Year: 2008

Upcoming Brazilian Jiu-itsu Events

World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2008 June 05th, 06th, 07th and 08th 2008, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, EUA. International Master & Senior Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2008 July 26th and 27th 2008, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2008 July 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th 2008, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Meet the Fighters from East Wind Academy

Meet the Fighters from East Wind Academy (front row from left to right) Sherwin Cadavis, Carl Staley, and Mark Natali, our 3 fighters/winners of the night and of course, the trainers in our Drill Sergeant hats (second row from left to right) Todd Martinson, Yvette Costales, and Jimmy Edwards. Sherwin Cadavis: just completed a tour … Read more

Moss & Johnny Take The Gold

Moss & Johnny Take The Gold – Copa Nova BJJ Tournament | Gold Medal for Bryan Mossey Johnny Curtis fought in multiple divisions open & advanced. 2 Gold and 1 Silver medal.

March 2008 News

March 12, 2008 March 12, 2008 Happy Birthday! March 6th Debra Hartsell March 19th IIMAIA Instructors Jeff Rousso Suzanne Spezzano

February 2008 News

February 24, 2008 Feb 6th Happy Birthday Kris Sirisute Feb 25th Tony!! February 12, 2008 New photos from Red Belt Seminar page updated New Feature: Hall Of Fame February is “Black History Month” Please take time to remember and honor “The Tuskegee Airmen”www.tuskegeeairmen.org April is “Asian American Awareness” Month www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/events.html February 7, 2008 January 28th: … Read more

January 2008 News

January 20, 2008 Sifu Francis Fong Seminar Slideshow: View Slideshow January 16, 2008 New Article “MMA” by Bryan Mossey Birthday Wishes December 6, 2007 Celebrated the 40th Birthday of the greatest  women fighter of all time – Lucia Ryker! January 19th Happy 75th to Cousin Paul January 24th Ray Copeland January 31st Justin Williams February 1st Victor … Read more

Johnny Curtis Wins His Pro Debut

Johnny Curtis won his pro debut in 1:40 seconds of the first round with arm triangle choke submission. This is 4 straight wins for the all American wrestler with first round choke submissions. http://www.timespapers.com/slideshows/thetreecutter/ Fairfax times newspaper article on Pro MMA Fighter Johnny Curtis and some great pics in a slideshow of his prep and fight. … Read more

Clay Johnson Is Truly An Original

Message from Master Thomas [flv:/vidclips/2007_clay_bb/2007_clay_bb.flv 320 240] I began teaching martial arts in 1978 at the Virginia Baptist Children’s home upon receiving my first black belt at the age of 18. From my first day as a student it was my desire to become the best martial arist I could possibly be. I was able … Read more