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Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations.
[Article Posted: 16th August 2010]
A great weekend for our extended family in the ring and cage.
Friday night saw Prof. Tiago Ferreira win his Mixed Martial Arts match in Sydney by submission. Congrats Tiago from all your friends in Newcastle. Click here to see Tiago's fight
Saturday night we had 3 students fight in the Kyoshi MMA show at Hamilton RSL. Jarrod (co-trained by Mr. Robert Murdoch at Warners Bay) won his second fight for the year, this time by TKO/Ref Stoppage. Doug also scored his second MMA win for the year also by TKO/Ref Stoppage. Tim Dirks was victorious in his MMA debut winning by Rear Naked Choke in the second round. Congrats to all 3 fighters.
A long list of thankyous as always - Coach Paul our head MMA trainer, Simon Taree of NO LIMITS FITNESS, the Heng Kuai team, all of their training partners, and everyone that was there on the night to support them. Special mention to Reuben and Tim our day class instructors and all the daytime crew who have been a huge part of Tim's BJJ development.
Also congrats to Ben Cook fighting out of Heng Kuai who won his Kickboxing debut in Nowra.
Well done everyone!
Competition/Grading Congratulations - Royler Gracie Cup
[Article Posted: 9th August 2010]
Congrats to our competitors who fought at the Royler Gracie Cup in Sydney yesterday. We had 4 students compete and they brought home 3 gold medals - well done to all, great job!
Furthermore, congratulations to Phil and Neil on their grading to Blue Belt after the tournament - well done and well deserved!
Matt Jones in BLITZ
[Article Posted: 9th August 2010]
Check out the latest BLITZ for the 4th part in Matt Jones excellent series of articles on reality baed training drills.
New Online Techniques
[Article Posted: 25th July 2010]
Check out our online techniques page for some new techniques from Jiu Jitsu legends Royce Gracie, Murilo Bustamante, and Paulo Filho.
Prof. Paulo Filho Seminar Thanks
[Article Posted: 25th July 2010]
Thanks to Prof. Paulo Filho fro a great seminar yesterday in Sydney. Paulao showed some of the great techniques he used to become world champion of both Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
Above: Us with Our host Andre, the BTT Black Belts L-R: Andre, Murilo, Pimentel, Paulao
GSA Cup & Prof. Royler Gracie Seminar
[Article Posted: 24th July 2010]
Entry Form & Waiver now available at www.GracieSydney.com
Above: Royler Gracie Cup Poster
Murilo Bustamante Seminar Thanks
[Article Posted: 24th July 2010]
Thanks to Prof. Murilo and his BTT training partners who have spent the past week with us in Newcastle.
Thursday night saw Murilo teach a seminar at our academy covering Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts.
Thanks to Prof. Murilo for a great seminar, and thanks to Pimentel (BJJ & Judo Black Belt, BTT S&C Coach), and Gersinho (BTT Fighter) for their help too. Thanks also to everyone who was able to attend and Angela for making it all happen
Above: Prof. Murilo with a local
Above: Prof. Murilo "in the cage"
Above: Seminar Group Photo
Above: Seminar Group Photo 2
More Mixed Martial Arts Congratulations - Well done Charles!
[Article Posted: 19th July 2010]
Congratulations to Charles (co-trained by Mr Robert Murdoch of Heng Kuai at Warners Bay) who won his fight via submission in the first round in his Mixed Martial Arts debut at Newcastle Panthers on the weekend.
As always thanks to everyon who was part of Charles preparation especially coach Paul who has coached Charles for many years before they both joined as at Beston-Gracie, and Strength & Conditioning Guru Simon "Taree" of No Limits Fitness.
Also thanks to all our team and Charles' friends who were there on the night to support him.
Impact FC
[Article Posted: 19th July 2010]
Angela and I had the opportunity to head down to sydney for the Impact FC show yesterday, which was a great show with lots of great fights
There to support Prof. Murillo, he did not get the win, but was able to display some of the beautiful Jiu Jitsu for which he is famous worldwide.
Congratulations to Manny and Richie Vas from GSA & TP Fight Team for their wins from your friends in Newcastle.
Some photos of Angela & I below with some of the stars of the show.
Above: Prof. Claudio Coelho, Nobre Arte Boxing coach for Prof. Murillo & Pedro Rizzo
Above: Pedro Rizzo, Murillo Bustamante, & friends.
Murillo Bustamante coming to Newcastle
[Article Posted: 7th July 2010]
Angela has just confirmed with BJJ Legend Prof. Murillo Bustamante that he will be teaching a seminar at our school on Thursday 22nd.
Murillo will be in Australia to fight on the Impact FC card in Sydney.
A Carlson Gracie Blackbelt, Murillo was one of the original Gracie family representatives featured on the Gracies in Action documentaries. Since then Murillo has won the BJJ World Championships, as well as fighting in PRIDE and was the UFC Middleweight World Champion defeating Matt Lindland.
One of the founders of the powerhouse Brazilian Top Team, Murillo has also trained many champions such as current UFC star Rusimar Palhares.
Some of Murillo's fights from youtube:
Vale Tudo (No Rules) Challenge from Gracies in Action
Murillo x Juan Mott
Murillo x Chris Haseman
For more information or to reserve your spot please see Angela at the academy or via email on angelagracie@hotmail.com as soon as possible.
Mario Sperry Seminar Thanks
[Article Posted: 7th July 2010]
Thanks to Brazilian Top Team founder Prof. Mario Sperry for a great seminar last week at the Gracie Shark / B-Fit Academy on the Central Coast. Thanks also to Prof. Tiago for hosting the seminar and Prof. Alex for making it all happen.
Above: Sperry Seminar Group Photo
Above: Newcastle crew with Mario, Alex, and Tiago
Prof. Royler Gracie Coming to Australia
[Article Posted: 4th July 2010]
Mixed Martial Arts veteran, Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling world champion Prof. Royler Gracie will be conducting a seminar in our region 14/8/10.
For more details and to reserve your place please see Angela at the academy.
Also as part of Prof. Royler's 2010 Australian tour, Prof. Bruno is hosting the 2nd Annual GSA Royler Gracie Cup. This will be held 8th August at Sydney Olympic Park. This tournament is open to Gracie Jiu Jitsu schools and affiliates.
Mixed Martial Arts Congratulations
[Article Posted: 28th June 2010]
Congratulations to our two fighters Andrew "Sparkle" (co-trained by Mr Robert Murdoch of Heng Kuai at Warners Bay) and Jarrod Coughtrie who both won their Mixed Martial Arts debut fights last Saturday. Both fighters won by guillotine choke in the first round taking our combined record to 4 wins / 0 losses for 2010.
Thanks to the many people who contributed to their success including our head Mixed Martial Arts coach Paul Daniel, Strength and Conditioning Coach Simon Taree, all the training partners, and the people there on the night to support them.
Congrats also to Nathan from the Central Coast Gracie Shark Academy trained by Prof. Tiago and Brendon who won his Mixed Martial Arts Debut by submission on the TUFFA Mixed Martial Arts show also on Saturday.
Finally congrats to BJJ Black Belt Prof. Fabricio Werdum who defeated Mixed Martial Arts Legend Fedor Emelianenko by Triangle Choke in this weekends Strikforce show in California
Below are some photos of the Newcastle show kindly provided by Kyoshi Mixed Martial Arts (www.kyoshi.com.au) and Maximum Exposure (www.maximumxposure.com.au)
Above: Sparkle Wins
Above: Jarrod Wins
Gracie Sydney wins NSW State Titles
[Article Posted: 23rd June 2010]
Congratulations to the GSA who again won the NSW State Titles this year. Our Newcastle academy entered 6 students bringing home 2 gold and one bronze, and our Forster academy had a great day entering 4 students winning 1 gold and 3 bronze.
Congrats to all our athletes and thanks to Simon Taree for his coaching on the day and Ben Cement from Forster who is doing a great job teaching there.
Rodrigo Gracie Thanks, and Gradings Congratulations
[Article Posted: 25th May 2010]
Thanks to Prof. Rodrigo Gracie who has just finished teaching an awesome series of Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts seminars across Australia.
Also congratulations to all those who were awarded their well deserved new grades, Brown: John, Purple: Reuben and Tim, Blue: Kellen, Joel, Cary, Jake, Adam C, Adam K, Dillon, Tristan & from Adelaide Dan "Big Dan" Ffrench Yellow: Vinnie and Conner from Forster.
Above: Adelaide Seminar 1 Group Photo
Above: Adelaide Seminar 2 Group Photo
Above: Newcastle Adults Seminar Group Photo
Above: Newcastle Kids Seminar Group Photo
Royce/Alex/Treko/Luke in Inside Mixed Martial Arts Magazine
[Article Posted: 25th May 2010]
Check out the latest edition of Inside Mixed Martial Arts with with GSP on the cover. It includes an interview with Prof. Royce Gracie and a technique taught by Royce with Luke. Also there is an interview by Luke with TP Gym head instructors Alex Prates and Ausstralian Mixed Martial Arts Champion Bernardo Treko.
Matt Jones in Latest BLITZ Magazine
[Article Posted: 28th April 2010]
Check out the latest edition of BLITZ with the Shaolin Monk on the cover, it has the third part of Matt Jones article on training for self defence. Also in the news section Newcastle's Tim Dirks gets a mention for his standout performance at the NSWBJJF Submission Grappling Championships.
Rodrigo Gracie returning to Australia
[Article Posted: 28th April 2010]
ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion, and PRIDE FC Mixed Martial Arts fighter Prof. Rodrigo Gracie will return to Australia for a series of seminars
in May this year. Rodrigo will conduct semianrs at our Newcastle, Central Coast, and Adelaide academies and a number of other schools across Australia.
To see some of Prof. Rodrigo's techniques from his last Australian visit, check out our Online Techniques page.
Dates confirmed:
- Adelaide - Beston-Gracie ISOHEALTH Adelaide 21st & 22nd of May
- Newcastle - Beston-Gracie Newcastle 23rd of May
- Central Coast - Thiago Ferreira Jiu Jitsu 24th of May
Congrats Paul and Doug
[Article Posted: 12th April 2010]
Congrats to Paul and Doug who both won their Mixed Martial Arts debuts yesterday. Paul won in the first round by RNC submission and Doug won by TKO/Ref Stoppage.
Thanks to both fighters for representing us so well.
Thanks to Paul who was also coaching while preparing for his own fight.
Thanks to Simon Taree who was Strength and Conditioning coach for our fighters
Thanks to all our students, and the family and friends of our fighters who were there to support them.
Rob Follis (Team Quest Head Coach) Seminar Thanks
[Article Posted: 14th March 2010]
Luke and coach Paul Daniel headed to Sydney on Saturday to attend a Mixed Martial Arts seminar with Team Quest Head Coach Rob Follis.
Thanks to Coach Rob for a fantastic seminar that was very informative and inspirational
Thanks also to Liam and Dylan of VT1 Gym in Chatswood for organising the seminar and hosting us at their great facility, for anyone in the area check out the VT1 Gym Website. Also thanks to Felipe of Jiu Jitsu Kingdom for the photo below.
Above: Rob Follis Seminar Group Photo
Gracie Jiu Jitsu in the Media
[Article Posted: 14th March 2010]
Check out the latest BLITZ Magazine for the second part in Matt Jones' Reality Based Knife Defence articles. A very good read for anyone who is interested in the subject.
Furthermore, Matt has just add a 3-part 30 minute video instuctional on his Knife defence on his youtube channel - check out the ISOHealth Youtube Channel to watch it in full
Finally, check out the latest INSIDE Mixed Martial Arts with George Sotiropoulos on the cover for a new technique by Gracie Sydney head coach Prof. Bruno Panno
Royce Gracie Australian Tour 2010 Report
[Article Posted: 14th March 2010]
Prof. Royce has now completed his annual tour of Australia and once again it was a great couple of weeks. During his time in Oz Royce taught seminars in Newcastle, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, and WA. Thankyou to all the host academies for their great hospitality. Royce's trip this year included the first Australian UFC where Royce attended as a guest. Below are some highlights of the trip
Above: Newcastle Seminar
Above: Royce testing Luke
Above: Royce presenting Luke a new Black Belt
Above: Luke, Angela, Karmen at UFC Sydney
Above: Luke with Chris Haseman
Above: Angela & Karmen at the Silver Star / Vanderlei After-Party
Above: Luke & Karmen with "The Voice of the Octagon" Bruce Buffer
Above: Angela, Luke, Vanderlei, Karmen, Royce
Competition Congratulations - S.A. & N.S.W.
[Article Posted: 14th March 2010]
Congratulations to ISOHEALTH Adelaide who last weekend won the South Australian BJJ State Championships. We will post a full list of their medal haul shortly. This is a great achievment for ISOHEALTH and head coach Matt Jones especially considering how new their team is. Well done everybody!
Also yesterday in NSW our Newcastle academy performed well again, bringing home 4 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal, with Gracie Sydney Association winning the overall team title. Congrats to all our athletes and thankyou to Simon "Taree" who coached our competitors on the day.
Website Updated - New Techniques & Articles
[Article Posted: 14th March 2010]
Check out our Online Techniques and Online Articles page for 3 new techniques taught by Prof. Royce Gracie and an Interview with Prof. Royler Gracie & Prof. Bruno Panno.
Above: Royler & Bruno in BLITZ Magazine
Prof. Royce Gracie returns to Australia
[Article Posted: 15th Jan 2010]
Martial Arts Legend and UFC Hall of Fame Champion Prof. Royce Gracie will be returning to Australia in February.
UPDATE: Royce's 2010 Australian Schedule is now posted on our Upcoming Events page.
Prof. Thiago back from Brazil
[Article Posted: 15th Jan 2010]
Prof. Thiago is back teaching at his Central Coast academy. While in Brazil Thiago trained at his home academy of Gracie Floripa. Below are some photos of Thiago with some of the champions Thiago trains with in Brazil.
For details of Thiago's academy please visit our Times and Locations page.
Above: Thiago and the Black Belts of Gracie Floripa
Above: Thiago with Alexandre Souza
2010 NSWBJJF Tournament Schedule
[Article Posted: 15th Jan 2010]
The NSW BJJ Federation has published dates for the entire 2010 year. These dates have been added to our
Upcoming Events page. The next tournament will be the 6th National Australian Submission Championship
to be held on the 28th of February. For more info please check www.nswbjj.com.au from Feb 1st.
Luke & Thiago in "Inside Mixed Martial Arts" & BLITZ
[Article Posted: 15th Jan 2010]
Check out the latest INSIDE Mixed Martial Arts magazine for a new technique taught by Luke with Thiago. Also in the latest BLITZ Magazine check out Luke's latest article covering the ADCC Gi Pro Australian Qualifiers.
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