I wanted to congratulate everyone on an epic year. The school has accomplished so much this year as a result of individual effort, leadership, and teamwork. We’ve had parents of students become dedicated practitioners. We’ve had students work their way through the curriculum and earn their Blue Belts. We’ve had practitioners become competitors. Leaders have emerged and became mentors to newer students. Simply an amazing year for us as a group. I’m very proud to share the mats with all of you and I’m excited to see everyone continuing their progress through 2019.

There is more to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu than competition, but I believe that the competition aspect of BJJ requires more intention and planning than training for recreation and self-defense.

Here is a list of upcoming tournaments:

Sat Jan 26th the Hills Jiu-jitsu Tournament (in house)

Sun Jan 27th Allstar Gi & NoGi Kids and Adults, San Jose, Bjj tour

Sun Mar 31st Grappling X Gi & NoGi Kids and Adults, Elk Grove

Sat & Sun April 13th & 14th San Jose Open Gi & NoGi Adults and Masters Only, IBJJF

Sat & Sun May 4th & 5th American Cup, Gi Only, Kids and Adults, San Jose, Bjj Tour

Sat June 8th Sacramento Open, Gi & NoGi, Kids and Adults, UC Davis, Bjj Tour

Wed-Sat August 21st-24th Master Worlds, Las Vegas Open, Kids International Gi Only, Kids and Adults, Las Vegas, IBJJF

Here are some links for registration:

https://grapplingx.smoothcomp.com/en/event/1416

http://bjjtour.com/

https://ibjjf.com/championships/calendar-2019/

RE: IBJJF Competitions

All competitors are required to be IBJJF members to register and compete in their tournaments. The process can take a long time, so if you plan on doing the San Jose Open, Master Worlds, or any other IBJJF event, you need to go through the application process. It’s $35 for an annual membership.

https://ibjjf.com/athlete-membership/

Fight 2 Win 97:

Also, let’s show Eliot our support and get a huge group for his title match at the Fight 2 win on Friday January 11th! He puts so much time and attention into everyone’s jiu-jitsu, let’s show him how much we can cheer for him in a couple of weeks.

https://nitrotickets.com/event/49/Fight-12-1Win-197-1Sacramento

As Always, I’ll be here for anyone who needs help with the curriculum or competition planning. Please schedule with me if you need help with anything like curriculum testing. I have 30 minutes before 12pm classes on Tuesday and Thursdays, and time after 10AM Class on Saturdays.

I’ll be competing and coaching at the San Jose Open Gi and Nogi, the Sacramento Open Gi and NoGi, and Master Worlds. Possibly the American Cup as well, but I will be at the Grappling X to coach competitors. If you plan to compete, please let Eliot and I know after you have signed up for a competition.

Thanks again, and good luck in 2019!

Coach Aaron