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March 7, 2010

Impact Goes 3-0 at FCFF 50th Show

Filed under: Fights

Did you hear? Impact Jiu Jitsu went 3-0 at Rumble at the Roseland 50, on Saturday, March 6, 2010. This was the Full Contact Fight Federation’s (FCFF) sold out 50th anniversary show.

First up, Mike Moreno won in the second round with mount ground and pound, referee stop. Mike showed amazing poise, stretching his game to include a devastating, airborne, running, double leg takedown to mount.

Shaun Mirjavadi, coming off a recent title loss, refocused and fought a very controlled, smart fight. Shaun started off with good initial contact, excellent boxing, and then followed up with a fantastic single leg takedown to cross side control. Shaun fought like a man on a mission, and he got his belt back with a ground and pound referee stop.

Larry Munyon met his toughest opponent yet. His opponent trained with some of the best 205′ers around to get ready for Larry, but it is hard to prepare for a fight with a force of power and determination called Larry. Early in round one, Larry’s nose was bashed and very broken. Undeterred, Larry pushed forward, imposing his game. This was a great fight back and forth with no break in action for three rounds. In the end: unanimous decision, Larry Munyon.

It was a great team effort. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Impact’s fighters. A special thanks to Lee Flores “cut man supreme”, and warm up crew Shaun Ryan, Doug Steinbach, Jason Tubani, and Eric Hemphil.

March 3, 2010

February 4, 2010

Sub League Announces 2010 Presenting Sponsor: Cage Culture

Filed under: Submission Grappling, Tournaments

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.”

January 27, 2010

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

Filed under: Tournaments

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.

January 22, 2010

Impact in Beaverton will be closed January 23

Filed under: Tournaments, Uncategorized

Join us in Salem! Impact will be at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion in Salem all day Saturday, January 23, for the United Combat Sports First Annual Health, Fitness and MMA Expo.

Sub League is sponsoring a submission grappling tournament during the event. Matches begin at 10 a.m. and are expected to wrap up around 3 p.m. – come down and support your team (spectator admission is free)!

The Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. The day will be followed by The Resolution Live Cage Fights at 7 p.m. (more info at unitedcombatsports.com).

January 18, 2010

Good Day Oregon Spends the Morning at Impact

Filed under: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tournaments, Uncategorized

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…

January 15, 2010

January 6, 2010

Metabolic Circuit Training

Filed under: Strength & Conditioning

Impact Jiu Jitsu members take their training to the next level with Metabolic Circuit Training classes. Monday, January 4 (pictured right) was a great class – full of energy, determination, and sweat.

Metabolic Circuit classes in Beaverton run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6 to 7 a.m.; Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m.

If your goals include improved fitness and better performance, come give Impact’s classes a try.

Women’s Jiu Jitsu Club in Beaverton

Filed under: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Impact Jiu Jitsu in Beaverton is starting a women’s Jiu Jitsu club. The club is designed for women who are either just getting started in Jiu Jitsu or who may be thinking about it. It will provide women with an extra opportunity to go over the basics, ask questions, and get comfortable with this great sport.

The club will begin Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. (immediately following the Metabolic Circuit Training class), at Impact Jiu Jitsu in Beaverton. We are planning to continue this each Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. Any gals who would like to give Jiu Jitsu a try are welcome to check out Impact for a free week to see what you think.

What to wear? If you do not yet have a GI, a t-shirt and sweat pants or longer shorts will work to start out. GIs can be purchased at Impact once you are hooked on Jiu Jitsu.

Hope to see you all at Impact!

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