IMPACT Update: Monday, September 22, 2008
Here is this week’s news:
1. Well Deserved Jiu Jitsu Promotions - Congrats!
2. Schedule Update - Check It Out
3. No Cubs’ Classes This Friday - September 26
4. Oregon Open Gi + No-Gi Tournament — October 11
5. IMPACT Fighters at Rumble at the Roseland, September 27
6. Seminar Report: Marcelo Garcia
7. Checkout the Articles on the IMPACT Performance Training Blog
8. Calendar
1. Well Deserved Jiu Jitsu Promotions - Congrats
Three well deserved, and long-overdue, promotions took place last Wednesday at IMPACT. Anyone who has had the pleasure of rolling with any of these guys (Keisuke, Eric, and Brian) know that their games are on fire.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all three of them. Their growth and development is inspiring. Keep up the great work guys!
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2. Schedule Update - Check It Out
We are changing a few things up — partly because we have some opening in our schedule and partly because we have the good fortune of getting more of Coach Keisuke’s time at the Beaverton gym. This are GREAT opportunities to train with one of the finest coaches around. Please note goes into affect immediately:
| Monday 6 - 7 pm | MMA 1 | Keisuke |
Friday 12:30 - 1:30 pm | MMA 1 | Keisuke 5 - 6 pm | No-Gi Grappling | Keisuke |
| Tuesday 6 - 7 pm | MMA 3 | Keisuke 7 - 8 pm | MMA 1 | Keisuke 8 - 9 pm | BJJ 2 | Keisuke |
Saturday 10 - 11 am | MMA 1 | Keisuke |
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3. No Cubs’ Classes This Friday - September 26
There will be NO Cubs’ classes this Friday, September 26. The regular schedule will resume on Monday, September 29.
4. Oregon Open Gi + No-Gi Tournament — October 11
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Oregon Open Info Online IMPACT Jiu Jitsu hosts the premier Gi Tournament in Oregon. In order to get bigger participation numbers of athletes and gyms, we have moved the event back to Saturday, October 11, at Liberty High School in Hillsboro. As a result, we are expecting well over 250 competitors from throughout the Pacific Northwest. If you have already registered, don’t worry. You are already set. If you haven’t … you have time to train up and get ready for the best tournament in the Northwest. You don’t want to miss it! Go to http://www.subleague.com/oregonopen.html for full details. You find: Rules |
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If you a planning on competing in the Oregon Open Tournament (or just want to turn up the intensity dial in your training) there are two things you can do that bring out your tournament “A Game”:
| 1. Saturdays at 12:00pm, Coach Debruge, Oberhue, and Chapman will facilitate “tournament matches”! We will measure out the ring size, have the timers going, and be calling points. There is no substitute for the real-thing. Get your tournament technique, tactics, and strategies razor sharp with lots of goes. We had over 15 guys participate last weekend … and expect more next weekend. You don’t want to miss this GREAT training opportunity. We will continue with Saturday practices through the tournament …. so keep coming in and getting “tournament tough!” |
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2. Coach Debruge is running a special Oregon Open Prep program for individuals and small groups that want to get some personal attention. Contact him directly via email HERE or call 503.350.3926 to make an appointment with him. He will do a diagnostic of your game and help you make a specialized game plan based on your strengths and attributes. This is a great way to really dial in your plan the month before the biggest tournament in the Northwest! ! ! |
5. IMPACT Fighters at Rumble at the Roseland, September 27
IMPACT members, friends, and fans:
Come out on September 27 and support our guys as the put it on-the-line at the Roseland! ! ! They have been training hard and are looking to come out focused and ready to get after it! ! ! Be sure to get your tickets early — the Roseland tends to sell out — and don’t forget to wear your BLUE IMPACT SHIRT! ! !
| Rumble at the Roseland XXXIX September 27, 2008 Roseland Theater, Portland, OR. Tickets can be purchased at ticketswest.com or by phone at 800-992-TIXX |
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| 185 Title: Doug Steinbach (Impact JJ) vs. Crae Bassett (Reality Combat) | |
| 170 Peter Burkes (Impact JJ) vs. Wesley Goldon (Lakewood, WA) | |
| 205 Ryan Schelle (Impact JJ) vs. Brandon Pitts (Team Quest) | |
| HWT Shaun Mirjavadi (Impact JJ) vs. Dale Corzine (Whetstone) | |
6. Seminar Report: Marcelo Garcia
Last weekend a crew of IMPACT guys journeyed up to Olympia, Washing, to train with one of the greats in our sport — Marcelo Garcia. It was a fantastic opportunity … and we were not disappointed.
Aside from being a great competitor and coach, he is a “good guy” … extreme down-to-earth and sincere. His love for Jiu Jitsu is very evident. Saturday focused on No-Gi techniques. Sunday on the Gi game. Marcelo modeled incredible efficiency and skill as he worked us through is lessons.
Huge thanks go Robert Owens of Shockwave / BJJ Olympia for hosting the event and Marcelo for presenting such great information in such a straight forward, easy to understand manner.
It was great hanging out with the grappling community of Oregon and Washington as well — it was a GREAT weekend!
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7. Check-out the Articles on the IMPACT Performance Training Blog
Take at look at the IPT Blog … and exercise your brain. Go HERE.
8. Calendar
| Sept. 27 | Rumble at the Roseland - 4 IMPACT fighters on the card |
| Oct. 11 | Oregon Open Gi and No-gi Tournament - Hillsboro, OR |
| Oct. 12 | Seminar: Fabio Santos in Vancouver, Washington |
| Oct. 18 + 19 | US Open BJJ Tournament in Santa Cruz, CA |
| Nov. 8 | The Revolution Gi and No-Gi Tournament in Seattle |
| March 27 + 29 | Pan-Americans BJJ Championships |
| April 4 | Sub League 09 Qualifier in Portland |
| May 2 | Sub League 09 Qualifier in Seattle |
| May 30 | Sub League 09 Championships in Portland |
| June 4 - 7 | World BJJ Championships |
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