Hey everybody, check out the June/July issue of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine. I am featured in the Technique section showing a series of attacks from cross guard. As mentioned in the article, I was first introduced to Cross Guard by Robson Moura many years ago, and since then has been a big part of my game and Nova Uniao Arizona. Over the years, I started to develop a very good cross guard system, with a lot of options, and responses for a lot of different reactions from your opponent, and that is what I shared in Jiu-Jitsu Magazine #8.

The Magazines can be found at Barnes & Nobles. I also added a video of me using the cross guard in Brazil. Enjoy!

This vlog is a continuation of the “Are you looking for sponsors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?” At part 2, I share a few experiences with sponsors and my first trip to the United States.

Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura will be teaching a Gi Seminar on Saturday May 5th from 10 am to 1:00 pm at 11220 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33615. This seminar will cover specific techniques, tips, and exercises focused on strengthening and fine tuning your competitive game. From working out of tough positions and situations to learning how to use the IBJJF rules in your favor, the 3rd Tampa FUSION Seminar will give you the tools you need to have an extra edge over your opponents.

FREE T-SHIRT OFFER AND EARLY PRICE $65 ENDS 11:59PM FRIDAY APRIL 27TH. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 11:59PM THURSDAY MAY 3RD or until registration count reaches 50 attendees. Online registrations ONLY! Call 813-855-1760 if you have any questions.

Register at http://gdjjevents.com/tampa-fusion-registration/

Check Point Class

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES! No payment at the door.

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Where: GD Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Price: $20 (GDJJ Academy Students) & $30 (GD Affiliates)

White Belt  Check Point 1 & 2 (1st & 2nd Stripes or under Gustavo’s consent)
Time:  10:00am to 12:30pm (please arrive 15 minutes before)

Click here to register now!

Checkpoints are mandatory (White and Blue only; Purple and Brown optional) 2 hour sessions that allow a student to work with Gustavo, or one of his Black Belts, to review moves and positions from the curriculum that they may or may not be familiar with, making sure to go over the specific details that often/commonly get missed by students. A student will receive focused instruction and Checkpoints are an excellent resource for information that will help students towards their promotion. You must have attended at least 2 Check points (one being the Self Defense), in order to receive your diploma when promoted.

]]> http://gdjiujitsu.com/2012/04/08/white-belt-check-point/feed/ 0 http://gdjiujitsu.com/2012/04/06/team-nova-uniao-at-the-ibjjf-phx-open/ http://gdjiujitsu.com/2012/04/06/team-nova-uniao-at-the-ibjjf-phx-open/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:33:01 +0000 admin http://gdjiujitsu.com/?p=4289
Team Nova Uniao will be competing at the IBJJF Phoenix International Open on April 28th. If your name is on the list, please sign up at http://www.ibjjf.org. If your name is not on the list, please contact me at gustavo@novauniao.com before you sign up.

DATE: April 28th 2012.

ADDRESS: Phoenix College – North Gym
1202 W.Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 20/Apr/2012

LAST DAY TO EDIT REGISTRATION: 25/Apr/2012

PRICES:
$82.00 by 6/Apr/2012
$97.00 by 20/Apr/2012

Athletes affiliation and Academy registration deadline: 16/Apr/2012

All brown and black belt athletes must be properly affiliated for the current year.
All academies must be registered in order for its students to register in the competition

Full info at http://www.ibjjf.org

Team GD Jiu-Jitsu competitor, John Owning, will be representing out team at the prestigious Abu Dhabi World JJ Pro Cup on April 12^th and 13^th. Owning won the San Diego trials (7 matches in one day). He needs to fly from New York, but the organization doesn’t pay for his ticket from AZ to NY, only NY to Abu Dhabi. We will be doing a raffle until April 6^th to help raise money for his plane ticket to NY. For every $5 that you donate, you will receive a ticket. Even though I don’t teach private classes anymore (Rosenberg does), I will be offering one as one of the prizes and I will be also donating a Nova Uniao Gi. If you are interested, please contact Gustavo or the front desk about it. Thanks for the support.

Gustavo

Starting on April 3rd, a new Takedowns class will be added to our schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The class taught by myself is a combination of Judo and Wrestling to benefit Jiu-Jitsu. The class will include a lot of drills, with a lot of repetitions. Please arrive 10 minutes before class. Attn.: Visitors, $20 Mat Fee (Affiliated or not) applies.

See you on Tuesday!

Gustavo

Thales Leites, Gustavo Dantas & Paul Schmidt

Hey everybody, support the GDJJA network of friends and students who support our Academy, if you are in Arizona and you are looking in investing on Real State, please check out my friend Paul Schmidt. Without his help GDJJ Academy would not be in business today. If you need an honest and trustworthy person to help you with real state, whether be business or home, please see Paul Schmidt, and tell him that Gustavo sent you, and he will take care of you.

“Quite simply, this is a confusing Real Estate market. Should you stay in your home or should you sell? Is this a good time to invest? Every situation is very different and the answer is possibly yes to all the above. Being in the Real Estate business for over 15 years in the Phoenix area I have seen it all. It is tough to know which direction you should go; I can help.”

Paul Schmidt
DPR Realty
602-690-0063
azlandandhomes@aol.com
www.1azhomesearch.com

New Nova União academy in Arizona: a dream come true

It’s been a long time coming, with plenty to brag about along the way; but Gustavo Dantas, one of our busiest GMA members, has now made his longtime dream come true: After 12 years at world-renowned professional MMA stable Arizona Combat Sports, he is finally teaching at a location exclusively for Jiu-Jitsu. And the best part: it’s all his!

Click here for the full article

Saturdays classes will begin March 17th, from 1:00pm – 2:30pm and will be cancelled on tournament days or special events. The calender will be updated monthly to reflect which instructor is teaching, what classes will be cancelled, or if there is a change in schedule due to seminars, workshops, or checkpoints. Gustavo will be teaching the class on the 17th.

Within a week and a half, our school has already gathered close to 150 students. With the addition the many affiliate members interested in training, we will have a limit of 10 affiliate visitors per class. After a few weeks, we will review the class size and make necessary arrangements. GD affiliates and visitors must pre-register for the class each week. Active GDHQ students DO NOT need to pre-register, nor pay, just make sure to bring your key tag for check-in.

During the week, GD affiliates pay a $15 mat fee, but for Saturday classes, the mat fee will be $20. GD affiliates and vistors may pre-register on Fridays at the GD Jiu-Jitsu Academy or at www.gdjiujitsu.com . Fees are NOT refundable and NO registration will be accepted at the door. Limit is 10 visitors only. The link will be available every Friday and as soon as 10 visitors are reached, the registration will close. GD affiliates and visitors must bring their registration confirmation to check-in to the Saturday classes.

Click here to register:

May 5th – Steve Rosenberg

May 12th – Steve Rosenberg

May 19th – Steve Rosenberg

GD Jiu-Jitsu Academy Schedule

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm – 2:30pm. No open mat time available.

1848 E. University Dr. Suite 104, Tempe, AZ 85281 :: 1-800-910-8757 :: www.gdjiujitsu.com