A team of passionate Jiu-Jitsu lovers are about to prove their passion for something else– awareness for men’s health. On Nov. 22, Gravity BJJ in Surrey, BC will hold their third annual Movember Rollathon.

For 24 hours straight, there will be at least two people sparring on the mats. At 9 a.m. there will be cross-training for the kids and the adults will step up and train in a class at 10 a.m. By 8 p.m. there will be a Mustache Strut-Off Competition to keep the mood light along with raffles from sponsors.

This charity event will raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research, a topic that doesn’t get enough attention. Organizer Sofie Zambas has run these events successfully twice now and the outcomes have always proven that each year it can make a difference.

If you aren’t around the area in Canada you can donate here: http://ca.movember.com/team/1525017 

If you would like further information or would like to learn how you can get involved, please contact Sofie Zambas at sofie@gravitybjj.ca or 604-780-5154.

This Saturday, June 21, head instructor Kabir Bath will be holding a charity seminar at his GMA academy, Kaboom BJJ in Surrey, BC. The seminar will be a no-gi experience from 12 to 2 p.m. with Kabir who is a brown belt under Rafael Lovato Jr.

The event will be donation only and support the organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD.

The location is 12066 86 Ave Surrey, BC Canada V3W3H7.

For more information go to www.kaboombjj.com

Rafael Lovato Jr vs. Kayron Gracie at Metamoris Pro

Black belt world champion Rafael Lovato Jr. of GMA Lovato’s School of BJJ & MMA will be at GMA Kaboom BJJ in Surrey, BC on March 23 for a two-hour seminar.

This event will be open to all academies and affiliates. The address of the seminar is: 12066 86 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W3H7

Right now you can reserve your spot with the early bird rate for $90. After March 1, the rate will go up to $110 per person.

The discounted rate is only available to the first 30 students so register now at http://mastdnts.com/?EV–bcXg
Learn more about Kaboom BJJ at www.kaboombjj.com

Team Ribeiro Canada with the first place team trophy at the 2013 BC Provincial BJJ Championship

On Saturday, Nov. 16 GMA Kaboom BJJ took part in winning the team trophy for Team Ribeiro Canada at the 2013 CBJJF BC Provincial BJJ Championship n BC, Canada. Alongside three other academies under the Ribeiro banner, Kabir Bath and his students helped to earn the necessary points for claiming the adult first place team position.

James Puopolo seminar at Seaside BJJ. Photo: Adamson Brothers

GMA member Kabir Bath is hosting a James Puopolo seminar at his Kaboom BJJ academy in Surrey, British Columbia.

James Puopolo is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr. who has placed and won at major tournaments such as the World Championship, Pan American Championship and has competed in the 2011 ADCC. This year he will also be competing in the 2013 edition of the ADCC in Beijing, China.

The seminar will cost $50 and run from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

To reserve your spot call 604-781-7486

Check out this video from fellow GMA members Nate and Zach Adamson who hosted James Puopolo for a seminar as well:

Rafael Lovato Jr seminar at new affiliate and GMA members Kaboom BJJ. Photo: Kaboom BJJ

GMA member Rafael Lovato, Jr. is an American black belt world champion who resides in the midwest state of Oklahoma. His reach, and we’re not talking about his long arms even though they are impressive too, extends all over the world including another one of our GMA members Kabir Bath.

The brown belt in Surrey, BC runs Kaboom BJJ and after holding a seminar with Lovato, was granted with an official title of affiliate.

Rafael writes on his facebook page: “I had an awesome day teaching my seminar at Kaboom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts today in Surrey, BC, Canada! I had a great group of students soaking up all of my techniques and giving me some great energy! At the end of the seminar, I had the pleasure to recognize Coach Kabir Bath and Kaboom BJJ as an official Lovato Jiu-Jitsu affiliate and award Kabir with his first stripe on his Brown Belt! I’ve had such a great time here in Vancouver and I really appreciate all of the hospitality I have received from the Bath family and the Kaboom students.”

Don’t miss out on his run of visits down the west coast, visiting another GMA Seaside Jiu-Jitsu next Saturday, July 20!

Kaboom BJJ leader Kabir Bath with his professor Tim Shears. Photo: Facebook

Our GMA members from Kaboom BJJ in Surrey, British Columbia celebrated their first anniversary with a party on June 1.

Watch the video below to see all the excitement and congratulations to Kabir Bath and the Kaboom BJJ family.