Onra:January26th,2011

Hafa Adai, Purebred/LloydIrvin’s Mike Sanchez just won his Mixed Martial Arts debut fight via flying triangle in California, former Guam resident and Strikeforce matchmaker Richard Chou is still doing big things as another successful show in last Saturday’s ProElite3 in Hawaii ,Preba Hao is at the Marriot for tomorrow evening. Good Luck Guam as our Wrestlers are in Australia for the 2012Oceania Championships set for this weekend from the 27-29th and later next month PXC29 will be in the Philippines on February 18th and on the same day Team Purebred/LloydIrvin will be competing in the PanKidsJiujitsu tournament in California . For those of us were able to attend January 14ths edition of the Marianas Open–Seeing USOpen multiple champion Mike Carbullido, World Champions James Quan and Eric Sian, Shoyoroll’s Bear Quitugua , Guam’s top academies, and a significant evolution of skill in our younger competitors once again brought to light how dynamic Guam jiujitsu has truly become.. in what has proven to be our island’s most successful grappling/Jiujitsu tournament to date, It was a who’s who turnout with over a thousand accumulated fans in attendance as well as a telltale presentation of Guam’s true Jiujitsu potential. World MMA icon, Guam MMA cultivator and especially-as-of-recent world humanitarian Enson Inoue is back on island to pay a visit to his affiliate academies, catch up with old friends, and reconnect with this island paradise at 13degrees north 144degrees east. Though TJay Thompson flew Enson’s into Guam as a cornerman for Tetsuji Kato in 1998’s SuperBrawl light weight tournament—fate obviously brought him here for bigger reasons as his selfless contributions would become the catalyst to help sprout into fruition Guam’s competitive fight ambition. Circa 1998,though our islands most qualifiableMMA candidates might have already had their eyes on the stars, our island was still pretty-much in the dark to the world fight scene as well as updated strategies for competition and training. Enson would change all of that–going above and beyond to extend all his resources to help develop Guam’s fighter athletes, to share in the up-to-date ways of international mixed martial arts, and to work with the locals and send instructors and equipment over to soon open Guam’s first total fight center—the PurebredShootoGym Guam. Flipping the pages to Guam combat sports almost 14years later in 2012…It’s been 4years since Ensons last visit and he has arrived into an evolution that could be called the fast lane of local athletics as in just our first month into the new year and were already talking about things only dreamed of not too long ago— Ensons undying emphasis of perseverance and ironwill has echoed beyond the confines of the mat, beyond the confines of training, beyond the confines of time itself to enhance lives all over the planet. On Guam it is no different. For everything Enson has taught his students in martial art, —he has backed up with the encouragement and example in life to rise above adversity, to be aware of silver linings in dark clouds and to dig deep for the incredibly valuable solutions that lie beyond the borders of surrender. Enson these days doesn’t seem to be in the ring, cage, or dojo as often before…but its pretty nuts because looking from the outside in we can recognize that in his life—in the difficulties he has overcome and in his composure under fire– he has never really stopped showing usmartial arts. It’s been four years since Inoues last visit. For those of us who might ve followed his tracks—weve seen that hes literally walked the journey of a thousand miles. We cheered at the victory of his comeback fight. After last years tragic Japan Tsunami, Weve seen him return to the fire again and again to help people he doesnt’t know, to feed the abandoned household pets who couldn’t even care less about him…and now hes trying to save the dolphins… Ladies and gentlemen somebody please get this man a cape….or at least a microphone. As imperfect as he, like all of us, might be…it’s obvious that he has some good things to say and goodwill to follow. With the from-above vibe attracting from all over the world–good people to listen. Enson is a guy who has had good intentionsfor Guam sinceeversince. Ultimately its an honor and a pleasure to welcome back an instructor, a friend, and a brother to an island that, because of such impact and because of a brotherhood that is truly purebred , he will never completely leave. Good to have you back Ens—enjoy profusely. Again and again– Thanks for dropping by.

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GuamBJJ:Carbullido&AyuyuAgain

Ayuyu, Carbullido capture gold

3:00 PM, Nov. 8, 2011  |

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Former Guam residents Miguel Ayuyu and Mike Carbullido continue their climb up the ladder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu as the pair recently notched gold medals at the 16th US Open BJJ Tournament that took place on Oct.15-16 in San Jose, Calif.

Competing as blue belts, Ayuyu placed first in the lightweight division and Carbullido topped the medium heavyweight division. The US Open marked the sixth tournament Carbullido has participated in this year and he does not intend to slow down. His sights now are focused on the World Jiu-jitsu No-Gi Championship set for this weekend in Long Beach.

“I want to make it as far as God is willing to take me,” Carbullido said via email from San Diego.

Ayuyu also is preparing for the no-gi championships and added that BJJ has become an integral part of his life. “I’ve been doing jiu-jitsu for six years now and I’ve worked hard to get where I am [so] quitting now would be the worst decision I could make,” Ayuyu said via email.

Just over a year ago the former Carlson Gracie Jr. Academy students and graduates of George Washington High School decided to relocate to southern California in order to pursue their BJJ dreams.

Multiple tournaments and several gold medals later, it appears as if the move has paid dividends. Ayuyu said regularly training with world champions and high-level BJJ players has taught him a lot about the martial art. “Moving to the states has really brought my game to another level,” Ayuyu said.

In addition to receiving top-notch instruction, the deeper pool of competition and frequency of tournaments allows Carbullido more opportunities to test himself. “I’m able to get [into] big, worldwide tournaments easier with me being out here compared to being on Guam,” Carbullido said. “I’m able to concentrate more and train harder.”

The dreams of BJJ glory, however, do not come to fruition without challenges and trials. When asked what the most difficult aspect of constantly training and competing is, Ayuyu simply said, “Bills.”

Motivation

Carbullido added that it wasn’t easy to leave his family and to pursue his dream, but he knows the rewards are worth it. “I always remind myself of all the sacrifices and dedication I’ve put in over the years,” Carbullido said.

“The fact I can’t be with my family and my sister, the fact I can’t eat red rice and deer keleguan whenever I feel like it. All those reasons push me to never give up no matter the struggle.”

Carbullido thanks his mother Pilar, his sister Mikenna and the rest of his family for their support. He also thanks Gabe Baker, Byron Evaristo, Beachwood/Fleetwood San Diego, Nakama Brand, Apparatus Jiu-jitsu, Cars Plus and the people of Guam.

Ayuyu thanks the people of Guam, as well as Baker and Moya Brand

Onra:OCtober20th,2011

Hafa Adai,

Congratulations goes to Spike 22’s BabyJoeTaimangalo for his bronze medal finish in the 70kg no gi division of the 2011 FILA Senior Grappling World Championships in Serbia.
Further congratulations also goes to Purebred/Lloyd Irvin Jiujitsu’s Aileen Wong for becoming the Tokyo International Open jiujitsu tournament’s -53.5kg & Absolute Blue Belt Champion!

The GUAM OPEN MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT is still looking for more competitors for their two-day event with a SPARRING & FORMS COMPETITION on Saturday, November 5 at 12:00pm – and a Jiujitsu tournament on November 6 at 9:30am. Details and registration available via guahankenpo@yahoo.com.

The135lb. & 145.lb championship titles will be at stake as a stacked fight card is in the works as Guam MMA returns to the UOG Fieldhouse in PXC27 on October 29th.

Considering recent headlines, both local and international, it’s amazing to see how Mixed Martial arts has weaved its way into the community.

For something that had been in the past regarded in many ways as taboo—Professional full-contact fighting has emerged valiantly from the underground to the fast lane with multiple intersections and merges between athletics, industry, and lifestyle.

From the Gracie Family’s primary intentions to identify the superior single martial art to million-dollar contracts more often being finalized with today’s most marketed MMA athletes. From the long adventures and lure of training with the mystical old man in the mountains to the tens of thousands of free online instructionals for highly-refined and battle-proven techniques, strategies, and conditioning.

The sophistication of “Mixed Martial Arts” as we now call it, not only offers skill at our fingertips, it also offers options of career building opportunities within its industry and sport for its large number of fans who have gravitated towards it

The myth and mystery of secret technique has largely been replaced simply by hard work and well-rehearsed fight strategy that has evolved our world’s best today arguably into the greatest empty-handed fighting machines in the long line and history of warriors and martial artists. The undefeatable have been defeated, the irresistible force has been resisted, and the immovable object has been moved.

Though, in many ways, the old mystique of martial arts might have lost some pulse—still nothing takes away from today’s not-so-silent martial artist’s ability to affect their environment positively.

Did you hear about Frankie Edgar being called in not once but twice as a motivational speaker for the New York Yankees? Or have we read about Enson Inoue’s many and still-ongoing expeditions to service victims of Japan’s March 11 Tsunami? When considering how many countless other fighter athletes have recycled any clout given to them through MMA sport and industry into volunteer work and community service– It’s uplifting to hear that the greatest of our fighting champions have been able to put aside heavy hands and take light-hearts to plug MMA as a positive variable in a much larger equation than “who is the best fighter in the world?”

Next weekend at the University of Guam Fieldhouse we will be coming into the 27th edition of PXC, along side the other 20or so shows they might have produced—on Guam there has been multiple editions of SuperBrawl, Jungle Rules, Fury, Spike22FightNight and GeranHaga. Between the headlines of how many thousands showed up for the events, how exciting the fights were, the fastest knockout, or best submission—what other conversations have we given—how many conversations are we giving–the general public to speak of?

We really gotta give credit to those of our athletes for their extra efforts to show their support for our island not just in carrying a Guam flag in the ring or getting Guam mentioned on tv. We should give credit to those who have chosen to conduct themselves outside the cage and away from the camera– with class and respect; to those who have been excellent representatives of our sport; to those who have given us hours of things to talk about regarding MMA’s positive identity in the islands

Furthermore, We should feel thankful that local MMA has provided the atmosphere for a positive transformation motivated by our island’s fan base that places sportsmanship above victory, and appreciates struggle over slaughter.

Close to almost 100 accumulated live events down the road and it makes a guy curious of what might be the mind or way of thinking for Guam’s collective MMA purpose.
As they say everything happens for areason—what is the ultimate reason that MMA came to Guam and why has it been embraced for so long and by so many?
With a product, movement, and lifestyle so electric–surely there must be some grand reason of MMAs girth and longevity in the Marianas.

For whatever reason that might be. We are bound to find that answer in the gratitude for a fan base as committed as our athletes, for sponsors that recognize its appeal, and for an industry as hard-working as our sport.
Good Luck to all our fighters at PXC27. Looking forward to another night of struggle, honor, and glory at the University of Guam Fieldhouse.

Thanks for dropping by.

RicksonGracie:TheManNoMyth

Copied and Pated from www.sherdog.com More than a decade has passed since Rickson Gracie competed in mixed martial arts, but the 52-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt still holds a prominent place in the minds and hearts of most hardcore fans. Gracie last fought at an event in Japan in May 2000, when he choked Pancrase co-founder Masakatsu Funaki unconscious with a rear-naked choke in a little less than 13 minutes. He walked away from the sport with a perfect 11-0 mark, with all 11 victories by way of submission.

In this exclusive interview with Sherdog.com, Gracie discussed the impact of UFC 134 on Brazil, his recent participation in the Bintang Black Belt Challenge — a surfing championship for jiu-jitsu black belts — and, perhaps most importantly, the state of the ground game in modern-day MMA.

Sherdog.com: Do you believe jiu-jitsu fighters are having trouble getting the fight on the ground in today’s MMA?
Gracie: I see it as a new race of fighter developing, something that’s been invented. There are no more style matchups. Now, everyone knows everything. It’s about the strengths of the individual. The time of fights was shortened, the weights were equalized and technology was incorporated into training. There is no more romanticism in seeing a smaller guy fight a bigger guy for two hours. Thinking of that, I believe jiu-jitsu has lost the capacity to be put into practice in today’s MMA, because it’s an art you have to wait for the right moment with. Now, MMA is a sport for the better-prepared fighter, the guy who can absorb more punches and still win. There’s still an admiration for the art by those who practice it, but there’s a decline in how it’s working in MMA. My motivation is completely focused on the concept. That’s where I believe I can make a difference: in making the shy kid feel normal, in making the weak woman believe she’s strong. I want people to have a sense of self-defense and a concept of the invisible power. That’s where jiu-jitsu will achieve its eternity.

Sherdog.com: You have taken part in many legendary events. Do you still have the desire to compete again?
Gracie: There’s always that longing to fight, but I’m motivated by everything I’ve done so far. Nowadays, I have responsibilities that motivate me more than trying to live something I’ve already lived. Today, my focus is on remembering the people of jiu-jitsu and the philosophy that comes with the practice. It’s not directed at competition but at self-defense, self-confidence, discipline and emotional control. The values you learn are priceless.

Sherdog.com: There is no one better than you to describe the importance of UFC 134. What was it like to see 15,000 people supporting Brazilian fighters?
Gracie: It was very nice — a Brazilian night. Guys fought really well. [Antonio Rodrigo] “Minotauro” [Nogueira], Anderson [Silva], [Mauricio] “Shogun” [Rua] … everyone had a good role. And to feel the emotion that you only can feel in Brazil, where you have this human warmth, was great. I enjoyed taking part in a night like that.

Sherdog.com: Among the Brazilian fighters who competed at UFC 134, who did you like best?
Gracie: The Brazilians had a great night. They were pushed by the crowd and were well-prepared. I loved Minotauro. He’s a lion of a veteran. He was well-prepared physically and mentally, and he shut a lot of people’s mouths. Anderson showed his skills, which was no surprise. I expected that. Thiago Tavares was great, as was [Rousimar] “Toquinho” [Palhares]. Everyone showed the desire to win, and I congratulate them.

Sherdog.com: The Americans invited you to sit on the first row at the HSBC Arena. Some people were worried that they would tout MMA as their creation. How important was it for you to see your father, Helio Gracie, recognized, along with yourself and your brothers, Rorion Gracie and Royce Gracie?
Gracie: It was fair recognition. They are developing a great work with marketing, but everything is our creation. It’s not only about Brazilian fighters but about the concept and the Brazilian spirit behind it. They’re not re-inventing the wheel, and we have the resources needed to make the same kind of show as they have. We have human material and an interested audience, and now we also have the media vehicles needed to integrate them. We can have a Brazilian UFC, which is more important than recognizing the actions of others.

Sherdog.com: How was the surfing championship?
Gracie: I lost this time, but it was very cool to see the fellowship and to be with my friends on the ocean. It’s incredible to be in such a beautiful place like Prainha surfing with friends. There are no winners or losers there.

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Onra:September29th,2011

Hafa Adai,

Guam continues to grace the podium at the American National Jiu-Jitsu Gi and No-GiChampionship with Miguel Ayuyu and Mike Carbullido taking gold in the light and medium-heavy bluebelt divisions respectively and Kolo vida securing a bronze in the adult lightweight purple belt division.

For some great Karate action–Guam Kyokushinkai will hold the Second Annual Carlos Palacios Memorial Tournament Saturday at the Guam sports complex gym starting at 10am. Representing Guam, Best of Luck to the Spike22Academy’s Ryan Bigler , Joey Lopez, Scotty, Duenas, and Baby Joe Taimangalowho will be competing in the 2011 FILA Senior Grappling World Championships from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.

When UFC President Dana White made a statement that Mixed Martial Arts would become the biggest sport in the world, it almost sounded overly-ambitious, in some ways unrealistic ..even to some of the most die hard MMA fans.

However here we are today.–Not evyen 20years after the 1st Ultimate Fighting Championships and Not even 1week after being treated to yet another sellout event with their most recent event Jones Vs. Rampage… millions of fans around the world are eagerly awaiting their next big event UFC136. The UFC

Naysayers of the past and haters of today have tried to bill MMA as a passing fad and have often made statements to the sport of gladiators as modern barbarism and mindless bloodsport.

However as the sport and our athletes continue evolve, these statements proceed to fall further from the truth as this evolution continues to turn up the volume on two honorable aspects that are catapulting the sport to further places and are weaving its fabric even tighter through its growing viewer demographic—Skill and Sportsmanship.

Two very recent episodes come to mind when speaking of these issues. Guam’s most recent visiting super-talent show and Quinton”Rampage”Jackson and John”Bones”Jones resolution after such a highly campaigned drama about the history of UFC135s main event.

How many of us caught any of the fabulous performances of the “CirqueShanghai”?
By Golly, You have to see it to believe it –that was sure amazing stuff! It’s uplifting, mindblowing, and inspirational to see such extent of what the human body is capable of with ample training, perseverance, and desire.

With these qualities being the bare prerequisites of our professional fighter-athletes today—fans are sure to be even further impressed and awestruck by what our sport will have to offer in the months, years, and decades to come..

.Take for instance Lyoto Machida’s Crane kick to Randy Cotoure’s retirement in UFC129 , look at Anthony Pettis flying kick off the fences finishing Ben Henderson in WorldExtremeCombat53, or Toby Imada’s 2009’s Submission of the Year in the semi-finals of the BellatorFighting Championships lightweight tournament—Skill! Skill!Skill!Hollywood worthy performances of martial skill brought to you in real life competition throughout brilliant finishes in different title events.

All thetrash-talking between our headline fighters does its job of buttering up the anticipation of our fights—but for sport to be deemed so barbaric, you would never see the level of maturity, sportsmanship, and resolution that more often than not, comes with the aftermath that esily segregates MMA from Bloodsport. After almost 4rounds of devastating punches, kicks, and takedowns between Jones and Jackson–and Beneath the lines of conspiracy theories, self-hype, and rigorous and impressively-scientific training–grace in both victory and defeat unveiled martial artists to the surface minutes after Jones choked out Jackson and retained his light heavyweight tite.

Our fighters today hit with such skill, ferocity, and precision. It says a lot of MMA as sport when our best fighters,besides being able to block or evade the punches that don’t make their target—are able to look beyond those that find their mark and come to civil terms.
Sure its quite often that some of our best athletes might have tattooed bodies and shaved heads, bloody knuckles and black eyes.But if they can shake hands and resolve peacefully aftermonths of training their hearts out to smash each other in the cage;if they can diet, strategize, and sacrifce intelligently, surely mixed martial arts isnt as barbaric as the term cage-fighting might offer.

Since the birth of the UFC on November 12th of 1993, The Appeal of mixed martial arts competition has expanded significantly from the amusement of confrontation and the question of the most superior martial art to the additional appreciation of skill and the rise of arguably the worlds most-overall physically demanding sport . Though there still are allot of quirks to be worked out with many athletes, events, and even the sport as a whole–The fact is that there is some serious gravitation for fans and fighters towards mixed martial arts training and mixed martial arts competition. ; Highly-touted by our fans recognition of its aspects in sacrifice and perseverance—its success is increasingly catalysed through countless display of tremendous skill and sportsmanship; in strength, and more than anything else honor.

Respect for sure.

Thanks for dropping by.

WeThePeople:viaGuampdn.com

Ancient Chamorros were entrepreneurs
2:00 PM, Oct. 1, 2011 |
Anthony Sanchez

The ancient Chamorros weren’t opposed to trade, but actively participated and prompted it. They were businessmen who bartered and traded with each other, with Spanish galleons and other islands.

The Spanish documented trade with the Chamorros from Magellan’s first encounter. It seems Chamorros were acquainted with iron and valued it immensely, raising speculation the Spanish did not introduce iron to the Chamorro. Dandan was the area where early Spanish priests once mined a limited amount of iron.

The following account is quoted from Ayer Manuscript, 1409, of the Boxer Codex. Translated by Marjorie Driver, it documents trade between a Spanish galleon around 1590. The trading described occurred some 40 miles out in open sea. The galleon was only passing through the Marianas, having enough provisions.

“When a large ship is sighted, so many of these vessels (referring to proas) appear that they seem to blanket the sea. The sea tosses them about and the islanders board the ship to fetch iron, which is like gold to them, because they value it more (than gold) and use it in all their farm work and in preparing clearings for their garden plots.

“They bring with them some very good fresh water. (Also) many coconuts, fish that they catch on hooks, (and) rice prepared in their special way and wrapped in leaves. They toss these things aboard the ship in exchange for iron. They also bring fruit, including bananas, as well as others that we did not recognize.

“When they have reached within approximately a stone’s throw, they stand up and shout ‘Arrepeque, arrepeque,’ which some people say means ‘friends, friends.’ others, (that it means) ‘Take away the arcabuz’ (a firearm). Be it one or the other, they shout and say ‘arrepeque.’ In their hands they carry large calabashes filled with water, coconuts, or fish. In effect, each brings samples of whatever he has.

“As soon as they approach (the ship), they tack to the windward with remarkable nimbleness and speed. When they spot a piece of iron, they draw near and barter everything they have for it. In order to (be able to trade better, they tie-up to a rope (dangling) from the stern of the ship. From there and all parts of the ship, a profusion of old nails and broken cask hoops is thrown down to them.

“All this is amazing to see, because when they catch a rope with iron tied to it, they cut it with their teeth as if it were a radish. Then in response to signs made to them, they re-attach coconuts or whatever else has been requested.

“For people so greedy for iron they do something very strange, which is that they will not exchange more for a large piece than for a small one. This trait was confirmed here.

“If a piece (of iron) is thrown into the water for them, they are such expert divers and swimmers that before it sinks very far, they dive after it and return to the boat. One (islander) did just that; when it was thrown to him to him, he lowered his sail and dropped it in the water. Then he jumped in, caught the piece of iron, and clambered back into the boat. He lifted the wet sail from the water — and it was large and one would have expected it to take three or four men to pull it out — (yet) he, very easily, lifted it out and put it up all by himself. Then, without bartering for more iron, he went back there.

“We wanted to find out if they had any knowledge of the weapons we use, so I held up an unsheathed sword and pretended I wanted to throw it to them. As soon as they saw it, they yelled and shouted and although they all wanted me to throw it, each coveted it for himself. In return, by means of signs, they offered not only all their fruit, fish and water, but other things (as well). One who hoped to get it by using this (artifice), took from beneath (the usual things) many woven mats and some beautifully crafted little boxes and offered them all. Finally, they sailed off without it, but later returned twice, still wanting it and offering everything they had.”

Ancient Chamorros grew produce, fashioned fine carved and woven products, traded freely, went to great lengths to ply their trade and relied on their own ingenuity.

The Chamorro was a self-made man, who fed his family by the sweat of his brow, the skills of his craft, traversing the deep, blue sea as commander of all he caught, built and took care of. The government social systems of today would be treated with contempt or dismay.

The following excerpts are from Fray Juan Pobre in the Marianas 1602 (translated by Driver).

“While they are very young, they make their sons and daughters work and teach them to perform their tasks. Consequently, the very young know how to perform their tasks like parents because they have been taught with great love. So great is their love for their children that it would take a long time to describe it and sing its praises. They never spank them and they even scold them with loving words. … With such great love do these barbarians raise their children that they in turn, grow up to be obedient and expert in their occupations and skills.”

Ancient Chamorro taught their children skills from an unbelievably young age. Fray Pobre depicts their version of schooling.

“At the age of four or five, they teach their sons to go out to sea in little boats that they build for them, and which have their own outriggers that are identical to those on their father’s larger boats. By the age of fourteen, they have become so skilled at using them, that the sons know as much as their fathers; by the time they are sixteen or eighteen, the sons put out to sea to fish alone, as I have seen them do. Alone in his funei (proa), he sets the sails, bails the boat, and fishes with hook and net; if it capsizes, he rights it, so great is their strength.”

Respect ruled the Chamorro society from birth to death, regardless of age. While they learned individualism, the people as a whole never lost their sense of duty, dignity and respect — contributing to society while lifting those burdened by it. Nai y animu means to encourage with your spirit.

Ancient Chamorros would be today’s everyday heroes — the waitress serving you coffees, the cashier saying have a good day, the mechanic fixing your car, the farmer and fisherman selling their goods — doing the mundane with the respect it deserves and creates. Many Chamorro families have become local, regional and global leaders in banking, insurance, property, medical and legal services, hospitality, retail, wholesale and more. It’s an entrepreneurial spirit from our ancient past reaching for a future we must nurture and expand.

Sadly, some industries have been closed to Guam. Yet in the ones that prevail, Guam has become world class. God bless Guahan. God bless America.

Anthony P. Sanchez (Fongu) is the editor for Guahan/Guam A History of Guam.

Onra:September15th,2011

Hafa Adai,

Congratulations and great job (again) for Rights of Passage11:Onra! Word on the street that the event was one of the best ever in the CNMI….

With their sights set on London for 2012. Guam wrestlers  are in Turkey for this year’s International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles World Championships that are being held Sept. 12 to 18 to compete in what has been called “the single most important event on the FILA Calendar heading into an Olympic Year,”

Grapplers get ready because it’s going to be the 2ndEm-pyreClassic Gi Only tournament at the Dededo Sports Complex 10am this Saturday.Please take note that weigh ins will be at the Guam PremiereOutlets from 12-6pm on Friday.

Martial arts is a massive word and its most definitely not only for the grapplers nor mixed martial artists— for some serious combat sports action Guam Kyokushinkai will host its 2nd Annual Carlos Palacios Memorial Tournament on Oct. 1 at the Dededo Sports Complex located in Harmon.

Congratulations to Stephen Roberto of Purebred/LloydIrvin Jiujitsu for being awarded for “Outstanding Group Fitness Instructor” for the 2011 Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports!

Purebred Celebrates 15years of Jiujitsu on Guam and the wheels are in motion for a modified rules MMA event in October for aMariana Islands vs. Japan Fight card in the land of the rising sun

Congratulations Purebred and further more Congratulations for Guam Jiujitsu!

Its amazing that it has already been at least 15years since Brazilian Jiujitsu instruction arrived on Guam. Much love goes to Purebred for getting things started for the responsible escort of a single discipline that has changed the dynamic of martial arts on Guam and the world like no other.

Jiujitsus arrival on Guam prior to 1996 was exclusive to just an elite few and its great to see that these guys are still immensely involved in Guam’s martial arts picture.

It seemed that the initial attraction of Jiujitsu was its offering with fighting skill but now when you look at tournaments, you look a the smiles of children, of parents..we can really truly say that its become for many a lifestyle.

Jiujitsu, like some other martial arts, prides itself on the economy of motion. That is getting the maximum of results with the minimal effort. But now that our island has been putting maximum effort, the results have been tremendous.

Tournaments, headlines, Regional and World Champions—this beautiful science has brought so much positivity into our island paradise and its really inspiring to see it embraced by so many.

Back in the day, it seemed unheard of to see a Jiujitsu stylist lose in mixed martial arts competition. Though today, in this fantastic process of competitive evolution, it might not be the same story—nothing can take away the priceless asset that has opened the eyes of so many.

Its truly inspiring to see that even though jiujitsu isn’t as dominant in the overwhelmingly thriving sport of MMA—all over the globe the art has found a way to escape its massive and  growing shadow and cast its own light to populations all over the world.

Its kind of crazy to see how long Jiujitsu has been overlooked or maybe overshadowed by some of the other arts , such as Kenpo or Muy Thai, that have often been labeled as fierce or ferocious.

Again, a mountain of props for the Jiujitsu! The gentle art that still continues to wow so many has immersed its way into our community to offer good things for practitioners, competitors, and even just for us fans

Rewinding to 15years ago—Jiujitsu had been so impressive because it illustrated an extremely effective way of fighting even more unorthodox than a drunken money.

If anything—it has showed us that there are so many different ways to fight, so many angles to move from, and that even from the bottom victory can be in our hands.

Its thousands of techniques has brought to light intimdating offense, mind blowing defense and the open minded perspective to follow other combat sports in teaching us to float like a butterfly, to sting like a bee, and in true form—be like water.

The spark of Jiujitsu that started for a few has undoubtedly evolved to the day to day fireworks for so many. Cheers to all the martial artists and competitors out there who have embraced Jiujitsu. Respect to all our local academies for carrying it with such dignity. With the impressive performances from all our academies on Guam—it truly is success that knows no prejudice and that has saved,( if not enhanced) so many lives.

At the very least, 15years and most definitely counting…

Thanks for dropping by.

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TBoogie Anderson offering a token of appreciation and a hats off from fokai for Todd Vance’s POW Program at PurebredUndisputed in SanDiego.

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