Will / Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Australasia

THIS YEAR WE ARE PROVIDING CASH PRIZES FOR OUR BLACK BELT DIVISION!
That’s right – this year we are offering cash incentives to show our appreciation for the achievements our Black Belts have made …
1st PRIZE: $1000
2nd PRIZE: $500
3rd PRIZE: $250

So Black Belts – send in your entry forms within the week to secure your spot in the competition!
best wishes – John Will

We have three new T-shirts available at this years competition: The Smart Tee
Here are a few pics of the front and back art … We have 90 of each, so make sure you grab what you need early (ON THE DAY) … I predict they will
go fast!
See everyone at the Gathering …
Respectfully
John Will

The SMART tee

The PRODIGY tee

The GENIUS tee

Our Black Belt and god friend Brian Johnson of Seattle in northwest of USA has done it again. He has submitted every one of his opponents in the recent Abu Dhabi qualifiers. This is a feat that he seems to be able to repeat ‘at will’. He has done it several times already, dominating and submitted all of his opponents in the North American grappling Association championships …

As well as a swag of other competitions he has entered. Brian is such a nice guy – a wonderful example of Black belt excellence and a great human being as well. If anyone ever has the chance to make a visit to the Pacific Northwest of the USA – do not forego the opportunity of calling in to the Northwest Jiu Jitsu Academy and spend some time with Brian.
Congratulations once again Brian. Great job,
JBW

Here’s a link to see some of his fights in the Abu Dhabi qualifiers:
http://www.threeharmonies.blogspot.com/

I am just about to leave for the airport – on my way to Bangkok.
With the PAD (peoples alliance for democracy) rebels having taken over the BAngkok airport, all my arranged flights have been cancelled. In fact, the country sits poised for what could evolve into a military coup.
When my travel agent told me it was impossible to get there – I had to come up with a scheme of my own. A friend (and student of mine) Craig Moorfoot, is in the same boat as I am – and so we have decided to attck the problem together. We will fly into MAlaysia, catch a flight tomorrow night to Phuket, hire a car and do the radical ten hour drive through the hills and up the peninsula to Bangkok. That’s the plan in any case. Forty eight hours from now – all being well – I’ll post again. I am sure there will be problems to solve and hurdles to overcome before then. But that’s life – and we are problem-solving beings; so hopefully it will all work out. I need to be in Bangkok to keep an appointment on monday at lunchtime – we shall see.
Be well – gotta run.
JBW

Just finished the seminar in Napier at Shane Cox’s school. We had a blast going through a load of new open guard concepts, some high-crotch takedown principles and some new angles to take the back. At session’s end, the night was topped off with two new purple belts being awarded – one to Gareth Burke and the other to Daffydd Sweatman – as well as a few new blue belts; among them, Shane’s eldest son, Josh! After pics were taken and goodbyes all done, we headed home to Shane’s place for lovely dinner cooked up by Sue Cox (my lovely hostess) before hitting the sack.
After a great breakfast down at the waterfront with Shan, Phil and I began our four hour drive back up to Hamilton (thanks again Phil) in time to conduct an MMA seminar for Steve Wallace’s Incorporated Martial Arts group. This was my first time at Steve’s school, and what a nice bunch they are there. Sadly, Steve himself was away on a trip to Nepal – I am sorry to have missed him – in any case, we still managed to have a blast with the chief instructor, Reid, coming up from Taupo for the session. I look forward to sharing more mat-time with IMA in the new year.
The next morning, I headed to Wellington, where long time friend and Black Belt Geoff Grant picked me up from the airport. We had lunch at one of our cheap and nasty (but favourite) haunts. After heading back to Geoff’s place to jam my somewhat dirty Gi in the washing machine, we made our way down to Mt Victoria Dojo where I took a kids class for Kyokushin Instructors Chris and Jill Gower. Forty kids and an hour and a half later, I kicked off with an MMA class for the Kyokushin adults. We worked on Thai head control, counters, escapes and set-ups for the high-crotch takedown. A great session. That ended at 7:45pm and so I had 15 minutes to eat some protein and hydrate before the 8pm BJJ class were good to go. The mat, as usual, was totally packed – and our advanced BJJ session finished up around 10:30pm. After goodbyes were said, it was back to my hotel and four hours sleep before heading back to the airport at 4:30am. By 8am I was back in Australia where I was picked up at the airport by Melissa and Felix (wife and son).
I was supposed to be on the 2:30pm flight to Bangkok today, but as it turned out, my flight is cancelled. A mass of rebels have taken over the Bangkok International Airport and so all flights into Bangkok have been cancelled. I am trying for Friday or Saturday at this point – so it’s all a bit up in the air (no pun intended) at this point.
I best get out there and buy a couple of red and yellow T-shirts (what the rebels and Government group are wearing) just in case I need to blend in – in a hurry.
Home tonight with my family – what a bonus! More from Bangkok – if all goes to plan.
JBW

Here in New Zealand right now. Visiting good friends and conducting my last series of seminars for the year. Geoff Aitkens fantastic new school in Christchurch is very likey the biggest school in New Zealand. he and leonie have done an absolutely remarkable job in growing their school over the past two years. What an amazing accomplishment. I am in awe of their efforts.
After leaving Geoff’s place, I headed to Auckland to do a full days training for Ground Control, run by Mike Fooks and Glenn tarrant. We did an MMA session for the first two and a hlaf hours, had a quick bite and then did a solid 2 and a half hour BJJ session. These guys (and gals) are totally hard-core! Again, we conducted those sessions in the brand new Ground Control Academy – love the smell of new mats in the morning!
I write this blog in HAmilton, after teaching for Karl Norton this morning in Auckland and Phil beale in Hamilton this afternoon. Karl has started a dedicated BJJ class now and numbers are growing – I am excited to see how well it will grow over the next 12 months; they have a very solid core of starters.Phil in Hamilton is a very nice guy; his group is also growing well, with their first Hamilton-grown blue belt being awarded the rank today – congratulations Earle. Nice to see Travis playing such an active and important role in the growth of the Hamilton club as well. Nice to see so much of you this weekend Trav!
Tomorrow morning (not that far away), Phil is driving me down to see my friend Shane Cox in Napier. We always have a blast there – I can’t wait.
Best go – time to call my family – and check a few e-mails.
Back on in a day or two – before I head to Bangkok for some Muay Thai training.
Best wishes,
JBW

In amongst the never-ending small things that need to be finalised for the nationals on Saturday, Melissa Will has managed to find time to secure brand new sponsorship!!

http://www.platypusx.com/

This is very exciting news for competitors as Platypus will be supplying products from their “Code of Silence”, “Pimpit Fight Team” and “Metric Clothing” lines. There may also be products for sale on the day.

Please take the time to visit their site (www.platypusx.com) and check out our latest supporter!

Things are shaping up well for the upcoming championships. We have had some great help from our sponsors – and have been able to put together some great prize packs for place-getters.

- Download the Competition Entry form >>

- Download the comp-2008 poster PDF >>

- Download the Competition waiver >>

- Download the competition rules >>

Rigan Machado has planned some fantastic seminars for the Sunday afterward – see attached poster for details. There is no need to pre-book – first 50
there for each session are good to go.
Coloured Belts: 10 AM
White Belts: 12 Noon
Dominance Academy on Bridge Road in Richmond

Accommodation: Check this link for a site offering good deals on Accommodation in Albert Park, where we are having our competition:
http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com.au/Australia/Melbourne/Albert-Park/

Best wishes to everyone,
I look forward to seeing you there.
John Will

South Australia recently had it’s first ever official State Championship for BJJ. This was an official qualifier for the AFBJJ Australian Cup which helped draw competitors from far and wide. There were over 90 participants and some very hotly contested divisions. Adelaide Will-Machado affiliate Matt Jones (ISO Health) took along 7 participants from team ISO Health. It was an exciting day with a good number of competitors and the ISO Health results were as follows…

- Lachy C: Silver; Adult White Belt: 67-73kg (biggest division of the day with 19 competitors)
- Wes P: Silver; Adult White Belt: 79-85kg
- Alan K; Bronze; Adult White Belt: 49-67kg
- Kieran V; Bronze…Adult White Belt: 85-91kg

Events BJJ will be holding their inaugural BJJ Comp, The Sydney BJJ Challenge, on Sunday 28th September 2008.

All entry forms (entry and waiver) with money (cheque or money order) must be received by Thursday 25th September 2008.

There are all divisions for Kids and Adults. The Tournament is being held at the Five Dock Leisure centre, Cnr of Queens Rd and Williams St. Kids competition begins at 9am. Adults divisions begin at 11am.

Entry forms are available for download via our website www.eventsbjj.com

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to let me know..

We hope to see you all there.

Regards,

Elvis Sinosic
Events BJJ