After the Rio Open I had to change locations because I was staying with my friend Marcus Antelante who is now traveling to the United States to teach classes in Atlanta. So now I'm here with my Brazilian Brothers Leopoldo and Theodoro Canal in Recreio. Whenver Theodoro travels to Santa Cruz, CA he stays with me and my family and whenever I come to visit Rio he always receives me in his home and takes really good care of me.
After competing the World Cup(see entry #2) I was taken to the apartment of my good friend and black belt from Soulfighters team Marcus Antelante where I would spend the next two weeks. Marcus had spent two weeks at my house in California training with our team at Claudio Franca's academy before the IBJJF Mundial 2010 and now he always makes me feel at home when I'm here in Brazil.
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Hey everybody!
So as I said in my last post, Ive already been here for a month but i wasnt with consistent access to the internet and so theres some catching up to do.
When I arrived here in Rio de Janeiro, I was picked up from the airport by my friend Douglas Lins, brown belt from GFTEAM and taken directly to Niteroi (the city neighboring Rio de Janeiro) to fight the World Cup! I was tired from the 14 hour flight, but was hoping it was nothing a little Jack3D and a good warm up couldn't fix.
This is OTM Team Brown Belt Nathan Mendelsohn from Coalition 95 BJJ under instructor Claudio Franca. I'm here on my fifth trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Id like to share my experience with all of you!! In this blog ill share some killer stories about trainng and competing as well as the night life and my experience as an american in brazil in general. I'll also share tips on traveling down here for gringoes so stay tuned!!
Shooto Brasil announced the complete card for its next edition, held on August 5, in Brasilia.
The event will feature 10 fights, having Glover Teixeira facing the UFC veteran, Antonio Samuray, in the main event of the show, a fight for the South-American belt at 100kg (220 lbs).
Another dispute for title, until 52kg, will be between Lincoln Sá and Andre Galo.
After the marathon of events with three editions in three weeks, the organizers Tata Duarte and Phillip Lima already preparing WOCS 14. The show will take place on July 23, Rio de Janeiro.
On CR Escapes first trip we will travel to the Davis Farm bordering untouched Brazilian Rain Forest to train Judo for Jiu-Jitsu. Alex Davis
5X Rio de Janeiro Judo Champ
Brazilian National Judo Champ
6X FL state Judo Champ
US National Masters Judo Champ
3X Pan Am BJJ Champ
Intl. Masters BJJ Champ
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Take a look at a typical training session at Evolve MMA / Gordo Jiu-Jitsu in Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Taught by black belt Dennis Asche and with a heavy focus on drilling and sparring, the class is primarily attended by the house guests of Connection Rio. Many are preparing for the upcoming Brasileiros and Mundials tournaments.
