News from the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

10-31-02

Tournament Results

Relson Gracie Nationals:

10-24-02

Promotions August - October

Jeff Curran's Academy Academy in Chicago: 

Blue Belt:
  David Taylor
  Greg Halsor
  Michael Minard

Blue Belt:
  Fred Dathe

Blue Belt:
  Dennis Jenkins
  Chris Giroux
  Kirk Wah Yick

Purple Belt:
  Mark Lilly
  Brett Thomson
  Jason Picano

Brown Belt:
  Joe Gray

Blue Belt:
  Chris Fowler
  Russ Helm

Blue Belt:
  Viet Le
  Tracy Baggett
  Paul Fragakis
  Tuyen Luong
  Bret Talbot
  Troy Mayers

Blue Belt:
  Mike Hosford
  Dallas Burchfield

Blue Belt:
  Gary Lawton
  Dave Sheldon
  Dave Evertson
  Dave Evertson
  Marco Jaeger

Purple Belt:
  Morgan Perkins
  Chris Wells

Blue Belt:
  Dave Tester
  Greg Hershey
  Jim Thompson
  Josh Thompson

Blue Belt:
  Tim Mahedy
  Nic Huebing

Brown Belt:
  Henry Matamoros

10-24-02

Tournament Results

Grapplers Quest NJ Results:

9-26-02

Tournament Results

Pedro Sauer Affiliate Jeff Curran Knocks out Baret Yoshida at UCC!
Stephane Patry's UCC is one of the fastest growing and well-run MMA events. Paltry filled his first few shows with some up and coming Canadian fighters. After gaining some hard-earned experience, Patry introduced a tough challenge to the Canadian fighters by bringing in members of Team Extreme. Monte Cox's team of fighters primarily hail from Pat Miletich's school. Team Extreme has secured a foothold in the UCC by either gaining UCC titles or by earning the right to be next in line to fight the UCC champion for the title. This not being enough for Patry, he brought his show to Hawaii with the help of Monte Cox and SuperBrawl promoter, T. Jay Thompson. They have put together a fight card that could have been dubbed: "Team Hawaii versus Team Canada." Some of the best Hawaiian fighters were pitted against some of the best Canadian fighters. The celebrities that were in the house were professional wrestler, The Rock, former boxing champ, Jesus Salud, former UFC Lightweight Champion, Jens Pulver and the man in charge of the action, this time as the referee, was none other than UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes. There was a lot of action, some impressive knockouts and a couple of upsets. The final match of the night saw Pedro Sauer Chicago Affiliate Jeff Curran (pictured above) knock out Baret Yoshida (at 2:08 minutes in Round 2). Yoshida was an Abu Dhabi finalist who almost defeated Royler Gracie with an armbar (he had it fully extended, but Royler managed to escape, and defeated Baret on points). A few years earlier, as a purple belt, Yoshida submitted 3rd degree black belt Megaton Diaz at Abu Dhabi. Curran, who also defeated the highly touted Bao Quatch only 3 weeks ago, represents yet again. Way to go, Jeff!

9-13-02

Tournament Results

Jeff Curran fought in the W.E.C. 4 (World Extreme Cagefighting) on August 31st at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Jeff fought Bao Quach from Chris Brennen's club in California. The fight was action packed for the full 3/5 minute rounds. Jeff was able to dominate the Cage with his kicks and boxing skills through the 2nd and 3rd round. Bao, who is a tough competitor at the 155lb weight class, and an A-Class shooto competitor put up an good fight vs. our Pedro Sauer representative Jeff Curran who is a 145lb fighter.

Good Job to both guys! Curran represents once again!

Next for Curran is a main event bout in the Super Brawl/UCC/ Extreme Challenge event taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 17,2002.

Wish him luck.
For more information log on to www.fcfighter.com

07-31-02

Promotions June / July

Alan Maganello's Academy in Kentucky: June 8th, 2002

Blue Belt:
  David Akers
  Andrew Eichberger

Blue Bar:
  Jeff Atkins
  Estevan Chavez

Blue Belt:
  Mike Horihan

Blue Belt: (Matamoros)
  James Kuchenbecker
  Paul Engelberger

  Jose Rodriguez
  David Ogas

Blue Belt: (Morris)
  Emily Zytkiewicz
  Chelsea Dowe

Blue Belt:
  Erik Scherer
  Dave Layosa
  Jordon Sorenson
  Justin Sorenson
  Jose Larreal

Blue Belt:
  Randy Swenson
  John Clayton
  Yasuyuki Takatsuka

07-15-02

Tournament Results

LINXX Student Brandon Vera wins at EEFC!

On July 6, 2002, the Excalibur Extreme Fight Challenge featured some of the best fighters from some of the top schools in the US. EEFC has built a grass roots following of loyal participants and fans. With great match-ups in both Muay Thai and MMA, the events have become the bench mark Each show has gotten bigger and better each time. This particular show featured fights from as far away as Portland, OR. As far as quality...how about: Randy Couture's Team Quest, Trident Academy, Linxx Academy - VA Beach, East Coast Submissions, Prodigy Martial Arts, VBAMA, Odyssey Martial Arts, Linxx Academy - Gaithersburg, Universal Martial Arts, Sitan Gym, Baltimore Martial Arts.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO ALL YOUR EFFORT

MMA Class A ( 2 x 5 ) Adam Rivera v. Brandon Vera (Winner- TKO 1st round)

Next Event September
Fighter's contact
Brian Crenshaw
prodigyma@aol.com

06-31-02

Tournament Results

Grand Junction Pedro Sauer Affiliation Student Jeff Barney wins at
"Ring of Fire" mixed martial arts event...

Our student Jeff Barney went to Denver this past weekend on the 22nd & 23rd to compete in the "Ring of Fire" mixed martial arts event. He faced Sam McFarland. The fight did not go the distance! Jeff was able to get a great takedown on Sam, picking him high up in the air and slamming him. Jeff eventually took Sams' back and worked for a choke only to deftly switch to an armbar to win the match only half way into the second round. Jeff had been training diligently for this fight and his work ethic and dedication paid off. The Grand Junction Pedro Sauer Affiliation is so proud to have such great athletes to represent jiu-jitsu in such a positive way!

Congrats to you Jeff!
--Affiliate instructor Matt Cram

06-22-02

Pedro Sauer Affiliate to Face Royler Gracie
in a Professional Grappling Match

21 Century Warriors Inc.
History in the making "The Legends"
July 19, 2002
21st Century Warriors will host "A Night of Champions" at the Luxurious Atlantic City Tropicana Casino and Resort.

Royler Gracie and Dan Severn will exhibit their skills of "Gracie Reality Fighting" as defined under the New Jersey Athletic Commission rules.

Royler Gracie, the name synonymous with the "new" sport of Gracie Reality Fighting has been challenged in this event by Pedro Sauer Affiliate Henry Matamoros, 27-2, a man who has the reputation of defeating men twice his size. This bout will round out a night of super fights, "A Night of Champions" for those left standing to fight another day.

Also on the card:
Don "The Dragon" Wilson vs. Eddie Butcher
Orlando Rivera vs. Kadir Kadiz
Tony Ventura vs. Luis Ruiz
Eli Thompson vs. Steve Thompson

Get your tickets now by calling 1-800-THE-TROP or call your local Pay-Per-View operator. For Group Rate Tickets 718 856-8070

05-18-02

Tournament Results

Grand Junction Colorado Pedro Sauer affiliate Matt Cram, Recently Entered the Rocky mountain Regional SLAM tournament on May 18th 2002 in Denver Co. Weighing in at 184lbs Matt fought in the Mens 176-202lbs Blue Belt Division and took 1st place. Congrats Matt!

05-06-02

BJJ Tourament at Jeff Curran's (Chicago Affiliate)

When: June 15th, 2002
Where: Linxx Academy of Martial Arts, Illinois
Cost: $20 pre pay, $25 at the door
Rules: BJJ Rules, Same as nationals, pan ams, etc...
For more information contact Jeff Curran at jcurran@teamlinxx.com
or visit www.teamlinxx.com
Contact by phone: 815-356-0454
This is the beginning of another great tournament circuit in the midwest.
Be sure to support every BJJ Event you can. It is crucial to the growth of
our art. See you all at Pedro's Spring Camp.
Reminder: Royler Gracie will not only be at spring camp in Utah, he will be
teaching for one night only at Linxx in Illinois on June 3rd. Contact info same as
above.

04-25-02

Welcome New Affiliate!

04-18-02

Royler Gracie Seminar at Jeff Curran's (Chicago Affiliate)

When:  Monday June 3^rd, 2002
Where:  Linxx Academy of Martial Arts
Cost:  $ 95.00
Who:  Limited to 35 people max 

All belt levels welcome.  All students who attend must wear a jiu-jitsu or judo uniform.  There will be 1 hour of open training from 9-10pm following the instructional seminar.   

LOGISTICS

Location: 

Linxx Academy of Martial Arts

15 Crystal Lake Plaza
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-356-0454

www.teamlinxx.com

Payment Information:

Pay by cash, check, money order, Visa, Master card or American Express. Make checks payable to Linxx Academy.   

Don’t miss this opportunity to train with one of the Best Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts and Professional fighter in the World.  Royler’s name says it all. 

Call Today to reserve your spot.  815-356-0454

04-12-02

Tournament in Wisconsin May 4th

Third Heaven Martial Arts
5th annual Brazilian Jiujitsu Tournament
Saturday May 4th
Fond Du Lac, WI
We will have adult men, women and kids divisions for white - purple belt

People can get more info from www.thirdheaven.com 
or call toll free at 877-342-8708

Thanks much! See you soon!

Submitted by Justin Morris

Welcome New Affiliate!

04-05-02

Richmond, VA Affiliate School Richmond Linxx Scores GOLD at the Pan Ams!

Joe Gray took silver in the purple belt division! and Scott Turner took silver in the purple belt and Mark Lily took gold as a blue belt.  Check out the pictures in their Photo Gallery.

Submitted by Joe Gray

04-04-02

Minnesota Affiliate School MMAA Brings Home GOLD from the Pan Ams!

Minnesota Martial Arts Academy BJJ competitors Klint Klaas (Blue), Damian Hirtz (Blue), Dick Kotasek (Blue), and Ismael Bentley (Purple) all performed well in Florida.

Klint Klaas triangled his first opponent from Brazil (Alliance) and lost his second match 2-0. Klint dominated the match by going after submission after submission, ending the match in triangle, but losing by points. Wellington 'Megaton' Diaz' wife said you won that match, but that's how it goes.

Damian Hirtz triangled his first opponent, beat his second guy 7-0, and lost his to his third opponent, 5-0.

Dick Kotasek wins GOLD gain in the Seniors. He beat his frist opponent (46 years old) by 5 - 0, and beat his second (48 yr old, under Prof. Mansuri) by referee decision, after the match hit the ground Dick kept attacking his opponent who defended, but could not escape. Dick is to date unscored upon in 2 Pan Ams and still going strong at 60 years.

Ismael Bentley (Purple) lost his first match to a Japanese opponent who ended up winning the gold.

Submitted by Greg Nelson

04-03-02

Royler Gracie Teaching at Spring Training Camp

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

PEDRO SAUER TEAM

SPRING TRAINING CAMP 2002

Welcomes

Royler Gracie

May 17 - 19, 2002

9132 South 700 East
Sandy, UT 84070
801-532-2253

Royler Gracie will be teaching the Friday night session.
* because of limited time there will be NO private lessons available with Royler at this time
Cost for Spring Training Camp is $195.00 for all affiliated students and $295.00 for non-affiliated students. A $50.00 deposit is required to hold your spot. There is a 10% discount for any student that attended the Summer Training Camp 2001. Space is limited to 80 students. Please call 801-532-2253 to reserve your spot or send in payment and registration form (you can also reserve your spot on our Store page).

03-01-02

Spring Training Camp

Spring Training Camp At Pedro Sauer BJJ Academy in Sandy, UT May 17 - 19.
Click here for more details.

02-21-02

Jeff Curran Promoted to Brown Belt

Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion!

02-10-02

Welcome New Affiliates!

02-06-02

CURRAN REPRESENTS JIU-JITSU ONCE AGAIN!

Jeff Curran, Pedros main man in chicago, fought for Ultimate Athlete "Genesis"on January 26, 2002 Hammond Indiana. His opponent was a loud and obnoxious fighter from Alberta, Canada named Max Marin. Max is the ranked #1 lightweight fighter from Maximum Fighting Championships who knocked out Frank Colcher in his last bout at MFS.

As Max paraded into the ring while his interview played above on the Jumbo Tron, Jeff awaited patiently outside the walkway. Max spoke out in his interview sharing with the crowd that they will be guaranteed to see him kick, punch and even submit Jeff Curran all over the ring. As others may be intimidated by such arrogance, Curran stood patiently waiting for his name to be called. As Jeff was introduced, and his interview also began to play above on the Jumbo Tron, Jeff respectful in every word stated that he was just their to do his best and try to represent his team, his instructor Pedro Sauer and last but not least show that Jiu-Jitsu still is above the rest.

The fight began with Max Marin charging across the ring with a desperate attempt to Knock Out Curran. As every strike missed, Curran took the fight to the ground where he flawlessly attacked for submission. Sinking nearly 4 submissions in the first round, Jeff was quoted later saying: "He seemed so determined to try and hit me and he was getting tired fast, so I decided to let up and let him over do it. As far as I was concerned I was just playing a game that I knew I would win at that point. He showed his true colors during the first 10 seconds. Bad move! Oh well, better luck next time Max."

Round two began and Max was letting up on his punches a little, however ended up in a triangle that he couldn't escape. Props to Jiu-Jitsu once again! The American Flag was shined down by the laser equipment above and the excited crowd chanted USA, USA. Keep your eyes open for some more excellent fights by Jeff Curran in future events.

For information on training with Jeff Curran please contact Professor Sauer at pedro@pedrosauer.com