Lincoln, RI – Twelve year old JT Beirne won again!  He took the belt in expert 80-90lb 12-13 year olds at NAGA New England grappling championships, held at Twin Towers Casino here today. Congratulations JT!  Video on our youtube page.

New York, NY- Equipe Jucão took the first place trophy at theLong Island Pride Tournament Today; it was the first time since the founding of the Manhattan school a year ago that the team has taken first place. In addition, a majority of the competitors took first place in their divisions. Congratulations to all the [...]

Olyphant, Pennsylvania- Equipe Jucão won yet another trophy at the the Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Tournament today. With 5 fighters, all from Ronin Jiu Jitsu Academy, the team took the 3rd place trophy.
Full Results:
Joe Golembieski Blue Belt, Heavy Weight: Second Place
Joe Paludi White Belt, Adult Light Heavy Weight: First Place
Heather LeFevre White Belt, Adult [...]

Olyphant, Pennsylvania- Equipe Jucão won its second trophy of 2009 at the the Pennsylvania Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Tournament today. With 14 fighters the team took the 2nd place trophy. Full results to come.

Jackson, New Jersey- Equipe Jucão took the second place trophy at the New Jersey State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s tournament here today, the first tournament win of 2009.

Full Results:
Second Place Team Trophy
JT Beirne Novice Feather No Gi Juvenile: First Place
James Cardo Blue Belt, Adult Middle Weight: Second Place
Anderson DeCastro Blue Belt, Adult: First Place
Anderson [...]