TEAM MEGATON

PROFESSOR:

Black belt Wellington Dias

ADDRESS: 10433 N 32 St, Phoenix, AZ, ZIP: 85028

PHONE: (602) 841-9779

WEBSITE: www.teammegaton.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TeamMegaton

ABOUT:

Wellington “Megaton” Dias is the Founder and Owner of Megaton Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu Academy, the premier training center for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Arizona. Megaton has over 30 years of experience in training and competing in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is one of the world’s most renowned, respected and sought-after instructors. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Megaton began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jistu at the age of five. He received his black belt under Royler and Rolker Gracie and has trained at and is one of the few Black Belts in the United States to represent Gracie Humaita Academy. Megaton is the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt to have competed as a Black Belt in every World Jiu-Jitsu Championship since its inception in 1996. Megaton is also the Founder and President of the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation which sponsors local tournaments and oversees the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation in Arizona. Megaton has obtained the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu advanced training course, approved as to form, for Peace Officers, through Arizona POST, for Continuing or Proficiency Training Credit.

CERTIFICATIONS

5th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Third Degree Black Belt, Judo

AWARDS

European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 2004, 2005, 2006; and 2005 Team Gold Medalist (Team Brazil v. World), 2007 (Team Brazil v. France), 2008 (Team Brazil v. World) 2009 (Team Brazil v. France); Individual Silver Medalist 2007 and 2009; Individual Bronze Medalist 2008 and 2010 ;Open Division Bronze Medalist 2008

International Master and Senior Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Rio de Janeiro –Individual Gold Medalist  2002 ,2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; Gold Medalist Open Division 2007; Open Division Silver Medalist 2006 and Individual Bronze Medalist 2002 and 2004

U.S. National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 2005, Individual Silver Medalist 2006, Bronze Open Class 2005, 2006

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Rio de Janeiro – Individual Silver Medalist 1996 and Individual Bronze Medalist 1999, 2001 and 2002

Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Individual Gold Medalist 1998 , 2000 and 2001, Individual Silver Medalist 2002, Individual Bronze Medalist 2003, 2006, 2007 ,2011

Korea Black Belt Challenge – Individual Gold Medalist

Rickson-Gracie International Championship, Los Angeles, CA – Individual Gold Medalist 1997 and 1999

Competed in World Submission Wrestling Championship in Abu Dhabi

Awarded Best Technical Ability by Rickson Gracie

VIDEO:

Luka (center)

GMA member school Megaton JJ, in Arizona, will be offering a special seminar soon.

Black belt Luciana Dias will be teaching a kids only class.

The seminar is scheduled November 12th-13th.

The first day is dedicated to kids aged 7 to 9.

The secind day is for kids aged 10 to 11.

The price is $40.

For more info, go to teammegaton.com

Mackenzie Dern, Luka, Kristina Barlaan

GMA member Luciana Dias will be teaching a two days seminar in October at Team Megaton Academy, in Phoenix, Arizona.

The class with the black belt 9-times Pan medalist and 5-times Worlds medalist is exclusive for women.

The investiment  $45 for adults, $30 for girls, or $70 for both days for adults, $40 for both days for girls.

The classes are scheduled October 15-16, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Luka, wife of Megaton and stepmother of Mackenzie Dern, will be covering different techniques each day so it is a great deal to attend both of them.

For more info, go to teammegaton.com

Brent's arm raised in victory / Photo: Jerry Roberts

Brent has been a brown belt for almost three years and competes in as many tournaments as he can. In the absolute, Brent had two matches. The first was against Nova Uniao’s Ryan Heilman. “I pulled guard, swept, got on top, passed his guard and got a collar-type choke that I made up a couple years ago. I call it the Primus choke,” Brent laughs.

The final was against Jesus Artesi of Lotus Club JJ. “He pulled guard, I passed his guard and took his back,” Brent says, “I submitted him with a bow choke.” The bow choke is Brent’s favorite Jiu-Jitsu move, so he’s looking for it every time he rolls. “I like to take the back,” Brent says, “It’s such a controlled position. I do the bow choke well. I have so much leverage on it.”

Interestingly enough, Brent says that no one has scored a point on him for the past three years, since turning brown belt. “I’ve lost by advantages before but not very often, and no one’s scored a point on me since I’ve been a brown belt.” That’s quite an accomplishment.

It’s common for Brent to compete in the open class at events. “I’ve won them all so far,” he says, “I’ve done a couple in Vegas, the U.S. Open, and a few in Oregon. I like to do opens. They’re more of a challenge for me.”

Brent also had two  matches in his middleweight division. The first was against Brandon Magana of BJJ Revolution. “It was a really tough match,” he says, “I only won by a few points and some advantages. I threw him for a takedown. He was really strong and had a really good base. I controlled him from the top. I had him in a crucifix for over half the match. It was really frustrating that I couldn’t close it.”

His second match was against Gracie Barra’s  Diogo Silva de Souza. It was another tough match, and a very technical one, but Brent won it by points. “It was a really fun match,” he says, “Diogo’s very technical. I was able to take him down, pass his guard, and then take his back.”

Brent says the Las Vegas International Open was a great experience and he’s glad he made the 15-hour drive from Oregon to get there. “It was definitely worth the drive,” he says, “I went against some tough competitors I wouldn’t be able to find in Oregon. I also loved watching guys like Caio Terra compete as well.”

Two years before the 2011 Worlds he tore his knee, so he only competed at the smaller tournaments. The last time he competed in a Worlds was 2009, when he came in second to Ryan Beauregard of BJJ Revolution in the brown belt division. Brent is in good health now and plans on competing at all the big tournaments this year and next. Brent would like to thank his instructor, Ryan Clark, and his academy. “Thank you for making me the competitor and person I am today.”

Sign-ups for this April 30’s inaugural Phoenix International Open end this Saturday, so hurry and get in on the event set to shake up the gentle art scene in Arizona.

Our GMA Gustavo Dantas is one of the black belts in the state all set to defend the colors of his team, Nova União. And there are a number of other academies in the area who will be gunning for gold too, like our GMAs Strong Heart Martial Arts, Team Beauregard BJJ and Team Megaton, among others.

Secure your spot, here. And become a GMA by joining the GRACIEMAG association.

Faça como Gustavo Dantas, escreva sua equipe em peso. Foto: Divulgação.

As inscrições para o Phoenix International Open, evento que acontece no dia 30 de abril, terminam neste sábado. Por isso, é bom garantir logo vaga no evento que promete sacudir o Arizona.

Nosso GMA Gustavo Dantas é mais um faixa-preta no estado que confirmou a presença em peso do seu time, a Nova União. No entanto, especificamente na cidade Phoenix, diversas academias de peso devem se testar nas áreas de luta montadas no Phoenix College, entre elas as nossas GMAs Strong Heart Martial Arts, Team Beauregard BJJ e Team Megaton, entre outras.

Para garantir sua inscrição, clique aqui. E não fique de bobeira, associe-se à GRACIEMAG e se torne um GMA.

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Alberto Crane, of Legacy MMA, announces a busy week for the academy. His students will be competing at the Gracie Nationals. One of the coaches of the academy will be competing at the World Pro BJJ Cup, in Santa Cruz and Alberto himself is getting ready for another MMA bout at the  Called Out MMA event. More at legacymixedmartialarts.com.

In Arizona, Gustavo Dantas announces the main sponsor for the upcoming 5^th Arizona BJJ International Open, scheduled March 13 & 14th in Mesa, AZ. Many Weapons has been sponsoring BJJ Competitors such as: Gustavo Dantas, Steve Rosenberg, Kristina Barlaan, Issa Able,and the Broadnax Brothers. More at manyweapons.com. To register at the event, go to gdjiujitsu.com.

Wellington “Megaton” Dias announces another seminar. The leader of Team Megaton, in Arizona, will be at the North West Martial Arts Academy next February 27^th-28^th . For more info, go to teammegaton.com or call (541) 912-9099.

Browsing the website of our member Cadu Francis, we have found no breaking news, but we did found a taste of Cadu teaching. So, we direct you to this calss of the black belt teaching a arm bar from closed guard. Enjoy: myjiujitsuschool.com.

After organizing the World Pro BJJ Cup US west coast trials, in a partnership with Emirates Team leader Carlao Santos, to be held this Sunday, in Santa Cruz,  Claudio Franca is ready for yet another tournament. The Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea is scheduled February 6^th and registration is open at strongvon.com/jjbts0210.

In Irvine, California, Gracie Barra America, has some great news too. The BJJ for MMA class is just about to kick off. Professor Marcio Feitosa will be in charge of the training. BJJ for MMA will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at 8:00PM and it is open to all Advanced and Black Belt Program members. On the same subjet of improving your skills, GBA will host a Braulio Estima Seminar next February 5^th. Before January 31^st, Gracie Barra students will pay only $50.  After that, the cost is $75. Non Gracie Barra students will pay $100 before January 31st and $150 after that. For more info, go to graciebarraamerica.com.

Gracie Barra Corona, of Tom Reusing,  also in California, has launched a women’s self defense program. It is called “know means no” and already a success, as the picture shows. Next class is scheduled January 31st and February 7^th and 21^st. For more info, go to graciebarracorona.com.

Another GB branch with a innovative Idea to teach BJJ is Gracie Barra Dana Point, run by black belt Flavio Almeida. Last Saturday, the school kicked off its Buddy week.  The idea is for students to invite friends and family to go train with them and have a taste of what BJJ is all about. For more info, go to gbdanapoint.com.

And in Santa Ana, Ulpiano Malachias and his GB students had no rest during the hollyday season. They took the time to make improvements to the academy. The purpose is to bring more comfort to the classes. As you can see in the picture, they realy needed more room. For more info, go to gbsantaana.com.

And GMA member Robson Pereira, of Team Pereira, in Pennsylvania, informs that this Wednesday, January 20^th, is the last day to pre-register for UGC XI “ADRENALINE”. For more info, go to www.ugc-challenge.com.