Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
The Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s mission is to promote and encourage the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the State of Arizona, certifying and endorsing schools and instructors qualified to teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The AZSBJJF is affiliated with the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, which is the sport’s highest body and involves all the local federations spread around the globe. We are committed to promoting the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments in the Southwest and to following all the IBJJF standards, including rules and divisions. All AZSBJJF Tournaments are exclusively promoted by GD Jiu-Jitsu Events.
Tournaments
As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor it is important to understand the ranking system the AZSBJJF follows. We have broken our ranking system down into a few chapters. For new Jiu-Jitsu competitors it is important to familiarize yourself with this information.
History
Some historians of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu say that the origins of “the gentle art” can be traced back to India, where it was practiced by Buddhist Monks. Concerned with self-defense, these monks created techniques based upon principles of balance and leverage …
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As a The AZSBJJF is a proud supporter and active contributor towards the improvement and enrichment of its community. In these tough times, the AZSBJJF recognizes the importance of being involved in Community Services. By including donation …
2017 Southwest Classic Registration
Attention AZSBJJF/GD Events Staff (and future staff)
Are you interested in working with us for the next tournament? 🙂
GD Events would like to announce some upcoming staff changes:
First of all, I would like to give a BIG Thank You!! to all the staff that participated in the Arizona State Champion in June. Your help was amazing, appreciated, and we received a lot of positive feedback.
For those who are not familiar with the history of GD Events, the first competition was an in house tournament that took place on January 18th, 2001 in Tempe and had 40 competitors. Through this nearly 17 year journey thousands of competitors have been inspired to challenge themselves in competitions and hundreds of people have worked and/or volunteered in support of the growth of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community in Arizona.
Competition is an amazing personal development tool; every practitioner should try at least once to feel how he/she would handle his or her emotions during a performance.
For the past couple of years I have had this desire to grow the tournament and to make it even more professional for everyone attending so I have decided to make changes in how the tournament has been running in order to continue to grow and make it an even better experience for all of us.
With that being said, GD Events is looking for committed people who are interested in helping the growth of BJJ in Arizona which include being compensated financially for your service.
In order to reach another level, the first measure is to restructure the foundation, which are the 60 people who currently work the day of the tournament. Normally, GD Events offers trades for competitors in exchange for working as a staff member after or before they competed. As of August 14th 2017, this option will no longer be available.
Here is the new list of guidelines plus shifts we are looking for the upcoming tournament:
1- Regarding shift changes: If your shift starts at 7:30am, for example, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to change clothes and be ready for the staff meeting. Arriving 15 minutes late will result in a 10% pay cut, after 30 minutes a 20% pay-cut, and after 45 minutes, the staff will not be able to work.
2- Staff who has children please be aware they will not be allowed to come and go within the work area unless they are a paid employee and are wearing a staff shirt.
3- Food and drink are available for staff only.
4- Positions and rates (rates are per hour):
Mat Coordinator- $15 (Blue Belt and up)
Announcer – $15
Score Keeper – $12
Gi Checker – $12
Medal Booth -$12
Front Desk -$12
Information Booth -$12
There are 2 shifts available: 8AM – 2PM &/or 2PM – 8PM. Some positions start at 7AM depending on what you signed up for. If you want to work all day let us know as well.
If you are interested please send a message through our Facebook Page (AZ State BJJ Federation) and indicate your top 3 positions you are comfortable doing.
Sincerely,
Gustavo Dantas
Black Belt and AZSBJJF Referee Joey Medina
Joey Medina is a black belt under the legendary Wellington “Megaton” Dias and has been training Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years. In addition to being a talented competitor and instructor, Joey has also been one of the main referees for the Arizona State BJJ Federation for the past 3 years. Many of today’s top competitors in Jiu Jitsu can be seen refereeing on the main tournaments circuits including Augusto “Tanquinho” Mendes, Osvaldo Mozinho, Samir Chantre and Caio Terra. Joey explains why he and many competitors see value in being a referee.
“Refereeing has greatly improved my BJJ by understanding strategy. It also keeps me updated on new techniques that are being used by the Jiu Jitsu community. Being a ref helps me teach my students the importance of the rules, strategy and the most important techniques! I teach my students the highest percentage submissions, sweeps, take downs, guard passes and positions that actually work in live competition on a consistent basis.”
Joey passes these thoughts on to his students at Damri MMA in Avondale, especially his competitors. “I encourage most competitors to ref. It sharpens their mind in BJJ even more so than competing. Refereeing gives you a different perspective on how competitors use different techniques and strategies in matches. In my opinion, it’s a mental exercise in becoming a more well-rounded competitor.” With the level of athlete getting better and better each year in Jiu Jitsu, it is more important than ever to have a deep knowledge of the rules and strategies employed at the highest levels.
The AZSBJJF takes the quality of referees at its events extremely seriously. In addition to flying in many of the top referees in the sport, there are also courses to keep all the referees up to date. The latest course was held on August 12th at GD Jiu Jitsu Academy in Tempe. To Joey, the quality of referees is very important. “The worst feeling a competitor can have is when a ref makes an obvious bad call that cost them a match. Competitors train hard for competition and deserve a quality ref from the tournament promoters or organization. Competitors also need to understand that refereeing is not an easy job and that mistakes will happen from time to time. It is important for competitors, coaches, students and parents to participate in ref courses so that they understand new guidelines, rules, and changes that may happen throughout the year. This may help them understand why refs make certain calls during competition. These ref courses offer transparency to everyone in the BJJ community.”
For more information about the federation please visit www.azsbjjf.org
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Southwest BJJ Classic registration in now available at www.gdjjevents.com
2017 Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classic
September 30, 2017, 9:00am – September 30, 2017, 10:00pm
GD Events is the exclusive tournament organizer of the AZSBJJF, the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. GD Events has been promoting tournaments in Arizona consistently since 2001 .
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Gi only competition will offer Kids, Juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), and Masters Divisions.
IMPORTANT: This will be a ONE-DAY tournament.
Registration Fee before FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $60
• Adults (16 and up) – $70
Registration Fee after FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $70
• Adults (16 and up) – $80
Spectator fee: $10
All registrations must be received by Friday, September 22nd by 11:59 pm. Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions. Registration will be closed when it reaches 800 competitors (400 Kids + 400 Adults).
GD Events reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.
FULL INFO @ gdjjevents.com/2017-southwest-bjj-classic/
GD Events is the exclusive tournament organizer of the AZSBJJF, the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. GD Events has been promoting tournaments in Arizona consistently since 2001 .
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Gi only competition will offer Kids, Juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), and Masters Divisions.
IMPORTANT: This will be a ONE-DAY tournament.
Registration Fee before FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $60
• Adults (16 and up) – $70
Registration Fee after FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $70
• Adults (16 and up) – $80
Spectator fee: $10
All registrations must be received by Friday, September 22nd by 11:59 pm. Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions. Registration will be closed when it reaches 800 competitors (400 Kids + 400 Adults).
GD Events reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.
FULL INFO @ gdjjevents.com/2017-southwest-bjj-classic/
2017 Southwest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classic
September 30, 2017, 9:00am – September 30, 2017, 10:00pm
GD Events is the exclusive tournament organizer of the AZSBJJF, the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. GD Events has been promoting tournaments in Arizona consistently since 2001 .
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Gi only competition will offer Kids, Juveniles, Adult (Male and Female), and Masters Divisions.
IMPORTANT: This will be a ONE-DAY tournament.
Registration Fee before FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $60
• Adults (16 and up) – $70
Registration Fee after FRIDAY 09/08/2017
• Kids (4-15) – $70
• Adults (16 and up) – $80
Spectator fee: $10
All registrations must be received by Friday, September 22nd by 11:59 pm. Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions. Registration will be closed when it reaches 800 competitors (400 Kids + 400 Adults).
GD Events reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.
FULL INFO @ gdjjevents.com/2017-southwest-bjj-classic/