The Ladies and Gentlemen of the U.S.A Muay Thai Team stare each other down as they prepare for the I.F.M.A Muay Thai World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand from November 27th - December 5th. There is a friendly wager on which group will take home the most medals, my money is on the ladies!
Last Saturday AKA put on a great kickboxing tournament with UNLIMITED winning big! UNLIMITED took home the Team Participation Trophy as well as 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze! Congratulations Jessielyn, Vikram, Raul, Jasmine, Darren, Cameron, and Hilda!
UNLIMITED FIGHT TEAM'S - Marisela Badillo has been selected to represent the United States Muay Thai Team at this years IFMA World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand from November 27th-December 5th. This is a tremendous opportunity to test her skills as well as a great honor to represent her country. We are looking forward to the challenge!
CLASSES BEGIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th 10:00-11:30am
Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be Leonardo Seixas (better known as “GloGlo”) who started training Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1989 at the age of 13. Leonardo's first academy was the headquarters of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, Gracie Humaita, located inside of his school (Colegio Padre Antonio Vieira). In the Academy he received private and group classes from Masters Rolker and Royler Gracie. In 1992, Leonardo moved to Barra da Tijuca and trained with the founder of both Gracie-Barra and the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. He graduated ten years later, receiving his black belt from Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
At Gracie-Barra, his training partners and close friends consisted of some of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world, such as: Mauricio Mariano “Tinguinha”, Roberto “Gordo”, Alexandre “Soca”, Antonio “Nino” Schembri, Vinicius “Draculino”, Helio “Soneca”, Joao Paulo “Big-Head”, Marcio “Pe de Pano”, Marcio Feitosa, and many others as well as Gracie family members such as Renzo, Ralph, Ryan, Rollezinho, Igor, and Roger. This training allowed him to become a Heavy Weight class fighter with the agility and technical skills of a Light Weight.
In Parallel to his training at the Barra Gracie Academy, he also started teaching Jiu-Jitsu classes in 1996. In his 13 years of teaching, he has developed many Jiu-Jitsu champions. In 1998 he also started his work at the Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu, where he gained experience organizing the Brazilian, Pan American, and World Championships, contributing to the development of Jiu-Jitsu in general.
Today, he has nothing but appreciation for the 20 years of experience and direct contact with Jiu-Jitsu, as a student, competitor, teacher, and tournament organizer. He can attest that Jiu-Jitsu has contributed in a very positive manner, the development of his character, morals, and lifestyle. He transfers this knowledge daily to all of his students and friends, providing them with the same opportunities and benefits that he has had as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
UNLIMITED FIGHT TEAM'S - Tristan Arenal and Hector Cortes added wins to their undefeated records at last Saturdays War of the Heroes 4. Both victories came with 1st round stoppages of 51 seconds and 1 minute 15 seconds respectively. Look for both of these exciting fighters to be back in the ring in November!
Come support UNLIMITED FIGHT TEAM'S - Hector Cortes and Tristan Arenal as they look to stay undefeated this Saturday at War of the Heroes 4 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This is going to be a great card stacked with the best Muay Thai and MMA that the Bay offers. Get your tickets at the gym NOW!
The October/November issue of Vincit Magazine will be on sale this week with MMA superstar Jake Shields on the cover. Pick yours up at the gym!
Next Staurday October 10th, UNLIMITED FIGHT TEAM'S - Hector Cortes and Tristan Arenal will be looking to continue their winning streaks at the USMF's WAR OF THE HEROES at the Santa Clara Convention Center. CrossFit Unlimited's Coach Jenna Castillo will also be showcasing her skills in a 3 round superfight. Tickets are on sale now!
Unlimited Fight Team's Marisela "BADASS" Badillo retains the WCSC Flyweight World Championship with a split decision victory over a very game Teccia Torres.
Jenna Castillo defended her WCSC Batamweight World Title with a second round stoppage of Denise Jacobs. Jenna has torn through every opponent she has faced since returning to the ring in late 2008. Two questions remain, who is there left to challenge this champion? And when will we see Ms. Castillo enter the professional ranks? 2010 should bring us the answers...
This Saturday night, Unlimited Fight Teams Marisela Badillo will be defending her WCSC Flyweight World Title on the main event card of Female Fury II. Tickets are on sale now, don't miss out!
Over the weekend Jenna Castillo (CrossFit Unlimited Coach) defended her IKF Batamweight World Title at Fight Night at the Playboy Mansion against Tiffany Connell winning a 5 round Unamious Decision. Jenna will be headling the Female Fury II card on saturday. Congrats and Rock On jenna!
This picture was the only PG rated photo from the evening. The rest have been destroyed to protect the innocent, or the not so innocent!
This event that was scheduled for Oct 17th has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with the US Open and Gracie Open. It's been tentatively rescheduled for Jan 30th.
FEMALE FURY SLIDESHOW
Marisela Badillo, Miranda Cayabyab, and Jenna Castillo fought on the Female Fury all female Muay Thai card in San Francisco on October 25th. View the Slideshow.
