Who's in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Just wanted to know who trains, and where you train at. I'm in Houston and I train at Gracie Barra under "Draculino." I'm a 3 stripe blue belt, and maybe we can talk a little jiu-jitsu.

 

i'm looking into it, i do muai-tai now but am tired of stand up and wanna learn ground game.

 

I train in Davis CA under Renato Verissimo (Nova Uniao). I've been training since 1996. First under the Gracie's and then after a few years switched under Charuto.

 

I know some guys who do muai-tai and with their new ground skills, I would never mess with them. Knowing both skills makes them very dangerous.

I heard somewhere that 9 out of 10 fights end up on the ground at some point, so it's good to know both. I recommend giving it a try. It can be very addicting, but very rewarding.

 

I've seen your avatar before on other threads. I always wanted to discuss jiu-jitsu with you. Are you currently still training? If you been trianing since '96, then you must have a wealth of knowledge. I'm glad to hear from you. BTW, nice truck, I trying to get mine to look like yours.

 

Been doing it off and on for about 18mos - currently off - w/ Jay (forgot his last name) @ Socal martial arts who trained under Dean Lister. Great crew out there, relaxed and all about form versus getting the "win".

Also did muay thai for about 6 months.

 

Thanks man, yeah I'm currently still training but just like most have not been consistent. I still feel like I have so much to learn because the game is evolving so much but like you said it is so addicting and rewarding. I did Thai kick boxing for a few years and it was awesome but i love having full control of the situation when in a brawl and that's why I love jujitsu.

 

So you have any pics with Hoyce? I know it's a big family.

 

i plan on it i am trying to bump weight before i go to ground fighting

 

Cool, I knew I wasnt the only one.

I train under Marcello Cavalcanti out in Carson, CA. who is a black belt under Rigan Machado

I started last year and I know I will be doing this for a while. I had a curiosity of it and I was invited to a free roll with the class and almost instantly was hooked. Not only is it a great sport but in a way it helps me get over stress.

I look forward to chatting with you guys about bjj.

 

I don't think so... I'll try and dig some photos up.

 

oh it's huge for stress relief!

 

+1 - super addicting. cant wait to get my masters program done so I can start up again!

 

Anybody interested in a KORAL GI? Sale link in my sig.

 

holy chit, you drive down here to carson to train and my brother trained at the america top team before.

 

Yea, now he has a satellite program and a dojo opening up here soon

 

Just move to socal

 

^ I clicked your sing and no gi info... What size and how much?

 

Oh its the link under the sig, not the sig itself

Its a blue (kinda faded) A3.

Bought it for 200. asking 80 obo.

 

Paragon BJJ here.