Photo l-r: Van Damme, Wanderlei Silva, Gilberto and RobertoWanderlei Silva in LAPride top fighter Wanderlei Silva has been touring LA the last feew days. Silva was in Vegas for UFC 61 and then came to LA for interviews and to visit friends. Amongst the visits was the obligatory stop at Gilberto’s Jiu-Jitsu Pro Gear Store in Manhattan beach, Ca. where Silva signed autographs and took had another photo shoot. Silva’s next ring apperance will be in Pride Open Weight GP against Mirko Cro CopAttention Juniors–Will You Take the U.S. Open Title on Your Way to the Top? There’s only one way to find out… For all you sixteen- and seventeen- year-olds craving intense competition, the U.S. Open XI Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament will deliver that and more. Top-Notch Competition; Referees that Care You are the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu champions. Come test yourself against the very best in your age group. Fight hard knowing that the referees at the U.S. Open always look out for your safety. We will have Male and Female, White and Blue Belt Junior Divisions with the following weight categories: Women and Juniors with Gi on Rooster Up to 118.0 lbs Spr Feather Up to 129.0 lbs Feather Up to 141.0 lbs Light Up to 152.0 lbs Middle Up to 163.0 lbs Light Heavy Up to 174.5 lbs Heavy Up to 185.5 lbs Super Heavy Up to 196.5 lbs Unlimited Over 196.5 lbs Register online today Register now, start training, and get ready to become the next U.S. Open Junior Division Champion! Sincerely, Claudio Franca Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu email: [email protected] voice: (831) 476-7650 web: http://www.claudiofrancabjj.com Wander Braga Opens Yet Another LocationTwo is better than one! As if he is not busy enough qith teching, fighting and parenting Wander Braga opened yet another location. Braga’s new location is:2656 Honolulu Ave , Montrose-CA Grand opening July 19th 7:30pm Go check it out as everybody is welcome……………Wander Bragawww.wanderbraga.comGeorge Pendergrass Classic BJJ tournament Wanted to let everyone know that the registration form for our September 9th Gi tournament is now available on the website @ http://www.bjjnc.com/wst_page8.phpAlso, different form our last tournament we are offering cash prize for themen and womens absolute divisions … white $50, blue $75, purple $100, brown $125, and black $150.We will also be having a special 8 man no-gi pro division (185-205lb) at this event. Cash prize for this divison is $1,000. We’re in the process of collecting resumes for this division. Announcements for this divsion will follow in the coming weeks. Guy PendergrassGeorge Pendergrass Foundation
