Posted on 20 October 2009 by admin

The creators of the US Open, Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are honored to announce the 3rd American Cup Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament. This exciting tournament will be held at Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA 95030 located just minutes from the San Jose Airport!
On Saturday, May 1, 2010 the first day of the tournament, is exclusively for kids year born 1995 – 2006. The cost for kids early registration until Thursday April 16th is $45.00. From April 17-20, 2010, registration changes to $60.00.
On Sunday May 2, 2010 the second day of the tournament, will be for competitors in the Juvenile, Adult, Master, Senior I, Senior II and Female Age Divisions. The cost of early registration for Juveniles, Adults, Masters, Seniors and Females until Thursday April 16th is $65.00. From April 17 – 20, 2010, registration changes to $80.00.
Be sure to join our email list so that we can keep you up-to-date on the latest American Cup news.
If you have any questions regarding the American Cup, feel free to email us or call the academy at (831) 476-7650
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May 1 & 2, 2010
Los Gatos High School
20 High School Court
Los Gatos, California |
Saturday, May 1, 2010
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids Year Born: 1995 – 2006
All Belt Ranks
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Juvenile, Adult,
Female, Master,
Senior I & Senior II
All Belt Ranks
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Posted on 19 October 2009 by admin
“XIV US Open comes to a close
Carlos Diego tournament
Posted on 19 October 2009 by admin
Finals for the Brown Belts.
Posted on 19 October 2009 by admin
SANTA CRUZ — Of the more than 800 fighters and martial arts fans who filled the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Saturday for the opening day of the 14th annual U.S. Open of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the toughest person in the building may have been the gregarious 70-year-old man handing out the medals on stage. Continue Reading
Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – More than 800 fighters took part in this weekend’s 14th Annual U.S. Open of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, a new record.
Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
Record Number Competitors for Santa Cruz Jiu Jitsu Tourney
Posted: Oct 18, 2009 07:32 PM
Updated: Oct 18, 2009 08:53 PM
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – More than 800 fighters took part in this weekend’s 14th Annual U.S. Open of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, a new record.
Over years the tournament has shaped up to be one of the sport’s best and most important events; Organizer Claudio Franca says the event has grown from 150 fighters to the hundreds it gathers now from all over the world.
The tournament included senior level matches; some ten-percent of fighters were women.
Longboard surf champion Joel Tudor also took part for the second straight year.
http://www.kionrightnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11335501

Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
Random Videos from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu U.S. Open.
Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
Within the next week or so, we will have Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shirts and Gi patches for purchase on the website. The shirts will be black and feature the company logo on the front. As far as the Gi patches, they will feature the same logo and come with sewing instructions. These will go fast, so check back daily for updates.

Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
Good luck to everyone attending the U.S. Open.
Posted on 18 October 2009 by admin
Just kicking off the new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu website which will be updated with the latest news, photos, videos and products from around the world. All the latest news will be posted here daily so check back often.
