Pedro has also established a very successful grappling event in the local region, which is going from strength to strength and Pedro himself is a keen competitor himself having recently fought in the 10K Clash, where he faced BJJ stand out Braulio Estima.Hello readers! Back once again with an interview of Brazilian instructor Pedro Bessa; […]
Dear Sir/Ma’am. We would like to invite you & your students to the Crouching Tiga Children Grappling League starting 17th June 2007. Through friends in Judo, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling clubs we have already had tremendous interest with respect to this event so far The Crouching Tiga Grappling League seeks to provide an event ,where […]
Through Darren I have met many good friends over the years and have many great memories of seminars and weekend training marathons with Darren’s students and guys from the now formed Yorkshire Alliance. A warm welcome to you the reader, once again another interview from The Fighting Photographer! I have had the honour of interviewing […]
UMA English Open Judo Ne Waza Back to Back Championships – report by Carl FisherThis was the first event organised by Jim Mc Sherry of the UMA (United Martial Alliance) and consisted of both junior and senior weight divisions; the UMA have a full calendar of events, including Judo and MMA events planned throughout the […]
I take great pleasure in presenting to you an epic interview with Nelson Solari, chief instructor of one of the UK’s most prolific and successful competition teams, Carlson Gracie London.Following on from my interviews with Lagarto and John Kavanagh, I take great pleasure in presenting to you an epic interview with Nelson Solari, chief instructor […]
OTM EXCLUSIVE! Face to face with the Lizard of Gracie Barra – an interview with Lucio ‘Lagarto’ Rodrigues by Carl Fisher.Lucio ‘Lagarto’ Rodrigues is one of Gracie Barra’s high profile jiu jitsu fighters, up there with the likes of Braulio Estima and Roger Gracie and, like Braulio and Roger, has now based himself in the […]
Roving European Reporter-at-Large, Carl Fisher, interviews Dublin based BJJ/MMA pioneer John KavanaghCarl: Firstly, congratulations on the black belt; what does it feel like being the first man in Ireland to be awarded the coveted belt? John: Well it’s been a long journey and I guess in the beginning I had the black belt in mind […]
It was time for the UK to host the main man himself from Gracie Barra, Carlos Gracie Jr, for a week of seminars and teaching classes.Fresh after the success of the Europeans in Portugal, with yet another stellar performance by Gracie Barra stand outs Lucio ‘Lagarto’ Rodrigues and Braulio Estima, taking gold, silver and bronze […]
Team Lagarto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Interclub at West View Leisure Centre, Preston – Sunday 14th January, 2007Team Lagarto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Interclub at West View Leisure Centre, Preston – Sunday 14th January, 2007 Over twenty five Gracie Barra students competed at the first of what will be many interclubs, organised by Lagarto and Gabriel Kitober; […]
Claus ‘Sem’ Rodrigues, chief instructor from Gracie Camp, Rio, hosts a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masterclass at Nordern High School Sports Centre, Rishton, Blackburn, UK.Claus ‘Sem’ Rodrigues, chief instructor from Gracie Camp, Rio, hosts a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masterclass at Nordern High School Sports Centre, Rishton, Blackburn, UK. Report by Carl Fisher. Organised by GB blue […]
