IMPACT Update: Monday, November 6, 2006

Here is this week’s news:
1. Amador, Weber, and Dorsett get Blue Belts
2. Long and Phongsavanh compete at Roseland, Gonzalez in Salem
3. Cubs Cub Promotions for October
4. Gym Holiday Party - December 9
5. Calendar

1. Amador, Weber, and Dorsett get Blue Belts

Some well deserved belts were giving out over the last week: Mike Amador, Max Weber, and Eric Dorsett all received their blue belts. All three guys were members of the most recent ATP (Accelerated Training Program) which focused on gi training … and all three took 1st place in their divisions at the Western Regional BJJ Championships on October 14.

GREAT JOB GUYS ! ! !

Max Weber and Mike Amador getting their well-deserved blue belts in BJJ 3 on October 25.  Eric Dorsett received his blue belt on Wednesday, November 1.

2. Long and Phongsavanh competed at Roseland, Gonzalez in SalemOn Saturday, October 28, Josh Long and Matt Phongsavahn fought at the Rumble of the Roseland. Richard Fowler, the gym’s cut man and medical resource wrote on his blog “The gym put in 2 fighters at the last Rumble at the Roseland event last week with heads held high all round. Josh Long and Matt Phongsavanh were scheduled to fight Blaine Nuttall and Gary Leeson respectively.Josh came out strong and despite some heavy hands from Nuttall controlled the first round with a solid Jiu Jitsu game. Unfortunately, shortly into the 2nd round whilst shooting for a double leg, Josh was caught with a hard knee to the right eyebrow which opened up a deep gash and the doctor stopped the fight.Things went better for Matt, who came out and spun his opponent 270 degrees with his first, vicious low leg kick. Matt followed up immediately gaining the clinch, then moving his hands up to sink a guillotine choke from Leeson’s attempt to take him down. Leeson tapped and Matt’s fans, conspicuous by the number of attractive women in their midst, went crazy.A strong performance. Get well soon Josh.”

Adam Gonzales compete at an MMA event in Salem on November 4. It was an intense match, it which he brought a lot of intensity and solid hands and ground game … but, unfortunately, ended up burning himself out. Better luck next time Adam … but NO SHAME … you learn from challenges … you have a bright future. No worries.

3. Cubs Cub Promotions for October

Lots of stripes and belts were given out with the October’s promotions … most notable: Xavier B. - Camo belt, Ted H. - High Yellow belt, and Josh M. - Yellow belt.

Things are really clicking in the Cubs’ Program. Lots of great training, great attitudes, and fun!

YOU GUYS ROCK! ! !

Promotions in the Little Cubs class on Wednesday …. Ella getting her first stripe and Ronan getting his 2nd stripe.  Team picture below … Xavier got his Camo Belt! ! ! GREAT JOB GUYS! ! !

4. Gym Holiday Party - December 9Make your calendar now … you won’t want to miss this! ! !What:Â Â Â Holiday Celebration
When:Â Â Â Saturday, December 9
Who:Â Â Â All family and friends of IMPACT Jiu-Jitsu
Time:Â Â Â 5pm - 10pm
What to bring:Â Â Â A potluck dish (salad, main dish, side dish, or desert)
Where:Â Â Â Coach Tom’s house
Special: The Holiday Pinata will be broken at 7pm

5. Calendar
Link to the gym’s online calendar is http://impactjj.com/calendar/month.php. Notice the “Category” Field … this allows you to look at the schedule for specific classes / events (like MMA, BJJ, Conditioning, and Special Events). Â

Nov. 11	Barra Gracie Tournament in Seattle, Washington - Meeting at gym to leave at 5:15am
Nov. 18	No-Gi Tournament in Roseburg / DFCC Best in West Tournament in Los Angeles, California
Dec. 9	Holiday Party