November 7, 2011 – It’s been one heck of a year on the Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and GrapplingScene so far!
Throughout the course of 2011 we’ve seen more schools and top competitors develop than ever before at all levels across the state. Along with that, we’ve also seen some very exciting tournament action all year long with promoters putting on more events than ever before!
Keep in mind the year’s not over by a long shot with great events like the Lonestar State Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Nov. 12, Dallas), 2011 Texas Open (Nov. 19, Houston) and Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials (Nov. 26-27, San Antonio), and more still yet to happen across the state. We’ll definitely be at a few of these events and you can check our TXMMA Calendar for a full listing of tourneys and happenings but in the meantime, we thought we’d share some of these shots from the year so far just to illustrate the level of grappling that’s been going on in Texas this year!
Special thanks to top organizations like Fight to Win, World Grappling Circuit, Grand Prix Grappling, Grapplers Quest, the IBJJF, and more who’ve allowed me to shoot photos for them and bring these shots to you. Below are some of our favorite photos from 2011, in no particular order. I/We hope you enjoy them all!
The Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling Scene – 2011 in Photos (So Far)
SEPTEMBER - Rafael Lovato Jr (Lovato BJJ) looking to retain guard against Bruno Bastos (Nova Uniao).
JUNE - Jason Soliz (TX3CMMA) calmly rolls back after getting the submission.
JUNE - Jordan Rivas (Elite MMA) tries to capitalize on an opportunity.
FEBRUARY - Justin Rader (Lovato BJJ) satisfied with his performance after a match.
MAY - Jeff Messina (BJJ Revolution) intensely coaching as Chad Robichaux (Gracie Barra) calmly waits for his own turn to coach.
MAY - Carlos Diego Ferreira (Arsenal BJJ) goes for an armbar on Tony Tipton (Genesis).
JULY - Possibly the most well-dressed grappler of the year right here.
MAY - Tony Tipton (Genesis) recovering from a submission.
JUNE - Jorge "Macaco" Patino (Gold Team) fighting to scoot out the back.
JUNE - Ed Ramos (Atos) methodically trying to capture the foot.
MARCH - Sue Ausman (Team Lutter) watches one of her teammates get the victory.
FEBRUARY - Chris Westfall (Team Lutter) working on pulling out the arm.
OCTOBER - Bruno Alves (GF Team) protests a disputed position.
JUNE - Renan Chavez (Zion MMA) defends a disqualification call.
OCTOBER - Pablo Silva (Gracie Barra Texas) calm moments before his superfight.
MARCH - Once again, coaching can be quite an intense occupation.
OCTOBER - Igor Santos (GF Team) refusing to tap to a toehold from Steve Austin (Alliance).
JUNE - Andre Galvao (Atos) praising his savior after securing a victory.
JANUARY - Jason Sampson (Alliance) joking around for the camera.
FEBRUARY - Daniel "Jacare" Almeida moments after a hard-fought win.
AUGUST - Last but not least, the women of Texas BJJ enjoy a moment at the Girls in Gis 2-year anniversary.
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