Walter “Cascao” Vital of GMA Cascao Jiu-Jitsu in Las Vegas, NV will be in Michigan for two seminars in early February.

The professor will teach a seminar in Flushing, MI at Advanced Martial Arts on Friday, Feb. 6 starting at 6 p.m. The address for the location is 6122 W. Pierson Rd. Flushing, MI 48433. For more information call 810-869-9717.

On Saturday, Feb. 7 Cascao will be at Victorious MMA in Troy, MI for a seminar starting at 1 p.m. The address for the location is 444 W. Maple Rd. Troy, MI. For more information call 248-688-9552.

Often times when in the turtle position, since your leg is close to their shoulder, they will grab for a single leg. Take advantage of this to complete an armbar.

Cascao tells us just how to do this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbLICLBOROo

The Cascao Jiu-Jitsu team ready for the Vegas Summer Open. Photo: Personal Archive

If you’ve checked the athlete list for the 2014 IBJJF Vegas Summer Open, you’ll see that Walter “Cascao” Vital has unleashed his students. The GMA Cascao Jiu-Jitsu team tops the list as the most competitors registered and the hometown team hopes to bring home the team trophy this weekend on Aug. 9.

We decided to ask Walter Cascao two quick questions about what this event means for the team:

GRACIEMAG: What does it mean for the Cascao Jiu-Jitsu team to win in their hometown?

WALTER CASCAO: I’ve aways thought that competition gives motivation to achieve a goal; to demonstrate determination, and perseverance to overcome challenges. Winning a competition in your hometown with the support of the entire team it’s a good way to make them understand that hard work and commitment leads to a greater chance of success.

How much importance do you place on competition for your students?

BJJ tournaments bring together competitors from different ages, weight, and skill levels. it is a chance for me and my students to show that all the time spent on the mat, training, eating right, and preparing for the fights is worth it.

Follow the action live at the Sport Center of Las Vegas this weekend and learn more about Cascao Jiu-Jitsu at www.facebook.com/cascaojiujitsu

The black belt pan and world champ, GMA member Walter Cascao Vital will in Troy, Michigan next month for a seminar. Traveling from his Las Vegas academy, Cascao Jiu-Jitsu, the third degree black belt will be spreading his knowledge of the art that he has gathered from over 20 years of experience.

You can catch Cascao on Saturday, June 14 starting at 1 p.m. at Victorious MMA located at 444 West Maple Rd, Suite A Troy, MI 48084. The cost will be $60 per person.

To reserve your spot, contact the academy at victor@victoriousmma.com

GMA member Walter Cascao will be at his affiliate in Spokane, WA on Friday, Nov. 22 for a seminar. The third degree black belt has over a decade of teaching experience and has competed against the best names in the sport.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at Newborn Jiu-Jitsu: 1604 N Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99201.

For more information and to reserve your spot call 702-265-6520