Our Professor speaks with GracieMag about the up coming Masters Championship in Brazil.
“When I compete I always go in to win, there’s no other way. But there’s something different about the International Masters: being able to see a gang that’s been competing for a long time. So there’s nostalgia to it. There’s still the desire to compete and win, but we see folks who had disappeared competing again and that’s really cool. And folks go there to watch those people,” he remarks to GRACIEMAG.com.
Congrats to our Team Alliance who won it’s 3rd world title in a row and 5th title over-all!
A special congrats to my friend Tarsis Humphreys. He won his first World Championship. The gold has eluded him for years. He has won every other competition of note. Parabens meu Amigo!!!
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Boise presents: Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva Jiu-Jitsu Seminar.
Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva – Alliance Founder & IBJJF World Middleweight Champion. “Gigi” will be conducting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Martial Arts America in Boise. Whether you’re new to jiu-jitsu or a seasoned veteran, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a world champion black belt. Opportunities to train with a legend like “Gigi” don’t come to Boise often.
Alliance of Boise students will have the opportunity to learn from Professor Paiva during his stay in Boise.
Space is limited. RSVP to Mitch at (208) 919-8335 or check out www.jiujitsuboise.com
“The following is posted from a page on http://www.idahojiujitsu.com.
This is not breaking news to most and the thread has been going for a while. Matt Barvo, an instructor in Eagle, Idaho is under “investigation” at Bullshido.net. People are questioning his lineage and the legitimacy of his black belt as well as other claims he has made. Read and judge for yourself.
This is just another reason why a person seeking a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or any martial art, should Google instructors they are interested in learning from. If you’re instructor cannot tell you who he received his belt from, there is something wrong. Anyone training in BJJ is proud to represent their instructor or school. Someone training BJJ long enough to receive a black belt will have a group of friends or a community that they will get to know and keep in touch with. Other black belts from the same academy would remember them since they spent a lot of time training there.
I hesitated on posting this but after a few phone calls and an email from friends I thought I should. I really feel bad for Matt’s students, if what he is being accused of is true. Imagine all the hard work you put in to get to the next belt and when you get it, you find out that it might not be legitimate. Not only that but you spent at least $80 -$100 a month for a few years!
Always seek an instructor who is respected, and well known in your community. Drop in and watch a class or two to see what the vibe is like at the school. Are the students happy? Does the instructor appear to have a sincere friendship with their students or are they just a source of income? If you think about it, the instructor has a product that they want to sell. They looks for investors, which is you, to invest in them. You decide that that specific instructor is good enough for YOU and YOU pay THEM for their services. If at anytime you feel that things aren’t going well get out. Some might have to finish a contract, but after that find another instructor.”
Matt Barvo investigation at Bullshido.net
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95870
And a new one that just started on Sherdog.net
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/matt-barvo-team-beast-bjj-idaho-1203969/
Paul from IdahoJiuJitsu said it best. Do you homework. Don’t fall prey.
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Boise presents: Eddie Edmunds Jiu-Jitsu Seminar. Edmunds, a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Pedro Sauer. Edmunds has been studying Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Sauer since 1992.
Come and join us for this exciting and informative seminar. Don’t pass up this opportunity to train with a BJJ Black Belt.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is available. Please contact Mitch Coats at 208.919.8335 for additional information.
We missed the 1st place spot by 2 points. All of our guys did a great job!We finished ahead of all other Idaho BJJ teams. West Side BJJ out of Utah showed up with a great team and won. Congrats to West Side BJJ. An Honorable Mention goes out to Keith Owen BJJ (last years winners). They competed great and were great sportsmen! We will not rest till the next one. We will come with more competitors next time. We are proud of our competiton in the Northwest. We enjoy the firendly rivalry!
Thanks to Tren Long for organizing the NWSC event. The ONLY BJJ Tournament it IDAHO!
Saturday, April 24th was the Northwest Submission Challenge. We had a lot of guys compete. It turned out to be a great tournament. 153 competitors overall. It is the BIGGEST grappling tournament to date in Idaho.
Alliance did great! We had a lot of guys on the medal stand. Too many to single out. It was great!!! I am very proud of all of my guys that competed. A big thanks to Brad, Ryan and Louie for helping to share the coaching responsibilities. There were 3 mats going and I couldn’t be every where at once. Thanks you guys!
Here are a couple of pics from the days event… Go Alliance!!!
I don’t claim to be MMA super fan. I love watching the sport. I am really looking forward to UFC 112 in the UAE. The card is stacked with really talented Jiu Jitsu fighters. I will stick my neck out and make some predictions on the “main card.”
Anderson Silva Vs. Demian Maia
Two really good fighters. Both are black belts in BJJ. However Demian is a multiple time BJJ World Champ. Anderson is probably the best MMA fighter in the world. He has the advantage in the stand up. My pick for this one is Anderson Silva…
BJ Penn Vs. Frankie Edgar
BJ Penn has been unstoppable in the 155lb weight class for a couple of years. His conditioning and weight training is second to none. I don’t see how Frankie Edgar will be able to utilize the ground and pound that he is good at against BJ. I pick BJ.
Renzo Gracie Vs. Matt Hughes
Renzo is an elite BJJ black belt. He has good hands and cardio. Renzo is used to fighting in Japan in the ring, not the cage. Renzo is 43 to Matts’ 36. Renzo has never really been an MMA Champion like Matt Hughes. Matt has a great take-downs and he is also well versed in BJJ. I hate to say it but I think Matt Hughes will continue to be the “Gracie Killer” of the MidWest! I pick Matt Hughes…
Boise (April 2, 2010) – Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Idaho and Martial Arts America have joined forces in a new partnership. Mitch Coats, BJJ black belt and owner of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Idaho has announced Martial Arts America as the newest Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Idaho affiliate.
Martial Arts America is owned and operated by Matt Edgington. Martial Arts America offers a variety of fitness, exercise and martial arts instruction. “We are excited to offer Jiu-Jitsu training to our students, and we are looking forward to learning BJJ from a dynamic professor like Mitch Coats,” says Edgington.
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu of Idaho is the Treasure Valley’s premier BJJ facility dedicated solely to teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the only affiliate school of Alexandre Paiva in the US. Mitch Coats, a Boise native, is the first American to receive a black belt under Alexandre “Gigi” Paiva, one of the founding members of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Team.
