Matt Norris Wins Bronze At European BJJ Championships
January 31, 2010
Congratulations go out to Matt Norris who has managed to come back with a Bronze Medal at the European BJJ Championships taking place in Lisbon, Portugal.
He was fighting in the heavyweight division of the purple belts.
A quick summary based on messages received from Russ Allchin and Matt explain how and what happened but I will write a more detailed report once the guys return back to Jersey.
Mat weighed in at 94.2KG so he jsut about made the weight category.
I don’t know the name of his opponent at this time, but the guy jumped guard. They battled for position and Matts opponent swept and made full mount.
Matt managed to bridge him off and in the scramble that ensued, managed to finish the fight with an arm bar.
Good result Matt.
The second fight goes as follows and was texted to me from Matt.
Fight started with him jumping guard and trying to sweep my leg.
Went to floor and I tried to pass his guard. As I did he swept me and then tried to mount. I managed to keep it at half guard for a bit then made a mistake and he mounted.
Managed to bridge him off and I tried to break his guard.
Time was running out so I tried a sneaky choke that Stuey showed me whne standing in his guard but unfortunately it was to little to late.
Lost on points.
Well done to both Matt & Russ.
Russ Allchin European BJJ Championship Results
January 29, 2010
Hi all, a quick update courtesy of Matt Norris via www.twitter.com/chuckjsy regarding Russell Allchin’s fights at the European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships currently taking place in Lisbon, Portugal.
Russell has had a tough competition proving that there are some good guys out there and nothing should be taken for granted.
I am going to put the exact Tweets (Twitter Posts) that Matt sent to me word for word and I will follow up with a more detailed report on their return to Jersey along with Video of the fights which Matt says he has taken.
Anyway, this is the posts for Russell’s first fight.
Matt Norris (MN) – Russ is fighting today. He has his weight division this morning then the open class in the afternoon.
MN – Russ has been called to the warm up area.
MN – Russ is weighing in, fingers crossed he makes the weight.
MN – Looks like he is fine and he is on the mat right in front of me.
MN – Here we go.
MN – He passed Russ’s guard for 2 points. Now in lockdown. (opponents name is still unknown to me)
MN – Trying for the sweep, he is attacking Russ’s arm.
MN – Still trying for the sweep and we are running out of time.
MN – His opponent is on his feet trying to pass Russ’s legs and it’s time. 2 points and an advantage for the win. Unlucky Russ.
That was the end of the fight in his weight class for Russ.
Matt Norris then texted me a few hours later to say he had updated Twitter with Russell’s Open Weight division fight.
Again, these are word for word Tweets that can be found at www.twitter.com/chuckjsy and further details will be posted along with video footage on their return.
Matt Norris (MN) – Just waiting for the blue open class to begin. Russ is in the warm up area but not much is going on at the mats at the moment.
MN – OK, his name has been called and Russ is moving to mat 2.
MN – Hot F**king damn, Russ has got a dump truck to fight. The guy is massive; here we go.
MN – Russ gone for half guard and the dump truck lays on him. He’s trying to to squash Russ through the mat.
MN – Russ is trying to sweep but he is struggling to move at the mo; shit the guy is big.
MN – Russ is trying to break away but the dude is on him.
MN – And it’s time. Dump truck got the advantage. Unlucky Russ. Just found out the guy is 118kg
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That is all I have for now.
Matt Norris is fighting tomorrow and he says he will keep me updated so I can in turn, keep you updated.
Just like to say unlucky Russell but nice one for getting down there to fight mate.
See you on the mat
Excellent Braulio Estima Video
January 20, 2010
Hey everyone
Graciemag put a video on Facebook which shows some fantastic footage of Braulio Estima in various gi and no gi comps.
Whoever put the video together did a great job in timing bits with the music.
I hope you enjoy it.
Braulio Estima Inverted Triangle Technique
January 19, 2010
Hey everyone, I saw a Twitter post pointing to this video and thought you guys would like to see it as well.
It is a favourite technique of Braulio’s so if he thinks it’s good it’s got to be worth paying special attantion to.
See yourself submitting someone on your next training session in style? Watch, learn, practice, apply. That’s all you need to do.
Enjoy
Matt Norris V Ed Brown Kent Open 2009
January 17, 2010
Here’s Matt Norris fighting Ed Brown at the Kent Open this year.
Matt is off to fight in the European Championships at the end of the month and if this video is anything to go by, I’m sure he is going to have a very good competition.
Funniest MMA write up ever
January 15, 2010
This is without doubt one of the best fighter profiles ever.
http://www.cracked.com/blog/worst-life-ever-the-story-of-kazuyuki-fujitas-skull
Hope you enjoy it.
Sunday Morning Training
January 11, 2010
Sunday morning training which is at 10.00 is only open to those who are blue belts and above or at a good level in no-gi submission grappling.Any queries please speak to Rob Staples.
Happy New Year 2010
January 3, 2010
Happy new year for 2010
Now that Christmas has gone, i’m sure you’ll be ready to shed those extra pounds that you’ve put on over the Christmas period.
Training resumes this Monday 4th Jan usual times.
The competition season kicks of right away with the European BJJ Open 28th 29th 30th 31st Jan in Lisbon Portugal.Matt Norris and Russel Allchin will be representing Gracie Barra Channel Islands,Matt Norris will be fighting as a purple belt this time round as Braulio Estima had awarded Matt his purple belt at the end of the Europeans last year, Russel Allchin will be fighting at blue belt.
While most of you had your feet up and over the festive period Matt and Russ continued to train hard for this up and coming comp putting in as many sessions as possible, as always we wish them both the best of luck in Portugal.
A list will be posted soon with all dates for up an coming competitions for 2010
Two more representing our club will be Liam McGeary and Joe Mckenna this time in MMA at the Battle Of Jersey on the May 8th which takes place at Fort Regent.They will be fighting semi pro rules at this event against opponents from Ireland.Both Liam and Joe are looking forward to there respective fights and are keen to start their training to prepare for this event. We’ll post an update on there progress in due course.
The club will try to put aside a table for the Battle Of Jersey so if you can come and support Liam and Joe in this event it would be much appreciated please see Rob Staples to reserve your place.
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