Gracie Technics Oregon http://www.gtoregon.com Spreading the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Wed, 09 May 2012 03:48:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Rylan Lizares Seminar http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/05/09/rylan-lizares-seminar/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/05/09/rylan-lizares-seminar/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 03:28:57 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=312 This past weekend Gracie Technics founder  Rylan Lizares, conducted a series of seminars focusing on the mount. The first one was held at Gracie Technics Corvallis/Oregon Pound and covered the intricacies of the position. The seminar lasted over 3 hours and every one took something away!  After the seminar dinner was graciously hosted by Mike Downing  with food provided by Mosafar Wanly.  These get together’s are always awesome, great food, good people and am amazing time was had by all.

The next day he continued the series at Mel Locke’s  Universal Martial Arts.  He started the seminar off with  a quick review of the day before and continued with even more concepts, techniques and submissions. At the end of the seminar every one’s minds were blown!!

Thanks to Mike Downing and Mel Locke for hosting Rylan. Congrats to everyone from Corvallis and Camas that recieved promotions and   lastly, huge thanks to Rylan Lizares. If it weren’t for you a lot of us would have never played and continue to play jiu jitsu!

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/05/09/rylan-lizares-seminar/feed/ 0 Good Luck James Glover! http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/03/20/good-luck-james-glover/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/03/20/good-luck-james-glover/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:04:38 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=307 Congratulations go to James Glover on graduating from Portland State University!! James has been an integral part of making Gracie Technics Hillsboro one of Hillsboro Oregon’s premier jiu jitsu facilities. James will be moving back to Albany Oregon where he plans to continue training and teaching in Albany and the Oregon Pound in Corvallis while looking to land a spot in law enforcement.

Although we are sad to see James leave, we know that he is moving on to bigger and new adventures, thanks and GOOD LUCK!

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/03/20/good-luck-james-glover/feed/ 0 Gracie Technics Gym Exchange http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/gracie-technics-gym-exchange/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/gracie-technics-gym-exchange/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:15:16 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=302 It’s that time of year again, Gracie Technics Gym Exchange hosted by the Oregon Pound on Saturday March 10th from 11:00-1:30pm’! All Gracie Technics and Pedro Sauer Affiliates are welcome to come, share and exchange knowledge as well as meet the people in our association!

For those in the Portland Area we will be car pooling from Aim High martial arts in Beaverton. After our training session lunch will be hosted at Mike Downing’s house!! If you have never been to a gym exchange you are truly missing out!

 

 

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/gracie-technics-gym-exchange/feed/ 0 Pedro Sauer Seminar http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/pedro-sauer-seminar/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/pedro-sauer-seminar/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:22:18 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=295 This past weekend Professor Pedro Sauer conducted a seminar at Anibal Lobo’s academy in Tigard Oregon. It was an awesome weekend of Jiu Jitsu ! Huge thanks to Anibal Lobo for hosting the seminar. BIG thanks to Pedro Sauer for sharing his amazing knowledge, philosophy, and understanding of jiu jitsu . So many concepts, every one had there mind’s blown!

Pedro started day one in a question and answer format and it was information over load from the beginning! In addition to covering how to counter arm drags and arm drag sweeps he went into how to prevent the arm drag, counters, escapes and the concept behind the position, all this in the first hour! The next 2 hours he continued fielding question and taught a lot about his (and Helio’s)  philosophy of jiu jitsu.

After day 1 most people, myself included felt like my brain was going to explode. Day 2 was more of the same! You should never pass an opportunity to attend a Pedro Seminar, it will change the way you view Jiu Jitsu and add so much to your game!

Lastly special thanks to Mica Cipili for making the trip from Vegas and sharing his knowledge as well. If ANYONE goes to Vegas don’t miss the chance to train with Mica, you won’t be disappointed! (http://www.brjiujitsulasvegas.com/)

 

 

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/02/29/pedro-sauer-seminar/feed/ 0 Andy and Louie Hung Visit Gracie Technics Hillsboro! http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/13/andy-and-louie-hung-visit-gracie-technics-hillsboro/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/13/andy-and-louie-hung-visit-gracie-technics-hillsboro/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:03:58 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=289 Great night of Jiu Jitsu as Andy and Louie Hung from Portland Judo(http://portlandjudo.com/) visited Gracie Technics Hillsboro for a newaza clinic!! Every one had a great time as Andy and Louie shared there special and unique blend of Judo and Jiu Jitsu. The brothers hung are easily two of the most personable and technical instructors in Oregon. The night started with a classic Judo through, Ippon Seonagi and ended with Andy’s trademark Ezekiel choke.  Look for big things from Portland Judo in 2012!

 

 

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/13/andy-and-louie-hung-visit-gracie-technics-hillsboro/feed/ 0 Bringing In The New Year http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/02/bringing-in-the-new-year/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/02/bringing-in-the-new-year/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:11:32 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=283 2012 got off to an awesome start as members from Touch M Up, Universal Martial Arts, Gracie Technics Hillsboro and 5 rings jiu jitsu got together for a little informal cross training! Special thank to Chris Dealy for organizing it and Mel Locke for hosting us at his gym.  Looking forward to an amazing 2012!

]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2012/01/02/bringing-in-the-new-year/feed/ 0 Caio Terra Seminar http://www.gtoregon.com/2011/12/05/caio-terra-seminar/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2011/12/05/caio-terra-seminar/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:31:39 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=276 5 time world champion and the only 4 time no-gi world champion, Caio Terra made his first visit to Oregon and did an AMAZING two day seminar!

On Saturday, December 3rd, his three (plus) hour seminar covered very technical concepts and revolutionary half guard passes. At the end of the day every one was suffering from information over load (and sore necks!). Although it was a lot of information everyone took something away!

On Sunday, December 4th he conducted a second seminar focusing on Terra guard. It was nothing short of AWESOME!

 

Special thanks to Caio Terra for taking the time to come out and share jiu jitsu with us, Tom Oberhue and five rings jiu-jitsu (http://www.5rjj.com/), Zach Adamson and the Oregon Coast Jiu Jitsu (http://www.orbjj.com/), K.c. Thompson and impact jiu jitsu (http://www.impactjj.com/), Harold Utterbeck and NWMA (http://www.nwmaacademy.com) and every one who came out to support! OSS!!

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Congratulations to Levi Jansen, Shawn Chandler, Derek Sasaki, Travis Branson, Quinn Payton, Ivan Roman, Chris Flatt and Tomena Flatt on there promotions to Blue Belt.

Special Thanks to Mel Locke and company for making the drive out from Camas (http://www.universalmartialarts.biz/), Mike Downing (www.oregonpound.com) for hosting us and Mozafar Wanly for putting together an amazing after training feast!

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]]> http://www.gtoregon.com/2011/10/23/gracie-technics-corvallis-oregon-pound-gym-exchange-huge-success/feed/ 0 Oregon Open, out numbered but never out gunned! http://www.gtoregon.com/2011/10/03/oregon-open-out-numbered-but-never-out-gunned/ http://www.gtoregon.com/2011/10/03/oregon-open-out-numbered-but-never-out-gunned/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:00:29 +0000 admin http://www.gtoregon.com/?p=242 Despite being significantly out numbered by the other teams, Team Pedro Sauer finishes 4th at the Oregon Open! Thanks to every one who competed, coached and help the athletes get ready. Awesome job! Special thanks go out to Mel Locke at Universal Jiu Jitsu, Mike Downing from the Oregon Pound, Chris Dealy from Touch M Up MMA, and James Wohlmacher from Gracie Technics Hillsboro for organizing and coordinating everything. GREAT JOB.

We’d also like to thank Rylan Lizares, Head Of Gracie Technics, who inspires and guides us. Mahalo.

Lastly, and most important, we’d like to thank the man himself, Professor Pedro Sauer for sharing his gift of Jiu Jitsu with us! Obrigado Professor

FULL RESULTS

White Belt

Levi Janssen – 2nd place

Michael Smith – 3rd place

 

Blue Belt

Amber Crawford  - 2nd place

Kyra Batara – 2nd place* (2nd place in weight and No-gi advanced!)

Christian Chamber – 2nd place

Michael Detienne – 2nd place

Ryan Lee – 3rd place * (weight class and absolute)

Jonny Schultz  - 3rd place

 

Purple Belt

Anthony Tran – Champion (for impact)

Christopher Dealy  - 2nd place* (3rd place in weight, 2nd in absolute and 2nd in No gi!)

 

Youth/Juniors  (the future)

Abraham Malone- Champion

Dominic Batara- Champion* (gi and No gi advanced!)

Christian Hudgins- Champion* (gi and No gi advanced!)

Brandon Macarthur – Champion

Dylan Clark – 2nd place

Dyshawn Hobson- 2nd place

Alex Lord – 3d place

Caeden Chambers – 3rd place

Zoe Mings – 3rd place

Kyle Brosius – 3rd place

 

 

GREAT JOB! See you all at the next Gym Exchange, October 22nd at the Oregon Pound Corvallis!

 

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