Copa Pacifica Initial list of Black Belts The 2006 Copa is shaping up to be a great event with lots of top name fighters competing in the Black Belt division, including current World Champion Vinicius Magalhaes. Below is the list of confirmed Black Blets competing in the Copa: Paulo GillobelBandeiraJames BoranFranjinhaVinicius magalhaesJohn RamiresKiko Cacella Walter VitalEduardo ArivabenneThe Copa goes down on March 11 & 12 in Huntignton Beach, Ca. For more info and to sign up go to www.cleberjiujitsu.com2006 Pan-Ams – Carcara Confirms his presence!! The 2006 Pan-Ams just got hotter with the confirmation of 2004 World Champion Braulio ‘Carcara’ Estima in the event. Carcara will compete in his weight and the absolute adding to the already stellar field that includes Roger GracieFor more info and to sign up go to http://www.cbjj.com.br/english/index.htmSubmit Fighter ? TV ShowThis Friday ‘Episode 9’ With the book signing release of ‘The Essential Guard’ by Kid Peligro and Rodrigo Medeiros in San Diego Ca. Then we have the ‘Black Belt Matches of 2005’ with highlight fights with Andre Galvao, Cassio Werneck, Rafeal Lavato Jr., and more fightersTournaments on the show:U.S. OPEN1st San Diego Open 20055th American International and more!Look for it this Friday at 9:30pmSubmit Fighter? TV Show Coverage: Orang County Coverage – Orange County – Ch.16Cities: Cypress, Stanton, Rossmoor, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Midway CityZip Codes: 90630, 90680, 90720, 92627, 92640, 92641, 92627,92640, 92641, 92647, 92648, 92649, 92655, 92683, 92703, 92704, 92705, 92706, 92708, 92802, 92804South Bay Coverage: South Bay – Ch.16Cities: El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Redondo Beach, Inglewood, Torrance, LomitaZip Codes: 90245, 90247, 90248, 90249, 90250, 90260, 90277, 90278, 90303, 90504, 90501, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90717West Valley Coverage – West Valley – Ch.67Cities: Canoga Park, Winnetka, West Hills, Chatsworth, Encino, Northridge, Reseda, San Fernando, Sylmar, Granada Hills, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Van NuysZip Codes: 91303,91304, 91306, 91307, 91311, 91316, 91436 ,91324, 91325, 91330, 91343, 91335, 91340, 91342, 91344, 91356, 91364, 91367, 91403, 91406Adisa Banjoko’s Lyrical Sword 2 Book drops March 4thCheck out this great ad put together by none other than ‘Gumby’ for Adisa’s new book Lyrical Swords II. The book drops March 4th and you can find more info on Adisa’s site www.netweed.com/lyricalswordsHere is the H O T ad: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WFeqdgqXusIGeorge Pendergrass Classic No-Gi tournamentSponsored by the George Pendergrass FoundationDate: Saturday March 11th, 2006Location: Franklin Academy, 1127 Chalk Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587No Gi Grappling CompetitionMen, Women, Seniors, Teens, and Kids DivisionsWeigh Ins and Registration on Friday March 10th from 6:00-8:00pm and Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30amRules meeting will be held at 10:30amCompetition starts at 11:00amPre Register by February 25th, thru mail with payment and receive a free tournament t-shirt.Prices are as follows:Pre Registration for child/teen $30, Day of the Event $40Pre Registration for Adult/Senior $35, Day of the Event $45Spectator Fee is $5 per Person, 5 and Under Get Free AdmissionGo to http://www.bjjnc.com/wst_page8.php to download the grappling registration form.George Pendergrass Classic Sponsors:SambazonGameness