Mark dominated the Canadian Grappling scene and became known on the international scene as well as a very skilled competitor.When someone starts to train BJJ they usually begin the addiction by trying to seek out the best knowledge they can find. In Canada, it took us a while for the knowledge to be accessible. We […]
After beginning my brazillian jiu-jitsu training in the late 90’s, it had always been a dream to me to train in Brazil.After beginning my brazillian jiu-jitsu training in the late 90’s, it had always been a dream to me to train in Brazil. I never even thought much about the dangers of a trip to […]
The great thing about Manaus, is Jiu-jitsu. It’s not the beach, there is none. There are no distractions from training. After a 6 hour flight from Rio de Janeiro, I found myself returning to Manaus once again this past summer. Each year, I attend the Alliance Jiu-jitsu camp in Buzios, spend some time in Rio […]
The fourth edition of the Ontario Submission Wrestling Invitational took place last night in Etobicoke Ontario. The audience was treated once again to a card of selected matchups featuring some amazing submission grapplers from Canada, the U.S. and even Brazil.The fourth edition of the Ontario Submission Wrestling Invitational took place last night in Etobicoke Ontario. […]
The O.S.W.I. presents its annual Submission grappling event on Saturday June 17th, at the Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 6:00PM. Already announced to compete in this event are Fabio Holanda (BTT CANADA) , Rob “Spider” DiCenso (NOVA UNIAO), AJ Scales (NOVA UNIAO), Nino Bezzera (BTT CANADA), Tanya Vlahac , Patricio Canales, Donald Park (ROYLER GRACIE) and more! […]
If the saying “you are a product of your environment” is true, than without even sparring with him, I can tell you Bibiano is a legit badass! Every year when I go to Brazil in the summer, I usually head to Rio for a bit than go to Manaus to visit and spend time with […]
When Fabio Holanda arrived to Canada and started to teach, alot of people were talking. One because he was a BTT Black Belt and two, because he was rumoured to have a unique fighting style. In Canada, whenever a new black belt in jiu-jitsu arrives, the word travels fast. When Fabio Holanda arrived to Canada […]
Attention LADIES: Toronto BJJ will be hosting the 5th Women’s Open Matt, this time with BJJ Black Belt Leo Santos holding a seminar. As always, this event is FREE to any women interested (all levels welcome)! We will be starting the seminar at 11am on Sunday March 19th at the new Bloor & Christie location […]
Jeff is now the first Canadian Black Belt to represent the world famous Alliance team.On Saturday February 18th after an awesome seminar by Master Romero Jacare Cavalcanti, Jeff Joslin received his long awaited black belt in brazillian jiu-jitsu. Jeff is now the first Canadian Black Belt to represent the world famous Alliance team. Jeff started […]
Recently, in the last 4 years, the state of Amazonas (Amazon) in Brasil, has been gaining popularity in jiu-jitsu as it has been producing champion upon champion in the grappling and MMA competitions.AMAZONAS TRAINING REPORT!!! Recently, in the last 4 years, the state of Amazonas (Amazon) in Brasil, has been gaining popularity in jiu-jitsu as […]
