Two Months in Brazil
Once again I headed south for the summer. This is my third trip to Brazil and I loved every minute of it.
When I go to Brazil I train at the Nova União Head Quarters under Dede (Professor André Pederneiras) and his group of Black Belt instructors.
Dede just built a new school which is a top of the line facility and the nicest one I ever trained in. It had two very large mat spaces and full size ring dividing the two.
I had the chance once again to train with many of the great Jiu Jitsu guys and coaches in the world. To name a few, Rodrigo Ruas, Pedro Rizzo, Shoalin, Thales Leites, Leonardo Santos, Darly Gohlar and I cannot forget my 5 time Olympic Wrestler Chris Brown. I also had the great pleasure of meeting John Donehue the head coach of Extreme Jiu Jitsu. He also showed me a few tricks to add to my game.
Like other years I compete in both World Championships and this year I managed to bring home a Gold medal from the Copa Do Mondo. It was a great feeling considering that I was sick for the week of the championships and felt like a sack of shit.
I was trying to keep track of my training but after most training I was to frick'n beat to type. So you can read some it on the my Journal.
Out for lunch with the Gringos. The Maria Tatame's Team Extreme, Chris Brown, John Donehue, Mathew, Me and Sheena Me, Some Girl?, Pedro Rizzo, Luiz, Shoalin and Fredrico Deigo, Eduardo and me on the town. Chill'n Sugar loaf in the background Training Session with Beto, Pedro, Me, Rodrigo, ? Pedro getting Jiggy with it. Training MMA Up on the Mountian
