I forgot how hard it is getting back into the swing of training. Still haven't gotten to going 3 times a week, but next week I will start. I always forget how good and energised I feel after each training.
People at Legion are training hard. Some are off to Phuket Top Team (random note, blogger doesn't think Phuket is a proper word and wants to change it to ketchup! wtf) to train with Olavo Abreu and the Leone Brothers and more great world class MMA and BJJ guys/girls. In about 3 weeks time there is National Championships on in Newcastle, Australia. Should be a pretty good turn out. Hopefully there will be some great BLACK BELT matches to watch, there always are.
There is a local Canberra comp coming up also.
Great opportunity for people to see what is out there, see the competition from other clubs etc.
Sad news for UFC and MMA fans today. Chael Sonnen retires after failing a random drug test that puts him out of the The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Grand Final (Wanderlei Silva was also already out, also having failed a drug testing.) In Sonnen's case it seems that the medication he has to take for his health has something in it that means he fails the testing. He is making a choice of health and well being over his fighting career. A good choice I say.
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So it's been decided that we are starting a group for Canberra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Girls. There aren't a lot of girls in Canberra at each club so we want to try get us together at least once a week to train and get to know each other and hopefully try find other girls to join in. It really is a great sport and lots of fun. We want to show this to other people. We also want to show girls places where it is safe and comfortable with other girls and if during the week they would like to train then come train with great higher grades and guys that are going to be friendly nice. It occurs to me that people travel for their jobs and that guys might be more comfortable just popping into any club, girls may not be, so this gives them places.
Tell your friends and family. Share the news around. GIRLS THERE ARE PLACES IN CANBERRA TO TRAIN! YAY
So I know I have been a bit slack in posting but I will start again ASAP. Let me know if there is anything in particular that you would like to know about. Also, this was for a uni project but if there is enough interest and you guys let me know I will keep up with it and let you know events going on, national and international, history about BJJ and MMA, more fighters profiles and anything else you guys ask for. So holla at me ;)
Girls really need to start getting into training. It is so much fun and energising!
IBJJF rules for age groups. The red dot shows what you are NOT allowed to do.
Rough guide for getting to your BLACK BELT
After injury and sabbaticals, 2 girls are back on the mats! More girls should come and join. It really is lots of fun and a great skill.
In 2005 the UFC started the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. A reality TV series about amateur MMA fighters literally fighting their way to get a contract in the UFC. TUF season 1 is when the UFC started to become noticed more and the grand final was the main catalyst. It was Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar and was donned fight of the year. This also shot the 2 fighters to fame and glory.
Forrest Griffin
34 Yrs Old
Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Light Heavy Weight (93kg/204lbs)
6'3"/191cm
Team : Throwdown and Xtreme Couture
Wins - 19 Losses - 7
Forrest Griffin is a BLACK BELT in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Robert Drysdale. Before TUF season 1 he was a police officer and was persuade by Dana White to be on the show. He defeated Stephan Bonnar in the grand final and became the first TUF Champion. Dana White stated that this was "the most important fight in UFC history..." making Griffin and Bonnar UFC's favorite sons.
2008 Forrest became the Light Heavy Weight Champ after he defeated Quintin "Rampage"
Jackson by unanimous decision.
2012 was UFC 148 and Forrest Griffin's last fight defeating Tito "The Huntington Beach Bad
Boy" Ortiz
2013 he retired from the UFC and competitive MMA due to chronic injuries
2013 inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame
Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar
37 Yrs Old
Hammond, Indiana, USA.
Light Heavy Weight (93kg/205lbs)
6'4"/193cm
Team : Roufusport
Wins - 15 Losses -8
Stephan Bonnar is a BLACK BELT in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlson Gracie and a BLACK BELT in Tae Kwon Doe.
Before the UFC and TUF season 1 Stephan Bonner was a two-time Golden Gloves Champion in the Super Heavy Weight Div. He had been training in BJJ, Tae Kwon Doe, Boxing and Wrestling. In 2000 he gradutated in Sports Medicine from Purdue University. Even though in 2005 Bonnar lost the TUF season 1 grand final, he became a fan favorite. Due to injuries and a suspension he has had to give up a few fights.
2012 was UFC 153 and Stephan Bonnar's last fight, losing to Anderson "The Spider" Silva
2012 retirement was announced
2013 inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame
