This is something that concerns every student of BJJ!  Whether you’re just now starting out, or you’ve hit a wall in your training, here are five things to do in order to improve your jiu jitsu.

5.  Learn to flow.

Preregistration is open for US Grappling’s first Submission Only tournament in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at the Supergoose Sports Facility. This venue is very convenient to I-95 and I-16.

$500 cash prize for the men’s no-gi advanced absolute!

Fastest submission!

The competitor with the fastest submission of the entire tournament will win free admission into all US Grappling Submission Only events for one full year!

Bear in mind that much of this is written hastily, as a play-by-play. I was running around a little in the beginning, and tried to keep up with the frenetic pace of some of the matches as the action was happening. I also know a lot of the guys in the division, so I go back and forth between first and last names a lot. No Pulitzer this time around.

No-gi submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (with the gi) divisions for men, women, children, and masters (over 30). Half-price for women and kids. Open weight (absolute) divisions available for all adult competitors.

$45 if you pre-register (additional divisions just $10 more!).

Pre-registration is now open:
http://www.combatsportschallenge.com/registration2.php

10 minutes from downtown Richmond
The Showplace
3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23223

Six rings of competition.

4-woman no-gi superfight division including ADCC Trials veterans....

from Andrew "Judo Goat" Smith of www.BJJNews.com

The Copa do Mundo (World Cup of Jiu Jitsu) showcased some exciting matches, thanks in part to a cash prize for the winners of all black belt divisions, and a bigger one for the black belt absolute.

Despite some last minute drop out and substitutions, there was plenty of drama in the Absolute divisions, and the round robin format with ADCC style rules ensured everyone got plenty of time on the mat.

Thanks to Andrew "Goatfury" Smith of www.BJJnews.com for the written report

Joe Hurst is personally committed to making sure that each and every competitor has the best time possible. Scotty himself said it was the most fun he`s EVER had at a tournament!