 Team Impact Wins Oregon Open
Impact Jiu Jitsu competitors showed up to win on October 1, and that's exactly what they did. In all, Impact had 52 individual competitors wearing the blue at the 2011 Oregon Open.
With other academies banding together to make larger affiliations, Impact was not the biggest team on the mat. That didn't stop us. Impact's 52 competitors brought home 19 gold medals, 11 silver, and 25 bronze, earning 229 total team points (48 more than our closest team competitor).
Impact's community of competitors, more than 400 strong (right here in Oregon), is a testament to this win. Together we learn and grow and have fun doing it every time we step out on the mat or cheer our teammates on.
Congratulations on matches well fought and for supporting one another as a community and a team.
Get ready for the United Combat Sports Sub League Open tournament on January 21. This tournament follows classic Sub League rules, so start working your submissions.
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Impact Storms US Open
 Impact Jiu Jitsu's Michael Chapman, Armand Debruge, John Goforth, Bryan Marugg, Bryan Nuro and Mark Pagaduan traveled to San Jose, California for the 2011 US Open, October 15-16.
The two Bryans were on fire, battling their way to the finals with a flurry of submissions and points. Bryan Marugg finished the day as the Purple Belt Light Weight US Open Champion. Bryan Nuro is now the Blue Belt Middle Weight US Open Champion as well as a bronze medalist in the Open Division.
Coach Michael Chapman brought home silver medals in both his Black Belt Feather and Open Division. Mark Pagaduan won silver in the Purple Belt Feather Weight Division. Coaches Armand Debruge and John Goforth had great matches as well but did not earn medals, this time.
Mark Pagaduan, about the trip: "Team Impact at US Open 2011. Hard work, dedication, great teammates, and last but not least GREAT coaching pays off!"
Great job guys. You inspire us all! A special thank you to Tony Gracia. Tony donated two gis to Impact's traveling competition team. Funds from the sale of these gis helped cover some of the costs of the team's overnight accommodations. If you are interested in helping to fund future trips, please stop by the front desk in Beaverton.
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In the Cage: November 5 & 12
Buy your tickets now for the FCFF's Caged on the Coast 6, featuring Impact Jiu Jitsu's Brysen French and Pete Toyas. The show is Saturday, November 5 at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City.
 On Saturday, November 12, follow the Galvao seminar with "Caged Rage" at the Salem Armory, presented by Breed Standard MMA. The fight card includes Impact Jiu Jitsu's Lee Flores, Tom Groth, Justin Mark, Journey Newson, Bryan Nuro and Bryan Torres. Make your plans now to come on out and cheer them all on. Tickets are available online - make sure to reference your favorite Impact fighter's last name in the coupon code box.
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Summer Crosstrain & Barbecue
 Thank you to all the Impact members, families and friends who came out to the crosstrain and barbecue on September 17 (see group photo above). It was great to see friends from SBGi, Alive MMA, Nemesis, Gracie Technics, Touch M Up and more.
Two plus hours of grappling was followed by burgers, hot dogs and great conversation. Thank you to Kirk Nolan and Ken Hernandez for running the grill.
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Learn From One of the Best
Andre Galvao, one of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors in the world, will hold a seminar on November 12 at Impact Jiu Jitsu in Beaverton.
This seminar is open to all academies and belt levels (adults and experienced teens). Space is limited.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of the best. Sign up by October 28 to receive discounted registration. More details and online registration is at impactjj.com/events.
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Upcoming Events
November 5
Caged on the Coast 6, Lincoln City, OR
November 12
Andre Galvao Seminar, Beaverton, OR
November 12
Caged Rage, Salem, OR
November 12
The Revolution, Bonney Lake, WA
January 21
UCS Sub League Open, Salem, OR
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