I find myself back in Hilo, where I grew up (yes that same Hilo where BJ Penn also grew up), for a few weeks before the journey across the Pacific begins. I contacted some friends and the consensus I received was that I had check out the new Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Chris Smith. A Google, an email, and a phone call and I found myself making my way to the dojo where Tiger Martial Arts Hilo is located.

Here is a great escape from the turtle position by www.tbjj.tv and Tinguinha.

The 2009 BJ Penn / Leo Vieira Issue is out with over 27 Techniques, DVD and 80 Pages of Full Color

Since making a name for itself in the United States, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has quickly become one of the most sought-after martial art systems by military and law officers alike. With its ability to incapacitate a criminal with low risk of causing bodily damage, and its heavy emphasis of groundwork and real-life self-defense, many are turning to the brainchild of the Gracie family to help supplement their law enforcement training.

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Leo Vieira Seminar in Long Beach

Date: January, 18-22nd, 2010

Time: 8-9:30pm daily

Location: Fight Zone USA
1860 Obispo Ave. #E, Signal Hill, CA 90755

Rate: $100 if enrolled by the end of December 2009 and a member of either Fight Zone, Check-Mat, or VB Team. $150 for all non members in December. $150 for team members and $200 for all non members in January.

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Although Phil Baroni was inked to fight John Salter at UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2, he was forced to withdraw due to collarbone injury. Taking his place will be Dan Miller. Not only is he a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie protégé Jamie Cruz, Miller also has an extensive wrestling background. The event will take place on August 28th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The first in MA and the day after the thirds UFC Fan event.

Edgar has been training with Draculino at Ricardo Almeida's, Photos here at Draculino's Site.

I'm lucky to live in SoCal so I could attend the grand opening of the Mendes Brothers academy, Art of Jiu-Jitsu. Joel Tudor and kid Tosh were there. Kid Peligro and BJ Penn were there. Angelica and Andre Galvao also present. As well as thirteen other black belts that I counted. The space is beautiful. Its decorated in white and chrome with personal effects. Lots of amenities, women even have their own shower. The mats are built up with tires below for spring. Outside there was free acai and fish tacos courtesy of Sambazon and Bear Flag Co respectively.

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