Purebred/LloydIrvin&TheGuamLegislature

Senator James Espaldon arrives at thePurebredAcademy to offer props to the competitors for another landmark achievement in the 2010AsianOpenJiujitsuChampionships on September 11th of this year in Tokyo Japan

Congratulations:RafaAndGuilherme

As previously reported by GRACIEMAG.com, brothers Rafael and Guilherme Mendes took off for Japan, where the Rickson Cup took place this Saturday. The duo comments on how things went in Kawasaki:

“We just got back from the championship, it was great! The organization was first rate and thank God everything went well, according to plan!” recounts Rafael, with Guilherme filling in:

“Rafael scored 12 to 0 before finishing from back mount in his first match; I scored 8 to 0 before finishing with a choke from a guard pass in my first match, also against a local fighter. In the semifinal, Rafael got another choke from back mount, from a positions we’ve been practicing a lot in the academy, and I beat Shane Rice by 8 to 2. I passed guard and took his back, but he defended well and escaped.”

The trip to Japan was no easy one, but it was all worthwhile. Besides overcoming their respective opponents, Rafael and Guilherme, as is apparent in the photos, are treated like true celebrities by Jiu-Jitsu lovers in the Land of the Rising Sun.

“We’re really pleased because we got in last night, we could hardly sleep and we still had excellent matches. We always compete looking to innovate, to come up with new positions, and try to create moves that will surprise people. It worked out yet again!” says Guilherme.

“We were really happy with this win, especially for the honor of fighting in Japan. The affection and respect the people of Japan have for fighters always makes us want to come back. As soon as we get back to Brazil we’ll start training for the European Open. Guto Campos is already in Rio Claro for that. Finally, we can’t leave out our thanks for the guys at the gym who help us so much. We believe our wins don’t just come down to the work we do, but their work too. Thanks Durinho, Frazatto, Calasans, Ronaldinho, Ed, Denison, Lazaro, Ferrugem, Walker, and Thiago Mendes, our physical conditioning coach. We can hardly wait to get back and train all together again!” says Rafael in finishing.

CrazyMikeFowler&NorthShoreBJJ

NorthShoreJJ

Ho Cuzzo! Da Haole went teach dakine alreadeh to da Braddas, Sistahs, and Menehune guys at dakine!

FokaiIreland:CongratulationsToneSusuico

August 2010:Have a glimpse into the bluebelt promotion of Tony Susuico of the FokaiFamilia via the highly respected FernandoTerere! . GoodTimes

FokaiInfantry:JTTorres

Fried Chicken Vs. Sushi Fernando Terere

Terere talks about Fried Chicken vs. Sushi
Dofi : We cook great fried chicken in Guam, what’s your view on this oil soaked bird .

Terere : I love Chicken ! Not so much fried but cooked other ways . What i really try to eat every chance i get to is Sushi, it would be on the top of my list for food choice …

Dofi : Wow great first choice ! Back in Guam there is great fishing by trolling and using nets but one really exciting way to catch fish is by spear , its a pretty cool way to get fresh fish …have you ever gone spear fishing ?

Terere: I have never tried spear fishing ! But i do Boogie board this would be my water sport of choice . I really love Surfing Big waves , the bigger the better ……

Dofi: O man i can tell you some stories about the surf in Guam but then id have to kill you !

Terere:  Ha ,Ha , Ha, Ha ……..

Dofi : Have you ever been to the Amazon ?

Terere : I’ve been there four times its a beautiful and lush area in Brazil ….

Dofi : Whats your view on climate change and its affect on the Amazon the world ?

Terere : At this stage of my life the only climate change i am concerned about is the one that is most important to me which is my Body and Mind .. I was away from Jiu Jitsu for six long years and nearly died from this choice .. I dont want that path anymore it destroys your Mind and your world which is your Body and Soul …

Dofi : On behalf of the whole Fokai Familia we extend our prayers and love on your quest to a better your life and your world ….

Terere : Thank you to all at Familian Fokai for your support and prayers  , it is a pleasure to be a part of the Fokai Familia and if the oppertunity presents its self maybe one day i may visit  Guam .

Dofi : During your travels besides training whay do you do to pass time ?

Terere : Well , i read the Bible . Its my favorite book !

Dofi : Pretty good read if i say so myself ….

Dofi : Its been great chatting to you , i know you have lots of travel plans through europe so ill catch up with you on your return to Ireland later in the year …

Terere : Thanks again for all the support and  its is my pleasure to be apart of Familinan Fokai and know that you are all by my side in life and on the Mat …..Ossssss

FokaiBeltTying:TricksOfTheTrade

MikeTaijeronDemonstrates a (better) way of tying your belt.

ForLife:AileenWong

AileenWong:GuamInternationalBJJCompetitorExtraordinaire

FokaiCombatUnit:FernandoTerere!

Thanks to the family and folks at BJJCork  and Garra Fightwear, Fokai International is honored to welcome Fernando Terere to the FokaiCombatUnit. Jiu-JitsuSavesLives.O-Yah!

CongratulationsSpiderMan!

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