SHARE JIUJITSU: Fernando “Terere” Augusto

For friends and Family in the United States and whoever else might be a day behind– Happy Mothers Day

Fernando “Terere” Augusto and his beautiful mother in Brazil!

#cultivatethespirit
#itsafamilything
#nevergiveup

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Fernando Augusto, most commonly known by his nickname, “Terere”, is one of the most talented and charismaticBrazilian jiu jitsu fighters to have ever stepped on a mat. This multiple time world medallist became a black belt world champion for the first time at the age of 20 and was regarded as a “Pound for Pound” best during the early 2000’s, he also had great impact as a coach, having helped raise the game of fighters such as André Galvao, Rubens Charles, Michael Langhi, Lucas Lepri, among many others; though a diagnosed case of schizophrenia led him to drug addiction and away from jiu jitsu. He appeared back into the BJJ scene in 2010, but his recovery was erratic and followed with a few ups and downs. Terere returned to jiu jitsu competition in Mexico on September 2012.

Fernando “Tererê” Jiu Jitsu

Full name: Fernando Augusto da Silva

Nickname: Terere is the name of a Brazilian herb used on a famous Brazilian tea. The nickname however was first mentioned by Muzio de Angelis at the Academia Strike where Fernando Terere used to train when he was a blue belt, Fernando loved singing a popular song that had the word “Terere” in the chorus and for that reason the name came up.

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva > Fernando Augusto Terere

Main Achievements:

• World Champion (black belt: 2000, 2003; brown: 1999, purple: 1998 weight & absolute; blue: 1997)
• World Cup Champion (2002, 2003)
• Brazilian National Champion (2001, 2003 black)
• Pan American Champion (2004)
• World Silver Medallist (2001, 2004 as a super heavyweight*)
• Pan American Silver Medallist (2004 absolute)

* Fought 3 classes above his weight

Weight Division: Peso Medio – Middleweight (82Kg – 181lbs)

VIDEO: Fight Night Rotterdam: Guam’s Jon Tuck

Jon Tuck brings a part of his heritage with him into every fight, giving him strength and the fighting spirit. Catch his upcoming fight against Nick Hein at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam this Sunday.

Tuck finds strength and fighting spirit in the Chamorro heritage and culture. You see his heart and desire to fight in all his UFC bouts. A UFC vet since 2012, tuck will be working his way up the lightweight division with tough prospect ahead of him, Nick Hein.

Here is an awesome video of Jon Tuck showcasing our island in preparation for his fight in Rotterdam.

Para i Onra Tuck!

Fokai/Guahan Napu collaboration tank by Ed Lacquata

#justaddwater

Homemade fashion modification to Fokai/Guahan Napu collaboration tank by Ed Lacquata

Ed, “Gonzo” Lacquata had gone from one of Guam’s top surfers to one of Guam’s most extensive surf artists back in the late 80′s. With countless of hand drawn and painted surf art pieces–his trademark artwork included first person perspectives from inside the barrel at right side and left side Boat Basin.

Today, though his art has taken a backseat to family life, jiujitsu, world trsvel, and of course surfing–he still sketches from time to time. Never losing an edge. 
#gonzo
#fokaiamphibiousdivision
#sinceeversince

Brandon Vera’s thoughts on Conor McGregor’s dispute with UFC

By: Brandon “The Truth” Vera

I have been asked a number of times about my thoughts on Conor McGregor’s dispute with the UFC.

First, I understand why many fighters may not like McGregor personally because of his promotional antics and some of the comments he has made about his fellow competitors. It did not sit well with me that Conor didn’t stand by Jose Aldo when the promotion threw him under the bus after Aldo’s injury. I cannot, however, be blinded by past events. The fact is McGregor’s current conflict with the promoter is a struggle we all share. When the dispute is between promoter and fighter—I already know what side I am on—the fighter. I am a fighter.

Bryant Pangelinan Guam BJJ Black Belt Fokai & TheForce Interview

Bryant Pangelinan Guam BJJ Black Belt

Fokai & TheForce Interview

Bryant Pangelinan BJJ
- BJJ Black Belt under Carlos Sapao
- Pan American No Gi Black Belt Champion
- 3X BJJ World Champion
www.sabrebjj.com

Fokai & The Force had the opportunity to interview Guam native, Bryant Pangelinan, on martial arts, combat sports competition and life skills on and off the mat.

We will see Bryant back in action on April 16th on home soil at the 2016 Marianas Open.

2016 Marianas Open Black Belt Competitor Roster:

Cristiano Kaminishi
Luiz Panza
Bryant Pangelinan
Rhalan Gracie
Felipe Pena
Keenan Cornelius
Igor Shnieder
Guilherme Agusto

Bryant Pangelinan Fokai & TheForce Full Interview Below:

 

Kirk Cruz & FOKAI/TheForce

Back in Action: TheForce

Kirk Cruz, is a loooong tjme friend, a surf partner, and shredder sinceeversince, 
7 years ago he was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident which resulted in the amputation of his right leg. The terrible timing spiraled him into a dark place but with faith, prayer, and the positive thinking, his life had taken a turn for the best. 
Today marks another day of his return to the surf. 
Here he is with photographer Shane Rayfielfld and his son Zack for a major score in God’s Country (Talofofo Guam)

#nevergiveup
#chooselife
#cultivatethespirit

PRIDE FC: Enson Inoue vs Igor Vovchanchyn FULL FIGHT VIDEO

PRIDE FC: Enson Inoue vs Igor Vovchanchyn FULL FIGHT VIDEO

Enson Inoue submitted who seemed like an unstoppable Randy Couture in 1999 in Vale Tudo Japan ..this cemented him to the world as a Premiere fighter athlete and true world contender.

In this fight against Igor,– most people felt that Ensons groundfighting game would easily defeat Igor, but the only problem is that Enson wasnt there for the win.He was there for the fight.

Inoue was hospitalized for days with fractures to his skull, a shattered orbital, and a broken eardrum,etc … its funny that despite that, this still goes down, above all his other career highlights, as his favorite fight.

For Enson still its not nearly about winning the fight nearly as much as it is about the Way you Fight. .. Its easy for anyone to say that they will fight to the end. For others, its impossible to say that they wont.

Yamato Damashii is a Way of Life

#yamatodamashii
#purebred
#sinceeversince

Watch full fight below.

Saipan Fighter Evolution! History of Trench Tech Purebred Saipan w/ Cuki Alvarez

Saipan Fighter Evolution! History of Trench Tech Purebred Saipan w/ Cuki Alvarez

 

TRENCH TECH PUREBRED SAIPAN was established in October of 2004. It is an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)/FITNESS academy formed to provide an outlet/safe haven for interested Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) practitioners to train and practice their fighting skills IN AN ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL SETTING.

In May of 2004, when FURY FIGHTING ISLANDS brought the first ever octagon MMA event to the Marianas in Tinian, several Saipan warriors stepped into the cage for the first time to compete. All of the CNMI combatants fought valiantly but they all lost to their more experienced counterparts/opponents from Guam. It wasn’t that they lacked the heart and determination to compete, it was that they lacked the MMA fighting skills and techniques to fight competitively. That’s when TRENCH TECH was born.

Since 2004 Trench Tech Purebred Saipan has had a professional MMA instructor from Japan (PUREBRED OMIYA’S- Tetsuji Kato) live, train and TEACH the much needed skills so lacked. They chose the word “TRENCH” because it is synonymous with the Mariana Islands and “TECH” for “technical teachings” aka “DEEP TECHNIQUE” which Cuki Alvarez vowed to help understand and learn and eventually teach our local combatants and aficionados.

Trench TECH has grown tremendously over years and has been providing MMA training for a lot of the fighters you see today competing locally. There has been 19 TRENCH WARZ events, 18 RITES OF PASSAGE (Amateur) events and 11 Grappling/Jiu Jitsu tournaments to date since 2005. It is Trench Tech’s mission, desire and goal to continue bringing top level MMA events to our islands and produce Champions from the Islas Marianas! It is also through this mission that we vow to “CREATE FRIENDSHIP THROUGH FIGHTING!”

LONG LIVE THE ISLAND WARRIORS! LONG LIVE MMA!

Watch Full Interview of Cuki Alvarez, President of Trench Tech Purebred Saipan & President of Trench Warz.

ONRA: Pat Ayuyu REAL FC MMA Fight Week and w/ Interview

ONRA: Pat Ayuyu REAL FC MMA Fight Week and w/ Interview

Congratulations to Pat Ayuyu on his split decision victory in REAL Fighting Championships in Japan. This moves Pat into the finals against multiple time BJJ world champion Roberto “Satoshi” Sousa. The winner of the finals will not only hold the title of Lightweight tournament champion, but win a $20,000 cash prize.

We got to catch up with Pat Ayuyu the week of the fight to see what this Rota native warrior is up to in the world of martial arts. During this trip in Japan we ran into some of the Fokai familia!

Enjoy both videos below!

REAL FC FIGHT WEEK!

 

FULL INTERVIEW w/ Pat Ayuyu

ONRA:Interview w/ Martial Artist, Brogan “Killer Bee” Walker

We got to sit down with the “Killer Bee” herself and had a couple of questions regarding her success not only in martial arts but in life.

 

What martial arts means to me personally:

Since I was young, studying martial arts has provided me with a meaningful personal philosophy.
Martial arts has enriched my life with principles that guide my personal growth and has allowed me to continue affecting the lives of others’ positively.

It is my personal belief that the way in which you understand your art/discipline reflects greatly in your life.
True mastery of your craft happens when it spills over into other areas of a our life.
The lessons I learn on the mat are the very same principles that drive my successes off the mat. When I feel tired or even injured in training but continue regardless, I begin to think ‘if I can do that, what else can I do?’ and from there begins a martial artists’ journey through the exploration of personal-potential. My shortcomings become evident as I push my mind, body and spirit to the limits and for that martial arts means the world to me. I am eternally grateful to be able to share with others what martial arts has taught me.

How it has affected me:

The way in which martial arts has impacted me the most is by its environment alone.
It has drawn many positive people to me through training. My students, team mates and coaches are the the people who, like me, are crazy enough to put on gloves or a kimono at the end of a long day at work or school and work on their craft.
It has taught me that it is our hard work and actions as a person that prove our value and not what others think about us.
Through making the transition to MMA I have seen how important it is to turn my ‘weaknesses’ into my strengths.

How does being an instructor Muay Thai affect you as a student of Jiu Jitsu?

Studying Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu go hand in hand. Though the techniques themselves are different, many concepts and theories are the same. Being a Muay Thai instructor, has taught me how to balance the responsibilities I have in learning and developing techniques, with the commitment I have to my students’ leaning and development.
First and foremost as an instructor I have to be proactive about learning and developing my own technique. Next I have to make sure that I can relay that information in a way that is easy for my team to comprehend without handing it to them on a silver platter so-to-speak. This means maintaining a delicate balance of sharing information and allowing room for self-discovery. It can be challenging but my goal is to be selfish with acquiring knowledge and selfless in sharing it. Becoming a student in Jiu Jitsu continues to remind me of this balance. Training Jiu Jitsu put me back in the ‘student mind-frame’ which reminds me to keep an open mind.

How does your venture in MMA fit into your life as a mixed martial artist?

If could answer this question in one word it would be ‘snug’
Between the demands of work and school I juggle my commitment to both Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu and train somewhere between 2-5 hours of each, every week. As I quickly learned, if you want to be competitive in Mixed Martial Arts you need to dedicate as much time as possible. Facilitating group classes and personal training takes up about 10-15 hours a week and I wake up early on alternating days to meet with my strength and conditioning coach/ nutritionist.
While it keeps my schedule busy not to mention hectic, I have the perk of being able to squeeze in time with my other half (fiancé Mike Sanchez) who trains with me much of the time. We are able to travel in order to learn different methods and techniques and don’t miss out on time with each other. Having such a strong support group made my transition to professional Mixed Martial Arts a very natural and positive experience.

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