Autographed Official WEC 48 Jose Aldo Items for Charity

On May 3, 2010, in Community Service, by admin

Nova Uniao Black Belt and current WEC Featherweight Champion of the World, Jose Aldo, is continuing his efforts to give back to his community. With the success of his first auction, where he auctioned items from when he defeated Mike Brown for the Belt, and with the proceeds gathered from Nova Uniao merchandise sales, 40 [...]

 

Food Drive featured in Gracie Mag

On February 2, 2010, in Community Service, by admin

2009 was the inagural year for the GD Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive with the United Food Bank. The United Food Bank is responsible for distributing your food donations to over 240 agencies such as churches, youth and senior programs, crisis centers, and soup kitchens. Held during 3 tournaments, the 1st AZ Kids Cup, 2009 AZ BJJ [...]

 

Nova União leader’s end-of-the-year charity banquet

On January 22, 2010, in Community Service, by admin

Source: www.graciemag.com Known for his involvement in the promotion of Jiu-Jitsu events around Arizona, with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) and his GD Jiu-Jitsu events company, and the solid results his team of gi-clad warriors achieves in competition, Gustavo Dantas is also recognized for the charitable endeavors he performs around the state where [...]

 

Red Cross sends aid to Earthquake Victims in Haiti

On January 16, 2010, in Community Service, by admin

American Red Cross in response to the earthquakes that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010 is currently accepting donations. Your gift makes it possible for the Red Cross to provide comfort and hope to disaster victims across the affected region, helping to meet critical needs such as for shelter, food, relief supplies and other emergency [...]

 

GD Jiu-Jitsu Events 2009 Food Drive

On January 4, 2010, in Community Service, by admin

2009 was the inagural year for the GD Jiu-Jitsu Food Drive with the United Food Bank. The United Food Bank is responsible for distributing your food donations to over 240 agencies such as churches, youth and senior programs, crisis centers, and soup kitchens. Held during 3 tournaments, the 1st AZ Kids Cup, 2009 AZ BJJ [...]

 

Jose Aldo gives back to the BJJ Community

On November 20, 2009, in Community Service, by admin

Nova Uniao Black Belt and the new WEC Featherweight Champion of the World, Jose Aldo, has not forgotten where he came from. Aldo has gone from being a struggling Jiu-Jitsu student living inside his gym, to  now an MMA champion revered around the world. Remembering his humble beginnings he now strives to give back to [...]

 

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