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FBJJA Competition Team Might be Small…

April 4th, 2011

…but they have great skills on the mat. Franco Behring students amassed enough points during this weekend’s Ontario Open BJJ Tournament to rank #5 in Gi and #2 in No Gi. Parabens to all of our team members and Obrigado to all coaches, instructors and Professors.

If you’re interested in competing, here are just some of the local tournaments you may wish to participate in. Pencil these dates in your calendar and start training now for success later!

Kombat BJJ Classics (Gi and Nogi) – May 28th and 29th, Mississauga

GTA Championships (Gi and Nogi) – July 9th and 10th, Brampton (Not Confirmed)

ADCC (Nogi only) – August 20th , Toronto (Not Confirmed)

Bravado BJJ Open (Gi Only) – September 10th, Brampton (Not Confirmed)

Ottawa BJJ Open (Gi and Nogi) – October 8th, Ottawa (Not Confirmed)

Ontario BJJ Provincials (Gi and Nogi) -December 10th and 11th, Toronto (Not Confirmed)

So, tell your team mates and your instructors so they can help you reach your goal to go for the gold. OUSS!

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Parabens, Mestre!

March 31st, 2011

Wishing you all the best from your extended family up in London, ON, Canada! November is never close enough, Mestre! OUSSSSS!

Feliz Anniversario!

And if you thought Prof. Richard Nancoo was a monkey, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Sanzaru

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Ontario Submission Wrestling Alliance No-Gi Tournament (London)

March 31st, 2011

Time : Sunday, April 17 · 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: GRACIE BARRA LONDON (1163 Highbury Avenue, London, ON)

The latest inter-academy subgrappling tournament will be held at GRACIE BARRA in London on Sunday, April 17th. This event is no-gi and round robin. Weigh ins will start at 2pm.

Cost is $20 for O.S.W.A. members, $30 for non members and $15 to be a member.

This event is PRE REGISTER ONLY!

To pre register email Andrew at andrew.oswa@gmail.com with your weight and experience to save your spot.

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Prof. Richard “Monkey” Nancoo gets his chance to return to MMA

March 31st, 2011

Prof. Monkey of the FBJJA (EYMA) got past the grappling, striking, and (after an initial scare!) interview portions of the TUF selection process. Final cuts will be announced in approximately 2 weeks. Best wishes Prof. Monkey!

Oussssssssss!

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FBJJA Zombie House BJJ Submission Tournament – March 19/2011 @ 4:00 p.m.

March 16th, 2011

Time : Saturday, March 19 · 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 94 Laird Drive Toronto, ON M4G 3V2

Last month’s tournament was amazing! We had to amazing Faixa Pretas competing, tapping and napping other competitors.

We welcomed Professor Matt “Papi Loco” Macdonald and Professor Richard “The Monkey” Nancoo into the fray!

This Submission Only Tournament is going to be held once a month for 2011 to bring in all the schools of the Franco Behring Team within Ontario and to prepare our competitors for the Ontario Open BJJ Tournament on April 2, 2011.

This one again will be held in Central Academy!

Rules: Submit as much as you can in 5 minutes!

For more information visit: www.zombiehousebjj.com

Divisions: 120 and under, 140 and under, 170 and under, 200 and under, and the monster Zombies!

PLUS – GOLDEN SUB FINALS!!

Investment: $30.00 – Guaranteed 5 fights or more win or lose!

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London BJJ Spring Fling

March 11th, 2011

We will be celebrating the return of spring at Palasad (the South West location @ Southdale and Wonderland) this Sunday, March 13 at 3:00. Bowling, Pool, Video Games and eats, oh yeah!

http://www.palasad.com/locations/palasad-south

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FBJJA Competitor takes home the gold at the Abu Dhabi Pro trials in Montreal.

February 28th, 2011

Congratulations to one of FBJJA’s own, Roberto Ito (Whit Belt/Body of Four) for winning the gold medal for the Under 139 lbs (White/Blue Belt) category at this year’s Montreal leg of the Abu Dhabi Pro Jiu Jitsu trials, held on February 26/2011. Great work! Much respect to all other FBJJA competitors who rolled last weekend. OUSSSS!

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Master Behring Promotes Black Belts

February 15th, 2011

During his trip to Edmonton for the Arashi-do/Franco-Behring instructor’s seminar this past weekend, Master Sylvio Behring recognized the efforts put forth by our leader here in Canada, Professor Shah Franco, and our competition coach, Professor Marco Costa, to the Franco Behring Association and to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Shah was promoted to Sandan (3rd degree) and Professor Marco to Nidan (2nd degree).

LondonBJJ, all it’s students and associates would like to congratulate both on their achievements!

Ousssssssssssssss!