In support of GD athlete Ryan “Scoop” Heilman, Aggro Brand, has designed this limited edition shirt. A portion of all sales will go to sending Ryan to the 2012 IBJJF European Open in Lisbon, Portugal. The shirt is a super soft blend, slim fit, black tee with front and back print. Orders for this design [...]
Schedule: Saturday, December 3rd (Nova Uniao Invitational) 10:15 am – Doors Open 11:00 am – Adult White Belt (Light Feather to Middle) 12:00 am – Adult White Belt (Heavy to Ultra Heavy), and All Masters White Belt 1:00 pm – White Belt Senior & Female 1:40 pm – Blue Belts 2:30 pm – Purple, Brown [...]
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Cup Trials Raffle. This money will help pay for the hotel and the rental car in San Antonio on November 26th & 27th. Nova Uniao Arizona will be represented by: Gustavo Dantas, Jon Wagner, Kristina Barlaan, Alex Centner, Josh Rodriguez, Aaron Wilson and [...]
With significant results at IBJJF tournaments over the past couple years, it’s not hard to see that the Brazilian-based, Jiu-Jitsu team, Nova União, is continuing to grow and expand in the US. With GMA Gustavo Dantas at the frontline of the Team’s organization, some may say that expansion was inevitable. One of the first 3 [...]
GD Jiu-Jitsu Events and the AZSBJJF is proud to present its newest sponsor: Zebra Mats. Zebra Mats’ premium mats and flooring systems are featured at high profile events and training facilities around the world. Their ultra tough cages, rings, bag racks and accessories are used and promoted by today’s most recognized fighters, and their [...]
One of our team’s standouts at the 3rd Southwest BJJ Classic was Duane Mullen, who won the biggest division of the tournament, the Adult White Belt/Light Weight division. Two weeks ago, Duane received the award of the 2011′s GD Jiu-Jitsu’s Hardest Worker, proving that hard work really does pay off. Duane competed for the first [...]
Nova Uniao had a great weekend in Houston, TX at the UFC 136 with the win of NU Black Belt, Jose Aldo over Kenny Florian for the Featherweight World Championship. Also, Gustavo Dantas was present supporting his NU Teammate and to help promote the Jose Aldo Charity Auction for the Autographed Fight Banner and NU [...]
2011 Annual Team GD Jiu-Jitsu Party and Awards Ceremony When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 @ 1:00pm Where: AZ Combat Sports – 1401 S. McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281 Cost: $5/person; Must pay by Thursday, October 13, 2011 Food and Drinks Provided. Family Members Welcome! During the party, Gustavo will be awarding the 2011 Ranking Winners, [...]
The 2011 GD Jiu-Jitsu/Nova Uniao competition ranking came to an end with the U.S. Nationals being the last tournament to score points. For those who are not aware of it, the season starts and ends in October, since it is when Gustavo moved to Arizona and started the ranking in October 2000. Every time you [...]
