This just in directly from JapanCrosley Gracie agreed to replace Carlos Newton who dropped out of the Heros event for yet unknown reason and Crosley Gracie, who was there to help Rodrigo Gracie for his fight (see newwsbit below) accepted to fight against Newton’s opponent Manhoef!US OPen -Calling All WomenLadies, the U.S. Open has traditionally been the tournament to attend if you’re looking to get fair and challenging matches. We work hard to make sure the U.S. Open is a great experience for the women competing. Register today so that other women will see that you all are out there ready to compete with them.The weight categories for women are: Women – Adult 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 lbsRegister online todayU.S. Open XI Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournamentemail: [email protected]voice: (831) 476-7650web: http://www.claudiofrancabjj.com Rodrigo Gracie Training With Crosley for HerosRodrigo Gracie has been training with Crosley Gracie in preparation for his fight in Heros on August, 06. The cousins have helped each other prepare for fights for some time now because they are about the same size, live reasonably close to each other and equally explosive. Those in the know say that their training sessions have been extremely dynamic to say the least. Below is a picture of them trainingEMIRATES BJJ NEWS Check out http://emirates2006.blogspot.com/Gustavo Machado Academy moved to a bigger and better Facility in VA Beach!!!‘Guga’s new digs are located at:1944 Laskin Road – suite 401Regency Shopping Center23454For more info check out : http://www.gustavomachado.com/html/location.htmBATTLE OF THE BAY NO GI TOURNAMENT 2006! The Battle of the Bay No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament in Santa Cruz has been scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2006.The Tournament will be held in Northern California, at the Louden Nelson Center located at 301 Center Street, in Santa Cruz.The tournament will have children, juniors, adult, master, senior, male and female, divisions from beginners to advance levels.The competition hosted by Chris Smith 1st degree Black Belt under Charles Gracie.ADULTS NO GI COMPETITORSPre-register before August 10 – $50After August 10 – $60YOUTH NO GI COMPETITORSPre-register before August 10 – $40After August 10 – $50No registration accepted after August 15thFor more info Call Tiger Martial Arts at (831) 461-9322We have all the information regarding the Battle of The Bay 2006 posted in our web site www.battleofthebay.net
