QUARTERLY METAMORIS IV VICTORY TO ETHER
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QUARTERLY METAMORIS IV VICTORY TO ETHER
A R E E W S T R R E O H N T E G G ER O T ATOS JIU-JITSU QUARTERLY AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2014 What’s Inside? Metamoris 4 Wrap-Up Carlos Diego Ferreira Still Undefeated Bruno Frazzato MMA Victory JT Torres East Coast Tour Welcome New Affiliates Affiliate Retreat Asia Training Camp ATOS Takes 1st at FIVE Grappling CA American Nationals Results METAMORIS IV VICTORY Since it’s inception, Metamoris has drawn crowds of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans who want to see the stars of BJJ submit each other on the big stage. Metamoris IV was no exception, and was possibly more anticipated than any of their events yet because of the amazing fight card presented. Professor Andre Galvao fought Chael Sonnen in a match not soon forgotten by any BJJ-lover. The fight was hyped up especially after Sonnen’s recent breakup with the UFC and Fox over his failed drug tests. Come fight night, Galvao was calm and collected and he entered the arena with his game face on and a bold rashguard that spot-lighted a blue lion, the universal symbol for king of the animal kingdom. It did not take long for Galvao to live up to that very symbol on his chest. He recovered gracefully from Sonnen’s ankle pick in the beginning of the fight, and played butterfly to closed guard (where he began attacking Sonnen’s arm) and back to butterfly guard, this time with double underhooks. Sonnen then attempted to stand in Galvao’s butterfly guard, and Galvao took advantage of this and quickly moved to take his back. Galvao slapped on a body triangle, and after a brief hand-fight with Sonnen, he secured a tight rear-naked choke, ending the fight. It was a beautiful victory for Galvao! Special mention goes to Keenan Cornelius who also fought a tough battle against Vinny Magalhaes at Metamoris IV. After attacking the entire fight, and almost sinking in several submissions, including a tight mounted triangle to armbar, Cornelius did not pull off a submission in time and the fight went to a draw. Still, an impressive showing for Keenan Cornelius! WELCOME NEW AFFILIATES! We’re proud to highlight these new association members! Please take a moment to become acquainted with our newest teammates. Some of these schools have been a part of team ATOS for some time, but we want to formally welcome them into the association officially. Others are new to both the team and the affiliation. We’re excited to bring together such amazing academies that can make our team even stronger. Welcome, guys! Virginia Atos Jiu Jitsu Association considers it an honor to call Professor Tony Passos a long time Atos Jiu Jitsu affiliate. Professor Passos is a second degree black belt and a distinguished world class BJJ coach. He owns and operates a successful academy,Tony Passos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in Sterling, VA. where they offer superior quality and world class instruction. Tony has been a huge asset to our team, helping coach our team to victory in several major tournaments. Sao Paulo, Brazil Atos Jiu Jitsu Association would like to introduce you to Academia Ono our affiliate in Sao Paulo Brazil. Owner and head instructor Professor Douglas Ono has been practicing Jiu Jitsu since he was 14 years old. He was given his black belt by Professor Andre Galvao in 2008. Professor Ono has a degree in Physical Education from Methodist University of Sao Paulo as well as a degree in Sport Science from University of Coimbra in Portugal. He is a tremendous asset to our international team. Stay tuned for news about Professor Galvao’s upcoming seminar in December at Academia Ono! North Carolina Please join Atos Jiu Jitsu Association in celebrating the addition of our newest member Marlon Loor Vera Jiu-Jitsu Academy Charlotte, NC and Fernando Loor Vera Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The Loor Vera Brothers, Marlon and Fernando are highly decorated BJJ black belts. They are staples on the podium with more than 80 titles between them. Marlon’s most recent accolades were at the 2014 IBJJF ATLANTA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP where he took gold in his weight division and also served as a referee. Then, he told Gold at 2014 IBJJF No-Gi Pan-Ams. The Loor Vera Brothers operate two successful BJJ locations in the Charlotte, NC area. We are pleased to add these exceptional athletes and business owners to our roster of Atos Affiliates. Their drive, determination, and indomitable spirit make them a phenomenal asset to our group! Welcome Atos North Carolina! Maryland Atos Jiu Jitsu Association is proud to announce Infinite Fighting Concepts as the Atos Affiliate in Maryland. Owner, Jeff Gordon, is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under long time ATOS member Tony Passos. He was a Certified Combative Instructor for the United States Army and is also a Certified Instructor of Krav Maga and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Karate. Gordon brings over 20 years of martial arts experience to his academy, and employs the teaching curriculum shared by Andre Galvao, Rafael and Gui Mendes, and Tony Passos. Infinite Fighting Concepts upholds the belief that Jiu-Jitsu can and will allow you to improve yourself through hard work, discipline, and focus. Regardless of age, gender, or fitness level....Jiu-Jitsu will change your life for the better! Lakewood, CO Atos is proud to announce The Training Camp MMA and Fitness in Lakewood, Colorado as our first Colorado Affiliate! Atos Lakewood! The Training Camp has one of the most experienced coaching teams not only in Colorado, but in the nation. The academy specializes in all levels of JiuJitsu; from the beginner seeking Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, a good work out, or learning self-defense, to the high level competitor aspiring to train with one of the best teams in Colorado. The Training Camp has beginners. The Training Camp has Pan Am and World Champions. No matter the level-they have what you are looking for. Led by Professor Michael Frison, a Black Belt and 16 year veteran of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a national competitor and an IBJJF No Gi Worlds gold medalist, The Training Camp is the premiere Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Colorado. Please join us in welcoming The Training Camp to the Atos Team! Atos Shines at FIVE Grappling Tournament in CA Team ATOS dominated the FIVE Grappling Tournament in Southern California! Both kids and adults alike tore through their divisions to take the 1st place team trophy home. A special shout out goes to Michael Perez. He fought valiantly at the Five Grappling Tournament competing against very good black belts, taking out Sinistro and losing a controversial and close bout with Lapela. One thing is for sure, Perez is a force to be reckoned with! Atos Association Retreat a Success! The first ATOS Association Retreat went off without a hitch! Affiliate members from all over the world - Kazakhstan, California, Canada, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Australia, South Dakota - met in San Diego, CA at the ATOS Headquarters led by Professor Andre Galvao. Accommodations in beautiful Downtown San Diego Gaslamp afforded guests the opportunity to see the city in between the fun activities planned by Rachel Vanderlinde, Carlos Duarte, and Jolanda Scotto. Guests had a busy and productive itinerary. They arrived Sunday or Monday, and those that got in town early enough on Monday trained in a class taught by Professor Andre Galvao. Then, there was a group dinner at Fogo de Chao to get to know one another. Tuesday was very informative. Professor Galvao and Professor Kevin Howell (ATOS Long Beach) presented the 2014 ATOS Basics Curriculum to the affiliates so they could understand Prof. Galvao’s teaching style and important notes on technique. Afterward, guests were invited to train in the evening class at ATOS HQ. Wednesday proved to be a day of learning, as well, not only about business and affiliate standards, but also about each other. Affiliates were able to do some team building exercises and learn about each other’s academies and markets. Thursday, it was back to the curriculum and Profs. Galvao and Howell taught the entire curriculum (500 pages of material!) move-for-move. Afterward, the group took a dinner cruise through San Diego harbor and continued to talk about their jiu-jitsu experiences while dining and dancing! Friday was picture day, and the affiliates were able to film a commercial and train with each other before dinner at a Korean BBQ restaurant. Finally, Saturday, the group had a beach day, complete with street tacos and paddle boarding. It was the perfect conclusion to a week-long retreat in San Diego. The next retreat will take place in February 2015 and we hope everyone can make it out to San Diego to benefit from the camaraderie of our team and the teaching expertise of Prof. Galvao. Stay tuned for updated dates and reservations! 2014 AMERICAN NATIONALS RESULTS Atos took 2nd Place Overall in the IBJJF American Nationals for both gi and no-gi. Our team took gold medals home in every adult male absolute division for every belt! Congratualtions to all the ATOS USA coaches and competitors! GI: Black Belt (male): JT Torres - Double Gold - Atos HQ Danny Gerard - 2nd - Atos / AOJ Kazakstan Brown Belt (master): Gustavo Fonseca - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Negol Varterian - 2nd - Atos / AOJ Keenan Cornelius - Gold and closed out Adam Henkei - 3rd - Atos HQ the open class with getting 2nd open Atos HQ Purple Belt (male): Brandon Tucker - Double Gold - Atos / Joshua Hinger - 3rd - Atos HQ The Jiu-Jitsu League Andris Brunoviskis - 2nd - Atos HQ Rolando Samson - Gold - Atos HQ Choi Won Choi - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Angelo Barden - 2nd after closing out Black Belt (female): the weight with Samson - Atos HQ Chelsea Donner - 2nd - Atos / AOJ Nicholas Bohle - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Brown Belt: Ian Delizo - 2nd - Atos / AOJ Mike Carbullido - Double Gold - Atos HQ Pete O’Neal - 3rd - Atos HQ Liera Jr - Gold and closed out the bracket of open weight with Carbullido getting 2nd - Atos HQ Purple Belt (female): Sarah Jones - 3rd - Atos / AOJ James Guyton - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Blue Belt (male): Mason Monsevais - Double Gold - Atos / AOJ Vincent Nguyen - Gold - Atos / AOJ Pedro Crixel - 2nd - Atos / Guetho Joseph Kahawai - Gold - Atos / AOJ Griffin Conway - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Nisar Loynab - 2nd - Atos HQ Nurlan Sermagambetovn - 2nd - Atos / Blue Belt (female): Taylor Segovia - Gold - Atos HQ Giovanna Thomas - Gold - Atos / AOJ Madison Owning - Gold - Atos HQ Blue Belt (master): Anthony Le - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Jeffrey Hairston - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Blue Belt (juvenile): John Anthony - 3rd - Atos / AOJ Lenin Munoz - 3rd - Atos AOJ White Belt: Dwayne Peck - Gold - Atos / AOJ Veronica Hamzeh - 3rd - Atos HQ Do you have a news item you’d like reported in our newsletter? 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No-GI: BLUE / Juvenile / Male / Light John Anthony Gloria - 2nd - Atos/AOJ BLUE / Adult / Male / Light Chad Hamzeh - 3rd - Atos Jiu-Jitsu PURPLE / Adult / Male / Feather Anthony Pinedo -2nd - Atos/Jiu-Jitsu League PURPLE / Adult / Male / Light Ruben Coronado - 2nd- Atos HQ PURPLE / Adult / Male / Middle Gustavo Salerno - 3rd - Atos/AOJ PURPLE / Adult / Male / Heavy Michael Anthony Perez - Gold - Atos HQ PURPLE / Adult / Male / Open Class Michael Anthony Perez - Gold - Atos HQ Gustavo Salerno - 2nd - Atos/AOJ PURPLE / Master 1 / Male / Light Feather Jason Debruyn - 2nd - Atos Jiu-Jitsu PURPLE / Master 1 / Male / Heavy Tomas Moreno - 2nd - Atos Jiu-Jitsu BROWN / Adult / Male / Middle James Randall Guyton - 2nd - Atos/ AOJ BROWN / Adult / Male / Heavy Michael-Justin Carbullido - Gold - Atos HQ BROWN / Adult / Male / Super Heavy Dany Guy Steve Gerard - 2nd - Atos/ AOJ Joseph Moku Kahawai - 3rd - Atos/AOJ BROWN / Adult / Male / Open Class Michael-Justin Carbullido - Gold - Atos HQ Dany Guy Steve Gerard - 2nd - Atos/ AOJ BLACK / Adult / Male / Light Choi Won Choi - 3rd - Atos/AOJ BLACK / Adult / Male / Middle Jonathan Torres - Gold - Atos HQ Joshua Roy Hinger - 2nd - Atos HQ BLACK / Adult / Male / Medium Heavy Keenan Kai-James Cornelius - Gold Atos HQ BLACK / Adult / Male / Open Class Keenan Kai-James Cornelius - Gold Atos HQ Joshua Roy Hinger - 2nd - Atos HQ FERREIRA REMAINS UNDEFEATED Carlos Diego Ferreira defeated Ramsey Nijem in UFC 177 via knockout. After dominating the first round and nearly armbarring Nijem, Ferreira came into the second round stronger. He felt tired, but he regrouped and decided to try something different. With a strong ATOS jiu-jitsu background, Ferreira kept attacking Nijem’s arms and neck until he exposed himself for a knock-down punch to the face. On the ground, a few hammer-fists were all it took to finish the fight. Carlos Diego Ferreira operates ATOS Pharr, Texas/Team Ferreira BJJ in Southern Texas. Congratulations, Carlos on another victory! This brings his record to an undefeated 11-0 in professional MMA. BRUNO FRAZZATO WINS BY TRIANGLE Bruno Frazzato (ATOS black belt) defeated Cory Galloway in RFA 17 in 1:32! After a brief, 40-second feel-out period, Frazatto shot low for a single and drug Galloway to the floor. Galloway couldn’t keep Frazatto on the outside of his guard for long, and the BJJ black belt continued to press forward until he passed Galloway’s guard and easily took the mount. Only a split second passed by before Frazatto threw a leg over Galloway’s shoulder for a top-side triangle and roll. Frazatto pulled down Galloway’s head for a quick submission and victory. Congrats, Bruno! UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS & SEMINARS NO-GI WORLDS (IBJJF) October 4 &5, Azuza, CA KIDS AMERICAN NATIONALS (IBJJF) October 18th, Long Beach, CA WORLD MASTER IBJJF CHAMPIONSHIP November 1 & 2, Long Beach, CA ASIAN OPEN (IBJJF) November 8 & 9, Nagoya, Japan