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Interview with Andy Roberts

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / August 14, 2007

Andy Roberts a purple belt under Roger Gracie and veteran of the UK Grappling scene (distinct from Ande Roberts, a purple belt under Braulio Estima and veteran of the UK Grappling scene yes, confusing I know), took some time out from his busy Omoplata schedule, to chat about how he found his way to BJJ.Andy […]

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Seni Show – Gracie Invitational 2007

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / May 22, 2007

Without doubt, the highlight of the BJJ Calendar in the UK is the annual Gracie Invitational tournament organised by the European Fight Network and hosted at the SENI martial arts exposition.Without doubt, the highlight of the BJJ Calendar in the UK is the annual Gracie Invitational tournament organised by the European Fight Network and hosted […]

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Photos from adcc

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / May 14, 2007

ADCC 2007 Saturday(131)http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/JShoBjj/ADCC2007Saturday02 ADCC Sunday (Part 1)(426)http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/JShoBjj/ADCCSundayPart1 ADCC 2007 Sunday (Part 2)(412)http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/JShoBjj/ADCC2007SundayPart202

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Interview with Felipe Souza

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / April 10, 2007

Felipe Souza has been teaching in London since 2002, first at the famous Budokwai Judo Dojo and now latterly at Roger Gracie Academy in Ladbroke Grove.With the presence of BJJ giants such as Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima in the UK, it can easy to overlook some of the pioneering BJJ instructors who were here […]

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ADCC European Trials 2007 Full Results

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / March 26, 2007

This weekend in Turku, Finland, the European Trials, organized by Marko Leisten, saw more than 100 of Europe’s best grapplers vying for the ultimate goal in submission grappling, a place at the World Championships and the chance to compete with the standout players from Brazil and America.The road to the ADCC World Championships in Trenton, […]

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ADCC European Trials Results

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / March 25, 2007

Men’s categories. -65.9kg category FinalTeemu Launis vs Nicolas Renier: Renier wins 7-0 -76.9kg category FinalEduardo Rios vs Ville Manninen: Rios wins by Armbar -87.9kg category FinalMarko Helen vs Martin Janson: Helen wins by Anaconda Choke. -98.9kg category FinalRadek Turek vs Tomas Szczerek: Turek wins by Armbar +99kg category FinalJanne Pietiläinen vs Karol Bedorf: Pietiläinen wins […]

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ADCC European Trials 2007 Preview

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / March 20, 2007

The European Trials will see 108 of Europe’s best grapplers vying for the ultimate goal in submission grappling, a place at the World Championships and the chance to compete with the standout players from Brazil and America.The road to the ADCC World Championships in Trenton, New Jersey this May is almost complete, with only the […]

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The Snowman reigns in the UK: 10K Challenge Report

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / March 13, 2007

32 top Grapplers, 1000 spectators, one night, one winner, with the biggest grappling prize outside of the ADCC World Championships… £10,000 Winner Takes All.The Hackney Empire theatre in London’s East End is no stranger to hosting the leading lights of the stage and screen, Charlie Chaplin, WC Fields, Stan Laurel and Marie Lloyd have all […]

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Monson wins 10K Challenge – Full Results

By Jonathan Faulkner-Shotter / March 12, 2007

Group 1Tito Beltran, Paul Bridges, Braulio Estima, Haim Gozali, Taric Saffiedine, Pedro Bessa, Ze Marcello, Michael Russell Group 2Mario ‘Sukata’ Neto, James Zikic, Chris Rees, Chris Bright, Anthony Rode, Dean Jones, Rafael Lovato Jr, Stephen Dawson Group 3Jeff Monson, Tom Blackledge, Vincent Parisi, Neil Owen, Octavio Souza, Helio Perdigao, Nick Gregoriades, Sami Berik Group 4Lucio […]