Farewell to the 95 year old warrior

Grandmaster Helio Gracie died today at the age of 95.
On many occasions I had the honor of meeting him and also competing as he overlooked the competitors.
I remember while teaching class at Ricksons, Rickson would say that his dad was the Albert Einstein of Jiujitsu.
Gracie died the morning of January 29, 2009 in his sleep in Itaipaiva, Rio de Janeiro. The cause of death appeared to be of natural causes. Gracie had been having stomach problems a few days before when he was admitted to a local hospital in Rio de Janeiro. “I created a flag from the sport’s dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection and nerves of blood,” were the Professor's last words. Gracie is survived by his wife Vera, his sons Rickson, Royler, Rolker, Royce, Relson, Robin and Rorion, his daughters Rerika and Ricci, as well as numerous siblings, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Matt making beats on the Speed Bag.

WATCH MATT AND JOEL'S LAST FIGHT AT MMA COMBAT CLUB
Matt
Joel

MMA Combat Club

Todd Rainman Templeton will be fighting this Saturday at the mma combat club.
for tickets go to mmacombatclub.com
good luck Todd!

Gracie Nationals

Great job to all West Coast Jiujitsu competitors there more tournaments to come!
West Coast Jiujitsu goes big at the Gracie nationals taking home 5 gold medals and 1 silver!
Congratulations to John aka Rambo for submitting 4 of his opponents and losing his final match. Although he had a rear naked choke sunk in time ran out saving his opponent.
Patrice blue Jackson also claimed gold in the no gi womens division, not bad for her first tourney.
Of course Mikey and Jamie placed first with Mikey submitting his rival by flying armlock and Jamie with his famous flying triangle.
Justin Ledesma grabbing gold in the no gi division.
Great job team keep up the good work!

Coach Brian and Coach Carlos make escapes look so easy...

Defensive Tactics

I was gone all last week training with San Bernardino Sheriffs Dept to become a P.O.S.T certified instructor. As of friday I am happy to announce that I'm a certified law enforcement trainer.
I would like to thank my loyal friends Paul S. and Hector for there hard work on making this happen. Thanks to Mike Z. and Brazilian jiujitsu black belt Roy Harris for opening my eyes to a advanced way of teaching and training.

Michael(Showtime) and Mitch(Tadow) "brothers" work on hip movement in Jiu Jitsu.

Thailand training 2008

bjj black belt network

Last Sunday professor David Dunn invited me to train at his academy with various BJJ Black Belts.This network has been going on for about a year. I must say it was a great experience and a pleasure training with people who have been doing jiu jitsu 15 years and up.
I'm happy to announce that the next session will be held at WCJJ, on feb 8th.
Thank you to all the black belts for making me feel part of the team.