Newsletter July/August 2010

Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu News:

I have decided to do the newsletter bi-monthly because I post so much info on facebook. It is the most efficient way for us to stay in touch/updated. If you are interested, please request me as a friend (Chris Blanke) to get daily info.

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 instructor’s 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. Y ou 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 155 lb 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:

Matt Jubera will be at RJJA Ann Arbor on Thursday, July 1st and RJJA Toledo, Saturday, July 3rd and is available for private/group classes for $150.00 per hour (can be one person or unlimited for the same price).

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 Dean’s, Justin Auld, from Ben’s Gary Briscoe and Jeff Steinberg (possible) and from Jeremy’s, Anthony Crites and Terry Reed!

July 24th – Buckeye Border Championships – Toledo – mma.tv (go to the events page for info)

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.

I am 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.

I would like to thank Scotty “quixx” Oates (hybrid) and Alan Merullo (bushido) for having me in to train and teach on June 20th. It was a great way for Scotty and I to kick off our training for the Worlds in Brazil. Thanks to all for the support!!

Mark Skulas who does all our art work/design and computer work has done a great job as always. If you need any of this type of work done, he is a sure bet. His prices and work are outstanding. Contact him at 419-704-6854 or www.exodustechsupport.com if you are interested in working with him.

Remember, a Black Belt is a White Belt who never quits!!

Until next month,

Chris
Toledojiujitsu.com