Impact Jiu Jitsu » Submission Grappling

Black Belt Seminar Series

tracy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:42:14 +0000

Attention All Grapplers: Oregon Open Registration Now Open

tracy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:05:45 +0000

Sotiropoulos Defeats Pellegrino in UFC 116

tracy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:46:07 +0000

Impact Jiu Jitsu's Michael Chapman, George Sotiropoulos, Armand Debruge, and Josh Long. Not pictured: Eric Jetton, Keisuke Andrew, JT Horner, Jason Appleton.

George Sotiropoulos defeated Kurt Pellegrino by unanimous decision on Saturday, July 3 in Las Vegas, NV. George was all business, controlled all ranges, and proved once again that he belongs on top.

UFC’s Dana White was quoted on MMAJunkie.com, July 5:

“I’m impressed with him,” White said after the July 3 Las Vegas event. “I was blown away with his Joe ‘Daddy’ Stevenson fight, and he looked incredible [at UFC 116] against a guy I have a lot of respect for, too. Kurt Pellegrino is awesome.

“[Sotiropoulos] is right there. He’s fought his way into the mix. No doubt about it.”

Impact Jiu Jitsu and George’s training partners couldn’t be more proud. Congratulations, George!

May 22 Sub League Championship & Open

tracy — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:25:11 +0000

Don’t forget to register before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 17, for the May 22 Sub League Championship and Sub League Open tournaments.

Remember that the Championship is reserved for those athletes who qualified by placing first through fifth at one or both of the February 13 and April 3 Qualifier events.

The Sub League Open is for anyone who would like to compete but either did not attend the earlier events or did not qualify.

Visit subleague.com for more details, including a list of qualified competitors and registration information.

Sub League Announces 2010 Presenting Sponsor: Cage Culture

tracy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:06:11 +0000

The Submission Wrestling League (Sub League) announced on Wednesday, February 3, that Cage Culture.com (CageCulture) has signed on as Presenting Sponsor for the 2010 season. Cage Culture provides high quality, stylish apparel for the extreme athlete and fan. Their product line speaks for itself with designs and symbols of attitude and feeling.

“We are very excited to work with Cage Culture,” said Michael Chapman, Sub League manager. “Their designs and style are a perfect match to Sub League’s fans and participants. Their level of support, professionalism, and enthusiasm is going to help take Sub League and submission grappling in the Northwest to the next level.”

Registration is Now Open for Sub League’s First Qualifier Event

tracy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:28:29 +0000

The much anticipated 2010 Submission Wrestling League (Sub League) Season is now open for registration! The season consists of two Qualifier events followed by the Championship. The Qualifiers are scheduled for February 13 and April 3. The Championship is set for May 22. All three events will be held at Liberty High School in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Sub League is a No-GI submission grappling tournament where matches end in a win, lose, or draw. There are no points, just submissions. Sub League offers competitors more guaranteed matches than most other tournaments. Participants enjoy a pool format, where athletes compete against all those in their group, as opposed to brackets where the number of competitors are cut in half each round.

The League held a preview event this year, sponsoring the United Combat Sports Submission Grappling Tournament on January 23, 2010. The tournament was part of the First Annual Health, Fitness, and Martial Arts Expo at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon. Although the event was not part of the official Sub League season, it kick-started competitor enthusiasm and introduced the sport of submission grappling to the numerous Expo attendees.

The Qualifier events are open to all – ages 4 and up, from novice to advanced. The Championship is reserved for those athletes who qualify at either or both of the earlier events. There will also be an open tournament on the day of the Championship for those who did not qualify or who were not able to attend the February or April events.

Competitors have until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 8 to register for Qualifier #1 (February 13). Qualifier #2 (April 3) registration will open on Monday, February 15; Championship (May 22) registration will open on Monday, April 5.

Visit SUBLEAGUE.COM for complete details.

Good Day Oregon Spends the Morning at Impact

tracy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:06:30 +0000

Joe V from Fox 12 Oregon visited Impact Jiu Jitsu in Beaverton this morning. Good Day Oregon’s “On the Go with Joe” featured Joe learning some new moves from fighters who will be at the First Annual Health, Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts Expo taking place this Saturday (January 23) at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion in Salem. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a submission grappling tournament sponsored by SUBLEAGUE.COM from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cage fights from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

In addition to the MMA highlights, Joe worked on his Jiu Jitsu with Head Coach Michael Chapman while Impact’s Metabolic Circuit Training and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes were in session. More…

Four Grappler’s Quest World Series Champion Belts

tracy — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:34:23 +0000

Impact Jiu Jitsu Head Coaches Michael Chapman (owner), Keisuke Andrew, and Armand Debruge represented Impact Jiu Jitsu at Grappler’s Quest in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, December 12. Wow… did they represent! These three competitors came home with four first place belts and two medals.

Michael Chapman -- 1st Place Executive Black Belt; 1st Place No-Gi Masters Advanced; 2nd Place No-Gi Advanced

Keisuke Andrew -- 1st Place No-Gi Advanced

Armand Debruge -- 1st Place Executive Black Belt; 3rd Place No-Gi Executive Advanced