Student Louie Gabel putting a whooping
to a competitor!
WHEN WE MOVING???
Attention members, if you havn't heard yet, we working on
moving out of our small 900 sq. ft. space currently in Oakwood
Gym, to our own over 3000 sq. ft. space. This new space
will have over 2200 sq ft of mat space, a weight area, showers,
private entrance, etc...This new space is only 2.5 miles
away east of Oakwood Gym in the edge of Dearborn.
I was shooting for an August 2nd move date, BUT as I'm learning
the City of Dearborn is a piece of ****! Everything
is almost complete, we're just waiting for some fat city
offically to stamp our permit. So for now we'll have to
push our move date forward.
When I'm not exactly sure yet, hopefully just a week forward,
but we'll see. I'll keep everyone posted. When it's offical
I'll post and notify all our members.
Chris and I thank you for your patience, in the end it will
be worth it.
-Danny
July/August 2010 News:
Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu News:
The big news was the Worlds in Cali this past June. Xande
took second in his weight and third in the open. He has
not competed in the gi since 2008 and still only lost by
an advantage in the open and 2 points in his weight final.
Rafael Lovato Jr. took third in his weight and only lost
by 2 points as well. Already this year, Rafael has medaled
in the Pan Ams, Brazilian Nationals and the Worlds, he is
a great warrior for the Gracie Humatia/Ribeiro Team!! -
(go to ibjjf.org for all the results):
Toronto BJJ Black Belt and head instructor Jorge Britto
fought in Canada at the W-1 event on June 19th and won a
unanimous decision. Jorge also competed in the worlds earlier
that month. Jorge is another major soldier in our Gracie
Humatia/Ribeiro Association!! Congrats bro!!! torontobjj.com.
Xande will be competing in Cali on July 10th and 11th in
the 32 Man Worlds Best Grappler Tournament. The tourney
will be no gi and the winner gets $10,000.00. It will be
great to see Xande in action again!
Saulo will be going and competing in Brazil for the Master/Senior
Worlds and bringing a big team. The tourney is July 22nd
25th. If you are planning on going, make sure Saulo
knows so he can organize the trip and coordinate the Team
- ibjjf.org for all the details.
Thanks to those who attended the Toledo BJJ Open. We had
around 150 people compete in both gi and no gi and were
done in 4 short hours. Big props to the staff and competitors!
The RJJA Annual Tourney will be in Oklahoma on Saturday,
Oct 9th. Rafael Lovato Jr. will be hosting it. It is required
that all Association Owners attend this event! The instructors
meeting/dinner will be on Friday night, October 8th. The
location of the tourney is The Cube 7903 NW 30th
St, Bethany, OK 73008; hotel and registration info will
be coming soon. See you there!!
To contact Royler Gracie, go to roylergracie.com
To contact Saulo or Xande, go to www.unijj.com (University
of Jiu-Jitsu website!!!)
Great blogs to read:
Royler roylergracie.com click on the blogs
page
Xande xande.tv
Rafael Lovatojr.com
Kid Peligro kidpeligro.com
Toronto BJJ scottonthenet.com
To contact the Arena (mma/no gi academy) go to thearenamma.com.
It is only 3 or so store fronts from the UNIJJ. You will
want to check it out when you visit San Diego!
Baddog MMA News: Baddogfc.com
Team Baddog showed its teeth again on June 12th at Headliners
fighting in another well ran Ground and Pound event. Jake
Kraus (7-2) lost a close decision; losing the first and
third rounds while winning the second. It was a great title
fight and Jake will be getting another shot as his opponent
will be turning pro. Jay Willman entertained as he won a
hard fought unanimous decision. It was a back and forth
fight and the crowd went crazy. Jay improved his record
to 8-1. The final Baddog Fighter was Ray Hernendez (7-1).
He fought a guy who he was beating until late in the 3rd
round and was caught in a triangle choke. This time Ray
looked his best ever and the poor guy never stood a chance.
Ray brought home the Belt and is the Ground and Pounds 155lb
Champion. Congrats to all three as the TEAM is back with
Jacob Draves and Craig Hogan returning to inflict some pain
as well. The next event is the NAAFS here in Toledo August
7th at Headliners, with Jake, Jacob, Ray and Craig all fighting
on the card!!!
Great job to trainer /Coach Kelly Hymore for producing such
good fighters. You are the man!
Go to baddogfc.com and baddog mma on facebook for updates!
Local News:
July 10th Scotty quixx Oates - GI seminar
- RJJA Toledo Academy noon 3:30-pm.
*Noon to 1pm passing the guard* *1pm
2pm working from the guard* * 2pm 3:30pm
group class*. The cost is $20.00 per session or $35.00 for
two and $45.00 for all three.
If you are interested in private/group classes, please contact
me.
July 17th Purple Belt/Hell Test at the
RJJA Toledo Academy - 3:00pm 5:00pm. Testing from
Deans, Justin Auld, from Bens Gary Briscoe and
Jeff Steinberg (possible) and from Jeremys, Anthony
Crites and Terry Reed!
July 24th Buckeye Border Championships Toledo
mma.tv (go to the events page for info) our
academy in Toledo will be closed for this event and if you
are interested in reffing, please let me know.
July 31st Blue Belt Test in at the RJJA Lima Academy
Jeremy Harris
Academy News: rjjatoledo.com - rjjadetroit.com rjjaannarbor.com
rjjplymouth.com rjjadownriver.com
Check out rjjatoledo.com and you can quickly access all
the above locations!!
EJ will be taking over the Plymouth school from Danny who
is expanding the Detroit Academy and moving it to Dearborn
Michigan. The Dearborn Academy will be 3400 sq ft and have
80 Tatami mats, showers and a nice locker room.
Brent Insco will be opening an Academy in Southgate on Northline
road July 1st. He will have 33 Tatami mats, a shower and
locker room. He will also be teaching personal fitness if
you are interested in that as well.
We're happy to say that the Ann Arbor Academy has 20 students
already. We have 5 active purple belts as well! I teach
there on Wednesday nights so feel free to stop in and train!
Go to the websites listed above to check out everyone out
if you are interested. You can find us on facebook as well
by searching Ribeiro and all the schools but Toledo will
come up. Toledo is listed under me, Chris Blanke.
Remember, a Black Belt is a White Belt who never quits!!