Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Rafael Lovato Jr. Highligh Video

Rafael Lovato Jr. is a Team Saulo Ribeiro black belt based out of Oklahoma. He was one of the youngest Americans to ever receive a BJJ black belt, and he and his father are the first American Father & Son BJJ black belts. Together they run the Lovato School of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Vale Tudo.

This clip contains highlights from some of his BJJ and even a couple Judo matches. It was made by YouTube user DirectD... which is not me, so thank him/her for their work.




Enjoy

~J

Monday, March 10, 2008

Fabricio Martins in Iowa all of March

Fifth degree black belt Fabricio Martins will be staying in Iowa until the end of March. This is great news for the local BJJ community.

Fabricio is currently teaching the Monday and Wednesday night BJJ classes at Miletich Training Center in Bettendorf, IA. He is also available to teach private and semi-private lessons to those that are interested. If you are interested in taking a private or semi-private lesson with Fabricio, you should contact Rodrigo Uzeda at Rodrigo.uzeda@gmail.com or 563-506-0216 to discuss scheduling and prices. I have been told that Fabricio is willing to travel to your academy's location as long as it is within a reasonable distance from Bettendorf, but this will require a 2 day advanced notice and a guarantee of at least 2 private or 2 semi-private lessons.

Additionally, Fabricio and Daniel Otero will also be holding another 2 day seminar at MFS in Bettendorf, IA on Saturday March 29th and Sunday March 30th, 2008. Each day will consist of 3 hours (11 A.M. - 2 P.M.) of BJJ training. In this seminar series the Gi will be an optional uniform. The seminar will be $80 for 2 days or $60 for 1 day (pre-registration rate), at the door the cost will be $120 for 2 days or $90 for 1 day.

For those making a long drive hotel arrangements have been made at the Heartland Inn in Bettendorf, IA (563-355-6336). Those that request the "Miletich Rate" can get a single bed room for $50 or a double for $55.

Seminar Summary:

What: BJJ seminar (gi is optional)
When: Saturday March 29th & Sunday March 30th, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. both days
Where: Miletich Training Center, 325 16th St., Bettendorf, IA 52722
Cost: Pre-registration $80 for 2 days $60 for 1 day. At the door, $120 for 2 days, $90 for 1 day

Send Pre-registration to:

Gregg Humphreys
3513 Oakwood Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Pre-Registration must be received by March 22, 2008. Questions about the registration or the seminar? Call 563-343-3508.