GD JIU-JITSU Events Newsletter
In This Issue
Featured Article: 2010 AZ State Championship Featured in GracieMag and NEW Highlight Video by Many Weapons; Rio Int'l Open and Master and Senior Championship Results
2nd Southwest BJJ Classic
NEW Kids Division Policies and Procedures
Registration Online ONLY!
T-Shirts for Pre-Registered Competitors!
2010 Food Drive
Discount Insurance for AZSBJJF Competitors
Quick Links
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-GD Jiu-Jitsu Events Website
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Upcoming Events
October 16-17, 2010- 2010 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic, Westwood High School - Mesa,AZ 
Featured Article


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On July 22nd-25th, the 2010 Rio International Open and International Master and Senior Championship took place at the Tijuca Tennis Club in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Although only represeted by 4 competitors, Arizona fighters did not fail to give Brazil, and the World, an outstanding display of dominant Jiu-Jitsu by winning 7 medals, 6 being GOLD...

Read the FULL results @ Arizona Well Represented in Brazil





Many Weapons has produced an action packed Highlight video featuring the ever-growing pool of Jiu-Jitsu talent in Arizona at the 2010 AZ BJJ State Championship!

Check out the Video @ 2010 AZ BJJ State Championship HL Video





The 2010 AZ BJJ State Championship was also featured in Issue #161 of GracieMag. Make sure you grab your own copy!

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For the first time ever, GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be giving THREE Plane Tickets to Lisbon, Portugal to compete at the 2011 European International Jiu-Jitsu Championship at the 2nd Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classic! With the help of its sponsors, Midwestern Meats and Waltz Construction, this opportunity will be one that you won't want to miss out on! Here is the breakdown:

-1 Ticket to the Winner of the Adult, Black Belt, Absolute Light (167.5 lbs and UNDER) Division

-1 Ticket to the Winner of the Adult, Black Belt, Absolute Heavy (OVER 167.5 lbs) Division

-1 Ticket to the Raffle Winner of the Division Champions (Juvenile through Senior, White through Black, Male and Female)*

*Restrictions apply. Please refer to the Official Tournament Site for FULL details.

In order to have a chance at the Plane Tickets, you MUST compete at the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic!





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IBJJF Standard Rules at AZSBJJF Tournaments


The AZSBJJF can now be found on YouTube. Currently, the AZSBJJF YouTube Channel features several videos addressing and explaining the IBJJF Rules and Regulations used for all AZSBJJF tournaments.

Parents, competitors, instructors, and coaches should take the time to watch these videos, as it will help in the preparation for future competitions following IBJJF guidelines.


Click on the following link to visit the AZSBJJF YouTube Channel:
AZSBJJF YouTube Channel
2nd Southwest BJJ Classic
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events and the AZSBJJF is proud to present the 2nd Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classic. The tournament will offer Divisions for Kids (4-15), Juveniles (16-17), Adults (18-29), Masters (30-35) and Seniors (36+).

Every Kids Division competitor will receive a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, regardless of win or loss. ALL Winners in  the Juvenile, Adult, Master, and Senior Divisions (White through Black, Male and Female) will have a chance to win a Plane Ticket to Lisbon, Portugal to compete in the 2011 European Jiu-Jitsu Championship!*

Winners of the Adult, Black Belt, Absolute Light (Up to 167.5 lbs) and Absolute Heavy (Over 167.5 lbs) will receive Plane Tickets to Portugal!

*Restrictions apply. Please check the Official Tournament Site for full information*


"ALL Kids Competitors and Juvenile, Adult, Master, and
Senior Medalists will receive a 3.5" medal"


The tournament will be held at the Westwood High School gymnasium in Mesa, AZ on October 16-17, 2010.

Official 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic Website
NEW Kids Division Policies and Procedures
This year, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), the World's leader and authority on BJJ, promoted their very first Kids Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the US, the 2010 Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

Since the AZSBJJF base its tournaments on their guidelines, the AZSBJJF has decided to adopt their policy and procedure for Kids competitors that don't make weight, are registered in the wrong division, or have no matches in their registered bracket.

ATTENTION PARENTS/COACHES! Be sure to READ these new changes BEFORE registering your child/students to compete! Here is the breakdown:
Registration Online ONLY!
Competitors must fill out their registration online.

**Registration will close when the competitors limit of 200 is reached for the Kids Division and 450 for the Juvenile and Adults Divisions**

Pre-Registration Prices:
Kids: $45
Juveniles and Adults: $55

Pre-Registration ends October 8th @ 11:59 PM!

Regular Registration Prices:
Kids: $55
Juveniles and Adults: $65

FINAL DEADLINE to Register is October 12th @ 11:59 PM!
No Registrations will be accepted after this time. No exceptions and no refunds!

Be sure to register EARLY!

Official 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic Website
T-Shirts for Pre-Registered Competitors!
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events will be offering FREE tournament T-Shirts to ONLY competitors who Pre-Register for the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic!

To receive a FREE Competitor's T-Shirt, be sure to register by the PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE on OCTOBER @ 8TH 11:59 PM. Competitors registered AFTER this time will NOT receive a T-Shirt.

Food Drive Continues in 2010
2009 was the inagural year for the GD Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive with the United Food Bank.

The United Food Bank is responsible for distributing your food donations to over 240 agencies such as churches, youth and senior programs, crisis centers, and soup kitchens. GD Jiu-Jitsu Events plans to continue its support in 2010!


*UFC Middleweight Fighter, Aaron Simpson, came out to
support the GD Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive for the United Food Bank
at the 5th AZ Int'l Open of BJJ on March 13th, 2010
*

GD Jiu-Jitsu Events
hopes to continue working with the United Food Bank and donate even more food in 2010. Your next opportunity to donate food will be during the 2nd Southwest BJJ Classic at Westwood High School in Mesa, AZ on October 16-17, 2010.

Participants will receive a raffle ticket for every 5 food items donated. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the tournament.
Discounted Insurance for AZSBJJF Competitors
Liberty Mutual Insurance, a top 5 insurance provider and number 85 on the Fortune 500 list, has aligned with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) to provide support to the growing sport. 

As a member and participant of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Arizona, all practitioners and family members will receive an automatic 5%-10% discount on Home Owners, Renters and Auto Insurance. Not only will you save on your monthly insurance costs, but for every new member that attains coverage, Liberty Mutual will donate money back to the AZSBJJF, which can be put to use toward the continued growth of AZSBJJF events. All quote information is obligation free and can only help you and the AZSBJJF. Click on the following link and your assigned Representative, Sean Nuzzo, will give you a call within 24 hrs.

Sean Nuzzo @ Liberty Mutual
If you have any suggestions, questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact:
 
Gustavo Dantas
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events
AZSBJJF Vice President
[email protected]
480-310-5483