Seattle Gracie Barra Inter-School Invitational Tournament #2
Saturday June 28th 2008
On Saturday June 28, 2008 at 1000 am at the Seattle Academy, Rodrigo will be organizing another small invitational smoker style tournament. The last event was very enjoyable and we had tons of great competition. All Gracie Barra members are encouraged to contact Rodrigo by June 26th, the last day of registration, if they are interested in participating. Additionally, if you are in our extended family and think you might want to participate, please contact Rodrigo. We have room for some colored belt super fights. Our intention is to expose academy members to some friendly inter-school competition. Weight is on the honor system. All brackets will be determined beforehand. We want to really showcase some technical and graceful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you have been on the fence about competition, this is a great opportunity to get your feet wet. Maybe a BBQ afterwards?
Fabiano "Pega-Leve" Scherner BJJ Seminar
Saturday May 17th 2008
Seattle Gracie Barra will be hosting Fabiano "Pega-Leve" Scherner for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Saturday May 17th from 11-2 at the Seattle location. We will not be having regular classes. The cost is $50.00 and please contact Rodrigo at 206-335-0747 or email rodrigo@bjjseattle.com for information if you are interested. Fabiano Scherner is currently BJJ instructor for the Team Quest IFL team based out of Portland. Fabiano is an American Top Team Black Belt World Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a veteran of the UFC, IFL, and HOOKnSHOOT. This seminar is a great opportunity to add to your game and receive top notch instruction from a world class competitor.
The Revolution 02.09.08
Jeff at Liberty Events and Promotions came by the academy to let everyone know about the next Revolution tournament on February 9th. This is a pre-registration event only and weigh ins will be at our Seattle GB academy on Friday the 8th. We had the most competitors of any attending academy at the last event, there is still plenty of time to train, and we are really looking to represent Gracie Barra Seattle at Revolution 02.09.08
12/29 Saturday Schedule Changed...
Good News! We are growing stronger everyday, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing all across the country, and The Seattle Gracie Barra Academy is no exception. Everyday we are looking at how to offer more instruction, more training, and more opportunities for our students to grow in our Gracie Barra family. Starting immediately Rodrigo has added a new Saturday class in addition to the open mat. This mean we are truly offering instruction everyday of the week! If you have any questions or comments, let us know?
12/2 Sunday Class off to great start...
December 2nd Seattle GB started offering a Sunday class in
Seattle Gracie Barra Represents at The Revolution
On Saturday November 10th, Seattle Gracie Barra traveled into the shadows of Mt. Rainer with carloads of competitors for Liberty Events and Promotions Revolution Grappling Tournament held at Bonney Lake High School. With four mats of jiu-jitsu action, everywhere you turned there was one of our teammates in the heat of competition and plenty more came out to show your support. We had several winners, 1st place Brown Belt Absolute, 2nd place Purple Belt absolute, 1st place white belt and we took in lots of additional wins. Everyone who showed up gave it their best, and if you were not satisfied with your performance there is no better time to start training for the next competition than right now. Pictures and videos are posted here as they are received at madongo@gmail.com.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
11/21/2007: The Seattle class has been canceled due to instructor illness. Everyone is invited to come over to Bellevue for a great class. We apologize.
If you have not had a chance to check out the new Seattle Academy, Thanksgiving Open Mat from 10 am until 12 would be a great time. Everything is really starting to come together at the new academy and Rodrigo is expecting a hodgepodge of visitors to come for a roll before the head out to family activities. Rodrigo is very grateful for all the help, this space has been a long time coming, and there are lots of people really working hard to bring everything together.
HUGE NEWS: 11/13/2007, Attention All Students.....
The last year has really flown by at the academy and the ranks of students are swelling everyday as more people discover how Jiu-Jitsu shapes and molds their lives for the better. Rodrigo has been grappling with ideas to secure and invest into the future of the academy and he is not taking his decisions lightly. After the uncertainty of the last two weeks, he realizes the academy is really shaping up and it has become a second family for many. It is growing and we can expect it to get larger. In response to this, he wants to make certain that we have the space to grow and he really wants to give us a more permanent home for the academy.
The big news is that Seattle Gracie Barra will be moving out of the Tullys Building and into a new facility. Rodrigo signed the lease today and he will be moving the mats through this weekend. Seattle Gracie Barra will be 100% independent and open for business on Monday November 19, 2007 in a brand new building less than one mile north of the current location. It is on the same side of the same road and the address will be posted shortly.
Rodrigo really has a vision for offering more classes at additional times and he wants to expand choices for the students to learn and grow. Please check back here often for updates. Over the next few weeks if you have any questions, want to discuss any issues with how this affects you personally, or you just want to chat then please call and talk with Rodrigo directly.
Note: In addition to the normal schedule, morning classes will be offered Monday through Friday every day over the two weeks following November 19th.
11.12.2007: Information about Seattle Tullys Academy
This morning it came as a huge surprise to Rodrigo that the new room at the Tullys building is not complete yet. The room was scheduled to be painted over the weekend, but as Rodrigo found out when he arrived, the schedule was extended. He is very ready to get this move out of the way and very disappointed that he has to delay and suspend Seattle classes for a few more days. This weighs very heavily on Rodrigo, as the academy and you (the students) are his livelihood, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience, but Seattle classes are now scheduled to resume the normal schedule in the new room sometime this week. Rodrigo is sincere in his apology about having to cancel classes and he hopes everyone understands when they see the new room, but in many ways this is out of his control. If you have any questions, want to discuss any issues with how this affects you personally, or you just want to chat then please call and talk with Rodrigo directly. The new room is on the opposite corner of the building from our current location. It is reached by turning off Airport Way at the small street adjacent to the Tully’s Coffee Shop and going directly to the rear of the larger Tully's building, and it has plenty of parking.
Call Rodrigo at 206-335-0747, email rodrigo@bjjseattle.com, or check this website for more information,
The Revolution 11.10.07
Jeff at Liberty Events and Promotions will be hosting another Revolution tournament on October 10, 2007 and we are looking to represent Gracie Barra Seattle at this event. There is still plenty of time to train.....
Here are photos provided by Jeremy Aldrich of Lake Stevens Gracie Barra:
Bellevue Marcio Feitosa Kyra Gracie Seminar:
Lake Stevens Marcio Feitosa Kyra Gracie Seminar:
Seattle Gracie Barra Academy would like to express our gratitude to Pride FC Champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and UFC Champion Anderson "Spider" Silva. They stopped by the academy on July 12 to promote their first Washington seminar and were very gracious to shake hands and take pictures with everyone. Seminar information can be found at http://www.minotauroseminar.com/. Thank you Anderson and Rodrigo!!
Eastside Class now available!
November 22nd, 2006We now have a Bellevue class!
Rodrigo Lopes, Gracie Barra Black Belt, will be teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Koeikan Karate-Do. The class will be held Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The address of the new class is:
Koei-Kan Karate-Do
1910 132nd N.E.
Suite 11
Bellevue, WA. 98005
Classes start Friday, December 1st. Come down and train with us. For more information, call Rodrigo at 206-335-0747
Copa NW 8 results!
November 15th, 2006Copa Northwest 8 was another fun and successful event. Congratulations to
all the winners, and a big thank you to all the schools and competitors who
came out. These events keep getting better because of you, and we’ll see you
at Copa Northwest 9.
For pictures, go to Northwest Fight Scene
Results:
White Belt -Under 145
1st: Michael Guzman -Lake Stevens Tap Or Snap
2nd: Erick Tillinghast -Lake Stevens Tap Or Snap
White Belt -146 to 158
1st: Dave Penn -Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd: Cameron Atworth -Lake Stevens Tap Or Snap
White Belt -159 to 171
1st: Phack Narlin -Gracie Barra Vancouver
2nd: Walter Ruse -Gracie Barra Vancouver
White Belt-172 to 184
1st: Lindsey Johnson -Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd: Jeff Ledgerwood -Gracie Barra Seattle
White Belt- 185 to 200
1st: Andy Furman -Marcelo Alonso
2nd: Aaron Schultz -Club Dojo
White Belt-over 200
1st: Griff Sombke -Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd: Chad Donohue -Lake Stevens Tap or Snap
Blue Belt -146 to 171
1st: Dylan Thomas -Lake Stevens Tap Or Snap
2nd: Dave Rosevelt - Lake Stevens Tap Or Snap
Blue Belt-172-184
1st: John Sheldon -Progressive
2nd: Brian Baker -Impact Jiu-Jitsu
Blue Belt -over 200
1st: Justin Sessions -BJJ Spokane
2nd: Shawn Barefield -Marcelo Alonso
Purple Belt-Open Weight
1st: Chris Cerna -Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd: Jason Pagan -Gracie Barra Seattle
No Gi-Under 175
1st: Brian Caraway -Yakima MMA
2nd: Joel Thomas -Yakima MMA
No Gi-Over 175
1st: Rich Guerin -Yakima MMA
2nd: Brian Baker -Impact Jiu-Jitsu
Women’s Open
1st: Christine Kopr -Gracie Barra Vancouver
2nd: Jennifer Geist -Foster BJJ
Kids -Under 70
1st: Josef Hoffman-Cerna Jiu-Jitsu
2nd: Nicole Cerna-Cerna Jiu-Jitsu
Kids- Over 70
1st: Samantha Cerna -Cerna Jiu-Jitsu
2nd: Robert Sells -BJJ Spokane
Copa NW 8!
August 10th, 2006November 11th, 2006
COPA NORTHWEST 8
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Saturday, November 11th, 2006.
Gracie Barra-3100 Airport Way s.
Seattle, Washington
Weigh-in 8AM, Tournament 10AM
GI ONLY
$30
Weight Classes-All Belts
145lbs and under
146lbs-158lbs
159lbs-171lbs
172lbs-184lbs
185lbs-197lbs
198lbs-210lbs
211 lbs-223lbs
224lbs And Over
Call Rodrigo at (206)335-0747 for more information
Copa Northwest results!
July 29th, 2006Copa NW 7 was another great event. Thanks to all who participated. Here’s the results:
White Belt-under 145
1. Aaron Kukovic-Machado
2. Bogdan Boziner-Machado
White Belt-159 to 171
1. Kurt Gallegos-Marcelo Alonso
2.Mark Dornford-Machado
White Belt-172 to 184
1. Ramon Sodano-Cerna JJ
2. Matt Gilbel-Lake Stevens JJ
White Belt-185 to 197
1. Kano Melvin-BJJ Olympia
2. Mike Velotta-Lotus Club Renton
White Belt-211 to 223
Charles Fuentes-Marcelo Alonso
JC Fellman-Cerna JJ
White Belt- 224 and over
1. Ian Thomas-Gracie Barra Seattle
2. Steve Hill-Lotus Club Renton
Blue Belt-147 to 158
1. Clint Larsen-Gracie Barra Seattle
2. Brian- Machado
Blue Belt-159 to 171
1. Casey King-Gracie Barra Seattle
2. Shawn Wilson-Gracie Barra Seattle
Blue Belt-198 to 210
1. Arash “AJ” Rangbaran-Demon JJ
2. Sean-Gracie Barra Seattle
No GI heavy division.
1.Aj-Demon JJ
2. Shawn Wilson-Gracie Barra JJ
No Gi light
1. Kurt Gallegos-Marcelo Alonso
2. Shandemsen-Oregon Pound
Team Results:
(10 points for 1st, 9 for second)
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1 -gracie barra seattle 48pts
2 -machado 37pts
3 -marcelo alonso bjj 30pts
4 -demon jj 20pts
5 -cerna jj 19pts
6 -lotus club renton 18pts
7 -bjj olympia 10pts
8 -oregon pound 9pts
8 -lake stevens jj 9pts
Thanks again to all the schools and competitors.
COPA NW 7 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament July 29th
July 27th, 2006 COPA NORTHWEST 7Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Saturday, July 29th, 2006.
Gracie Barra-3100 Airport Way s.
Seattle, Washington
Weigh-in 8AM, Tournament 10AM
GI ONLY
$30
Weight Classes-All Belts
145lbs and under
146lbs-158lbs
159lbs-171lbs
172lbs-184lbs
185lbs-197lbs
198lbs-210lbs
211 lbs-223lbs
224lbs And Over
Call Rodrigo at (206)335-0747 for more information
COPA NW 6 Results
White Belt-Under 145 Pounds1st- Thomas Bates-New Breed Jiu-Jitsu
2nd-Charles-Marcelo Alonso
White Belt- 146-158 Pounds
1st-Mike Kube-Marcelo Alonso
2nd-Brian Linds-Machado Spokane
White Belt- 159-171 Pounds
1st-Jesse Singh-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Dave Roosevelt-Lake Stevens/Gracie Barra
White Belt- 172-184 Pounds
1st-Sierra-Megaton
2nd-Erick Sigvens- Gracie Barra Seattle
White Belt- 185-197 Pounds
1st- Tim Jaeger- Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Kevin Kin-New Breed Jiu Jitsu
White Belt- 198-210 Pounds
1st- Ben Pederson-American Top Team
2nd- David Braun-Gracie Barra Seattle
White Belt-224 and Over
1st-Ron Slauson-Marcelo Alonso
2nd-Griff Sombke-Gracie Barra Seattle
Blue Belt- 146-158 Pounds
1st- Nathan Adanson-OBJJ-Revolution Team
2nd-Zach Adanson-OBJJ-Revolution Team
Blue Belt- 159-171 Pounds
1st Stephen Wanderer- Machado Spokane
2nd-Jon Butard-Machado Spokane
Blue Belt- 172-184 Pounds
1st-Jesse Ruth-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-John Tompkins-Gracie Barra Vancouver, BC
Blue Belt- 185-197 Pounds
1st-Eric Kenberg-Machado Spokane
2nd-Shamse Edden-Oregon Pound
Blue Belt-224 and Over
1st-Mike Schuss-Gracie Barra Vancouver, BC
2nd-Rick Geist-Foster BJJ
Purple Belt-145 and Under
1st-Tom Tegner-New Breed Jiu-Jitsu
2nd-Ray Mercado-Gracie Barra Seattle
Purple Belt- 159-171 Pounds
1st-Andrew Solhein-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Keith Johnson-New Breed Jiu-Jitsu
No Gi- 150 and Under
1st-Shaka Ferreira-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Chanti Johnson-Gracie Barra Seattle
No Gi-151-168 Pounds
1st-Shawn Wilson-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Jeremy Burnet-Gracie Barra Seattle
No Gi-169-186 Pounds
1st -Sierra-Megaton
2nd-Matt Cuzart-OBJJ/Revolution Team
No Gi-187-204
1st-Brent-Gracie Barra Seattle
2nd-Shamseeddem-Oregon Pound
No Gi- 205 and Over
1st-Kyle Keeny-CCC
2nd-York Sandifen-AMC Pankration
Women’s Divison
1st-Sonja Gregg-New Breed Jiu-Jitsu
2nd-Angela Hernandes-Gracie Barra Seattle
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