ONRA:September23rd,2010

Hafa Adai,

Jesse Taitano returned to Japan this Monday to make preparations for tonight’s battle as he fights to qualify for a title shot in the Men’s 115lb. division of ProfessionalShooto. Kelvin Fitial is in HongKong for his return to international Mixed Martial Arts this weekend against Korea’s Yang Hae Jun for Legend Fighting Championships 3. Tickets will be available at the door for Karate, Jiujitsu, and Army Combatives tournaments at the Guam National Martial Arts Invitational from 1pm to 4pm September 25th at the Marriot Hotel. And the Spike 22 Wrestling Club Announces a Greco-Roman Wrestling training camp from October 1st to January 10th.

Expectations were met and new horizons have been defined in Guam Jiujitsu with the echo of last year’s success and domination of the Tokyo Open Jiujitsu Championships . as TeamGuam returned with a total metal tally of 34 Gold,Silver, and Bronze medals in the mens, masters,and womens color belt and weighted divisions
The total participation of Guam jiujitsu in this years All-Japan Open Jiujitsu Championships really reflects how diverse our competitive BJJ population has grown. Men, women, and children; athletes from the red and blue corners of MMA competition; and young and old created the most visible and cheering and competition contingency to represent Guam Jiujitsu in foreign soil.

Instead of tolerating the prattle that is normally offered in this biweekly column— some interviews took place over lunch, coffee, and training to provide inside perspective on what escorted 40plus competitiors to the Asian Open and whats going to keep Guam participants coming back.

Lets take a look at the words and in between the lines of some of the performers that delivered to Guam another stepping stone and landmark performance that, in World Jiujitsu competition, is slowly turning our tiny island into a pretty big deal…r

Regarding her second trip to Japan:
“I like to compete in Japan because the Japanese tend to possess a true warrior’s spirit. I know when i go there its going to be a battle”

Dara Roberto

Regarding her first competition overseas.
“I was filled with happiness after I took gold for Guam in my division at my first off island jiu jitsu competition. There was so much going through my mind before I got on the mat, but I gave it my all and I came out victorious.. Along with so many of my brothers and sisters from Purebred. God deserves all the glory for what Team Guam accomplished in this years Asian Open.”
Danielle Cabaccang, multiple Marianas Open and Copa de Marianas Champion
2010 Gold medalist Asian Open

Aileen Wong on consistent competition:
“I would have to say the competition level is rising — I saw such a variety of teams from all over the world great experience”

MarianasOpenMultipleMedalist
GuamJiujitsuInternational Competitor
AsianOpen2010SilverMedalist

On winning the gold and training with TeamPurebred/LloydIrvin
“The best part of winning gold while representing Team Purebred/Lloyd Irvin is having something to show for all of the hard work and dedication that the team puts into training BJJ. I’ve trained at a handful of gyms, but the training and dedication to training at Purebred/Lloyd Irvin is on another level. The camaraderie and cohesiveness within the group makes for a great environment to train BJJ.”
Jenna Shieh,womens bluebelt gold medlalist

On winning the gold and his future in BJJ:
“The PanAsia 2010 Championships was yet again another unforgettable experience. This recent victory required me to be very determined, focused and not to mention very competitive. I know I could not have succeeded without the blessing of God, the help from my family and the support of the Purebred Lloyd Irvin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team. I want to expand my jiu-jitsu career as far as I can possibly take it by receiving my black belt and not only training amongst the best jiujitsu players, but to follow in the footsteps of my Coach, Steve Roberto, and to teach others as well.”
Eric Sian-
BJJ BlueBelt World Champion and Asian Open Purple Belt Gold Medalist

On a flawless performance in one of the event’s most competitive brackets:
“First i have to thank everyone in the gym. i couldn’t of done if without my coaches Steve Roberto, Terence Alfague, and all the training partners that pushed me till the day of the tournament. I trained very hard for this tournament trying to get at least 6 days of training a week with some circuits in betweenThis year at the Asian Open i was a little more nervous than i usually am, because last year was my first time fighting at purple belt and I lost my first match. Losing my first match made me train harder than ever and my goal was to come back to the Asian Open and get past that first fight.”

Mike Sanchez
World blue belt division bronze medalist closing out his weight bracket in this years AJOJC mens purple belt division with 4submission victories all under 3minutes in the allowed 7minute matches

thanking the Lord and team for the support and hard work of training we had for the past months. it was another great opportunity of experience to gain of an off island tournament. it got me feeling more comfortable and confident competing this year. i just got my mind set and stick to an A-C game plan. taking and focusing one match at a time, not thinking of how far or more matches left. had to give my best of all of each matches. “hard work beats talent, talent refuses to work hard.”"
Mens BlueBelt Double Silver Medalist Richard Enriquez

Team Coach and also BlackBelt Masters Open and Heavyweight Division Double gold medalist represented Stephen Roberto concluded that
“In closing, Guam was well abroad by its finest combat athletes. Si yuus maase for all the support and prayers. We will continue to train hard to represent Guam and jiu jitsu to the highest level possible. Please continue to support your local jiu jitsu athletes and to remember, there is nothing a good day of grappling can’t cure!”

Consistent performances from PurebredLloydIrvin Guam and Guam Jiujitsu collected over the years continues to attract the attention of an expanding audience that is already raising inquiries and requests for participation across the world’s growing BJJ community and industry; Consstantly returning to the incubation chamber–Guam Jiujitsu remains a respected and respectful force in World BJJ; and, likely an increasing target for regional competitors, has increased prestige to a roots-run venture positioned perfectly not just in a place whereAmericas Day begins but also where a healthy vehicle in which world Jiujitsu can (and confidently will) move forward.

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