BJJ in China

Last week China has given a huge step to develop BJJ around not only in that area but for sure in the whole Asia.

On the 8th of december has officialy started the Jiu Jitsu Federation Of China (JJFC) with headquarters in Shanghai. With total support of JJFJ (Jiu Jitsu Federation of Japan) it has brought all the way from Brazil, black belt Chico Mendes, who will be living in China & responsable to help spreading BJJ around that area.

For it's 1st week, JJFC has count with the presence of two more black belts Leo Vieira, that came also from Brazil & Marcos Escobar currently living and teaching in Malaysia. Both of them came to Shanghai to give total support for the initiative.

During the Opening Cerimony more than 100 people could see many techniques and videos about BJJ. In the end of the event all were invited for a trial class under Chico Mendes & Leo Vieira.

JJFC has as it's main goal to spread BJJ around China and help developing the sport in that country. The federation itself is keen to help all BJJ clubs in China to grow and make the sport even stronger. JJFC President Mr. Yamada Shigetaka and all his Team will imput all efforts to make it happens in China.

You can visit JJFC website @ www.jjfcn.org

Goodby Brother!

Hey Everybody,


I was waiting till last minute to release this post...
In fact isn't for me an easy thing to talk about a friend that's leaving for good.
Would like to say that it was a big time to have had Mkhtar training with us. I'm glad to have had him as my student & friend!
Bro, I (in name of the whole family) would like to wish you all the best!
We will really miss you here!
Make sure you'll come back to visit us asap!

S...h...a...r...m...o...o... "show me yourself!" hehehe

شكرا جزيلا

وقد يكون آمنا الرحلة, سأعود قريبا

BJJ CAMP & SEMINAR 2008

MORE PICS & VIDEOS COMING SOON
STAY TUNED!

"BJJ IS IN THE AIR"

Chico Mendes arrived in Malaysia last saturday and now, everybody is getting more excited with the idea of the BJJ Camp, starting this friday 14th.

All crew is getting into the BJJ Camp's spirit and having a great BJJ experience.

Escobar & Chico are conducting classes together at Crush and all Team is having a great learning.

Awesome training, lots of hard work and good vibe - That's simply fantastic!!

Of course we're bringing some pics and videos of last tuesday's training with Chico Mendes over here.

After training some fun time... Everybody showed some secret skills when Chico promoted the "1st BJJ Dance Contest".

Check it out below

Another friend very expected for the weekend is our third black belt from Brazil -Cristiano Carvalho that might be arriving in Malaysia this friday, very early in the morning. Cristiano comes from Singapore and goes straight to Pangkor Island.

More updates are coming soon... Stay tuned!

SEMINAR & FERRY SCHEDULE

BJJ CAMP & SEMINAR

Watch the Video To See What's Waiting For You!

To anyone interest in improving their BJJ skills.

All levels welcome.
Space are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

- REGISTRATION -

• MYR2500 (individual)
• MYR2300 (2-4 pax book same time)
• MYR2000 (5 or more pax book same time)
• MYR1500 (companion - non participating of camp)
  

- PRICES INCLUDING -

• 3 days - 2 nights, Twin sharing bases
• Full BJJ Camp & Seminar
• All inclusive Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Return Ferry Transfer from Lumut to Pangkor Island Resort
• Certificate to all Participants.
  
  

All prices in Malaysian Ringgit. You can follow the exchange rate @ http://www.bnm.gov.my/statistics/exchangerates.php

To assure your spot, make your online reservation now.
It doesn't mean you have to pay now, just guarantee your spot on a first come first serve basis.


EMAIL US FOR RESERVATION & INQUIRIES
escobar@crushmma.com or raul@crushmma.com

CHECK MAT BJJ NO GI WORLD CHAMPION

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http://www.graciemag.com/news/144/ARTICLE/11508/2008-08-13.html
http://www.graciemag.com/news/51/ARTICLE/11504/2008-08-13.html

NEWS FROM BRAZIL

CHECK MAT JIU JITSU

http://www.tatame.com.br/2008/07/21/Check-Mat--Nova-equipe-de-Leozinho-Vieira

FIGHT ZONE ACADEMY - RJ / BRAZIL

All crew preparing for the championship.

Thanks to all folks for the hard training and help!

Special thanks to Rico for the tips & all knowledge!

BIG TIME!!

Açaí the BJJers Favourite

well it was half of the bowl when the pic was taken...

...delicious anyways!!

BRASIL ... WITH "S" !!

Our 1st week in Brazil has started very well! MMA, BJJ & Acai... what else could I ask for?
We'll have some BJJ & MMA events coming up in the following weeks... some fellas will compete and we're helping them in the preparation for the upcoming events!

Here we go with some pics...

Pedro Rizzo & Daniel Pirata Preparation

ADCOMBAT Article

http://www.adcombat.com/Article.asp?Article_ID=15467

CELEBRATION

Only 4 months after have started our BJJ center in Malaysia we got all the reasons to celebrate!

1st - More friends!! Yes, our family is growing fast!
2nd- More space: - our center is expanding and it's just the beggining! There's much more coming up...
3rd- New members, new area... of course we got to change name:

- CRUSH -

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4th- My holiday is coming! (This is the best part by the way...)

Well, last tuesday our "Big Bro" Moktar had the great idea to bring all gang to a fantastic arab restaurant!!
Few steps before we get there:
1- Train jiu jitsu to get (more) hungry, of course.
2- Eat all the food that was waiting for us over there... thx Moktar! U d man!

We just did not expect soooooo much food!!!! Of course we could't finish it! hahahah

Food Party!

IT'S TIME TO EXPAND!!!

Stage 1

to clean up... to reorganize & to give a little colour!!

Soon....pics of stage 2!!

Still have a lot to do!

Boom!!

EBJJ Official Web Site

GOOD NEWS!

ESCOBAR BJJ - Malaysia making waves in Brazil!!!!

Check this out!!

http://www.portaldaslutas.com/Minuto.asp?p_opcao=Mat&p_cod=1733

http://www.tatame.com.br/2008/04/29/Jiu-Jitsu-invade-a-Malasia

CHECK MAT BJJ IN MALAYSIA!!

CHECK MAT Jiu Jitsu has finally arrived in Kuala Lumpur!!!

One of the world's best bjj teams is being represented by the

2nd Degree Black Belt, ADCC Champion Marcos Escobar.

The classes are being held at CRUSH MMA CENTER.

Any inquiry please contact:

miles@crushmmma.com or escobar@crushmma.com

Phone number: +60 12 2206 064 (Miles)