On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the nation of Haiti. An estimated three million people were affected by the week, and as of now over 200,000 people have been identified as dead with another 300,000 injured who have been treated. In addition to the human catastrophe, the infrastructure of the country of Haiti itself has been badly damaged. International Rescue and Relief has been swift, but there is still much to be done.
On February 21st, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community of the Greater Bay Area and beyond will gather together for a “Mega Seminar” to raise money for Haiti Relief. It is a day where no matter what flag we fly, the Jiu Jitsu family will rally together for an important cause.
From 11AM – 4PM we will have a scheduled formal seminar, with each visiting instructor taking turns in 20 minute blocks to show a sampling of the technique they spent years honing. That will mean those attending the seminar will get technique from at least 15 different black belts in one day! In addition, there will be time for open mat before and after the formalized seminar. This is not only a tremendous cause, but an absolutely tremendous opportunity!
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake relief.
Some of the Black Belts who are scheduled to attend:
Alan “Gumby” Marques (Heroes Martial Arts)
Sergio Silva (Team Silva)
Garth Taylor (Kaijin MMA)
Mike Vann (Claudio Franca BJJ)
Stan Kendricks (Triune BJJ)
Odilion “OJ” Domingues (Triune BJJ)
Sandro “Batata” Santiago (Sandro Batata BJJ)
Julio Echeverria (Sandro Batata BJJ)
Kurt Osiander (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Justin “The Machine” Holder (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Dave Clahan (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Chris Smith (Tiger Martial Arts)
Mike Prudencio (One World BJJ)
Mikyo Riggs (Marin MMA)
Ricardo Barros (Ricardo Barros BJJ)
Daren Uyenoyama (FTCC Combat Club)
Marcos “Yesamo” Torregrossa (Cassio Werneck)
In addition, the following companies have already agreed to donate goods and services to the cause:
Swain Mats, a Division of Dollamur
Grappler’s Quest
OntheMat.com
The cost to attend the seminar will begin at a low $25, but donations and larger amounts are certainly welcome and encouraged.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti earthquake relief.
The seminar will be held in downtown San Jose at Heroes Martial Arts Academy. Thanks in part to Swain we expect to have nearly 4000 square feet of open mat space in order to accommodate what will surely be the largest seminar in NorCal history.
Heroes Martial Arts
460 South Market Street
San Jose CA 95113
408-288-8857
Any questions or for those willing to donate/participate/volunteer, feel free to contact seminar organizers Gumby (gumby@onthemat.com) or Sergio Silva (sergiobjj@hotmail.com). Black belts wanting to instruct, please contact Gumby to reserve a time slot for yourself.
Much more to come, and thanks! - Gumby
http://www.redcross.org/en/donatemoney
Looking forward to it!
Posted by: D-bo | February 17, 2010 at 08:37
MY MAT BROTHERS!! COME CELEBRATE MY 26th @WET in san jose this FRIDAY!! You all ready know :) HIT ME UP FOR GUESTLIST (510)585-6991
Posted by: KIMURA | February 17, 2010 at 13:34
Dave will be teaching Thursday (Feb. 25th) everyone should be there!
Posted by: MikePru | February 17, 2010 at 13:53
Happy Birthday Will, Jacob, Karl, and Lisette! All will be doing some celebrating this weekend. Check your Facebook for details.
Posted by: Meaty | February 17, 2010 at 14:54
Happy Birthday ill Will, Jake, and Lisette!
Next Thursdays class with Dave will begin at 6:30 sharp!
Posted by: MikePru | February 18, 2010 at 12:03
Is that the famous MMA coach Dave Camarero on Thursday? If so, I'll be there!
Posted by: Tom Gaughan | February 18, 2010 at 13:06
It's Camereo... rhymes with Oreo.
Posted by: Meaty | February 18, 2010 at 16:10
t-shirts are in!
Posted by: MikePru | February 19, 2010 at 16:39
Happy Birthday to George!!! Ton of February birthdays.
Posted by: Meaty | February 22, 2010 at 00:00
Thanks Meaty! Going to be at BJ's tonight for happy hour (10 til midnight). Everyone comeout and have pizza and beer with me. Hope to see you all there.
Posted by: GeorgeV | February 22, 2010 at 12:02
Happy birthday Spider! Come train before happy hour!
Posted by: MikePru | February 22, 2010 at 13:11
Cobrinha seminar coming soon to Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu HQ Pleasanton! More info latter.
Posted by: MikePru | February 22, 2010 at 14:26
Gonna try to make it out on the mat tonight. If not I'll probably scrambling around on the ground at BJ's because I definitly think I wont be standing up anymore.
Posted by: GeorgeV | February 22, 2010 at 16:10
Seminar with 4x World Champion Ruben Charles "Cobrinha"
Date: March 12th, 2010 Friday
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters, Pleasanton, CA
5627 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 318
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Maximum attendees: 80
Cost breakdown:
1st Tier: 1st 10 @ $60 (The 1st 8 spots have already been reserved, 2 left at this price)
2nd Tier: 11 to 40 @ $75
3rd Tier: 41 to 80 @ $100
(Because of the pricing breakdown, students OR instructors need to call me to see which tier they are in.
Preregistration starts now and ends on March 10th 2 days before the seminar.
Seminar day Friday, March 12th
2 hours of instruction
30 minutes of Q & A
Registration via email to shumei@mmafaestro.com or call 2098368888.
Payment: Cash or money order only. Money order made payable to: Shumei Wu
For preregistration payments must be mailed and accepted no later than March 10th*.
Send to:
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Headquarters
Attention: Shumei Wu
5627 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton CA 94588
(*Note: Not responsible for lost mail)
Get on it before spots are all filled!
Posted by: MikePru | February 22, 2010 at 18:05