What I Did On My Brazil Vacation by BJJDenver
Well, I guess I should start with a little about me. I am a 4 stripe blue belt at Easton BJJ in Denver and this was my first trip to Brazil. I was very excited about the trip, but just as apprehensive about stepping onto some of the world's legendary mats and wondering how my game would translate. I weigh about 250 pounds, so much of my game is based on that, though I try and develop away from it and focus more on technique. Needless to say, I was fully prepared to spend 2 weeks tapping.
We stayed in Recreio at a friend's condo, basically the next part of Rio down from Barra. It was beautiful and a very nice area, but you never really feel completely safe down there. A lot of poverty and desperation, combined with government corruption, make people do some crazy things, like rob gringos, lol. If you have not seen City of God, do so, it is a very realistic portrayal of life in the flavelas of Rio.
If you go down, I suggest a few things. Learn a little conversational Brazilian Portuguese. Don't exchange money, just use the ATMs. Don't drink the water. Go to a pharmacy and buy a 3 day antibiotic treatment. Wear mirrored sunglasses (for obvious reasons, lol).
So on to the training! Our first week we trained at Gracie Barra, which is located on the top floor of a health club. The mat is reasonably new and not nearly as bad as all the stories I had heard. It was in the 70's, but pretty humid, so you sweat almost instantly and continuously while training. I went with a GB blackbelt, so it was like a reunion for him and a lot of pressure for us to represent him well. The first thing I noticed, is that NOTHING starts on time in Brazil. We thought we were late for class and instead, we were amongst the first on the mat. There were students from all over, USA, Japan, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany and others.
The classes weren't huge, usually about 30 students or so, but many were black or brown belts. I must have rolled with 15-20 different black belts on the trip! I think being a bigger guy, they put you with higher belts as a sort of equalizer. Right off the bat I find out that they love doing wristlocks at GB! Tap. Tap. Ok...enough. Time to tighten it up a bit and no more damn wristlocks!
Next thing is they love to attack from knee-on-stomach. Now while this is amazingly effective, it plays into my game pretty well and I manage to hold my own for most of the time at GB. Now, when I say "hold my own", I mean make the guys work for it and give them some trouble of my own. I managed to tap a blackbelt while down there, the first time I have done that. Swept him from half-guard, passed to mount and he left his arm across...arm triangle!
On our second or third day, I walk up to GB and look out on the mat at a female black belt...Kyra Gracie. Hell yeah! Of course, they don't allow 250 pound bluebelts to roll with Kyra, but it was still pretty cool being on the mat with her. In case you were wondering, I watched her tap some pretty decent guys her size.
So we leave GB and walking down the street is Jacare. Apparently he is no longer welcome to train at GB, but does his physical therapy at the health club. Pretty cool to see him, and he is a big dude.
So everyone at GB was really welcoming and nice to us. We did a couple of Ginastica Natural classes, led by Raphael Romano (his dad developed GN) and a lot of training there. The basic structure of the class was, warm up then train. they only showed technique one time for guys over white belt. But whatever you are having trouble with, they take you aside and work with you after the training. Most classes had at least 10 black belts in them, and they went however hard you did. If you spaz and go crazy, they will shut you down. If you use control and roll hard, that is what they will do.
So, most days, we trained in the morning, went to the beach, then went to train at night. The weekends we took off for tourist stuff, shopping and so on. On the first Friday, we decided to go to a MMA card in Niteroi, which is across the bay from Rio. One of the GB guys was in the main event and won. It was the WFC, and the fighter we went to watch is Gustavo "Ximu" Machado. So this was equivalent to a regional show in the US, but let me tell you, every fighter went after it as soon as the bell rang. This was the most action packed card I have ever seen, by far. No feeling out process, no tentativeness, just getting it on! Not only did we see great fights, but we payed like 10 Reals more (about 5 US dollars) to sit in the VIP area around the ring and got free drinks and food. Unfortunately, they sold more tickets, than they had chairs set up. So they brought out some plastic chairs and we got stuck sitting in the front row ringside! Next thing I know, some guys ass is bumping me in the shoulder. I look up and see he is pretty jacked and wearing a sleeveless, muscle hoodie...yep, Ricardo Arona. Then the fans start going nuts and it is the Nogiera brothers, who proceeded to get absolutely mobbed, but we managed to get pics! Also saw WEC up and comer Jose Aldo there. Pretty damn awesome time.
Week 2 and we spent a couple of days at the beach town of Buzios, absolutely beautiful area. Training, we trained some at GB, but focused more on getting to Roberto "Gordo" Correa's academy. On Monday, we trained 2 hours at GB in the morning, then 3 hours that night at Gordo's. So we roll in and start with a fairly lengthy warm-up, then 100 takedowns (only go down on every tenth one), then about 45 minutes of king of the mat takedowns, then about an hour and a half straight king of the mat from knees. Now these guys are no joke. You go, go hard and don't stop until you are on your way home. I have never been so tired in my life! Now, let me tell you about the mat! It is orange and it is a wood frame filled with shredded rubber tires. Sounds great, right? Problem is, all the rubber has been packed down HARD, and the wood for the framing sticks up about an inch above the rubber! You have to really watch yourself or you will be in pain.
Next, we trained at Gordo's newer academy. Same type of training, but much, much better mat, thankfully. Unfortunately, I got a little sick the last few days and it zapped a lot of my energy. No way I would miss the training, but I definitely was much weaker. Now, let me tell you, when you are 250 pounds, you don't want to get beaten by a 150 pound purple belt...and I didn't. Instead, I got thorougly manhandled by one! It was great fun and we laughed about it afterwards, but I'm pretty sure I heard him laughing while he was working me over! Got to meet Raphael Dos Anjos there, and he was about 190 pounds. He fights lightweight.
I know this is a lot to read, but I easily could make it 2 or 3 times as long. Instead, I will let you guys post any questions you might have and do my best to answer them. It was an amazing experience and I plan to try and make it an annual trip.
Going there was like making a trip to the Mecca of BJJ. Guys were great, but hardcore. It is a tremendous sacrifice for most of them to pay to train BJJ in Brazil. Guys had gis that looked centuries old, because they couldn't afford to buy new ones. I learned a lot about how good most of us have it, and we should never =, ever take that for granted.
Here are some pics I took:
That is me in the blue gi at Gordo's.
With Gordo, Marcio "Mamazinho" Laudier and Rafael Dos Anjos.
Me at Gordo's.
Me getting choked, my buddy getting armbared and another friend looking on. That guy is a super cool blackbelt at GB. He is 57 and didn't start training until he was 40.
Me at the WFC with Big Nog. So many cameras, he didn't know where to look!
Arona with the usher girls.
Kyra Gracie with my Professor Mario "Busy" Correa.
Me applying the half-guard guillotine to a brown belt at GB.
The classic Gracie Barra picture!
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This is a great story. Rec’d to the max.
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by Beer Monster on May 5, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a pretty badass vacation to me. Did they give any reason why Jacare isn’t allowed there anymore? Oh and i have to ask… Since you hit up the beaches…. do the chicks really just walk around in thongs? I had a buddy who went down there about 3 years ago and thats all he talked about.
by asmiley420 on May 5, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jacare left GB to train elsewhere and there are a lot of politics involved.
Thongs? No. Eyepatches? Yes! The smallest bikinis I have ever seen, but you dont really want to be caught taking pictures of them.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome, awesome stuff
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by Day Man on May 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for sharing.
Any recreation with the ladies????
by nitro on May 5, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, most definitely. The clubs are bangin and they have other “special” places you can go to take care of business!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard you may not realize you’re in one of those special places until you’re expected to pay.
by Simco on May 6, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh so Rec'd
Very cool.
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by Rundownloser on May 5, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff man.
I’d love to go to Rio some time.
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by ElliotMatheny on May 5, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very awesome
I was beginning to wonder if you’d been abducted! Looks like you had a great time.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 5, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Believe me, I was online down there watching you guys, but just never had enough time to contribute anything.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I was expecting a Clark Griswald, National Lampoon deal, but your trip sounded really cool. Sorry to hear they wouldn’t let you roll with Kyra. Thanks for writing this up.
Rec’d.
by Cannon Jacques on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You kids noticing all this plight?
Roll ’em up!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome trip thanks for sharing makes me want to go. Im a purple belt under Matt Serra, and a few of our guys at Serra-Longo went last year and stayed in Rio. I was surprised to hear from one of our best brown belts, that he wasnt overly impressed by anyones game down there. He said their tecnique was good but the brazilians dont come close as far as athleticism goes and all of the best instructors came to the states and most of their best students followed. I told him I didnt want to believe that and I would like to think the whiltebelts down their can throw flying armbars and tap american purple belts like myself but he says it just isnt so.
by marcianoMMA on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, some are really good and others are just OK. I think the guys that had been in the USA or even run schools here, were the better ones. Definitely lacking in the wrestling, but pretty good judo.
Matt and my schools owner Amal Easton were together at Renzo’s.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m so jealous. that trip sounds awesome!
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 5, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rec’d for sure.
I’m planning on doing something similar soon, but I would be going with a buddy and odds are we’d train, but not as much as we’d be trying to get some strange…
Mirrored sunglasses? NICE, I bet the ganj was delicious and super cheap. MAN that sounds like the sickest time ever… minus the rolling on wooden planks..
by beersnbroads on May 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh yea… i forgot, but seriously…..how were the churrascurias??
by beersnbroads on May 5, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, i went down there and wanted to drop a few pounds. Well it was a good thought anyhow! I love picanha, so i ate very well. My new favorite words are acai milkshake, lol.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
Acai isn’t just a wonder food; it’s fucking delicious. Acai sorbet is the best shit on earth, and this is from a guy that traditionally hates all sweets.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 6, 2009 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing this with us.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on May 5, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome...AWESOME write-up...
one of my favorite things I’ve read in a long time.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 5, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I feel the same way. I could have read a lot more. It seemed too short.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on May 6, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you get into any crazy Brazillian feuds?
Keep firing Assholes!
It must be nice to have such low standards.
by Ubernoober on May 5, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone was really cool and we didn’t really get to crazy. there was a blackbelt there from France, with his students, and he was also islaamic. I personally don’t care and have no prejudices towards people for their religion, but apparently he has some pretty tight terrorist ties and he has been involved in some attacks himself. When we first got to GB, he was asking around about us and if we were in the military and if we had been to iraq and so on. It was very creepy and the misinformation these people are fed is ridiculous.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bit of excessive force on a neck crank can make the world a better place sometimes.
Keep firing Assholes!
It must be nice to have such low standards.
by Ubernoober on May 5, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES… if by neck crank you mean neck-360 degree rotation-crank
And I dont hate on people for their religion either. Unless their religion is one that would encourage my death and the death of everyone I know. In that case…. eh, prolly gonna hate on it.
by beersnbroads on May 6, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK that. Period. I’d be like, well guys, I think I’m just gonna hit the beach today…lol
by kyfm621 on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks everyone for your interest and feedback. keep the questions coming.
Anyone want beach pics?
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would anyone want to see beach photos from Brazil? :D
Keep firing Assholes!
It must be nice to have such low standards.
by Ubernoober on May 5, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs




If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 5, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
If this is too much, please delete it. Otherwise enjoy!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My old man worked down in Brazil for about 3 years, never got to go, but am more than likely going to be getting a job on a hydrogen plant down there. Gotta love the beaches…typical Brazil. If Brazil is still Brazil, I’m VERY sure you enjoyed yourself bro.
by kyfm621 on May 6, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me add that my pops brought back home my new Brazilian step mom and a step sister…thank god it was just a step sister…hahaha.
by kyfm621 on May 6, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s just creepy man.
Keep firing Assholes!
It must be nice to have such low standards.
by Ubernoober on May 6, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s definately one of those, you have to see it to get the full effect things. Don’t worry, I didn’t hump my step sister. haha. If I did, I would have just not said a word. lol
by kyfm621 on May 6, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back on non-incestious topic… BOOBIES!!!! :D
Keep firing Assholes!
It must be nice to have such low standards.
by Ubernoober on May 6, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the funniest thing ive heard in a long ass time
if she looked anything like the girl in that yellow thong above, I hope you hit that on the reg
by beersnbroads on May 6, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be completely honest, she blew chick in the yellow thong out of the water. I gotta quit talking about it before I get a “Pic or GTFO” reply. hahaha
by kyfm621 on May 6, 2009 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh lawd
Look at the ass on that chick…with her hands on her hips….I betcha her waist is invisible!
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by Kelvin Hunt on May 6, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord in heaven.
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by Rundownloser on May 6, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loved reading it.
Out of curiosity, why post here instead of a bjj forum?
by Simco on May 6, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s a well known personality around these parts.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 6, 2009 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WINNER.
steak_knife = jealous of BJJDenver’s awesome Brazilian vacation. Congrats.
by steak_knife on May 6, 2009 1:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the write-up. Very enjoyable read.
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by Lucas2 on May 6, 2009 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like the rest of the guys i would have to say of how jealous i am, to bad you couldn’t roll with kyra
by ThaSandman on May 6, 2009 2:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s with the 4 stripe blue level? We only have straight belt colors here with no stripe levels (that I know of) so I’m not sure how the levels work there.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 6, 2009 2:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where are you?
You’ve really never seen or heard of belts with stripes before?
by Simco on May 6, 2009 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not in BJJ where i train.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 6, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brisbane Australia. Peter de Been Gracie Barra. Its a very small market here.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 7, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s good to know.
I’m considering doing grad school in Australia so I guess Brisbane will be low on my choices.
by Simco on May 11, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many schools use it to track the progress of the student. It just kind of breaks the belts down and helps to see what level teh students are at. 1-2-3-4 stripes, then next belt. Obviously, you have to earn it, just like any belt.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok. makes a lot of sense as the difference between a new blue belt and a 2+ yr blue belt is huge.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 6, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I just mentioned it so that people could see that you don’t have to be a brown belt or something, in order to go down and train at theses places.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
One of the coolest fanposts I’ve read on here… Very enjoyable, and could have been longer and I wouldn’t have minded at all…
by Loot on May 6, 2009 4:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome write up man
This was definitely worth the read and I’m definitely jealous. Kinda makes me wanna make the drive to check out Easton BJJ from Colorado Springs….. there aren’t too many schools down here in the Springs. Sounds like a killer time man, glad you made it back alive.
How big is Ricardo Arona in person, really?
by Gunslinger20 on May 6, 2009 7:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arona is a big dude. He looks like he could fight HW and he is pretty lean.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two more questions for you....
Does Bang really teach Thai Boxing at Easton and what are the monthly rates?
by Gunslinger20 on May 6, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes he does. Him and Tyler Toner. Usually it is Tyler on Tues and Thurs and Duane on Saturday, but it varies at times due to their fight schedules. Not sure what the schedule looks like up in Boulder for MT. Of course he is also available for privates, but not sure what he charges.
Since you are in the Springs, you might want to know that word on the street is we are close to putting a school on the South side of the Denver metro area, so that could make it much easier for you to drive up. i will keep you posted as I find out more.
I’m not sure what rates are anymore, but if you want to come check it out, let me know and I can put you in touch with the head instructor and get you some free classes to see what you think.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are the man....
Tyler is a beast and Bang is one of my heroes, I’ve been doing Muay Thai for a long time but I’m positive I could learn some new stuff from them.
I was at the site for the school and it looked incredible, you have some world class instructors there…. as long as the price isn’t outrageous, it would be worth the trip to drive up to Denver again one to two nights a week. I saw that Vellore Caballero is an instructor there… I remember seeing him when I trained at the Fight Factory for a few months, he’s an awesome talent.
Any info that you could pass along would be much appreciated, thank you sir.
by Gunslinger20 on May 6, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great read, and I agree that I would have read a lot more.
by Graven Image on May 6, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Envy is a terrible thing, and yet, I am now full of envy.
Looks like you had an amazing time. Thanks for posting. One day (when I’m past white belt) I will go to Brazil and do the same. But until then… you bastard!!!!
How was the Ginastica Natural class? I was considering getting into it (though I know very little) because I hate working out at gyms or fitness clubs.
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by AJB on May 6, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Click on the Ginastica link above. I did it twice (at what I’m sure was a intro level) under Raphael Romano. His Dad developed GN and Raphael is a GB blackbelt as well. As you would think, being a big guy, my shoulder rolls and such have always been lacking, but I improved my movement as much in those 2 classes, as I did in the past 2 years. I did a lot of things that I never would have imagined I was capable of and I credit the GN for helping me do that. I am looking forward to incorporating it into my training as much as I can and also hoping we get Raphael to Denver for some GN seminars. We brought back the dvds and I plan on ordering some for myself, but I would suggest everyone check the website out and incorporate things like GN, yoga, etc… into their routines.
It is amazing how quickly you improve, but it is even more amazing to see the guys that are really good at it and have been doing it for some time already.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks; I’ve checked the link and it looks neat, but looks and experience are always two different things.
I’ve been inspired by Marcus Soares, who does almost exclusively body weight-type exercises, to stop making excuses and get myself into better physical condition. I figure this could be the way to go. Thanks again!
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by AJB on May 6, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Negative, negative. I gotta stay lean and lightning and ready to fight." Capt. H.M. Murdock
by BadB on May 6, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a great FanPost. Thank you so much for sharing, BJJDenver. Seriously, I love reading people’s training stories.
by Luke Thomas on May 6, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely! and thank you. I think a great part of training is sharing with others, so I’m really happy about everyone’s responses here.
If anyone wants more detail on any certain part of the trip, just let me know and I will happily oblige.
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 6, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say the hookers.
by subo on May 7, 2009 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obvious really.
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 7, 2009 3:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i keep checking back here for the photos but they dont seem to be forthcoming :/
"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy
by Benicio on May 8, 2009 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great read
my only complaint is you didn’t make it longer, but you said you could have! I think a ‘part II’ is in order. I love reading about people’s training trips to Brazil and it inspires me to one day head down there myself.
also, more pics please. But that’s a given lol.
by Discman2 on May 7, 2009 5:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I will break it down into a couple of parts and try to add more details and specifics…and add more pics!
If you're not submitting, you're just rolling around with another guy.
by BJJDenver on May 7, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did it take me so long to see this. This is great. Choi’d for good measure.
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