Haven't been posting this past week cause of work and now I'm away from Bangkok with family. I've been sworn to stay away from the computer but have snuck away to write by mobile phone.
Hope eveyone is doing well and come tomorrow, a Happy New Year!
Luke
12.29.2008
12.25.2008
MMA PHUKET: BBQ/SEMINAR/TOURNAMENT
from: Ray Elbe
This BBQ Beatdown marked the 5th straight month that TMT has succesfully promoted amateur MMA events, allowing fighters the opportunity to safely compete and gain fight experience without risking serious injury.
Fighters competing at the MMA Phuket Shows wear 8oz Shooto style gloves, and shin pads. Modified rules allow for Punches, Knees to the body while standing, and all upper body submissions. Non Tournament bouts consist of 3 rounds of 3 minutes.
Next month the BBQ Beatdown event will be held in conjunction with the Nevertap Grappling tournament/ UFC Vet Mike Swick Seminar
*Jan 16th MMA Phuket will be promoting a FREE MMA SEMINAR with 9x UFC Veteran Mike "Quick" Swick. The seminar will be free to anyone registered for the Nevertap tournament.
*Jan 17th MMA Phuket will be hosting the www.nevertap.asia grappling tournament during the day.
* Following the grappling event TMT will be sponsoring an after party BBQ and we are looking to promote several amateur MMA Exhibition matches.
* If anyone is interested in being matched up with an MMA fight email Magicalray@aol.com.
*To register for the grappling tournament respond to this email or submit online at www.nevertap.asia
Here are the fights from BBQ Beatdown 5.
Wiktor Svennson Vs. Justin
The Dentist Vs. Mattia
Jimmy Immonen Vs. Jon Doe
This BBQ Beatdown marked the 5th straight month that TMT has succesfully promoted amateur MMA events, allowing fighters the opportunity to safely compete and gain fight experience without risking serious injury.
Fighters competing at the MMA Phuket Shows wear 8oz Shooto style gloves, and shin pads. Modified rules allow for Punches, Knees to the body while standing, and all upper body submissions. Non Tournament bouts consist of 3 rounds of 3 minutes.
Next month the BBQ Beatdown event will be held in conjunction with the Nevertap Grappling tournament/ UFC Vet Mike Swick Seminar
*Jan 16th MMA Phuket will be promoting a FREE MMA SEMINAR with 9x UFC Veteran Mike "Quick" Swick. The seminar will be free to anyone registered for the Nevertap tournament.
*Jan 17th MMA Phuket will be hosting the www.nevertap.asia grappling tournament during the day.
* Following the grappling event TMT will be sponsoring an after party BBQ and we are looking to promote several amateur MMA Exhibition matches.
* If anyone is interested in being matched up with an MMA fight email Magicalray@aol.com.
*To register for the grappling tournament respond to this email or submit online at www.nevertap.asia
Here are the fights from BBQ Beatdown 5.
Wiktor Svennson Vs. Justin
The Dentist Vs. Mattia
Jimmy Immonen Vs. Jon Doe
12.24.2008
NEW BLACK-BELT: JOHN BAYLON
(l to r) John Baylon & Wado Toshiyuki
UPDATED PROFILE:NAME: John D Baylon
INSTRUCTOR: Wado Toshiyuki
ORIGINAL TEAM: Academia AZ Tokyo Japan
SCHOOL IN SEA: Co – Head Instructor , KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
WEBSITE: Nov_evolution@yahoo.com
CONTACT INFO: 09063470520
HOMETOWN: Philippines
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Judo
Gold Medalist in SEA Games ( 8 times)
Gold Medalist in National Open Championship ( 81 kg and open weight )
Bronze medalist in Asian and World Master
PERSONAL HISTORY:
In 2002 I started my BJJ training at Academia AZ in Japan for 3 months. Another 2 months by 2003 , and then again in 2005 for 2 months. In December 2008 I received my Black belt from Wado Sensei But during those times when I’m not in Japan I train permanently with my friend Stephen Kamphuis in the Philippines
TIME OF STAY: Permanent
SPONSORS: KMA Fitness and Martial Arts
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report from: Brad Ku
Philippines own John Baylon was awarded his black-belt in BJJ during his recent visit to Tokyo by Wado Toshiyuki @ ACADEMIA AZ. John has been a regular visitor to Japan since 2000 for both Judo and BJJ. Congratulations John!!!
2008 RECAP COMING SOON...
I've been a touch under the weather lately. Not quite sick but just overworked/overtrained with not enough rest. Took yesterday off and am feeling much better now. Got a few announcements and a recap of the year that will come in the next day or so. In the meantime, wishing everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WONDERFUL NEW YEAR from BJJ-ASIA. -Luke
12.21.2008
BLOG OF THE YEAR CONTEST!!!
THE FIGHTWORKS PODCAST has now selected the finalists for the 'blog of the year' contest. BJJ-ASIA just missed the selection period last year so we hope to make up for it this year. Regardless of who wins, it's great to be nominated. Cast your vote and be sure to check out the cool blogs that are out there writing/talking about what we are so crazy for. Thanks for your support! -Luke ***The winner will be announced by January 11th so be sore to cast your vote before then.
12.20.2008
SEABJJ
Thanks to Seb for sharing the few that he had while competing in Manila a couple weeks back. Alex Esteves representing SEABJJ. Thanks guys! -Luke
12.18.2008
UPDATED CALENDAR: 2008-2009
DECEMBER
(3) Alexandre Izidro seminar (Phuket, TH)
*info: MMA Phuket
(6-7) Philippine BJJ International Open Gi & No-Gi (PH)
*Venue : SM Mall of Asia
*BB super-fights
*Registrations and payments due by Wednesday December 2
*info: HERE
(6-7) CMD seminar (Singapore)
*@ Kreation JJ
(8-10) Rodney King seminar (KL)
*info: KDTA
(20-21) Antonio 'Braga' Neto seminar (Singapore)
*info: EVOLVE MMA
(21) Dumau Kimonos BJJ Japan Cup (Saitama, JP)
2009
JANUARY (2009)
(16) Mike Swick MMA seminar (Phuket, TH)
*info: MMA Phuket
(17) Nevertap Tournament (Phuket, TH)
*no-gi event + seminar
*info: NEVERTAP
(14-22) Renzo Gracie & Rafael 'Gordinho' Correa Seminar (Singapore)
*info: EVOLVE MMA
MARCH
(1) Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Asia Trials (JP)
*info: JJFJ
(3) Alexandre Izidro seminar (Phuket, TH)
*info: MMA Phuket
(6-7) Philippine BJJ International Open Gi & No-Gi (PH)
*Venue : SM Mall of Asia
*BB super-fights
*Registrations and payments due by Wednesday December 2
*info: HERE
(6-7) CMD seminar (Singapore)
*@ Kreation JJ
(8-10) Rodney King seminar (KL)
*info: KDTA
(20-21) Antonio 'Braga' Neto seminar (Singapore)
*info: EVOLVE MMA
(21) Dumau Kimonos BJJ Japan Cup (Saitama, JP)
2009
JANUARY (2009)
(16) Mike Swick MMA seminar (Phuket, TH)
*info: MMA Phuket
(17) Nevertap Tournament (Phuket, TH)
*no-gi event + seminar
*info: NEVERTAP
(14-22) Renzo Gracie & Rafael 'Gordinho' Correa Seminar (Singapore)
*info: EVOLVE MMA
MARCH
(1) Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Asia Trials (JP)
*info: JJFJ
MIKE SWICK SEMINAR: MMA PHUKET
MMA Phuket would like to announce UFC Welterweight sensation Mike Swick's upcoming MMA seminar. Mike Swick will be preparing for his upcoming MAIN EVENT UFC fight at Tiger Muay Thai before heading back to American Kickboxing Academy to finish his training camp. Wanting to help promote the Nevertap tournament and spread the grappling martial arts in Southeast Asia, Swick will be hosting an MMA seminar January 16th, 2009. This seminar will be FREE to ANYONE SIGNED UP to compete at the NEVERTAP TOURNAMENT. Mike Swick currently has a professional fight record of 13 wins, 2 loses. Undefeated at Welterweight and with an overall 8-1 record in the UFC Swick is one of the top prospects to take on GSP for the WW belt. Take ths opportunity to meet one of the biggest stars in the UFC today!http://sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Swick-5199
www.nevertap.asia
12.17.2008
JJFC: GRAND OPENING
Here is some added news from Marcos Escobar on his recent visit to Shanghai. Marcos is based in Malaysia and recently headed the first BJJ Camp which on all accounts was a great success. -Luke
Last week China has given a huge step to develop BJJ around not only in that area but for sure in the whole Asia. On the 8th of december has officialy started the Jiu Jitsu Federation Of China (JJFC) with headquarters in Shanghai. With total support of JJFJ (Jiu Jitsu Federation of Japan) it has brought all the way from Brazil, black belt Chico Mendes, who will be living in China & responsable to help spreading BJJ around that area. For it's 1st week, JJFC has count with the presence of two more black belts Leo Vieira, that came also from Brazil & Marcos Escobar currently living and teaching in Malaysia. Both of them came to Shanghai to give total support for the initiative. During the Opening Cerimony more than 100 people could see many techniques and videos about BJJ. In the end of the event all were invited for a trial class under Chico Mendes & Leo Vieira. JJFC has as it's main goal to spread BJJ around China and help developing the sport in that country. The federation itself is keen to help all BJJ clubs in China to grow and make the sport even stronger. JJFC President Mr. Yamada Shigetaka and all his Team will imput all efforts to make it happens in China.
You can visit JJFC website @ www.jjfcn.org
Cheers,
Marcos Escobar
VIDEO (grand opening of JJFC)
SLIDESHOW
Last week China has given a huge step to develop BJJ around not only in that area but for sure in the whole Asia. On the 8th of december has officialy started the Jiu Jitsu Federation Of China (JJFC) with headquarters in Shanghai. With total support of JJFJ (Jiu Jitsu Federation of Japan) it has brought all the way from Brazil, black belt Chico Mendes, who will be living in China & responsable to help spreading BJJ around that area. For it's 1st week, JJFC has count with the presence of two more black belts Leo Vieira, that came also from Brazil & Marcos Escobar currently living and teaching in Malaysia. Both of them came to Shanghai to give total support for the initiative. During the Opening Cerimony more than 100 people could see many techniques and videos about BJJ. In the end of the event all were invited for a trial class under Chico Mendes & Leo Vieira. JJFC has as it's main goal to spread BJJ around China and help developing the sport in that country. The federation itself is keen to help all BJJ clubs in China to grow and make the sport even stronger. JJFC President Mr. Yamada Shigetaka and all his Team will imput all efforts to make it happens in China.
You can visit JJFC website @ www.jjfcn.org
Cheers,
Marcos Escobar
VIDEO (grand opening of JJFC)
SLIDESHOW
12.16.2008
MICKEY CHOI: REVISED PROFILE
Over the past week since posting Mickey's profile to the 'resident black-belts' section of BJJ-ASIA, there has been a tremendous amount of information against Mickey's accomplishments and status as a BJJ black-belt. While the majority of the comments made were by anonymous readers, I was able to receive confirmation from several individuals that have first-hand experience with Mickey. -LukeGERALD HARRIS
http://www.slcbjj.com/machadoslc/
Gerald is one of the earliest writers to speak against Mickey from Machado-Utah. Here are a few excerpts from an e-mail I received from Gerald about Mickey.
Mickey was one of my best friends for quite a while. I honestly care a lot about the guy but he made a "business decision" (his words). And started to wear a black belt. He received his purple from Jeff Kunze before the PanAms in 2007....
A couple of weeks after the PanAms, Mickey had a very tough time . . . actually he was crushed in both the Gi and No-Gi competitions, Mickey went to Brazil and when he came back he was wearing a black belt. The rest of the story is in the post linked to from the blog address you sent me....
Mickey on the other hand just is not a black belt. He is not a Machado representative.
JOHN FRANKL
http://cafe.daum.net/jfbjj
I had the pleasure of meeting John when he was in Bangkok a few months back on business and took the opportunity to ask if he had met Mickey or knew of his new academy.
This guy did show up for a while. He is not good at all. He wore a white belt and performed like a white belt. A bit later he has his own school. Whatever....
DAVE JOHNSON
http://www.slcbjj.com/machadoslc/
taken from comments section of BJJ-ASIA:
I am in full agreement with Gerald. He and I trained with Dave Hagon and Mickey. Mickey is a purple belt, he left for brazil and was there for 15 days then came back saying he was a black belt under eduardo telles (which is a lie and telles confirmed it was a lie at a local tournament here). Mickey is not a legitimate black belt...he promoted himself as far as we can tell..as for the national championship..its my understanding there was 1 other guy..and he didnt show. He has trained under Rob Handley, Jeff Kunze, and both of them will tell you that he is not a black belt...barely even a purple if that. Mickey has a rough day ahead if he ever enters utah again. in fact..the machado utah team will involve attorneys if mickey ever again claims to be affiliated in any way with us. He is not legitimate in any way.
AARON HUNTSMAN
www.lehijudo.com
To whom it may concern,
My name is Aaron Huntsman head of Lehi Judo Club in Lehi, Utah. I want to set the record straight regarding Mickey Choi. It has come to my attention that Mickey is claiming to have a black belt in Judo from our club. This is completely false.
Mickey trained with us for a few months this year (2008) but never received any rank from our club. As far as we are concerned, he is still a white belt, novice competitor in Judo. I considered him a friend, but I cannot allow him to use the reputation of our school to misrepresent others. If you have any questions or need specific information, feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Aaron Huntsman
Lehi Judo Club
12.15.2008
2 NEW BJJ FEDERATIONS IN ASIA
It's been a very exciting year for BJJ in SEA and what a way to cap off the year but to announce 2 new BJJ federations in Asia. The links have already been added to the blog but if you haven't checked them out so far, here are the links. 
BJJFP
***Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Philippines -The BJJFP is headed by Stephen Kamphuis and is recognized by the IBJJF. The federations objective as shown on the site:
'We wish to insure the integrity of the sport and recognition to the participants and supporters of BJJ in the Philippines.'
CHARTER
-Ensure we act as a conduit to the International BJJ Federation for the benefit of the members of the sport
-Implimentation of the sanctioned rules as per IBJJF for competitions and other requirements for BJJ participants
-Hosts recognized local Regional, National and International competitions for the benefit of the sport
-Work with the IBJJF in the implementation of the requirements and rules for the sport of BJJ
-Not to interfere with the running of the schools but to ensure that participants and new members have data base of recognized schools and instructors
-Compile a data base of student grades
-Work with other International recognized BJJ Federations
-Provide an information medium for the sport
***Jiu-Jitsu Federation of China
-The JJFC being the newer of the two is recognized by the JJFJ (Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan) which is apart from the IBJJF. The JJFJ is in connection with Rickson Gracie and Axis Jiu-Jitsu in Japan. This past week, three BJJ black-belts were in Shanghai to help inaugurate the new federation and it's academy. Marcos Escobar, Chico Mendes and Leo Vieira.
-The most recent news can be found on Marcos Escobar's blog at http://escobarbjj.blogspot.com/. It looks as though Chico Mendes will be staying in Shanghai as head instructor at the new academy.
-While I am still waiting on more details concerning the founding members of this federation and its incorporation of the existing BJJ academies in China, I think it's fair to note the schools/persons that have set the foundation for BJJ in China. This would include:
Andy Pi
BEIJING BJJ (10+ years)
Chet Quint
BLACK TIGER ACADEMY
Stanley Tam & Ryan Melchiano
SHANGHAI BJJ
Tiago Afonso & Nuno Santos
MACAU BJJ
Warren Wang
TAIWAN BJJ
Thomas Fan
KYLIN BJJ
BJJFP***Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Philippines -The BJJFP is headed by Stephen Kamphuis and is recognized by the IBJJF. The federations objective as shown on the site:
'We wish to insure the integrity of the sport and recognition to the participants and supporters of BJJ in the Philippines.'
CHARTER
-Ensure we act as a conduit to the International BJJ Federation for the benefit of the members of the sport
-Implimentation of the sanctioned rules as per IBJJF for competitions and other requirements for BJJ participants
-Hosts recognized local Regional, National and International competitions for the benefit of the sport
-Work with the IBJJF in the implementation of the requirements and rules for the sport of BJJ
-Not to interfere with the running of the schools but to ensure that participants and new members have data base of recognized schools and instructors
-Compile a data base of student grades
-Work with other International recognized BJJ Federations
-Provide an information medium for the sport
***Jiu-Jitsu Federation of China
-The JJFC being the newer of the two is recognized by the JJFJ (Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan) which is apart from the IBJJF. The JJFJ is in connection with Rickson Gracie and Axis Jiu-Jitsu in Japan. This past week, three BJJ black-belts were in Shanghai to help inaugurate the new federation and it's academy. Marcos Escobar, Chico Mendes and Leo Vieira.
-The most recent news can be found on Marcos Escobar's blog at http://escobarbjj.blogspot.com/. It looks as though Chico Mendes will be staying in Shanghai as head instructor at the new academy.
-While I am still waiting on more details concerning the founding members of this federation and its incorporation of the existing BJJ academies in China, I think it's fair to note the schools/persons that have set the foundation for BJJ in China. This would include:
Andy Pi
BEIJING BJJ (10+ years)
Chet Quint
BLACK TIGER ACADEMY
Stanley Tam & Ryan Melchiano
SHANGHAI BJJ
Tiago Afonso & Nuno Santos
MACAU BJJ
Warren Wang
TAIWAN BJJ
Thomas Fan
KYLIN BJJ
MMA INDIA ON TELEVISION
STAR SPORTS will be telecasting a special segment on TIGERS GYM, hi-lighting some of the MMA fighters from India. The broadcast will take place FRIDAY, DEC 19TH 2008. Details below:
K1 World Max Championship Final TX 1 9/12/08 2100 HKT [18:30IST].
The telecast will also reach the following areas: Bangladesh , Pakistan , Srilanka , Maldives , UAE , Hong Kong and Taiwan. In India it will be telecasted between 6 and 7pm.
K1 World Max Championship Final TX 1 9/12/08 2100 HKT [18:30IST].
The telecast will also reach the following areas: Bangladesh , Pakistan , Srilanka , Maldives , UAE , Hong Kong and Taiwan. In India it will be telecasted between 6 and 7pm.
12.14.2008
ABU DHABI PRO: ASIA TRIALS
Registration for the Asian Trials for the WORLD PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU CUP are now open for those outside of Japan via e-mail. A few details have changed concerning the event so be sure to check the site WWW.JJFJ.ORG.Here is a video about the ABU DHABI PRO.
The ABU DHABI PRO is an event with a focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Participants compete to win GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE medals, and also big prize money. The objective is to turn the traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into a professional sport.
12.13.2008
NEVERTAP ASIA: PHUKET, THAILAND
January 17th, 2009 will be the Nevertap Submission Grappling Tournament held at the Tiger Muay Thai training facility in Phuket Thailand. This event will be hosted by MMA Phuket.WHAT EXACTLY IS NEVERTAP?
For those of you unfamiliar with Nevertap, this is the same Nevertap tournament that has witnessed several of the top Submission Wrestlers from the USA competing. Previous Nevertap competitors include Marc Laimon, Nick Diaz, Mac Danzig, Joe "Big Daddy" Stevenson, Tyrone Glover, Bill Cooper, and countless others.
HOW IS THIS TOURNAMENT SPECIAL?
Rather than having matches "Scored" similar to a traditional BJJ tournament matches are "judged" by a panel of qualified judges. Matches start from the standing position and are held inside of a matted MMA ring or competition style mma cage. Participants are encouraged to compete for the submission and are penalized for stalling strategies. Matches will consist of 3 rounds of 3 minutes, with a submission signifying the end of the match.
Tournament is double elimination, guaranteeing every participant a minimum of two matches.
*This means you will not travel only to the tournament only to get a tough first round match and sit as a spectator the rest of the day*
HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST?
Tournament pricing includes a free Nevertap t-shirt to everyone attending the post event BBQ. As an added bonus, every Nevertap match will be video recorded and uploaded on Youtube allowing participants the opportunity to evaluate their performance and set new goals for their next competition.
MMA Phuket has sponsored the Nevertap event and is offering a special discounted competition fee available to guest training or vacationing at the Tiger Muay Thai facility before Monday January 12th, 2009.
Use the grappling tournament travel opportunity to cross train your submission grappling with World Class Muay Thai instructors and Veteran MMA Fighters.
Nevertap Competition Registration Fee is 1,750 baht (1,500 baht for TMT Guests) BBQ Additional 350 baht
POST TOURNAMENT BBQ
The best thing about competing is the opportunity to meet new friends from around the world. In the spirit of good sportsmanship and athletic competition Tiger Muay Thai will be hosting an after tournament event BBQ.NEVERTAP participants are encouraged to stick around after the competition to enjoy a night of ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ, recreational drinking, Karaoke, and several exhibition MMA, Muay Thai, and Boxing matches.The cost of the BBQ is 350 baht, which includes admission for the smoker fights, and a free event T-shirt.
Wanna Fight Compete in a MMA Exhibition Bouts?
We are currently matchmaking for the MMA fights. If you are interested in competing inside a real MMA Cage imported from the USA send us your martial arts background, weight, and experience level. If you have any videos of you competing in grappling, boxing, muay thai, MMA, or any other combative sport please include links to those as well. We are actively looking to promote several fairly matched opponents. Any who participates in the MMA Exhibition Bouts will recieve free admission to the BBQ and their Nevertap tournament registration fee will be sponsored. (meaning you don't have to pay!!!) All MMA Bouts will be video recorded and edited for Youtube.
Check out some of the previous MMA Fights
http://www.nevertap.asia/How Can I register for this Event?
Registration can be done online. http://www.nevertap.asia/
12.12.2008
MICKEY CHOI
NAME: Mickey Choi INSTRUCTOR: Dave Hagan
ORIGINAL TEAM: Machado BJJ
SCHOOL IN SEA: Seoul, KOREA
WEBSITE: www.mickeychoi.com
CONTACT INFO: 82+2+10-5352-8063
HOMETOWN: Orem, USA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2007 American National BJJ Championship 1st place.
PERSONAL HISTORY: I started jiu-jitsu in 2000 till now and i trained with Rickson Gracie and Machado brothers etc. until 2008 and got a black belt from Dave Hoggan.
TIME OF STAY: permanent
12.11.2008
NEW BJJ ACADEMY: SEOUL, KOREA
BJJ black-belt, Mickey Choi, has made the move to Korea from the United States. In 2007, Choi won gold in the black-belt masters feather weight division at the American National Jiu-Jitsu Championships and now looks to set up shop in Seoul. I'll soon add him to the 'resident black-belt' section. I found some vids on youtube of Mickey. -Luke
WWW.MICKEYCHOI.COM
WWW.MICKEYCHOI.COM
RODNEY KING SEMINAR: REVIEW
Rodney King, the creator of 'Crazy Monkey Defense', put on a 3-day seminar at KDTA. Rather than re-post the review, click on the link to the KDTA blog where Vince includes a review of each day with pics. -Luke KDTA BLOG
PICS
These are a touch late so my apologies. -Luke
2008 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL BJJ/NO-GI CHAMPIONSHIP
2008 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL BJJ/NO-GI CHAMPIONSHIP
12.09.2008
2008 PHILIPPINES BJJ & NO-GI INTERNATIONAL
I have the results from this past weekend with a quick commentary from Stephen Kamphuis, the organizer of the tournament. -Luke
I would like to thank all the Local and International Teams who supported this year event.
A special mention should go to the Singapore contingent who brought in a large Junior Team of competitors as young as 7 years old. Beside some great individual results the Singapore team also won the Team throphy against a team of three children ages 7-9 from the Philippines. It was a great experience for the kids and we hope this will lead to future events between the two countries.
There where some great fights during the comp with some divisions topping 25 competitors and the Absolute White belt division coming in at the cut off mark with 32 competitors.
The standard is improving at each comp and the teams are growing. This year we had several special awards for each day:
Agip Most technical Fighter
Agip Most promising Junior ( BJJ Comp Only )
Agip Best match of the day ( Basic and White belt)
Agip best match of the day ( Blue and Intermediate )
T-Shirts donated by Crossface where given to the No Gi Absolute winners.
We would like to thank our sponsars :
Pocari and Alaska gave out free samples during the event:
Pepsi , MTG, Pocara, Alaska Yoghurt , Top Ten , AGIP, Daedo, Activ, Dax
The event was co presented by SM Mall of Asia , Sports Central and KMA Fitness and Martial Arts.
Sincerely,
Stephen Kamphuis
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2008 Philippine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu International
Special Awards: Donated By AGIP
Agip Most Technical Fighter ; Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
Agip Best match White belt: Sabah Fadai - Gracie Barra Cebu
Agip Best Advanced Match : Francisco Tirta - Synery Indonesia
Agip Most promising Junior : Martin Eala ( 7years )
Junior National Team Event won by Team Singapore
Kids U 30Kg
G – Alva Kiellberg – Team Singapore
S – Antonio Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B –Nicholai Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B – Alex Eschenfelder – Team Singapore
Kids 30 – 35 kg
G – Martin Eala – Team Fabricio
S – Nick Ligero – Team Fabricio
B – Jason Amin – Team Fabricio
B - Kremb Julian Dschana – Team Fabrico
Kids 35 – 40 kg
G – Jhonas Eschefelder - Team Singapore
S – Justin Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B – Zecha Aran Boyd – Team Singapore
B – Poalo Mapanpo – Team Fabricio
Kids 40 – 45 kg
G – Dean Kent Kaplin – Team Singapore
S – Thomas De Cren – Team Singapore
B – Julian Kremp – Team Singapore
B - Gabriel Fernandez – Team Singapore
Juniors U 64 kg Pluma
G – John Prieto – Team Fabricio Davao
S – Joshua Leow Hong En – Team Singapore
B – Francis Castillo – Team Fabricio
B – Dahryll Lucero – Team Fabricio
Juniors 64 – 70kg Pena
G – Jr Santo – Team VPF
S – Aloysius Chua Jun Xian – Team Singapore
B – Jaico Catlllco – Team Fabricio
B – Matteo Lorenzo – Carlson Gracie
Women’s White Belt 53.5 – 58.5kg Medio
G – May Masuda – Masuda JJ
S – Kathy Duque – Team VPF
B – Cookie Pido _ New Breed
Women’s White Belt O 58kg
G – Liz Jensen – Carlson Gracie
S – Malena Kjelberg – Team Singapore
Women’s Absolute Blue Belt
G – Estie Gay Babanto – Team Phil - Fabricio
S – Helen Dawa – Team Phil - Fabricio
B – Jenielou Mosqueda – Team Phil - Fabricio
B – Melvynna Tanburan – Team Singapore
Men’ s Masters U 79 kg
G – Rosen Rosete
Men’s Masters O 79 kg
G – Peter Buendia – Team VPF
S - Noel Eric Ang – Team Fabricio
Men’s White Belt
Men’s White - 64 kg - Pluma
G - David Denise - Gracie Barra
S - Jay Uy – Gracie Barra Cebu
B – Nino Sanchez – Team Fabricio
B – Sergio Khan – Team VPF
Men’s White Belt 64.1 – 70 .0kg – Pena
G – Mario Cunnan – Team Fabricio
S – Bryan Espin – Gracie Barra
B – Tan Chee Loog – Team Singapore
B – Ricky Poblador – Team VPF
Men’s White Belt 70.1 – 76kg – Leve
G – Adrian Guggenheim - Team VPF
S – Sabah Fadai - Gracie Barra
B - Jaguar Tang – Team Fabricio
B – Hanjie Lim – Kreaton Singapore
Men’s White Belt 76.1 – 82kg – Medio
G – Luis San Juan – Carlson Gracie Phils
S – Farid Laghai – Gracie Barra
B – Ricky Gamboa – Team VPF
B – Alfonso Diego Canizares – Gracie Barra
Men’s White Belt 82.1 – 88.5kg – Medio Pesado
G – Manny Jimenez – Carlson Gracie Phils
S – Gilbert Ombao – Team Fabricio
B – Jerome Casalori – Team Fabricio
B – Neil Fereira – Team Fabricio
Men’s White Belt 88.6 – 94.5kg – Pesado
G – Patrick Lagniton – Team Fabricio
S – Alain Almazar – Carlson Gracie Phils
B – Hamir Achacoso – Team Fabricio Davao
Men’s White Belt 94.6 – 100.5kg – Super Pesado
G – Giovanni Brown – New Breed Academy
S – Lemuel Basa – New Breed Academy
B – Charles Hewitt – Kreaton JJ Singapore
Men’s White Belt Over 100.5kg
G – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
S – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
B – Christopher Cortiz – Team Fabricio
B – Prince Lloyd Soledad – JMC MMA Team
White Belt Absolute
G – Sabah Fadai _ Gracie Barra
S – Graham Ravdin – BTT Hong Kong
B – Jaguar Tang – Team Fabricio
B – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt
Men’s Blue Belt - 64 kg - Pluma
G - Francis Teves – Team Fabricio
S - Jan Cortez – Team VPF
B – Gerrick Nayo – Gracie Barra
B – Bert Sunico – Carlson Gracie Phils
Men’s Blue Belt 64.1 – 70 .0kg – Pena
G – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – JR Santos – Team VPF
B – Dennis Catipon – Team Fabricio
B – Jay Tengco – Gracie Barra
Men’s Blue Belt 70.1 – 76kg – Leve
G – Gilbert Ramirez – Team Fabricio
G – Ramon Isla – Gracie Barra
B - Miquel Blanco – Gracie Barra
B – Ofer Lidar – Emac Thailand
Men’s Blue Belt 76.1 – 82kg – Medio
G – Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
S – Michael Saniel – Team VPF
B – Peter Buendia – Team VPF
B – Jed Baluyot - Submission Sport - Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt 82.1 – 88.5kg – Medio Pesado
G – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
S – Paolo Tancontian – Team Fabricio Davao
Men’s Blue Belt 88.6 – 94.5kg – Pesado
G – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt 94.6 – 100.5kg – Super Pesado
G – Noel Eric Ang – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt Over 100.5kg
G – Mark Francis Ng – Team Fabricio
Blue Belt Absolute
G - Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
S – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
B – Ofer Lidar – Emac Thailand
B - Jed Baluyot – Submission Sport - Fabricio
Purple Belt U 79 kg Leve
G – Fransino Tirta – Synery Indonesia
S – Mohammad Yusof - Team Singapore
B – Ariel Valenova – New Breed
B – Mark Simmerman – Bankok BJJ
Purple Belt O 79kg Pesado
G – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
S – Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
B – Akihiro Sato – Submision Sport
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Purple Belt Absolute
G – Guillaume Huni – Zergal
S – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Akihiro Sato – Submision Sport
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Brown Belt Absolute
G – Chrispoher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S - Ralph Go - VPF
2008 Philippine International Grappling Challenge
Special Awards: Donated By AGIP
Agip – Most Technical Fighter Award – Christopher Hermanstad
Agip – Intermediate Best Match – Carlo Pena
Agip – Basic Best Match - Francis Uy
Juniors U 55kg Galo
G – John Mangaling – Don Bosco - Fabricio
S – Jeffery Yu – Team Fabricio
B – Juan Pocholo Del Mundo – Team Fabricio
B – Kremb Julian Dschana – Team Singapore
Juniors 55.0 – 61.5kg Pluma
G – Gregory Garcia – Reamico JJ
S – Francis Castillo – Team Fabricio
B – Theodore Gonga – Don Bosco Fabricio
B - Joshua Leow Hong En – Team Singapore
Juniors 61.5 – 67.5 kg Pena
G – Arthur Casolari – Komiyokai Akijutsu
S – Dean Kaplin – Team Singapore
B – Gabriel Fernandez – Team Singapore
Juniors 67.5 – 73.5 kg Leve
G – Aloysius Chuan Jun –Xian - Team Singapore
S – James Inoferio – Don Bosco – Fabricio
Juniors O 73.5 kg Medio
G – Anthony Lim – Team Fabricio
S – Armand Cendana – Team Fabricio
B – Hadjzhar Caolli – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Ivan Duran – Team Fabricio
Womens Absolute
G - Melvynna Tambunan – Team Singapore
S – Jonna Baqullas - Team Fabricio
B – Nathalle Diagan – Team Fabricio
Masters U 77.5kg
G – Glen Evangelista – Strikes and Submissions
S – Mark Nepomuceno – Gracie Barra
Masters O 77.5 kg
G - Johnar Salao – Gracie Barra
S - Noel Ang – Team Fabricio
Basic ( White belt in BJJ under 24 months grappling experience )
Basic U 61.5 kg Pluma
G – Edman Pole – Gracie Barra
S – David Denisi – Gracie Barra
B – Karlo Gregorio – Independent JJ
B- Jay Uy – Gracie Barra
Basic 61.5 – 67.5kg Pena
G – Miguel Mosquera – Submission Sport - Fabricio
S – Ulysses M Fajilan Jr – Team Fabricio
B – Neil Catajena – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Patrick Gambe – Stanleys Judo Club
Basic 67.5 – 73.5kg Leve
G – Sabah Fadai – Gracie Barra
S – Francis Uy – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Norman Mamalili – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Enoch Herbert – BJJ Borneo
Basic 73.5 – 79.5kg Medio
G – Jag Tang – Team Fabricio
S – Graham Ravdin – BTT Hong Kong
B – Alfonso Canizares – Gracie Barra
B – Farid Lagkai – Gracie Barra
Basic 79.5 – 85.5kg Leve
G – Neil Fereira – Team Fabricio
S – Jerome Casolari – Aki jujitsu
B – Isiah Ordiz – Team Fabricio
B – Armand Cendana – Team Fabricio
Basic 85.5 – 91.5kg Pesado
G – Gilbert Ombao – Team Fabricio
S – Patrick Lagniton – Team Fabricio
B – Rommel Ramirez – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Ace Almeria – Strikes and Submission
Basic Over 91.5 kg Super Pesado
G – Bryan Lim – Team Fabricio
S – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
B – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
B – Prince Soledad – JMC MMA
Basic Absolute
G – Sabah Fadai – Gracie Barra
S –Frances Uy – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
B – Miquel Mosquera – Submission Sport - Fabrico
Intermediate ( BJJ Blue belt 24 -54 months training )
Intermediate 61.5 – 67.5 kg Pluma
G - Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – Carlos Tiongson – Alliance Fabricio
B – Lawrence Chan – Strikes and Submissions
Intermediate 67.5 – 73.5 kg Leve
G – Allan Chong – BJJ Borneo
Intermediate 73.5 – 79.5 kg
G – Jed Baluyot – Team Fabricio
S – Ricky Gamboa – Team VPF
Intermediate 79.5 – 85.5 kg
G – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
Intermediate O 91.5 kg
G – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
S – Jonar Salao – Gracie Barra
Intermediate Absolute
G – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
B – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
B – Jed Baluyoy – Team Fabricio
Advanced U 77.5 kg Leve
G – Christopher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S – Franscino Tirta – Synergy JJ Indonesia
Advanced O 77.5 kg Pesado
G – Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
S – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Advanced Absolute
G – Christopher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
B – Franscino Tirta – Synergy JJ Indonesia
B - Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
I would like to thank all the Local and International Teams who supported this year event.
A special mention should go to the Singapore contingent who brought in a large Junior Team of competitors as young as 7 years old. Beside some great individual results the Singapore team also won the Team throphy against a team of three children ages 7-9 from the Philippines. It was a great experience for the kids and we hope this will lead to future events between the two countries.
There where some great fights during the comp with some divisions topping 25 competitors and the Absolute White belt division coming in at the cut off mark with 32 competitors.
The standard is improving at each comp and the teams are growing. This year we had several special awards for each day:
Agip Most technical Fighter
Agip Most promising Junior ( BJJ Comp Only )
Agip Best match of the day ( Basic and White belt)
Agip best match of the day ( Blue and Intermediate )
T-Shirts donated by Crossface where given to the No Gi Absolute winners.
We would like to thank our sponsars :
Pocari and Alaska gave out free samples during the event:
Pepsi , MTG, Pocara, Alaska Yoghurt , Top Ten , AGIP, Daedo, Activ, Dax
The event was co presented by SM Mall of Asia , Sports Central and KMA Fitness and Martial Arts.
Sincerely,
Stephen Kamphuis
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2008 Philippine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu International
Special Awards: Donated By AGIP
Agip Most Technical Fighter ; Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
Agip Best match White belt: Sabah Fadai - Gracie Barra Cebu
Agip Best Advanced Match : Francisco Tirta - Synery Indonesia
Agip Most promising Junior : Martin Eala ( 7years )
Junior National Team Event won by Team Singapore
Kids U 30Kg
G – Alva Kiellberg – Team Singapore
S – Antonio Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B –Nicholai Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B – Alex Eschenfelder – Team Singapore
Kids 30 – 35 kg
G – Martin Eala – Team Fabricio
S – Nick Ligero – Team Fabricio
B – Jason Amin – Team Fabricio
B - Kremb Julian Dschana – Team Fabrico
Kids 35 – 40 kg
G – Jhonas Eschefelder - Team Singapore
S – Justin Ceriola – Team Fabricio
B – Zecha Aran Boyd – Team Singapore
B – Poalo Mapanpo – Team Fabricio
Kids 40 – 45 kg
G – Dean Kent Kaplin – Team Singapore
S – Thomas De Cren – Team Singapore
B – Julian Kremp – Team Singapore
B - Gabriel Fernandez – Team Singapore
Juniors U 64 kg Pluma
G – John Prieto – Team Fabricio Davao
S – Joshua Leow Hong En – Team Singapore
B – Francis Castillo – Team Fabricio
B – Dahryll Lucero – Team Fabricio
Juniors 64 – 70kg Pena
G – Jr Santo – Team VPF
S – Aloysius Chua Jun Xian – Team Singapore
B – Jaico Catlllco – Team Fabricio
B – Matteo Lorenzo – Carlson Gracie
Women’s White Belt 53.5 – 58.5kg Medio
G – May Masuda – Masuda JJ
S – Kathy Duque – Team VPF
B – Cookie Pido _ New Breed
Women’s White Belt O 58kg
G – Liz Jensen – Carlson Gracie
S – Malena Kjelberg – Team Singapore
Women’s Absolute Blue Belt
G – Estie Gay Babanto – Team Phil - Fabricio
S – Helen Dawa – Team Phil - Fabricio
B – Jenielou Mosqueda – Team Phil - Fabricio
B – Melvynna Tanburan – Team Singapore
Men’ s Masters U 79 kg
G – Rosen Rosete
Men’s Masters O 79 kg
G – Peter Buendia – Team VPF
S - Noel Eric Ang – Team Fabricio
Men’s White Belt
Men’s White - 64 kg - Pluma
G - David Denise - Gracie Barra
S - Jay Uy – Gracie Barra Cebu
B – Nino Sanchez – Team Fabricio
B – Sergio Khan – Team VPF
Men’s White Belt 64.1 – 70 .0kg – Pena
G – Mario Cunnan – Team Fabricio
S – Bryan Espin – Gracie Barra
B – Tan Chee Loog – Team Singapore
B – Ricky Poblador – Team VPF
Men’s White Belt 70.1 – 76kg – Leve
G – Adrian Guggenheim - Team VPF
S – Sabah Fadai - Gracie Barra
B - Jaguar Tang – Team Fabricio
B – Hanjie Lim – Kreaton Singapore
Men’s White Belt 76.1 – 82kg – Medio
G – Luis San Juan – Carlson Gracie Phils
S – Farid Laghai – Gracie Barra
B – Ricky Gamboa – Team VPF
B – Alfonso Diego Canizares – Gracie Barra
Men’s White Belt 82.1 – 88.5kg – Medio Pesado
G – Manny Jimenez – Carlson Gracie Phils
S – Gilbert Ombao – Team Fabricio
B – Jerome Casalori – Team Fabricio
B – Neil Fereira – Team Fabricio
Men’s White Belt 88.6 – 94.5kg – Pesado
G – Patrick Lagniton – Team Fabricio
S – Alain Almazar – Carlson Gracie Phils
B – Hamir Achacoso – Team Fabricio Davao
Men’s White Belt 94.6 – 100.5kg – Super Pesado
G – Giovanni Brown – New Breed Academy
S – Lemuel Basa – New Breed Academy
B – Charles Hewitt – Kreaton JJ Singapore
Men’s White Belt Over 100.5kg
G – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
S – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
B – Christopher Cortiz – Team Fabricio
B – Prince Lloyd Soledad – JMC MMA Team
White Belt Absolute
G – Sabah Fadai _ Gracie Barra
S – Graham Ravdin – BTT Hong Kong
B – Jaguar Tang – Team Fabricio
B – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt
Men’s Blue Belt - 64 kg - Pluma
G - Francis Teves – Team Fabricio
S - Jan Cortez – Team VPF
B – Gerrick Nayo – Gracie Barra
B – Bert Sunico – Carlson Gracie Phils
Men’s Blue Belt 64.1 – 70 .0kg – Pena
G – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – JR Santos – Team VPF
B – Dennis Catipon – Team Fabricio
B – Jay Tengco – Gracie Barra
Men’s Blue Belt 70.1 – 76kg – Leve
G – Gilbert Ramirez – Team Fabricio
G – Ramon Isla – Gracie Barra
B - Miquel Blanco – Gracie Barra
B – Ofer Lidar – Emac Thailand
Men’s Blue Belt 76.1 – 82kg – Medio
G – Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
S – Michael Saniel – Team VPF
B – Peter Buendia – Team VPF
B – Jed Baluyot - Submission Sport - Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt 82.1 – 88.5kg – Medio Pesado
G – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
S – Paolo Tancontian – Team Fabricio Davao
Men’s Blue Belt 88.6 – 94.5kg – Pesado
G – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt 94.6 – 100.5kg – Super Pesado
G – Noel Eric Ang – Team Fabricio
Men’s Blue Belt Over 100.5kg
G – Mark Francis Ng – Team Fabricio
Blue Belt Absolute
G - Sebastian Desvignes – Emac Thailand
S – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
B – Ofer Lidar – Emac Thailand
B - Jed Baluyot – Submission Sport - Fabricio
Purple Belt U 79 kg Leve
G – Fransino Tirta – Synery Indonesia
S – Mohammad Yusof - Team Singapore
B – Ariel Valenova – New Breed
B – Mark Simmerman – Bankok BJJ
Purple Belt O 79kg Pesado
G – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
S – Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
B – Akihiro Sato – Submision Sport
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Purple Belt Absolute
G – Guillaume Huni – Zergal
S – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Akihiro Sato – Submision Sport
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Brown Belt Absolute
G – Chrispoher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S - Ralph Go - VPF
2008 Philippine International Grappling Challenge
Special Awards: Donated By AGIP
Agip – Most Technical Fighter Award – Christopher Hermanstad
Agip – Intermediate Best Match – Carlo Pena
Agip – Basic Best Match - Francis Uy
Juniors U 55kg Galo
G – John Mangaling – Don Bosco - Fabricio
S – Jeffery Yu – Team Fabricio
B – Juan Pocholo Del Mundo – Team Fabricio
B – Kremb Julian Dschana – Team Singapore
Juniors 55.0 – 61.5kg Pluma
G – Gregory Garcia – Reamico JJ
S – Francis Castillo – Team Fabricio
B – Theodore Gonga – Don Bosco Fabricio
B - Joshua Leow Hong En – Team Singapore
Juniors 61.5 – 67.5 kg Pena
G – Arthur Casolari – Komiyokai Akijutsu
S – Dean Kaplin – Team Singapore
B – Gabriel Fernandez – Team Singapore
Juniors 67.5 – 73.5 kg Leve
G – Aloysius Chuan Jun –Xian - Team Singapore
S – James Inoferio – Don Bosco – Fabricio
Juniors O 73.5 kg Medio
G – Anthony Lim – Team Fabricio
S – Armand Cendana – Team Fabricio
B – Hadjzhar Caolli – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Ivan Duran – Team Fabricio
Womens Absolute
G - Melvynna Tambunan – Team Singapore
S – Jonna Baqullas - Team Fabricio
B – Nathalle Diagan – Team Fabricio
Masters U 77.5kg
G – Glen Evangelista – Strikes and Submissions
S – Mark Nepomuceno – Gracie Barra
Masters O 77.5 kg
G - Johnar Salao – Gracie Barra
S - Noel Ang – Team Fabricio
Basic ( White belt in BJJ under 24 months grappling experience )
Basic U 61.5 kg Pluma
G – Edman Pole – Gracie Barra
S – David Denisi – Gracie Barra
B – Karlo Gregorio – Independent JJ
B- Jay Uy – Gracie Barra
Basic 61.5 – 67.5kg Pena
G – Miguel Mosquera – Submission Sport - Fabricio
S – Ulysses M Fajilan Jr – Team Fabricio
B – Neil Catajena – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Patrick Gambe – Stanleys Judo Club
Basic 67.5 – 73.5kg Leve
G – Sabah Fadai – Gracie Barra
S – Francis Uy – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Norman Mamalili – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Enoch Herbert – BJJ Borneo
Basic 73.5 – 79.5kg Medio
G – Jag Tang – Team Fabricio
S – Graham Ravdin – BTT Hong Kong
B – Alfonso Canizares – Gracie Barra
B – Farid Lagkai – Gracie Barra
Basic 79.5 – 85.5kg Leve
G – Neil Fereira – Team Fabricio
S – Jerome Casolari – Aki jujitsu
B – Isiah Ordiz – Team Fabricio
B – Armand Cendana – Team Fabricio
Basic 85.5 – 91.5kg Pesado
G – Gilbert Ombao – Team Fabricio
S – Patrick Lagniton – Team Fabricio
B – Rommel Ramirez – Don Bosco - Fabricio
B – Ace Almeria – Strikes and Submission
Basic Over 91.5 kg Super Pesado
G – Bryan Lim – Team Fabricio
S – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
B – Kendrick Tan – Team Fabricio
B – Prince Soledad – JMC MMA
Basic Absolute
G – Sabah Fadai – Gracie Barra
S –Frances Uy – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Darren Loh – BJJ Borneo
B – Miquel Mosquera – Submission Sport - Fabrico
Intermediate ( BJJ Blue belt 24 -54 months training )
Intermediate 61.5 – 67.5 kg Pluma
G - Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – Carlos Tiongson – Alliance Fabricio
B – Lawrence Chan – Strikes and Submissions
Intermediate 67.5 – 73.5 kg Leve
G – Allan Chong – BJJ Borneo
Intermediate 73.5 – 79.5 kg
G – Jed Baluyot – Team Fabricio
S – Ricky Gamboa – Team VPF
Intermediate 79.5 – 85.5 kg
G – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
Intermediate O 91.5 kg
G – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
S – Jonar Salao – Gracie Barra
Intermediate Absolute
G – Carlo Pena – Team VPF
S – Allan Drueco – Team Fabricio
B – Lionel Zamora – Team Fabricio
B – Jed Baluyoy – Team Fabricio
Advanced U 77.5 kg Leve
G – Christopher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S – Franscino Tirta – Synergy JJ Indonesia
Advanced O 77.5 kg Pesado
G – Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
S – Froilin Serenas – Submission Sport - Fabricio
B – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
Advanced Absolute
G – Christopher Hermanstad – Frontline / Romerike
S – Jonathan Curtis – Carlson Gracie
B – Franscino Tirta – Synergy JJ Indonesia
B - Guillaume Huni – Zergal JJ
12.08.2008
2008 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL GRAPPLING CHALLENGE
Here are some no-gi vids from Mantisboxing from this past Sunday in Manila. -Luke
Fransino Tirta (Synergy) vs Friolan Sarenas (Submission Sport-Fabricio)
QUARTER-FINALS, Advanced OPEN WEIGHT Division.
Guillaume Huni (Jovan Zerjal Jiu-jitsu) vs Friolan Sarenas (Submission Sport-Fabricio)
FINALS, Advanced HEAVYWEIGHT Division.
Sabah (Gracie Barra Cebu) vs Francis Uy (Alliance-Fabricio)
FINALS, Basic OPEN WEIGHT Division.
Fransino Tirta (Synergy) vs Friolan Sarenas (Submission Sport-Fabricio)
QUARTER-FINALS, Advanced OPEN WEIGHT Division.
Guillaume Huni (Jovan Zerjal Jiu-jitsu) vs Friolan Sarenas (Submission Sport-Fabricio)
FINALS, Advanced HEAVYWEIGHT Division.
Sabah (Gracie Barra Cebu) vs Francis Uy (Alliance-Fabricio)
FINALS, Basic OPEN WEIGHT Division.
JOHN WILL SEMINAR: SINGAPORE
Kreation Jiu-Jitsu will be hosting John Will this coming January. Practitioners of all levels are welcome and encouraged to join. Details below:• 11th January 2009, Sunday, 10am - 1pm
• Budo Academy 340-B King George's Building, King George's Ave
• $60 SGD for Kreation members / $80 SGD for public
• please make your booking: kreationjits@hotmail.com
HOME
Just got back last night and it's nice to be in warmer climates. While most of the world is experiencing a cold winter, it's the best time to be in Bangkok as far as the weather is concerned. A bit quiet at the airport but that' to be expected. It's seriously unfortunately how politics have effected the country in the past several years but I have faith it's for a better future. Bangkok continues to be a safe place live in and visit.
Things to report on but that'll come out later in the week. -Luke
Things to report on but that'll come out later in the week. -Luke
12.06.2008
SEABJJ T-SHIRT SIGHTING
Thanks to Elizabeth Law for posing with the 'spider', Anderson Silva, and rocking the SEABJJ t-shirt. -Luke
2008 PHILIPPINES BJJ INTERNATIONAL OPEN
Here are some vids courtesy of Michaelmd from this weekends tournament in the Philippines. -Luke
Blue belt absolute
Ofer Lidar, blue gi
vs
Carlo Peña, black gi (Team VPF)
Blue Belt absolute division finals
Carlo Peña, black gi (Team VPF)
vs
Sebastien Desvignes, white gi (EMAC Thailand)
Purple Belt absolute
Akihiro Sato, black gi (Submission Sport)
vs
Ariel Valenova, blue gi (New Breed Academy)
Blue belt absolute
Ofer Lidar, blue gi
vs
Carlo Peña, black gi (Team VPF)
Blue Belt absolute division finals
Carlo Peña, black gi (Team VPF)
vs
Sebastien Desvignes, white gi (EMAC Thailand)
Purple Belt absolute
Akihiro Sato, black gi (Submission Sport)
vs
Ariel Valenova, blue gi (New Breed Academy)
12.05.2008
12.02.2008
TOKYO
Just got in to Tokyo last night and will be in town for just a couple of days. Well, that's if things in Bangkok settle by this Friday. Not sure what time I will have to train while here but I did bring my gi just in case. Thank goodness it's not nearly as cold here as it was in DC.
I want to thank everyone for their comments regarding the recent interview with me about the SEA scene. Always wish I could do more but it's already a great opportunity to share what's going on here. I'm sure we will see a growing interest from abroad this coming year.
Another quick note, a new school as opened in Beijing, China called MMA Beijing. Check it out in the links section. They brought a number of competitors to Pedro Schmall & Beijing BJJ's tournament this past fall. They are planning to hold another such tournament this January 17th. More info on that to come.
Take care everyone and wish me luck on getting back home, haha. -Luke
I want to thank everyone for their comments regarding the recent interview with me about the SEA scene. Always wish I could do more but it's already a great opportunity to share what's going on here. I'm sure we will see a growing interest from abroad this coming year.
Another quick note, a new school as opened in Beijing, China called MMA Beijing. Check it out in the links section. They brought a number of competitors to Pedro Schmall & Beijing BJJ's tournament this past fall. They are planning to hold another such tournament this January 17th. More info on that to come.
Take care everyone and wish me luck on getting back home, haha. -Luke
ASIA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
So while not all of us could be there, here are some some sites you should check out regarding this past weekend.
FIGHTWORKS PODCAST
-report by Stephen Roberto
SAMULIME
-pics, results, vid!!!
PS-Thanks to 'Karl' for the heads up!
FIGHTWORKS PODCAST
-report by Stephen Roberto
SAMULIME
-pics, results, vid!!!
PS-Thanks to 'Karl' for the heads up!
12.01.2008
COMIN' HOME
I just finished listening to the FIGHTWORKS PODCAST, episode #145 with Saulo Ribeiro talking about his new book + a little interview with yours truly. Listening back to my answers, I know that I wasn't able to cover each area but thought it was a decent introduction to the scene. It's made me want to return to recording the beginnings of BJJ each location and the people involved. I have a few back-stories already posted on the blog but it may be a new project to pursue in the near future to cover all of them.
Tomorrow I leave for Tokyo, just two days after the Asia Championships but not feeling too bad considering my friends in Bangkok who were planning on competing were forced to cancel their trip due to ongoing protests in Thailand. While it continues to be a very safe place to be (Bangkok), the country and it's economy have taken a beating because of these political conflicts. Let's hope things are resolved soon for everyone's sake.
INTERVIEW
Tomorrow I leave for Tokyo, just two days after the Asia Championships but not feeling too bad considering my friends in Bangkok who were planning on competing were forced to cancel their trip due to ongoing protests in Thailand. While it continues to be a very safe place to be (Bangkok), the country and it's economy have taken a beating because of these political conflicts. Let's hope things are resolved soon for everyone's sake.
INTERVIEW
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