| September 6, 2008 |
BHJJC is proud to announce Professor Octavio At The Pit Malibu |
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Professor Otavio Couto's classes at Malibu The Pit Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm. For more info check out www.thepitmalibu.com.
Professor Octavio Couto's BHJJC Seminar Saturday September 20th. More information coming soon.
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| September 4, 2008 |
America's Favorite Tournament Returns! US Open XII |
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The 2008 US Open hosted Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been set for October 18 & 19. It will be held this year at the
Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz CA. The fee for early registration is only $65 and must be received by October 9.
Last day to register is October 13 and that is $80.
To register and learn more about the US Open XII visit www.usopenbjj.com.
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| August 23, 2008 |
Marcus Vinicius Just Arrived From Europe Seminar |
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Marcus Vinicius just returned from a mini European tour in Holland and Switzerland. Marcus is world renowned for his
brazilian jiu-jitsu seminars.
If you are looking for a proven and respected instructor to come to your gym in any country for a seminar
please email marcus@bhjjc.com.
Click Here To View Photo Gallery From Seminar
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| August 11, 2008 |
World Jiu-Jitsu No Gi Championship 2008 Results |
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Congratulations to the BHJJC team for doing a great job at the No Gi Championship
Jarrod Bunch won 1 gold 1 Silver Purple Belt Super Super Heavyweight and Open Weight Division
Alex Ballesteros won 1 Silver Purple Belt Light Weight Division
Marco Batista won 1 Silver Blue Belt Feather Weight Division
Michi Michakazu won 1 Bronze Purple Belt Light Weight Division
Bryce Karasawa won 1 Bronze Purple Belt Heavy Weight Division
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| July 28, 2008 |
South Bay Open Tournament Results |
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Congratulations to the BHJJC competition team for their good work.
Marco Bautista received 2nd place in the Junior Blue Belt Feather Division.
Jarrod Bunch got 1st place in the Purple Master Super Heavy Weight Division.
Scott Mosier receieved 2nd place in the White Belt Adult Light Weight Division.
Alexandre Ballesteros received 1st Place in the Purple Master Light Weight Division.
Jin Young received 3rd place in the White Belt Master Light Division.
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| July 3, 2008 |
DVD Release Seminar July 12 - 8 DVD's + 3Hr Seminar! |
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Marcus Vinicius and guest instructors will be holding his DVD Release Seminar this Saturday July 12.
The seminar will be helding at Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club starting at 11am. Space is limited for this so
please sign up early. The Seminar will include his 8 new instructional dvd's that he just released along with
3 hours of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Grappling, Judo and Self Defense.
Click Here To Learn More About Marcus's Instructional DVD's
Click Here To View Photo Gallery of DVD Seminar
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| June 13, 2008 |
MMA Pro Team Open Tryouts Held June 28 @ 1pm! Bring Your Game! |
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club will be holding its open tryouts for its new MMA Pro Team Saturday June 28 at 1:00pm. Tryouts will be held at our facility.
If you feel that you are ready to become the next professional mma figther, sign up and come to the tryouts to show your skills. All skill and
experience levels are welcome to try out.
Click Here To Learn More & Sign Up
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| June 9, 2008 |
Good Job To BHJJC Competition Team At The 2008 Worlds! |
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Congratulations to all those that competed at the 2008 Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Championship held at Cal State Long Beach this past weekend.
Marco Bautista took home the Gold in the Blue Belt Juvenile Super Feather Weight Division. Good Job on representing BHJJC!
Click Here To View 2008 Worlds Photo Gallery
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| May 20, 2008 |
First American Cup Tournament Results |
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Congratulations to Alex Ballesteros and Geoff Mcann. Alex placed 3rd in the Purple Belt Senior Light Weight Division
and Geoff placed 1st in the Blue Belt Senior Light Weight Division. Good Job on representing BHJJC!
To learn more about the American Cup visit http://www.AmericanCupBJJ.com/
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| May 14, 2008 |
Jarrod Bunch Pan Am Champion Featured in This Months Gracie Mag! |
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Jarrod Bunch was featured in this months (May 2008) Gracie Magazine. Jarrod won 1st place in the the Adult Open Weight and Super Heavy Wieght Purple Belt Division.
He has also been the Jiu-Jitsu World champion, Pan Am champion, U.S. Nationals champion, U.S. Open champion, No Gi champion. Congradulations to Jarrod for his
excellence performance and look forward to him continuing his reign in the 2008 Worlds Championship held in Long Beach CA next month.
Read Excerpt About Jarrod & BHJJC From Gracie Mag
View Photo of Jarrod From Gracie Mag
Visit his website at www.JarrodBunch.com
Visit his Wikipedia Entry at www.wikipedia.org
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| May 8, 2008 |
Marcus Vinicius Gets Fabio Negao To Fight At Affliction Event |
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Marcus Vinicius is managing Fabio Negao to the July 19 Affliction event against Matt Lindland to be held at The Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Fabio Negao has an 8-3 record
and trains at No Limits/Lotus Club in Irvine, CA. The main event will feature Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia.
Marcus is the owner of Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club and is restarting his Professional MMA Team and Fighter Management.
If you are looking to start your Professional MMA Career or need the right management to get you to the show, Please Submit Your Application by May 15 for review.
Click here to read the Tatame magazine news article
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| May 7, 2008 |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Goes To The Silver Screen With 'Redbelt' |
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David Mamet is the writter of Redbelt. A movie that brings brazilian jiu-jitsu to the mainstream public. David Mamet is a purple belt in brazlian jiu-jitsu
and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Monica for the past 7 years. Redbelt is going to be released this Friday (May 9) nation wide.
To read more about David Mamet and Redbelt visit www.LaTimes.com for the full article
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| May 1, 2008 |
BHJJC Kids Win at No Limits Kids Jiu-Jitsu Tournament |
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club represented again at the No Limits Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids Tournmanet held in Irvine CA on April 27.
We had 4 students compete with 3 of them for their first time. We brought home 4 medals! Congratulations to all the competitors
for doing an awesome job! Marco Bautista, Joshua Coone, Jake Zinberg, Tommy Zinberg
Click Here To View The Kids/Teens Photo Gallery
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| April 23, 2008 |
Worlds Registration Now Open! Sign Up Early! |
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Registration is now open for the 2008 Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Championship. The tournament will take place on June 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th in California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California. Sign up now under "Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club".
The fee for early registration (May 1) is $92.00. The fee for registration (May 2-May 18) will be $107.00. The fee for registration (May 19-May 29) will be $122.00
To register and to learn more details visit www.ibjjf.org
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| April 20, 2008 |
Tatame Magazine Interview with Master Marcus |
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BHJJC Owner and Head Instructor Marcus Vinicius was recently featured on Brazil's premiere MMA and Jiu-Jitsu Magazine "Tatame". Marcus discusses his impact
on MMA in brazil and the story of his hardships of moving to the US and the success of his family and training gym.
To read the full article please visit http://www.tatame.com/
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| April 16, 2008 |
First American Cup Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Sunday May 17 |
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The creators of the US Open, Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, are honored to announce the first annual American Cup Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament. This exciting tournament will be held at Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030 located just minutes from the San Jose Airport!
The cost of early registration for Juveniles through Masters prior to Thursday May 8th is $65.00 USD. From May 9 - 12, 2008, registration increases to $80.00 USD.
To learn more about the American Cup visit http://www.AmericanCupBJJ.com/
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| April 10, 2008 |
Jungle Fight Returns To Brazil! Marcus Vinicius Ref'd 4 of 7 Fights! |
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Jungle Fight returned to Rio De Janerio, Brazil after it's last event held December 2006. Marcus Vinicius was the official referee
for 4 of the 7 fights. He also serves as the Jungle Fight Referee Director and the MMA Brazilian Athletic Comission Referee Director.
His involvement has greatly contributed to the growth of mixed martial arts in Brazil.
The event, which is promoted by Wallid Ismail, has revealed stars such as Lyoto Machida, Fabricio Werdum and Gabriel Gonzaga.
Click Here To View Jungle Fight Photo Gallery
To read more about Jungle Fight visit www.Sherdog.com
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| March 30, 2008 |
Congratulations To All Pan Am Competitors and Winners! |
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club had another successful showing for the 2008 Pan Am Jiu-Jitsu Championship by bringing home 8 medals.
We would like to congratulate everyone that trained hard and competed for this event also to those that showed their support by helping
our fighters train and cheer them on at the event. Let's give a big round of applause for the competitors that placed.
Marco Bautista - Bronze (Blue Belt - Juvenile - Super Feather Weight)
Bryce Karasawa - Bronze (Purple Belt - Adult - Heavy Weight)
Sam Sade - Bronze (White Belt - Master - Heavy Weight)
Fernando Travessoni - Bronze (Brown Belt - Master - Light Weight)
Sung Min Chu - Gold (White Belt - Masters - Feather Weight)
Michi Michakazu - Gold (Purple Belt - Masters - Light Weight)
Jarrond Bunch - Gold (Purple Belt - Adult - Super Heavy Weight & Open)
Click Here To View The 2008 Pan Am Championship Photo Gallery
(If you have pictures or videos you would like to submit please email mike@bhjjc.com)
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| March 25, 2008 |
Marc Kompaneyets - Art Gallery Exhibit Mar. 29- Apr. 26 |
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club instructor Marc Kompaneyets presents {Q^]~Z at the Verve Gallery starting March 29th thru April 26th. Marc is the first black belt student of BHJJC and Marcus Vinicius and also holds a
2nd degree blackbelt in judo. He teaches our grappling(No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu) class every Thursday from 8:30pm-9:30pm.
The opening reception will be hosted Saturday, March 29th from 7pm to 11pm.
To see Marc's collection please visit the Verve Gallery
located at 156 N. La Brea Los Angeles 90036.
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| March 24, 2008 |
Pan Am Registered Fighters & Last Minute Preperations! |
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Registration is now closed for the 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships.
Good luck to the following students competing this year.
White Belt: Kyohei Arakawa, Mike Damayo, Harry Pang, Sung Min Cho and Sam Sade
Blue Belt: Marco Batista, John Saieh and Geoffrey McGann
Purple Belt: Bryce Karasawa, Jarrod Bunch, Alexandre Ballesteros and Moriuchi Michakazu
Brown Belt: Fernando Travessoni
Please be sure to BRING YOUR ID along with anything else may need to be sure you are in premium fight condition (water, jump rope, etc). Make sure your weight is exact and if you have any questions please see Marcus.
Lets show our support by attending the tournament at Cal State Dominquez Hills Gym Starting Friday March 28.
For tournament schedule please visit the 2008 Pan Championships Registration. *Exact times will be posted March 26.
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| March 18, 2008 |
BHJJC Welcomes UFC Fighter Cheick Kongo! |
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Clubs had the honor of having one of the great UFC fighter, Cheick Kongo stop by our gym this week. Cheick Kongo has a professional
MMA career of 21-4-1. Thank you Cheick for dropping by this week!
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| March 7, 2008 |
Final Training Stretch for 2008 Pans! Register and Train Your Ass Off! |
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The 2008 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships are less then a month away. In February increased our sparring rounds from 10mins, 12mins, and 15mins we want to ensure that you
can go the distance and have the stamina to finish strongly. This month we will be training tournament styles. Starting from the feet, with 5 minute rounds and the IBJJF point system.
Sign up by March 15 to get the early registration under "Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club" and notify marcus. This month is dedicated to making sure all fighters are
ready by knowing all the rules, point systems and honing their jiu-jitsu.
2008 Pan Championships Registration
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| March 1, 2008 |
Congratulations To Mr. & Mrs. Couto For Tying The Knot! |
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BHJJC would like to congratulate Octavio and Rebecca Couto for getting married! They were wedded on February 29 by Master Marcus Vinicius. Both Octavio and Rebecca have been part of the
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu family for many years. Octavio is one of the master black belt instructor and Rebecca is an experienced blue belt.
This is one couple you do not want to mess with! We wish you well on your new life together!
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