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New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Featured Instructor: Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa

New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Featured Instructor: Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa

Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa
Black Belt / Top-Level BJJ Competitor
Rafael has recenetly moved to Connecticut from Brazil to start teaching and competing in jiu-jitsu in the USA. He is one of the most talented and dynamic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters coming from Brazil.
Rafael will be teaching 2 days a [...]

Congratulations Student Dan Clayton!

Congratulations Student Dan Clayton!

One of our students Dan Clayton competed this weekend in the NAGA Worlds in New Jersey. This was Dan’s second time competing in a grappling competition and his first time competing in no-gi.
Dan placed 3rd in his division and had 3 excellent fights!
Dan was always trying to finish his fight and if [...]

Student Amir Kearney Wins Absolute White Belt Division

Student Amir Kearney Wins Absolute White Belt Division

One of our students Amir Kearney competed this weekend at the Best Way Jiu-Jitsu tournament located in Danbury, CT.  Amir competed in the Super Heavyweight division and placed 3rd.  He lost due to a technicality in rules, but nearly submitted his opponent.  Amir then decided to do the absolute tournament where he submitted 4 out [...]