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Rodrigo Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, son of Jiu-Jitsu Grandmaster Reylson Gracie and grandson of the founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie. He started training when he was only 4 years old; at the age of 7 he participated in one of his father's internal championships
and won his first jiu-jitsu fight. Rodrigo began teaching Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 14 and was awarded the black belt at the age of 18 under his father. He then came to the United States to teach at his father's academy in California. A few years later, he went to New York City
to train and work with his cousin Renzo Gracie. (Because Renzo's system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu had a different focus than his father's,
Rodrigo decided to begin his training at the brown belt level and soon after, he was awarded the black belt under Renzo. Since then, Rodrigo exploded on to the fight scene after being the first person to submit Daijiro Matsui in Pride 19. Rodrigo
proved that he is a Renzo Gracie black belt with a mean punch. He is not only a fierce competitor but also a compassionate teacher.
He has been teaching his knowledge to others and currently has his own school in Long Island, New York.To find out more about him
CLICK HERE to check out his website.
Some of Rodrigo's accomplishments include:
Lloyd Irvin Jr. a true martial artist and an amazing competitor. Lloyd, a Graduate of Bowie State University, holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Thai Jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Combat Sombo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt in BCG.
The first and only African American in the World to receive a Black
Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Lloyd Irvin became the first American to ever
defeat a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Brazil. Three time Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Fabio Gurgel calls Master Lloyd "THE KING OF LEGLOCKS".
Lloyd is well versed in Western Boxing, Muay Thai, Silat, Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Sombo, Knife, Stick, Freestyle and Valetudo fighting. On top of all that, Lloyd runs and teaches at his very sucessful martial arts school located in Campsprings, Maryland.
Some of Lloyd's accomplishments include:
2002 U.S. National Judo Champion
Paul is a true mixed martial artist, he holds black belts in Judo, Karate,
and Japanese Jiu Jitsu. On top of that, he is a Renzo Gracie Purple Belt
in BJJ and a phenominal wrestler. He represents the Renzo Gracie fight team.
If you meet Paul, you will notice that he is a really cool and down to
earth guy. Don't let that fool you though, because he is as tough as nails and
ready to kick ass when he fights.
Some of Paul's accomplishments include:
Paul has a record of 5 and 0 in NHB competition.
MMA record is 6 and 0. If you take one look at Jeff you will know that he is a fighter. Jeff is not just any fighter, he is an all around fighter with many weapons. Jeff is
a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Lloyd Irvin and a brown belt in
Judo. He trains in Muay Thai Kickboxing under Master K with the Suriya Sak
team and Western Boxing under Darryl Tyson. Jeff is fighting out of Lloyd
Irvin's Martial Arts and Learning Center located in Camp Springs,
Maryland.
Jeff is the current International Fighter's Association's (an event held
in Virginia Beach, go to www.goifa.com for more info on the event) Middle
Weight Champ. He has experience in fighting in boxing, kickboxing, and San Shao
matches.
Some of Jeff's accomplishments include:
Pedro Carvalho Middleweight Winner - Blue Belt.
Nardu is very calm and collected inside and outside of the ring. He is
seemingly unflapable. He is a Renzo Gracie blue belt in BJJ and trains in
kickboxing at Universal Defense.
Drago is a purple belt under Matt and Nick Serra, and Renzo Gracie. He is a hungry fighter and it shows when he is waiting for
the bell to ring. However, Drago is also a very technical fighter with strong stand up and ground skills. He also has the ability to
out last his opponents.
Drago recently made a name for himself when he defeated the very talented, and previously undefeated, Ted Gavola via, a well deserved, decision.
Another amazing thing about this fight was that it was Drago's second fight and Ted's tenth.
Some of Drago's accomplishments include:
Tom Muller has a problem, he always submits his opponents. He won The American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Nationals Tournament in the Heavyweight
Purple Division, where he submitted all his opponents. As a result, he will represent the United States in a Tournament against the top representative
from Brazil. He had the same problem at the Copa Atlantica, he submitted all his opponents there too. It seems that everywhere Tom goes, someone taps.
Some of Tom's accomplishments include:
Fight Record: 1-0-0
"Crazy" Chris is a very explosive grappler with awesome wrestling skills. Chris is so exciting to watch that he caused all competitors, in the middle
of their matches, to stop what they were doing to watch and make room for his match. Chris is always the one that will press the action in a fight, without
backing down. Besides his explosive takedowns, his high energy makes him one of the most exciting people to watch. There are a lot of people out there with
the nickname "Crazy" but very few of them deserve it. Chris, with out a doubt, deserves the nickname.
Some of Chris's accomplishments include:
Fight Record: 0-0-0
Joe is one of the most phenomenal technicians out there. He is no stranger to competition as he has attained many prestigious titles. Joe also
has a great ability to break down and teach techniques to anyone. That is why he is one of the Main instructors at The Serra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
(Click Here to see the Serra Academy) Be sure to keep an eye out for him because he is going to make a major impact in the Mixed Martial Arts.
Some of Joe's accomplishments include:
Fight Record: 4-0-0 |
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sponsored fighters.
Weight: 187 lbs.