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Tinguinha BJJ Seminar

Tinguinha BJJ Seminar

June 24, 2010 – Thanks to Tinguinha for all of the great training and to Gustavo Machado for hosting the seminar.  I appreciate all of the support and attendance from the Top Game BJJ students that were able to attend this weekend.  It’s not often that you can train with such a noteable BJJ personality as Tinguinha.  He’s has recently been featured in many BJJ and MMA training magazines.  He also has recently been selected as the head BJJ trainer for one of the first UFC Gyms on the West Coast. 
Barbarian Fight Club – Michael Wheeler Wins!
Wheeler wins MMA fight.

Wheeler wins MMA fight.

June, 2010:  Congratulations to Top Game MMA fighter Michael Wheeler on his first round victory at Barbarian Fight Club!  Michael showed a much improved game, mixing up his striking and jiu-jitsu and dominating  this fight.  He got the tap out at 2:26 of the first round via rear naked choke. 


Michael Wheeler – Top Game MMA
Top Game MMA Fighter

Top Game MMA Fighter

Congratulations to MMA fighter Michael Wheeler on his latest fight at Modern Gladiators on April 24, 2010 in VA Beach.  Michael fought a tough three round fight, displaying much improved bjj skills to complement his striking abilities.  The judges saw this fight as a “draw”, but after careful review and encouragement by many in attendance, we are protesting the decision.  We’ll keep everyone at the academy posted.  Keep encouraging and helping Michael with his training, as he prepares to step into the cage again in the near future. 

Kids Jiu-jitsu Promotions – April 21, 2010

Top Game BJJ Kids

Top Game BJJ Kids

Congratulations to all of the Top Game BJJ kids for earning their stripes.  Keep up the hard work and have fun!


Gustavo Machado Seminar & Belt Promotions- April 17, 2010
  
Gustavo's Black Belts & Top Game BJJ

Gustavo's Black Belts & Top Game BJJ


Gustavo Machado put on an excellent seminar this weekend.  The foundation technique was the the hook sweep from the sitting up guard.  From this position, a variety of sweeps, submissions, and counters were taught.

Congratulations to those who received ranking promotions:
Dave Kenworthy & Brad Mayhugh (Brown Belt)
Charles Slade (Purple Belt)
Mike Shriver, Bill Smith, and Chris Rubenstein (Blue Belt)
John, Mike, and Brendan (stripe recognition)

 Top Game BJJ Kids

 

Top Game Kids

Top Game Kids

Top Game Kids’ BJJ program is off to a great start.  Started in October 2009, the program has picked up steam, and we now have a solid group of dedicated kids and parents supporting the program.  Kids easily learn the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, as it is a natural activity for them to grapple and wrestle as a form of play.  At Top Game, the kids have a tremendous amount of fun, all while getting and staying in shape, learning discipline, respect, self-confidence, and self-defense.

 

 

 

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