Bruno Bastos 2010 was crowned 2010 CBJJO Open Class World Champion, 2010 IBJJF Super Heavy International Masters Champion and 2010 IBJJF Super Heavy Rio International Open 2nd Place!!!  He won the super-heavy weight Masters and got 2nd in the Rio Open super-heavy weight at the same time.  He had 7 matches total.  Next year his goal is to make all 4 classes again. He displayed serious Samurai Spirit…OSSSSSSSSSSS.  Hats off to Bruno.

Bruno Bastos Sporting The Redeemer

2010 AZ BJJ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO

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Many Weapons wants to wish Issa Able good luck in his MMA debut.  In addition to being a world class bjj practitioner he has a background in wrestling, kick boxing, muay thai and judo.  Many Weapons would also like to invite all local fight fans to come and support Issa and many other talented fighters as they showcase their skills at RITC.  Saturday July 31, 2010, Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona.  For more information on this event check out http://www.rageinthecage.com.

ISSA ABLE SPORTING THE SILVER SAVAGE

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We want to congratulate these talented Jiu – Jitsu specialists for demonstrating that hard work dedication and Many Weapons is a winning combination.  These brave warriors traveled far from their respective home gyms to show the competition what they were made of.  Much respect goes out to them for having what it takes to get the job done.

The 2010 International Master and Senior Championship and the Rio International Open took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 22nd to 25th. Our team was represented by Gustavo Dantas and Kristina Barlaan. Gustavo won the Black Belt/Senior 1/Feather Weight Division, and Kristina won the Blue Belt/Female/Feather Weight, and took 3rd place in the Open Division. Kristina went 5-1 with five submissions.  For more info check out GDJiujitsu.com

Gustavo Dantas and Kristina Barlaan

GD Submitting 2010 BJJ National Champion Alcenor Alves

Bruno Bastos 2010 was crowned CBJJO World Champion!!!  He also won the super-heavy weight Masters and got 2nd in the Rio Open super-heavy weight both at the same time.  He had 7 matches total.  Next year his goal is to make all 4 classes again. He displayed serious Samurai Spirit…OSSSSSSSSSSS

Bruno Bastos

Christian Broadnax  won 5 matches at the South Bay Open.  Christopher Broadnax was on a winning streak before being injured in a match with the opponent Christian defeated for the gold.

Christian Broadnax

Christopher Broadnax

Honorable mentions… Also taking care of business in Brazil was Wellington “Megaton” Dias (Gracie Humaita) – Senior 2 Feather and Absolute Champion and Mackenzie Dern (Gracie Humaita) – who scored Adult Feather and Absolute Champion.  For more info check out GDJiujitsu.com

Wellington “Megaton” Dias, Mackenzie Dern,

Kristina Barlaan and Gustavo Dantas

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The 2010 AZ BJJ State Championship took place in Mesa, AZ on June 26th and 27th. This video features many high profile fighters from both BJJ and MMA. Some of the fighters that can be found in this video are Bruno Bastos, Guybson Sa, Carlos Farias, Hermes Franca, Ben Henderson, Jesse Forbes, Rafael “Barata” Freitas, Issa Able, Kristina Barlaan, Christian and Christopher Broadnax, Marcelo Nunes and many other notables.

Many Weapons camera crew was on hand to capture the action packed event in our one of a kind signature style. You will notice Many Weapons clothing for combat is the preferred gear of many spectators, competitors and champions.

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BRUNO BASTOS SPORTING WORLD CLASS BJJ

BEN HENDERSON SPORTING WORLD CLASS BJJ

ISSA ABLE SPORTING SILVER SAVAGE

BROADNAX BROTHERS SPORTING MARAUDER

KRISTINA BARLAAN SPORTING MARAUDER

2010 AZ BJJ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO

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OUR NEW WORLD CLASS BJJ SHIRT WAS A HIT WITH A FEW HIGH PROFILE COMPETITORS AT THE AZ STATE BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP.  EVEN CAN BE SEEN IN A COOL EVENT RECAP ARTICLE POSTED ON GRACIE MAG.COM.  CHECK IT OUT!!!

This Saturday the Arizona BJJ State Championship promoted by black belt Gustavo Dantas was held. The absolute black belt division paid out one thousand dollars to the winner and a number of gi-clad beasts took to the mats.

The big standout was Bruno Bastos. The Nova União rep had two matches on his way to taking the prize money in the open weight division.  Bruno Bastos is a prime example of what people do with Many Weapons!!!  Congratulations to Bruno on an excellent showing.

Ben Henderson took first in his weight group and the absolute division to boot.  Congratulations Smooth Ben!!!

Broadnax twins Christian and Christopher, won the featherweight and lightweight blue belt divisions.  Pan 2010 champion Kristina Barlaan won both her weight group and absolute at blue belt.  Congratulations team Many Weapons/team GD Jiu-Jitsu.

New MANY WEAPONS “World Class BJJ”  Buy Now on MANYWEAPONS.COM

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Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Championship Day 2

Bruno Bastos uses MANY WEAPONS and wins the AZ state Black Belt Open ($1000) Cash Prize!  Check out the image gallery show casing the days amazing highlights!  Many Weapons was in full effect!  Notice Bruno wearing the new World Class Redeemer design.  Check back for the highlight video.

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ARIZONA STATE BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP – DAY1 IMAGE GALLERY

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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!!!

Like we always do at this time…  Many Weapons comes through with new gear so the BJJ Warriors that do battle in Mesa Arizona this weekend can shine brighter than ever before.  We at Many Weapons want to wish the best of luck to GD Jiu-Jitsu as well as all competitors and staff.   We are extremely excited to be a part of what is shaping to be the greatest State Championship of all time.

Before you get on the mat don’t forget to get weaponized!!!  We have everything you need to hand out that beat down that you trained so hard and traveled so far to deliver.

Don’t forget to say hi to our camera as we are putting in extra hours to create the most devastating highlight reel of BJJ action ever compiled.  This will be one for the ages!!!  Special thanks goes out to our growing base of loyal supporters.  We would be nothing with out you.

Also good luck to MW sponsored competitors that proudly bare our emblem on your gear and your GI’s and every competitor that has the guts to show up and leave it all on the mat.  You truly rock!!!

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Check out the new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shirt from Many Weapons.   This shirt will be on sale June 26th – 27th at the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu – Jitsu Championship.  Pre – Order yours today for $5.00 off.  Sale ends June 28th.  Mens and Women sizes available with slim fit cut.

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2010 Arizona BJJ State Championship Promo

Check out the Many Weapons Produced Promo for The GD JIU-JITSU Events and Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federations (AZSBJJF) 2010 Arizona BJJ State Championship. The competition will take place on June 26th and 27th at the Westwood High School located at 945 W. 8th St. in Mesa, AZ 85201.

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