2006

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November 30, 2006, Toronto BJJ Belt Promotions

The long awaited Belt promotions by Cesar finally happened.  Forty one of our members became newly minted Blue belts, another forty seven received stripes on their white belts towards their blue belts (keep on working you  will get there soon), and another eight members received stripes towards their Purple, Brown and black belts.  Major congratulations are in order for the following coloured belts:

• Ahmad - Brown 2 stripes
• Albert - Purple 2 stripes
• Eric - Blue 4 stripes
• Andy C - Blue 4 stripes
• Bill - Blue 3 stripes
• Jimmy - Blue 1 stripe
• Andy M. - Blue 1 stripe
• Bobby - Blue 1 stripe

And a a huge congratulations to the following who received their Blue belts, and in the words of Cesar "now have to learn how to play the game":

November 12, 2006, Joslin's Canadian Open Championships

First off Toronto BJJ coaches and management want to say how proud we are of the way everyone pulled together to work as a team. This tournament is Canada's largest and most prestigious, drawing competitors from across the country and the united States. Some divisions had over 50 competitors in them.  You may have noticed that we leave out the names of the competitors when giving a recap of our tournament results. This is a conscious decision to emphasize the team work that every competitor has benefited from. We train as a team and a family, and the results are shared by all. I know, I know, enough already get to the results!!! With so many matches going on in three different rooms it was impossible to recap all the results, the following is a recap of our podium placing. We took home 4 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze, and 3 fourth place finishes:

• Teens Beginner Gi over 150 - Gold
• Teens Beginner Gi over 150 - Silver
• Men Beginner Gi 140 - Silver
• Men Beginner Gi 155 - Silver
• Men Beginner Gi 170 - Silver
• Men Beginner Gi 170 - Bronze
• Men Beginner Gi 205 - Gold
• Men Beginner Gi 225 - 4th
• Men Beginner Gi over 225 - Bronze
• Men Beginner Gi over 225 - 4th
• Men intermediate Gi 140 - Gold
• Men Beginner No-Gi 170 - Gold
• Men Beginner No-Gi 170 - Bronze
• Men Beginner No-Gi 205 - Bronze
• Men Beginner No-Gi over 225 - 4th

October 21-22, Roger Gracie Seminar

Once again, Toronto BJJ brought one of the greatest to teach. One of the best, if not the best, Jiu Jitsu fighters in the world came to Toronto BJJ and trained our members for 2 days. It was a big success. Multiple time world champion Roger Gracie was sharing his secrets with members of our academy. Thanks Roger! Visit our Media page to see pictures.

October 2006 Grappler's Quest

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On the weekend of October 14-15 nine brave souls from Toronto BJJ traveled to Clifton New Jersey to compete at the Grapplers quest North American Championships and Copa Atlantica.  A two day  event  featuring Submission Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

Day one Submission Wrestling we had 5 competitors:

• Men Novice 160- Silver (won first three matches by Submission)
• Men novice170- Quarterfinals (won one match via submission)
• Men Novice 200- Lost first round
• Men Beginner150- 4th place (won first fight via Triangle)
• Intermediate 160- Lost first round

Day two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we had 4 competitors:

Men white Belt 187- Quarterfinals

Men white Belt 214 plus- We had two competitors:

1. Lost first round
2. Bronze (first two matches by Submission)

Men White Belt Absolute- Two competitors

1. Lost first round
2. Silver

• Men Purple Belt 214 plus- Silver
• Men Purple Belt Absolute- Silver

October 7-8, 2006. George Saint Pierre Seminar

More than 60 club members joined to learn secrets of GSP's success in UFC. Visit our Media page to see the images.

October 2006, Legendary Instructor Andre Pederneiras Visits and Coaches at Toronto BJJ

That was a great surprise for all of us. "Look who is training today and tomorrow?" - "Andreas." The man who tought many great names in world of Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, including Wagnney Fabiano, BJ Penn and our head instructor Cezar. See our Media page for pictures.

Septmeber 14, 2006 Neil gets his Blue belt

August 15, 2006 Toronto BJJ new Blue and Purple belts

Following on the heels of their tournament victories this past weekend, Cesar saw fit to promote Andy to Blue belt and Josh to Purple belt. Congrats to all!!!

August 13, 2006 Toronto BJJ ers make their mark @ Pennsylvania State BJJ Open

This weekend 4 competitors from Toronto BJJ made the trip south of the border to test their skills. We competed in six divisions with the following results:

Mens White Belt

• 148- Gold
• 174.5- lost in first round by points
  The opponent refused to tap to an armbar, and was unable to continue in the tournament.
• 187- Gold
• Absolute- Bronze & 4th
  The 4th place competitor chose to fight his weight class final instead of contesting the semi-finals, after winning his  1st match by submission. Somehow the guy who he submitted in the 1st round went on to win the division.

Mens Blue Belt

• 214 plus- Gold
• Absolute- Gold

You may have noticed that we have recently begun to leave out the names of the competitors when giving a recap of our tournament results. This is a conscious decision to emphasize the team work that every competitor has benefited from. We train as a team and a family, and the results are shared by all.

June 17, 2006 New Generation of Toronto BJJ Competitors dominate local tournament

Toronto BJJ with its rich history of MMA titles, BJJ World Championships, Grapplers Quest pro and advanced division titles, ADCC submission wrestling worlds semi-finalists, Pan-am medalists has turned a new chapter in its history.  With the move to 813 Bloor st. W. ,one question was will the new generation build on the success of the previous generations.  It is too early to tell just yet, but we are off to a good start.

At the Bravado Open BJJ Tournament we had 10 beginners enter 6 divisions.  Below are the results

• 140- Gold
• 155- Gold & silver
• 170- Gold, Silver, & 4th
• 205- Gold
• 225- Gold
• Over- Silver & Bronze

June 3, 2006 Toronto BJJ 's Kareem El Sayed promoted to Black Belt

Toronto BJJ instructor Kareem El Sayed, after years of producing top students, and being one of Canada's elite grapplers himself, became the first person to receive a BJJ Black Belt from Wagnney Fabiano. Moments later Rob "spidey" Dicenso, and Joey Scardamaglia joined Kareem as Wagnney's only Black Belts to date.

Also, Toronto BJJ member Scott Lewis received his Brown Belt, after many years of accomplishments both as a competitor, instructor and mentor.

Congratulations to all!!!