Michelle Nicolini

The fourth edition of the Brazil National Pro took place this weekend in Gramado.

Hundreds of athletes competed for 13 travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC.

Among the winners, some big names secured their spot in this year’s event in Abu Dhabi.

Michelle Nicolini (Checkmat) won the brown/black belt light open class division for her spot.

Joaquina Bonfim (Gracie Barra) won the brown/black heavy open class division for the other spot.

In the male black belt division, package winners were:

62kg
Jose Tiago – PSLPB Cicero Costha

69kg
Rafael Machado Mansur – NS Brotherhood

77kg
Jhonny Loureiro Sigallis Souza – Alliance Mario Reis

85kg
Gustavo Ramos Campos – Guetho Jiu-Jitsu

94kg
Erberth Santos De Mesquita – Ryan Gracie Team

+94kg
Victor Hugo Honorio Pereira Da Silva – GFTeam

For the full results, click here.

The UAEJJF held another edition of the US National Pro series this Saturday, Feb. 13.

Hundreds of athletes gathered in Orlando, Florida, to compete for travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC.

Marcelo Garcia’s black belt Jon Satava was the standout when he won the adult black belt division.

Satava beat Abraham Marte in the absolute final.

Click here for more info and for the full results.

The next chance to compete for travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC is the NY International Pro.

Click here to register.

Keenan vs. Magid Photo: Blanca Garcia

You have until Feb.8 to register for the US National Pro Orlando, scheduled February 13.

The event will award travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC, in Abu Dhabi, this coming April.

Citizens of all countries of North and Central Americas can sign up.

Click here for more info and to sign up now.

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Here is the highlight reel of the US National Pro Long Beach, that went down this January 24.

Big names like Keenan Cornelius, Magid Hage, Carlos Farias and more competed for the travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC.

If you missed this one, you can still compete for a free trip to Abu Dhabi at the US National Pro Orlando, in Florida, on February 13.

The final registration deadline is Feb. 8.

Click here to know more and sign up now.

Keenan mordeu o ouro duplo no faixa-preta adulto. Foto: Ivan Trindade/GRACIEMAG

Com isso, Cornelius garantiu um dos pacotes de viagem para competir no WPJJC 2016, que rola em abril. Outros atletas que ganharam o privilégio foram: Andrew Wiltse (faixa-azul absoluto pesado), Emmanuel Ortiz (faixa-azul absoluto leve), Devon Delbrugge (faixa-roxa absoluto pesado), Angelo Guerrero-Barden (faixa-roxa absoluto leve), John Combs (faixa-marrom absoluto pesado), Ian Sanders (faixa-marrom absoluto leve), Ram Amada (Master 1 faixa-preta absoluto leve), Danielle Martinez (faixa-azul/roxa absoluto).

A próxima parada do US National Pro está agendada 13 de fevereiro, em Orlando, na Flórida. Mais uma vez, vários pacotes de viagem serão oferecidos para os campeões. O evento é aberto apenas para os cidadãos da América do Norte e Central, e o prazo de inscrição é 06 de fevereiro.

Lo vs. Keenan at the 2015 WPJJC

Keenan Cornelius was the standout at the US National Pro Long Beach, this past Sunda, January 24.

The black belt from Atos JJ won both the adult male open class division and the -94kg division at the event organized by the UAEJJF.

With that, Cornelius secured one of the travel packages to compete at the 2016 WPJJC, this coming April.

Other athletes who won the travel package were: Andrew Wiltse (blue belt heavy open class), Emmanuel Ortiz (blue belt light open class), Devon Delbrugge (purple belt heavy open), Angelo Guerrero-Barden (purple belt light open), John Combs (brown belt heavy open), Ian Sanders ((brown belt heavy open), Ram Amada (black belt master 1 light open), Danielle Martinez (blue/purple open).

The next installment of the US National Pro is scheduled February 13, in Orlando, FL.

Once again, several travel packages will be offered for selected champions.

The event is open for citizens of all countries in Central and North Americas.

The registration deadline is February 6.

Click here to know more.

Buchecha vs. Trans

The deadline is upon us.

Today, January 20 is the final day to register for the US National Pro, in Long Beach, CA, on January 24.

Don’t miss out and register today to compete for one of the travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC, this coming April, in Abu Dhabi.

Citizens of all countries of Central and North Americas can register to compete at the event organized by the UAEJJF.

Click here to sigh up now.

The US National Pro is scheduled January 24, in Long Beach, California.

The final registration deadline for the event organized by the UAEJJF is January 20, so you need to hurry and register now.

If you do, you will join some big names like Renato Babalu, Carlos Farias and others.

Watch the teaser above and get in the mood to compete for one of the travel packages to compete with all expenses paid for at the 2016 WPJJC.

The registration is open for citizens of all North American and Central American countries.

Click here for more info and to register now.

Lovato vs. Liera Photo Credit: MMAWIN.com

The 2015 US National Pro Texas took place this Sunday, Nov. 8, in Houston.

Hundreds of athletes competed for the 13 travel packages for the 2016 WPJJC.

Rafael Lovato Jr. and Brian Machecha were the standouts winning the black belt open class divisions.

Machecha closed the light open class with his brother Kevin Mahecha.

Lovato beat Miachael Liera Jr. in the heavy open class final

Watch the match here of the event organized by the UAEJJF.

In the teams’ competition, Lovato BJJ won the overall points count with 85pts.

The next installment of the US National Pro will be on Jan. 24, in Long Beach, CA.

Click here for more info.

Rafael Lovato want s to come back to Emirates in 2012. Photo: GRACIEMAG.

The US National Pro Texas takes place this Sunday, in Houston.

The event organized by the UAEJJF will award 13 travel packages to the 2016 WPJJC.

The event kicks off at 10AM local time.

Big names like Michael Liera and Rafael Lovato Jr. will be competing in the black belt division.

Here are the schedule for the day and other important info.

Weigh In & Competition Schedule

ATTENTION ALL REGISTERED COMPETITORS:

Last chance to WEIGH IN is from 8:00am to 9:30am. Athletes who miss the WEIGH IN will be automatically disqualified.

Unless you’ve already weigh in you will be required to be at the venue at the time indicated above. WEIGH IN will close 9:30am sharp.

FIGHT SCHEDULE

10:00am – White Belt (Adult and Master Divisions)

Blue Belt (Adult and Master Divisions)

11:00am – Purple Belt (Adult and Master Divisions)

Brown/Black Belt Female

12:00pm – Brown Belt (Adult and Master Divisions)

Black Belt (Adult and Master Divisions)

White Belt Open Weight REGISTRATION

Blue Belt Open Weight REGISTRATION

12:30pm – White Belt Open Weight

Blue Belt Open Weight

Purple Belt Open Weight REGISTRATION

Brown Belt Open Weight REGISTRATION

1:00pm – Purple Belt Open Weight

Brown Belt Open Weight

Brown/Black Belt Female Open Weight REGISTRATION

1:30PM – Black Belt Open Weight REGISTRATION

Blue/Purple Belt FEMALE Open Weight

Brown/Black Belt FEMALE Open Weight

2:00pm – Black Belt MALE Open Weight

Please, make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior in order to be able to warm up properly. Check in will be performed 10 minutes before scheduled fight times.

Click here for more info.

You have one more week to register for the US National Pro Texas, scheduled Nov. 8, in Houston.

This will be your first of three chances in the US to fight for a travel package to compete at the 2016 WPJJC.

The registration deadline for the event organized by the UAEJJF is Nov.6.

Click here to register now.

Only citizens of Mexico, USA and Canada can register.

The event will offer 13 travel packages, which include: Entry for 2016 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in April; Event Registration; Flight tickets from Dallas main Airport to Abu Dhabi; UAE Visa; Transportation; Accommodation; Meals; 2016 Abu Dhabi World Pro Competitor T-shirt.

Here’s the list of the divisions that will award the prizes.

13 (THIRTEEN) CHAMPION’S TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR WINNER OF:

BLUE BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

PURPLE BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BROWN BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLACK BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLACK BELT ( MASTER1 MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLUE/PURPLE ( ADULT FEMALE )

OPEN WEIGHT

BROWN / BLACK BELT ( ADULT FEMALE )

OPEN WEIGHT

BEST TEAM RESULTS

one travel package for the HEAD COACH of the best team (1st place overall)

Winners of selected divisions will also win cash prizes.

BEST TEAM RESULTS

1st place overall – $700 cash (plus 1 travel package)

2nd place overall – $500 cash

3rd place overall – $300 cash

Travel packages will be give away for the best team (head coach) if the numbers of participations reaches the minimun of 300 players.

Watch the highlights of the Costa Rica National Pro.

After a successful Grand Slam LA, the UAEJJF already has another event to invite you to compete in.

On November 8, the US National Pro Texas takes place in Houston.

Click here to register now.

You have until Nov. 2 to register, so hurry up and secure your spot and a chance to win a travel package for the 2016 WPJJC, in Abu Dhabi.

13 (THIRTEEN) CHAMPION’S TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR WINNER OF:

BLUE BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

PURPLE BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BROWN BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLACK BELT ( ADULT MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLACK BELT ( MASTER1 MALE )

OPEN LIGHT (UNDER 77KG)

OPEN HEAVY (OVER 77KG)

BLUE/PURPLE ( ADULT FEMALE )

OPEN WEIGHT

BROWN / BLACK BELT ( ADULT FEMALE )

OPEN WEIGHT

BEST TEAM RESULTS

one travel package for the HEAD COACH of the best team (1st place overall)

Winners of selected divisions will also win cash prizes.

BEST TEAM RESULTS

1st place overall – $700 cash (plus 1 travel package)

2nd place overall – $500 cash

3rd place overall – $300 cash

Travel packages will be give away for the best team (head coach) if the numbers of participations reaches the minimun of 300 players.