Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Saturday, 4 January 2014
THE Latest UPDATED COMPETITOR LIST can be found on http://gfteamopen.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/2nd-gfteam-competitors-list-070113.html
if you have registered and do not see yourself on the list, please email gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br / gfteamopen@gmail.com
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
2nd GFTEAM UK OPEN 2014
Male and Female classes
Gi Belt divisions: White, Blue, Purple and Brown/Black
No-Gi divisions: Beginners (0-1 years), Intermediate (1-3 years), advanced (3-6 years) and elite (over 6 years).
Weight Classes for both Gi and No-Gi (weight in without gi with 200g tolerance):
MEN
-65kg / -75kg / -85kg / -95kg / +95kg / Absolute lightweight -80kg / Absolute heavyweight +80kg
WOMEN
-55kg -65kg -70kg and Open Class
CHILDREN
Mixed -8years
Boys & Girls -12years
Boys & Girls Cadets (13-16years old)
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Time for all of the fights: 6 min
Rules: under IBJJF
Repechage System
Weigh-in for everyone: 9-10am
Rules Meeting: 10am (all competitors must attend)
Competition starts at 10am - Order of the fights: From the lower to higher belts, and lower to higher weights.
Medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and certificates of participation to all the competitors.
COSTS - DIVISIONS:
Pre-booking ONLY!
£15 for each division and £25 for both (Gi and No Gi)
Registration ends 17th of January (Friday) - no registration possible on the event day.
Sign up on this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/9106131685/eorg
COSTS - ABSOLUTE CLASSES:
Booking on event days ONLY!
£10 absolute - no pre-booking is possible for the absolute classes. To be paid on the day.
NOTE: To sign up for the absolute classes, you MUST also pre-book for the weight-classes.
Cash Prize of All entry fees collected from your absolute division being awarded to the winner of the absolute
Organizer: GFTeam London (Gabriel Rainho and Pedro Garcia)
For further information, please email to gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br or gfteamlondon@gmail.com
Venue:
Ernest Bevin College
Beechcroft Road
Tooting
SW17 7DF
Monday, 18 November 2013
GFTEAM London 2nd Grading and Master Julio Cesar Seminar 2013
Promotions were as follows:
Pedro Garcia - Brown
Marc Stock -blue
Stefanos Siouzos - blue
Annie Kohne -blue
Simon Addison -blue
Nathan Jones - Blue
Chase ET Morton - Blue
Khalid Abdullah - Blue
Ronald Laurinavicius - Orange
Tom Gibbs - Yellow
Sean O'Flynn - Stripe
Benny - Stripe
Luca Basu - grey
Tia Basu - Grey
Morgan - Grey
Tyler - Grey
The event started with a seminar by Master Julio Cesar where he showed us some great techniques and great details in this ever evolving sport we call Jiu Jitsu!
After the seminar the Grading ceremony began with a sparring session and culminated in the belt presentations followed by the ceremonial whipping of the graduates!
more pics can be found at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1453810254845929&type=1
on our facebook page.
event was supported by BATTLE GEAR Kimonos - www.battlegearbjj.com
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
WE ARE ONE!
Join us at out next open mat if you couldn't make this one.
Details will be posted on https://www.facebook.com/groups/earlsfieldbjj/
so stay tuned!!!!
Thursday, 3 October 2013
We are holding our 1st open mat at Earlsfield Location on the 13th Oct 2013 Sunday 12pm to 1.30pm.
Full details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/198046367041062/
COME JOIN US!!! Bring friends, roll chat.. whatever! Its all about fun and open to everyone and anyone regardless of belt rank, team affiliation, male, female... whatever.. its all about BJJ!
Friday, 20 September 2013
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Join us on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/earlsfieldbjj/
The latest news, extra classes, competitions and events... also night outs and get togethers!!!
We are now located in Earlsfield London which is only a couple of minutes walk away from Earlsfield overground station.
Earlsfield is 2 stops from Waterloo and 1 stop away from Clapham Junction!
for directions and class details please go to http://gfteamlondon.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact-us.html
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Friday, 2 August 2013
New 10cm long embroidered patches are now available on our online shop.
http://gfteamlondon.blogspot.co.uk/p/online-shop.html
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Gi & No Gi Seminars focusing on Takedowns (attacks and defences) and general competition situations. (rules, strategies, game plan, common mistakes that should be avoided in a competition)
No-Gi Seminar on the 26th of July, in the evening from 6:30 to 9:30.
Price is £20
Gi Seminar will take place on the July, 27 at 2-5pm.
Price is £20.
to attend both seminars total cost is only £35
Seminar will be held at
GFteam London HQ
Combat Company
Global House, Station Building Left
Kew Road
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 2NA
to book please email gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br or gfteamlondon@gmail.com
event is supported by Battle Gear
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Rodolfo Vieira GJJ Gi Seminar
11th August 2013 at GFTeam London based at GFTEAM London HQ, Combat Company Academy in Richmond, at 2-5pm.
For prices, more details and to book your space please email gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br / gfteamlondon@gmail.com
Very Limited spaces for Rodolfo's Seminar so please hurry and book to avoid dissapointment.
Expiry date for booking: August, 9th 2013
event is supported by Battle Gear BJJ - http://www.battlegearbjj.com
picture courtesy of BJJPIX
MASTER JULIO CESAR INTERVIEW - OCTOBER, 2012
- Julio, you’ve spent one month teaching BJJ in Europe last year. How do you feel when you see how the sports you’ve loved and practiced for over 30years has become so popular in Europe?
JC: When holding BJJ seminars, rather than seeing myself as a teacher, I believe that I share information and knowledge with the students. I never would have imagined that one day, BJJ would be so widespread in many places all over Europe, all over the world in fact. Until a few years ago, me and my students only ever travelled within the state of Rio to join competitions or hold seminars. Now, I have this to get to know many countries, developing my passion and meeting many interesting people. It’s a great feeling.
- GF Team has been growing in Europe over the past year, with new affiliates in England, in Germany and the most recently one in France. How does it feel to see the team you’ve founded growing so successfully, and how do you see GF Team developing in the next few years?
JC: I certainly have to thank all the professors, who have believed in our project and are doing an incredibly successful job. Our brand Team has been growing because everybody has the same vision, and because the professors put a lot of work and dedication into developing BJJ and the GF Team brand. As such, I believe our team is going to become stronger and stronger.
- 25 GF Team students from various countries competed at last year’s IBJJF London Open; it’s the first time GF Team has seen this many team members compete in Europe. How does this make you feel?
JC: It was fantastic to see so many GF Team members competing! I was very pleased to see that not only the athletes gave everything in the competition, but also to see the support from the team mates who came to Crystal Palace to watch and cheer. It’s this support that makes for a great team! Despite BJJ being an individual sport, I believe that not only the athletes play an important role in the competition, but everyone involved, be it the referee or the audience cheering for their team mates.
- Thinking back to when you first founded GF Team, had you ever imagined that one day, some of the biggest BJJ icons and world champions would evolve from this team?
JC: Absolutely not. And sometimes I still cannot believe it! We started very small and the main goal in our work has always been to provide education. The development of a champion is a consequence of this work, and I am very proud.
- A range of GF Team black belts have been holding the titles as champions in various competitions and championships worldwide. Moreover, there’s a new generation of young GFathletes who are ready and able to keep this legacy. What’s the secret to GF Team’s success, what makes these young athletes so strong and successful?
JC: Well mainly, I’d say that the professors, athletes, and everyone in the team are keeping a strong focus on the same vision, the same goal. There’s a very strong group dynamic; the achievement of each individual is regarded as an achievement for the team. I think this is a very important factor, the sense of togetherness and support makes us strong.
And then, of course, we have many athletes in the team who dedicate their life to this sort, like Rodolfo Vieira. He is the first to be on the mat, and the last to leave. I am sure we will see more Rodolfos at GF Team in the future!
- At the Copacabana, the most famous beach in the world, a big sand statue of Rodolfo Vieira has recently been built. You and all GF Team members must be very proud; what effect do you think this could have for GF Team?
JC: Of course we are all very proud to see Rodolfo, and as such GF Team, represented on Copacabana beach. In my opinion, amongst the range of GF Team blackbelts who have all had incredible achievements and successes, Rodolfo managed to make a difference, in that GF Team is now very well known internationally. The respect GF Team has gained is giving a variety of other athletes the opportunity to shine and grow in BJJ now.
The new generation of GF Team athletes mirror themselves in Rodolfo, and he’s an idol and inspiration to young children and teenagers.
- You’ve been training BJJ over 30years and have seen many great successes, but surely also some losses along the way. What’s your biggest advice for those who wish to be successful as BJJ athletes?
JC: Most importantly, you should believe in yourself and always stay determined. There will be times in any athlete’s life when they’re tired and worn out, or when they face losses. Taking any sports seriously, there are many sacrifices one needs to take; you cannot always go out with your friends, go to the beach when everyone else does, or spend as much time with your family as you’d love to.
But as long as you have a strong passion for BJJ, stay determined, focussed and train hard with your team mates, the achievements and successes will be incredibly gratifying.
- Thank you very much for your time and the great chat, Julio!
JC: Thank you very much, and a big Thank You to everyone who helped organise our GF Team European Tour! Hope to see you all soon again!
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
GFTEAM BJJ interclub July 2013
Gi and No Gi divisions
Date: Sunday, 28th of July 2013
Gi Belt divisions: White, Blue and Purple
No-Gi divisions: 0-1 years experience, 1-3 years and 3+
Weight Classes for Both (Gi and No-Gi): -65kg / -75kg / -85kg / -95kg / +95kg / Absolute lightweight -80kg / Absolute heavyweight +80kg (Weight in without gi)
Limit of 8 people in each category
Time for all of the fights: 5 min
Rules: under IBJJF
Repechage System
Registration ends 25th of July (Thursday)
Weight in for everyone: 9-10am on the 28th July 2013
Rules Meeting: 10am (all competitors must attend)
Competition starts at 10am - Order of the fights: From the lower to higher belts, and lower to higher weights.
Entry:
£10 for each and £20 (Both Gi and No Gi) /
£5 extra for the absolute (Cash Prize of All entry fees collected from your absolute division being awarded to the winner of the absolute )
£5 for spectators.
Organizers: GFTeam / Combat Company
Venue: Combat Company
Richmond Station Left
Kew Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 2NA
to register please email gfteamlondon@gmail.com or info@combatcompany.co.uk
Event is supported by BATTLE GEAR - BJJ Kimonos and technical apparel
http://www.battlegearbjj.com
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
This seminar is aimed at Competitors and getting competition ready.
As one of the Biggest UK BJJ Competition will take place in Birmingham on the 18th and 19th of May and we'd like to invite you to attend this training camp.
The Training Camp will run at GFTeam London HQ based at Combat Company in Richmond and will be taken by Head Coach Gabriel Rainho and GFT Black Belt coming directly from HQ in Rio, Joao Alfredo.
Dates: 13th to 17th of May (Monday to Friday).
Timetable:
Morning Sessions (10:30-12:30)
Evening Sessions (19:30-21:30).
Costs: only £50 for all week or £15 single class.
Venue:
Combat Company
Richmond Station Left
Kew Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 2NA
To book via pay pal please email to gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br / gfteamlondon@gmail.com
All teams and levels are welcome!
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event is supported by Battle Gear BJJ. http://www.battlegearbjj.com
Monday, 11 March 2013
NO GI SEMINAR: June, 14th Friday at 6:30-9:30 pm
. GI SEMINAR: June, 15th Saturday at 10-1pm
. TRAINING CAMP:- Morning sessions
(10:30-12am): 10/06 (Mon),
11/06 (Tue),
12/06 (Tue),
13/06 (Wed) and 14/06 (Fri)
- Evening session
(830-10pm): 13/06 (Wed)
COSTS:
GF Team members:Pay via cash or paypal by 31/05/2013:
Seminar only: £30 (one seminar) £50 (two seminars)
Boot Camp only: £80
Boot Camp and Seminar: £100
Pay after 01/06/2013 or during the camp:
Seminar only: £35 (one seminar) £55 (two seminars)
Boot Camp only: £90
Boot Camp and Seminar: £110
Non-members:Pay via cash or paypal by 31/05/2013:
Seminar only: £35 (one seminar) £55 (two seminars)
Boot Camp only: £90
Boot Camp and Seminar: £110
Pay after 01/06/2013 or during the camp:
Seminar only: £40 (one seminar) £60 (two seminars)
Boot Camp only: £100
Boot Camp and Seminar: £120
Pay as you go (single class): £25
Ricardo Evangelista BJJ Heroes Profile: http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/ricardo-evangelista
to book or pay via pay pal please email gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br or gfteamlondon@gmail.com
Seminar is supported by BATTLE GEAR
www.battlegearbjj.com
http://www.facebook.com/battlegi
twitter: BATTLEBJJ
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
TAKEDOWNS & LASSO GUARD SEMINAR with Head Instructor Gabriel Rainho.
Details:
30th of march, Saturday at 2-5pm at GFTEAM London HQ.
Seminar focus will be on takedowns for bjj and leg lasso guard
£20 for membersand £25 non members
Limited spaces!
to book your spot please email gfteamlondon@gmail.com
A number of GFTEAM members have competed and won their free access all paid passes to ABU DHABI to compete in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship 2013.
Among the team heading up to compete is our GFTEAM London's very own Stefanos Siouzos. Congratulations!!!
He will hanging with the likes of Vinicius Marinho, Rodolfo Viera, Ricardo Evangilsta......
TRAIN HARD, FIGHT EASY!!!!
Friday, 1 February 2013
Vinicius 'Esquisito' Marinho from GFTEAM RIO came to London to hold a seminar and competition boot camp.
Vinicius and fellow GFTEAM team mate Jake Mackenzie also held their own training camp in London and Germany.
After a successful training camp, Vinicius went to compete at the Lisbon IBJJF European Championships 2013 and won Silver at the Euros 2013. He submitted all his opponents on the way to the finals and only lost in the final in a very very close match to 4 time champion Micheal Langhi.
Congratulations Vinicius! You are a true warrior!
Vinicius is sponsored by Battle Gear - http://www.battlegearbjj.com
Vinicius and fellow GFTEAM team mate Jake Mackenzie also held their own training camp in London and Germany.
After a successful training camp, Vinicius went to compete at the Lisbon IBJJF European Championships 2013 and won Silver at the Euros 2013. He submitted all his opponents on the way to the finals and only lost in the final in a very very close match to 4 time champion Micheal Langhi.
Vinicius is sponsored by Battle Gear - http://www.battlegearbjj.com
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Thursday, 15 November 2012
GFTeam London is very proud to present VINICIUS MARINHO & JAKE MACKENZIE LONDON SEMINAR AND 5 DAY TRAINING BOOT CAMP.
Hosted by Head Coach Gabriel Rainho
The camp is a chance to study and learn the inner workings of one of RIO's Top Competitor and his style which earned him the nick name VINICIUS 'EQUISITO' MARINHO and also to study in-depth the complex deep half guard game of the world reknown JAKE MACKENZIE
To top it all off there will be a 5 day training camp to focus on the preparation for the next European Championship at the end of January 2013 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The seminar and training camp events are open to all clubs, affiliation, age and sex.
VINICIUS MARINHO:
GFTeam Black Belt light weight
Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/VinÃcius-Marinho/348579035179903
BJJ Heroes Profile: http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/vinicius-marinho
Highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzxw0vuGkwE
Main Titles:
2x World Champion Blue Belt
Brazilian National Champion Purple Belt
Silver Pan American Brown Belt
3x Brazilian Nationals Team Champion Black Belt
South American Champion Black Belt
World Champion Black Belt
Rio Open Champion Black Belt
Pan American No Gi Champion Black Belt
Brazilian National No Gi Champion Black Belt
JAKE MACKENZIE:
GFTeam Black Belt middle weight
BJJ Heroes Profile: http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/jake-mackenzie
Highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fLtrDJObok
Main Titles:
Rio States Champion purple belt
US Open Champion purple belt
Pan American Champion brown belt
Abu Dhabi WORLD Pro North & Central America Trials Champion brown/black belt
American National Champion brown belt
European Champion brown belt
South American Champion black belt
Brazilian Nationals Team Champion black belt
World Champion black belt
BOOT CAMP DATES:
07th (MONDAY) to 11th (FRIDAY) of January 2013, 7pm-9pm
SEMINAR DATE:
12th (SATURDAY) January 2013, 10am-1pm
ADDRESS:
COMBAT COMPANY, Richmond Station Left, Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NA
COSTS:
Non-members:
Pay via cash or paypal by 28/12/2012:
Seminar only: £50
Boot Camp only: £110
Boot Camp and Seminar: £150
Pay after 29/12/2012 or during the camp:
Seminar only: £60
Boot Camp only: £130
Boot Camp and Seminar: £180
GF Team members:
Pay via cash or paypal by 28/12/2012:
Seminar only: £40
Boot Camp only: £100
Boot Camp and Seminar: £130
Pay after 29/12/2012 or during the camp:
Seminar only: £50
Boot Camp only: £110
Boot Camp and Seminar: £150
For more details or to book please email gfteamlondon@gmail.com or gabrielrainho@yahoo.com.br alternatively you can call 07530 345847 (GABRIEL)
Spaces are limited so hurry and book your space!
Monday, 12 November 2012
In October 2012 Master Julio Cesar & Theodoro Canal embarked on a major European seminar tour to Germany, England, France and Switzerland. This culminated in GFTEAM europe fighters congregating to compete in the IBJJF London International Open 2012 Championships.
This is a short documentary of their adventures.
Sponsored by http://www.battlegearbjj.com
Premium BJJ equipment
For Those who cannot view this video or if it has no audio, please go to http://videobam.com/OTjMe
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Aimed at more novice competitors who want a taste of competing in Brazilian Jujitsu.
Rules are as follows:
Each bout will be 1x5min round in duration
All bouts are scored as IBJJF Gi rules.
All entries are £10 per head £5 per spectator
All weight categories will be limited to 8 fighters per section.
Open weight absolute will be an additional category £10 per entry winner takes all cash prize (second category only which means you must have already taken part in your own weight category)
Trophies will be awarded for First & Second. Third place recieves a Certificate
for more info or questions please email gfteamlondon@gmail.com
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