Gracie Humaita/ RGDA at the Houston International Jiu-Jitsu Open

March 8th, 2010

For the first time IBJJF brought an event to the southwest region. Houston hosted the International event on March 6th and Gracie Humaita Team marked its presence at the event with a great performance, bringing home the Second Place Team Trophy.
The RGDA Association is a proud integrant of the Gracie Humaita team. For this tournament Gracie Humaita counted with the valuable participation of  RGDA Black Belt Donald Park, who took second in the Black Belt Masters Lightweight and second place in the Black Belt Masters Open Weight .
Also, on the team's podium, taking third place there was Raphael Lovato's team. Raphael, is an accomplished and active competitor for the Gracie Humaita Team, so in the end of the day it was Humaita doubling on the podium!

Congratulations to Gracie Humaita and special congrats to RGDA Black Belt Donald Park!

Abu Dhabi Israel

March 1st, 2010

Professor Adiv has just reported on the ADCC Israel that took place on 02/27/10. This is the second year that the Abu Dhabi is hosted in Israel. With many technical fighters from all over Middle East and Europe. David says he "had a great time coaching the RGDA fighters" Moshe Kaitz, one of our black belts representatives, reports that everyone was very excited to see Professor David Adiv and would like to thank him for the assiatnce and support.  Among the competitors, two of the RGDA Israel fighter's took two Silver Medals: David Mekerlson (-66kg) and Itay Leibovich (+99kg). Congratulations RGDA Israel!

David Mekerlson (-66kg) - Silver Medalist



Itay Leibovich (+99kg) - Silver Medalist with Moshe Kaitz (RGDA Israel)

Professor Adiv Seminar in St. Peter/MO - March 2010

GNJA/ RGDA HQ News: Professor Elan Schwarz

February 17th, 2010

Professor David Adiv is proud to present Elan Schwarz from GNJA/ RGDA HQ the Professor stripes. Professor Elan Schwarz has been training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Adiv's instruction for over 13 years now. Elan's knowledged and experience is something that he has always shared unselfishly with all the students and teammates. He constantly strives to improve his knowledge and game and along the way he is always pulling us to do the same.

Congrats Professor Elan Schwarz!!!!

   

Professor Royler Gracie on the cover of Gracie Magazine

February 8th, 2010

            For more check out www.graciemag.com

RGDA-NC at BUD CUP 2010, North Carolina

 February 5th, 2010

On Saturday January 23rd, 2010, North Carolina’s Team Basulto RGDA NC returned from the Bud Cup 2010 “Quest for the Best” in Concord, North Carolina with 4 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals and 6 Bronze. RGDA-NC represented well placing 4th place out of over 50 teams at the tournament!   The Bud Cup, at the Cabarrus Arena near Charlotte, NC, is one of the premier Jiu Jitsu/Submission Wrestling events in the Southeast and featured some of the top fighters from around the country. 

Here is a quick video clip of Christy Freeland (Women’s White Belt Open Weight Div. 2 Gold Medals) submitting her opponent with an armbar in under 30 seconds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ4a_NmC31w

Team Basulto RGDA-NC Winners:
 
Patrick Ramey- Blue Belt Welterweight Gi – Gold Medal
Patrick Ramey- Intermediate Welterweight No Gi –Silver Medal
Bruno Soares – White Belt 145lbs Gi – Silver Medal
Bruno Soares – Beg No Gi 145lbs No Gi – Silver Medal
Brady Stamey – Blue Belt Featherweight Gi – Silver Medal
Brady Stamey –Intermediate Middleweight No Gi – Bronze Medal
Paul Ramey – Blue Belt Mens Lightweight Gi – Silver Medal
Christy Freeland – Women’s Under 140lbs Gi – Gold Medal
Christy Freeland – Women’s Under 140lbs No Gi – Gold Medal
Ryan Conn – Men’s Lightweight/White – Gold Medal
Ryan Conn – Men’s Advanced/No Gi – Silver Medal
Dianna Ramey – Women’s Lightweight Gi – Silver Medal
Dianna Ramey – Women’s Intermediate No Gi – Bronze Medal
Don Firdonsyah – Beginner, Master’s Open Weight Gi - Bronze Medal
Don Firdonsyah – Beginner, Master’s Open Weight No Gi - Bronze Medal
Colby Daniels – Teens Beginner Under 140lbs No Gi – Bronze Medal
 
Other team members having some great matches that day included Zack Hart (dominating in his first Blue Belt match and then finishing by armbar), Mark Rigdon (who showed some great stand up against a much more experienced Blue Belt in No Gi Division), and Brandt Fuchs and Scott Clark in their first Bud Cup competition!

CONGRATULATIOS RGDA NC!!!

NEW! RGDA Representative in Victoria/BC/Canada

February 1st, 2010

Professor David Adiv and Professor Royler Gracie would like to welcome Tyron and Joti Clark to the RGDA Association.

If you are on Canada's West Coast, be sure to check them out!

RGDA Victoria - British Columbia - Canada
Tyron Clark  - Blue Belt
Clarks Martial Arts
#220 – 2800 Bryn Maur Rd
Victoria, BC, V9B 3T4, Canada
250-474-0055
Email: clarkstkd@shaw.ca
www.victoriataekwondo.com

Professor David Adiv "Foundation of Natural Breathing and Body Mechanics" - a successful event!

January 26th, 2010

Professor David Adiv concerns go beyond teaching an individual how to fight, to defend oneself and to fight for fitness, recreational and/or professional purposes. It encircles the whole individual. The seminar "Foundation of Natural Breathing and Body Mechanics" is a must for any fighter and is great for all persons wishing to learn ways to achieve a higher level of awareness, to manage stressful situations and to improve overall fitness and wellness.

David Adiv, would like to thank everyone  who have participated at this event on Jan 17th. The response on the seminar contents was quite overwhelming and the requests to have it more often keep coming, along with requests of those who did not make it, therefore, we will be holding more of this seminar throughout the year. Stay tuned for the dates. The next one is on February 16th, 2010 at 7:30pm. Contact us for more information and to register.

What some of the participants have to say about it:

"The breathing seminar was beneficial to me for several reasons.  First, I was in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday morning and had to drive five and a half hours to attend the seminar.  When I arrived at the academy I was a little tired and stiff from the long drive.  After doing the initial breathing exercises I felt rejuvenated and limber.  Secondly, during the course of the week I was working out outside of the academy and I noticed that I was breathing more efficiently.  Thirdly, when training in Jiu Jitsu I am becoming aware of coordinating my breathing with specific movements.  I attribute these positive results to Professor Adiv's almost three hour long seminar in which he made us concentrate on breathing while warming up and exercising as well as breathing correctly while doing specific Jiu Jitsu movements.  I recommend the clinic for everyone that did not attend.  I am now more conscious of my breathing and I hope through constant practice I will breathe correctly when training." Nick D., student at GNJA

"I honestly felt that teaching "breath" was something best reserved for an environment such as a private and not really for a seminar. But, Professor Adiv showed otherwise when he walked around to each student and individually examined their techniques and showed us, up close, how to properly breath; even though I am not training regularly, it was inspiring to experience." Przemek P., student

"Thank you for putting on this seminar and inviting other RGDA Students to attend. I have been training for over 2 and half years and this was the first seminar that I have attended which examines other facets contributing to make one a well rounded jiu jitsu practitioner.  The topics of “Breathing and Body Mechanics” covered in the seminar attracted me as soon as I learned of it. I train 3 times a week and I have been looking for other things to open up “my jiu jitsu mind” that would also help improve my performance and my well being on the mat as well as off.  Warm Regards to You and all other Colleagues and Friends at RGDA HQ."  Leo G., student at EBJJ Academy

Professor Royler Gracie at Jiu Jitsu Camp January 2010

January 26th, 2010 

Check out the fun and great training all participants of the 2010 Jiu-Jitsu Camp had with Royler Gracie in Rio. 

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agf-zGvL55s

Articles - GracieMaga.com: http://www.graciemag.com/pt/2010/01/how-to-be-a-carioca-com-royler-gracie/ and http://www.graciemag.com/en/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-health-and-nature-with-host-royler/ 

RGDA is TOP 10th Team of the Decade (1999-2009) at Grapplers Quest!

January 14th, 2010 

Congratulations to Team RGDA and all the Teams that have made to Grapplers Quests events throughout these years. We trully respect and appreciate each of the teams that have pushed our few competitors to train harder and to constantly improve. A big thank you to all Grapplers Quest organization for providing us and the grappling community opportunities to compete.

As posted on www.grapplersquest.com :  

The OFFICIAL Top Ten Teams of the Decade (1999-2009) at Grapplers Quest are:

TIE-10. Royler Gracie/Dave Adiv/Lou Vintaloro/Mike Mrkulic/Chris Savarese

TIE-10. Saulo & Alexandre Ribeiro/Rafael Lovato, Jr.

9. Carlson Gracie/Ricardo Calvacanti

8. Yamasaki Jiu Jitsu

7. Alliance/Paragon Jiu Jitsu

6. Machado/Amilcar "Mica" Cippili and Walter Vital

5. Relson Gracie/Team Balance Studios/Phil and Ricardo Migliarese

4. American Top Team

3. Cobra Kai/Marc Laimon

2. Gracie Barra/Renzo Gracie/Ricardo Almeida

1. Team Lloyd Irvin


Grapplers Quest NOTABLES TEAMS list:

Royce Gracie/Rob Kahn/Jungle Gym/Justin Garcia
10th Planet/Eddie Bravo/Scott Epstein/Denny Prokopos
BRASA/Checkmat BJJ/Leozinho Vieira
Pablo Popovitch/Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
Cesar Gracie/Ralph Gracie/Charles Gracie
Pedro Sauer/Keith Owen/Maxercise
Stronghold/Undisputed/Throwdown/Open Mat

Savarese BJJ has a new home!

January 11th, 2010

Congratulations to RGDA Instructor Chris Savarese on his brand new school. "Sav," as many of us know him,  has been putting a tremendous effort in preparing this new location to continue offering quality Gracie Jiu-Jitsu programs with the RGDA Association at his community. The new school counts with over 2700 sq ft of mat space and is located at 500 Stuyvesant Ave in Lyndhurst , NJ.

On January 11th, the Savarese BJJ Academy had its Grand Opening night and Sav writes us very excited: "I would like to thank Royler and David for all their support in making my dream Academy come true. I want to thank all my students for sharing in the Grand Opening with me. You guys are truly my family and I was very happy for all the kind words and wishes. I know our school is headed for great things in 2010!"

The RGDA wishes Sav and his students all the best and lots of great training in the new school!

Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
500 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Phone: 201 933-5134
Web: www.njbjj.com

RGDA LYNDHURST/ SAVARESE BJJ
Savarese BJJ Grand Opening

Professor Adiv Seminar at GNJA - January 17, 2010 

RGDA MO - Grappling Concepts at NAGA Southwest Championships

January 10th, 2010

Big congrats to RGDA MO/Grappling Concepts on their participation at the NAGA Southwest Championships in Dallas, TX  on December 19th, 2009. Instructor JW Wright excitedly reports on their great performance and the following results:

Mike Leake - 1st Place Purple Belt - Championship belt

Ronnie Page - 1st Place Blue Belt and First Place Expert NO GI Championship belt - Heavy Weight Division

Shawn Woods -  1st Place - Blue Belt Middle Weight and 2nd Place Expert NO GI

Mike Lipp - 1st Place White Belt and 2nd Place Beg NO GI -  Heavy Weight Division

Derek Darrow - 1st Place White Belt  Middle Weight and 1st Place Intermediate NO GI

Congrats RGDA MO - Grappling Concepts!