes’ matches are done.

All  qualified coaches will be subject to the “Code of conduct for coaches” Coach-conduct code

To qualify as coach and apply for the pass,  you must have the rank of black belt and a valid 2010 membership ID – IBJJF, USBJJF, CBJJ, Japan, Portugal and France.

ZEBRA – Proud Mat Sponsor of IBJJF World Championships

As the official mat sponsor of the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Zebra Mats will once again provide all the competition mat areas for this year’s event.  And, Zebra will be offering a special discount on all mats purchased at the IBJJF Worlds.  Contact Zebra at 1-800-989-8085 to reserve your Zebra Grappling mats today.