Congratulations to the Carlson Gracie competition team on the fantastic win at the Essex open. Winning the Mestre Mauricio Gomes cup is the perfect warm up for the British Open and all the instructors are very proud of your performance!
CARLSON GRACIE TEAM LONDON NEWS
Carlson Gracie Team Win Mestre Gomes Cup
It is with great pride we announce that Carlson Gracie Revolution Team won the MESTRE MAURCIO GOMES CUP at The Essex BJJ Open on 3rd May 2009.
It was particularly poignant for Instructors Simon Hayes,Dickie and Steve Haydock because it was at the same venue in 2002 that Marc Walder and Royce Gracie ran the first Gracie Invitational,and all three were present as students on that historic day.
Coming back there 7 years later and winning the team trophy for Carlson Gracie Team was an amazing honour for the club.
Well done to each and every Carlson student who turned up to fight or support,you did a great job and we are so proud of you all. I speak for the whole Carlson Gracie Team when i thank Marc Walder,Dave Coles and all the refs,table judges and helpers for an outstanding day.
Also a huge thanks and massive respect for all the other teams that make up UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.Without all of us competing against each other and pushing each other at every competition the sport would not be as diverse or be growing at such a fantastic rate.
Carlson Gracie Revolution Team won the team event with 229 points to the second place teams 131 points!
Competition Rules, Strategies and Techniques Seminar
On Saturday 2nd May,in preparation for the next days Essex Open competition we will be running a Seminar providing instruction on BJJ Competition rules, the points system,strategies and techniques.The Seminar will replace the usual Judo and BJJ Classes that day and will run from 12.30pm-4pm. There will be no sparring at the Seminar.
New Back To Basics Technique Class
Due to the popularity of our Friday night basics class we are adding another BJJ basics class to our schedule.
Monday at 6.30pm-7.45pm will be our new basics class that joins the Friday 7.45pm-9.30pm basics class.
The first Monday class will be on 2nd March.
These classes are in addition to our new daytime classes (Mon-Thurs 12pm-2pm) Monday & Wednesday are No Gi,Tuesday & Thursday are Gi.
The basics classes are aimed at White belts,to help them build a strong foundation to their jiu jitsu,but all levels are welcome.
As usual,beginners and White belts are welcome at ANY Carlson Gracie class but we recommend attending the basics class in addition to your other classes.
All classes (BJJ,MMA,Muay Thai and Judo) are included in the £60 unlimited monthly payment,with no direct debits necessary.
