2013 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds: Photos and Texas Medal Winners

By TXMMA Staff | Photos by Mike Calimbas (Texas Event Photography)

 

Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitors Represent at the 2013 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds

 

Some of our own Texas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors traveled to Long Beach, CA this past weekend (November 2-3) to represent the state at the 2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, one of the most prestigious BJJ-format submission grappling tournaments in the world.

Taking place at the Walter Pyramid on the campus of California State University Long Beach, the same site as the BJJ Mundials, the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship (No Gi Worlds) typically draws in some of the top grapplers from all across the nation and abroad as well with competitors flying in from as far as Brazil and Japan for a chance to compete and win the coveted title of No-Gi World Champion.

This year no less than 12 Texas BJJ representatives earned that title with gold medal finishes at the 2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, a very impressive accomplishment and indicative of the sport’s growth here in the lone star state.

Adding to that, Texas BJJ reps earned at least 26 more medals (we may have missed a few) with as many athletes coming in with second and third place finishes to represent Texas BJJ in fine fashion.

Below is a listing of Texas medalists at the 2013 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds. If we missed any, please let us know and we’ll add them on.

Also, there are some pictures below courtesy of Mike Calimbas Photography. Prints and downloads for licensed commercial usage can be purchased onsite at www.mikecalimbas.com/BJJ.

 

Texas Medal Winners from the 2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship

 

2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship – Gold Medalists (Texas Edition)

 

2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship – Silver Medalists (Texas Edition)

 

2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship – Bronze Medalists (Texas Edition)

 

Texas BJJ Photo Highlights from the 2013 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships

 

Next Generation’s Chris Brennan arrives to the Pyramid.
NDBJJ’s Jarrod Trotter hits the armbar.
SMAA’s Jarrod Clontz prepping for action.
Team Lutter’s Bobby Alexander ready to pass.
SMAA’s Dennis Sisson wins one of his matches.
Eddie Wittern relaxing before winning his two medals.
Dennis Sisson tries to sink his hooks in.
The Cordova brothers, Kevin and Andy (Gracie Barra Texas).
Jacob Allphin making the best of his time in the bullpen.
Nova Uniao’s Bruno Bastos coaches one of his many students from the stands.
Alvarez BJJ’s Jordan Shepler watches his wife compete.
World traveler Daniel Alvarez coaches his student.
Cooper Cardinale after winning one of his matches.
Elite MMA’s Robert Yamashita and Julian Vega head down the steps to the competition floor.
Danielle Alvarez wins one of her matches.
Paradigm’s Reed Shelger on his way to a third place finish.
Katy, TX native Michael Perez battling on his way to two medals.
Jacob and Dustin Ordinario chill before their matches.
Natalia Shepler looks to pass half guard.
Andy Cordova holds off his opponent in the 50/50.
Justin Rebolloso works to retain his guard.
Danielle Alvarez snaps her opponent down.
Battle of the braids here in the women’s division.
Alejandro Siquera of Gracie Barra Dallas and friend watch from the stands on day one.

 

► More photos from Sunday at the 2013 IBJJF NOGI Worlds coming soon. You can also see all those photos plus more in the complete IBJJF No-Gi Worlds Galleries now available on www.mikecalimbas.com/BJJ.

 

 

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