TeamGuam:ArmyofOne

Congratulations to Alex Esteves of Team Purebred/lloydIrvin Jiuitsu on his gold medal victory at the mens whitebelt division and his bronze in the no gi division at the Copa De Hong Kong BJJ Tournament on April 26th.

Alex was the only representative from Guam competing in this tournament as over a dozen students from CarlsonGracie Jiuitsu get ready for this weekend’s Pan Asian BJJ Tournament in the Mall of Asia inthe Philippines.

Onra:April25th,2008

Hafa Adai, So I guess most of us have seen Pat Ayuyu’s fight on youtube. . So he lost by KO but his performance was definitely not a disappointment. A fractured rib that he suffered since the end of the first round might keep him out of competition until the latter part of the year but rest assured, we will hear more of him in the near future. 

Justin”TheShocker”Cruz is getting ready for a title fight in the URCCat the end of the month in the Philippines and KelvinFitial will be flying the Marianas Flag for the second time at the ArtOfWar in China.   An applause for Saipan’s Frank “The Crank”Camacho for securing gold in the 185lb.white belt division anda  bronze in the men’s no-gi intermediate at the the NAGA Virgina Grappling Championships. And another congratulations to Zac Rapadas for taking gold in the men’s blue belt division athe CopaPacifica Jiujitsu Championships inCalifornia. This comes just weeks after Jason Evangelista’s Gold in the Pan Ams and almost a year after an outstanding BJJ WorldTitle forGuam with James Quan’sGold Medal as a PurpleBelt at the WorldChampionships last year in

California.

A dynamic six week road in grappling and Jiujitsu are in front of us as TheCarlsonGracieJiujitsuAcademy will be heading out to the Philippines hoping for another outstanding performance at the PanAsian BJJ andGrappling Tournament on May3rd.

Multiple Kickboxing, Jiujitsu, and Pankration medalist at only 14, Ian Lujan and a host of other Guamanians training at Mark Laymond’s Cobra Kai will be competing on the same weekend’s Grappler’s Quest in Las Vegas. On May10thThe CNMIwill be holding their second grappling tournament in the Mariana Islands’ largest Martial Arts training center in the 15000 square-foot training and event facility in the newTrenchTech/PurebredSaipan.   The guys at Kontenda’s will be busy with Caesar Whitt hosting a Judo and Jiujitsu tournament, while Sonny Chargualaf hosts an  amateur kickboxing event as Simon Ysrael facilitates, on the same day, a tournament for TaeKwonDo, all at the Westin Resort on May 17^th With the BJJ World Championships around the corner , it seems that our Guam Grapplers here and abroad will have some opportunities to sharpen their blades before the event with these smaller, although always significant tournaments.

This time around though at the Worlds, Guam will be making a bigger presence with more than double the amount of Guam representative competitors from lst year stepping up to the challenge in the world arena, at the Mike and Arlene Walter Pyramid in LongBeachCalifornia.

 Mike Fowler will be leading TeamPurebred/LloydIrvinJiujitsuAcademy with GuamBJJAmbassador and assistant instructor Stephen Roberto taking his first step into the highest level of BJJ Competition in the blackbelt division. Guam’s first BJJ World Champion James Quan , will hopefully join TheShoyorollOnlineForum’s Vince Quitugua and Chris Gutierrez for their first time in the World’s brown belt divisions.    

Familiar MMA names among the long and growing list of Guam Grapplers  heading to the Worlds will also be Ted Vida, T-RexAflague, ZachRapadas, possibly Frank”TheCrank”Camacho, as well as the recent PanAmerican gold medalist Jason Evangelista and PXC Vice President Eli Monge. As it looks,The Worlds Championships will not only be an opportunity for our competitors in competition, but also for our Guamanians and Chamorros in congregation. Strength inNumbers. 

 

Wrestling and Judo in the Olympics, Kickboxing in K-1, MMARegional Belts, BJJ World Titles, StructuredAthletics, First-Class Sportsmanship,Destination Guam, The pursuit of big things,  And fan support like no other.  Marianas Combatives: Community service. Thanks for dropping by.

The Maniac is Back

Congratulations for the gold in Mens 147lb.  Blue Belt BJJ to “theManiac” Zac Rapadas at the 11thCopaPacificaDeJiu-JitsuTournament at the PacificHighSchool in Garden Grove California. Zac won 3 matches  via submission before securing a 12-2 victory for forst place. Rapadas is back in competition training in preparation for theBJJWorldChampinships in June. There will also be a large contingency of Guam Residents and Guamanians abroad competing this summer. Stay tuned here for details as things unfold.

fr some ftage on the Maniac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ije3X0AMq1Y&feature=related

TheCrankTakesGold at NAGA

 Congratulations to Frank”TheCrank”Camacho for his first place finish in the men’s 185lb.White belt gi and a third place finish in the men’s 185lb intermediate no-gi at the NAGAChampionhsips in KingWilliam, Virginia. Congrtatulations Frank.

Cmacho has been training LloydIrvin Martial Arts Academy and Fitness Center

GuamBJJSecuresAnotherGoldMedal

 

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From the ShyorollForums:

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I just want to thank everybody that supported me .  Dan I just want to thank you for all the time you spent with me on helping me with my game.  Winning the Pan Ams was a great experince all the guys in the division where tough and they all came to win it. Thanks to all the guys that were cheering for me and congrats to al the other guys that competed. 
Video clips and pics coming soon.

Jason Evangelista

Congratulations JASON EVANGELISTA

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Prologue:CopaDeMarianas

 

TheChilgrens Are The Future… 

Some Glue and Gasoline for the developement of comminity-positive  and cultivated BJJ. GuamYouthBJJ:Purebred,Kontenda’s, CarlsonGracie, GuahanWarriors

 

In the Zone:

Danielle Cabacang in between matches in another stellar performance in this weekend’s tournament. Danielle secured silver at the Junior’s Division and advanced by Submission in the Women’s Open. Thanks for the support Danielle.

COPA DE MARIANAS TOURNEY RESULTS

KIDS 50-56LBS.

1.KYRA ROCCO

2.ALEXANDER NEAL

3.BYRON CABACCANG

 

KIDS 59-68LBS.

1.DRAKE GUZMAN

2.ADRIAN GARRIDO

2.GIAN CARLO ROCCO

 

KIDS 70-79LBS.

1.JONAH WHITT

2.ALEX AFLAGUE

3.TRISTAN MAGDALERA

 

KIDS 83-95LBS.

1.SHAWN AVELLANA

2.DAVID SHIMIZU

3.AMBROSIO SHIMIZU

 

KIDS 107-115

1.ERIC ALCANTARA

2. DANIELLE CABACCANG

3.JOEY TAIMANGLO

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 130 

1.JESSE MANGLONA

2.GERARD CRUZ

3.MIKE SANCHEZ

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 131-145

1.CARLO PENA

2.HECTOR GARCIA

3.STEPHEN KIM

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 146-160

1.DEAN BLAS

2.RICHMOND QUITORIANO

3.ALEX ESTEVES

 

 

 

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 161-175

1.DAVID HENSON

2.SHAWN DOWNING

3.LARRON GANDAOLI

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 176-190

1.JAMES LEE

2.JESSE PEREZ

3.DEREK DONDIANO

 

ADULT WHITE BELT 191-205

1.SHAWN EUSTAQUIO

2.KALIFA PALIK

3.ANTHONY LIMTIACO

 

ADULT WHITE BELT OVER 205

1.TONY NELSON

2.ROBERTO RIVERA

 

ADULT BLUE BELT 145 AND UNDER

1.KYLE REYES

2.MIGUEL AYUYU

3.OMAR  DAMIAN

 

ADULT BLUE BELT 146-190

1.JOE CRUZ

2.BEN RAMOS

3.JAVIER MIRELEZ

 

ADULT BLUE BELT 205 AND ABOVE

1.JAMES PAEK

2.JOSHUA JEROME

3.CARLOS EUSTAQUIO

 

WHITE BELT ABSOLUTE

1.ANTHONY LIMTIACO

2.MIKE CARBULLIDO

3.KEN CONCEPCION

 

FEMALES ABSOLUTE

1.TRISHA MESA

2.DARA ROBERTO

3.DANIELLE CABACCANG

 

PURPLE BELT ABSOLUTE

1.RALPH GO

2.TERRANCE AFLAGUE

3.WILLIAM ESCOBAR

NOGI 130 UNDER

1.MIKE SANCHEZ

2.EDUARDO SALANTIN

3.AILEEN WONG

 

NOGI 131-145

1.CARLO PENA

2.KYLE REYES

3.TJ FRANCISCO

 

NOGI146-160

1.PAT FLEMING

2.ALEXIS CHAMPACO

3.ALEX CASTRO

 

NOGI 161-175

1.DAVID HENSON

2.JAVIER MIRELEZ

3. JOSH QUENGA

 

NOGI 176-190

1.JAMES LEE

2.RYAN MANIBUSAN

3.DEREK DONDOYANO

 

191-205

1.ANTHONY LIMTIACO

2.KILAFWA PALIK

3.MASATO NAKAJIMA

 

205 AND ABOVE

1.TONY NELSON

2.CARLOS EUSTAQUIO

3.JOSHUA JEROME

 

KIDS TEAM TROPHY

 

TIED BETWEEN GRACIE BARRA AND PUREBRED WITH 12 POINTS A PIECE

 

ADULTS TEAM TROPHY

 

PUREBRED/LLOYD IRVIN WITH 66 POINTS

Ian and IsaacLujan Revisited: TheLostInterview

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need additional information.

1. What motivated you into combat sports and Martial Arts?

My Mom’s brothers and cousins are big MMA fans so someone is always having a UFC or Pride Fight Party. We started to really get into MMA by just watching the fights and hanging out with our uncles. My Mom’s brother is Thomas Calvo (PXC / Preba Hao Fighter) and has also encouraged us to take up MMA.

2. What are some of the benefits you’ve gained from Martial Arts training?

 Our training has helped us to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. We’ve gained more confidence by knowing that we can defend ourselves if necessary, however, we have the mental discipline not to hurt others or cause trouble. Our Training Program has also helped us improve the skills we need to compete at a national level.

3. What do you understand about the Guam MMA and BJJ scene?

 We’ve heard news that there has been negativity as a result of recent incidents on Guam involving our youth. We hope that we can influence others by letting people know how this sport has helped us in a positive way.

4. As children active in this sport, what do you think can be done to cultivate a healthy environment?

Frequent tournaments sponsored by local businesses may help promote a healthy environment. Perhaps some of the local fighters should reach out to the communities and discourage violence. Free classes and seminars for our youth.

5. What is the most difficult thing about training?

Balancing school, training and friends.

6. Please give us a schedule in your training?

Mondays / Wednesday – Muay Thai / Jiu Jitsu, TUE / THU – Jiu Jitsu

7. What are your ambitions in Martial Arts?

We both want to be UFC or Pro MMA Fighters. I (Ian) want to earn a black belt in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. We also want to someday share our knowledge with our local talent who want to pursue a career in MMA.

8. Do you have anything you want to say to the People of Guam?

We’ve lived out in the Mainland for a long time but we are proud Chamorro’s and will always represent Guam no matter where we are in the world. We hope that our story will help encourage our youth to look at MMA in a positive light.
 

FriendsofTheFamily:Ronaldo”Jacare”Souza

Jacare wearing the FokaiSoCalCrest at BrandonVera’s Alliance Gym in ChulaVista SanDiego.

Thank Yu sir. An honor to share some time with you.

GuamBJJ:BiggerPicture

Taken from the 2006PanAsianBJJ/SubmissionGrapplingTournament

After you have trained jiu jitsu, everything in life is easy.

Humbled, blessed and stoked are the best words to describe recieving the black belt.

I am humbled by my instructors Enson Inoue and Mike Fowler for having faith in me. Not just teachers but friends, they are the yin and yang of my jiu jitsu.

I feel blessed with the people and experiences along the way. My wife Dara has been with me thru the ups and downs and has always kept me focused. My boys Cole and Kyle who make me feel like a superhero. My mom for accepting and respecting my love for jiu jitsu as a different form of higher education. Melchor Manibusan for showing me wrestling, attitude and heart to become a complete grappler. SPIKE 22, GROUND FU, TRENCH TECH, Jess Taitano, Tetsuji Kato, Cucci Alvarez for the familia support. FOKAI for all the love, the familia is my heart. The students at Team Purebred/Lloyd Irvin BJJ for fueling this wicked life vehicle called BJJ, you are my soul.

Stoked that my journey has only just begun.

Thank You and Si Yuus Maase. God bless us all

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