Braulio Estima’s new BJJ Academy – opening soon! After spending the weekend in the Channel Islands covering a number of seminars in Jersey and Guernsey with Braulio Estima, the BJJ phenom spoke to me about his new BJJ academy that will be opening in roughly six week’s time in Acocks Green, Birmingham. Currently situated at […]
Great Britain Grappling Team Selection Trials – UpdateAs you are probably aware from previous emails the deadline for the Trials is Wednesday 18th July.Postal disruptions; we have been informed by the postal services that entries posted tomorrow will arrive with us by Wednesday 18th JulyPlease note for those who live in London there will be […]
For those of you that don’t know, Leo Kirby is a man on a mission, to spread the gospel according to Marcelo. He is setting up his own gym under the Marcelo Garcia BJJ Association as we speak and has already taken gold at the Pan Ams using the main man’s game plan. Competitor, coach, […]
Another Fighting Photographer exclusive – an interview with the UK’s first female black belt, Combat Base black belt Helen Currie.Regular readers will be aware that my friendship with Darren Currie extends way back into the mists of time, myself being a regular training partner at Darren’s club and supporter of his jiu jitsu and MMA […]
OPEN MATEvery Sunday1.30 till 4.00 This is an open session that will allow you to use the facilities to train, spar or roll.£5.00Held at The Martial Arts Academy, OldhamTel:- 07984 311986
Championships, Turkey, 7-9th September 2007Stantonbury Centre Milton Keynes, MK 14 6BN Sunday July 29th 2007, 830am – 5pm Cost £25 to enter, spectators £5. Men: 62 kg/ 70 kg/80 kg/ 92 kg/125 kg/ Women: 48 kg/ 55 kg/63 kg/ 72 kg All matches are in pool format – all fighters in pool fight each other […]
Team photo from seminar today Very hot and sweaty, lots of new blue belts, congrats to you all! Carl Gracie Barra Pendle – sponsored by www.evolutionfightwear.com
The FILA Grappling Committee have given approval for British Trials to be held to select a team for the first FILA World Grappling Championships to be held in Turkey 7-9 Sept 2007. Sunday 29th July 2005 Stantonbury Centre Milton Keynes MK14 6BN The format will be pool system allow the top two fighters from each […]
For those with a slightly mild interest at best, I have updated my Blog with some pix from recent training sessions, so if you get chance check out http://barrapendle.blogspot.com
Seni ~ Japanese ~ meaning ‘fighting spirit’ Seni Welcomes the World and Gears up for 2012Over 50 countries represented at Europe’s Largest Combat Sports show.Where: ExCeL London, Docklands.When: 10am – 6pm. 19th and 20th May 2007Tickets Adults/Children: Day tickets £8:00/£5:00 Weekend tickets £13:50/ £6:50Ticketmaster: 0870 6077 477 www.senishow.com On 19th and 20th May the ExCeL […]
