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Today Last Day to Sign up for Pan-Ams b/f Price Increase

March 9th, 2010 by David

If you want to do the pan-ams, you should go ahead and sign up today.
For team, please put “Lotus Club“!
Pan-Ams are April 8, 9, 10, and 11th.
ibjjf:  http://www.ibjjf.org/
pan ams registration:  https://www.usbjjf.org/register/Default.aspx

New Sunday Schedule

March 7th, 2010 by David

There is a new class on Sundays and open mat has moved around. Please check the schedule page. Also, Giva Santana will be teaching his first class at Robot next Sunday, March 14th at 12:30pm (Tim is teaching this Sunday, March 7th)
If you plan on competing, it is very important to come to the Sunday class!!

Digging up old picks

March 5th, 2010 by David

Someone recently found these picks of Tim making Kayron Gracie turn purple.

Lotus Closes Out Bracket at Copa and Robot Takes 3 Medals

March 4th, 2010 by David

Congrats to all Copa competitors.  We had a great time and the team did really well.  In particular, the following people medaled:
Tim:  Silver (Tim made it to the finals and then gave the gold to fellow Lotus Club fighter, Evan Cathey, in a coin toss)
Greg:  Gold!!!!!!!
Mechum:  Silver
Henri:  Tied for bronze!
Good job people!

Robot joins Lotus Club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 1st, 2010 by David

It is with much excitement that Robot announces it’s new affiliation with Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Robot has much gratitude and respect for everything Wander Braga did for the team, but due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, Robot had to leave the Wander Affiliation.
After a lot of research, Robot decided to join Lotus Club BJJ, headed in CA by Giva Santana.  Lotus Club has been a powerhouse in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for many years.  Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, [...]

Lotus Wins 2nd Place Overall at Pan American Kids’ BJJ Championship

March 1st, 2010 by David

What what!  Lotus takes home 2nd place overall in juniors division at Pan American Kids’ BJJ Championships.

Belt Test and 1 Year Anniversary Party

February 24th, 2010 by David

Come join us for our 1 Year Anniversary Party following belt testing and the belt ceremony  We will be providing food, drinks, etc!  Bring you family, friends, and dogs (if they are well behaved)
Schedule:
Belt Test: 1-3:330pm (all members encouraged to come)
-  $40 to test if you send an email to david@robotbjj.com by Friday, $55 at door
- (free if just helping out)
Belt Ceremony:  3:30pm (everyone invited)
Anniversary Party:  4pm-6pm (everyone invited)

Yes Muay Thai, No BJJ on Sunday Feb 21st

February 20th, 2010 by David

There is Muay Thai sparring Sunday Feb 21st at 5pm.  There is no BJJ open mat, however, b/c of the Copa Tournament (see posting below)

No Open Mat This Weekend b/c of COPA PACIFICA (weigh-in info, etc)

February 18th, 2010 by David

Weigh Ins:  Friday, March 19, from 9am to 7pm at Cleber Jiu Jitsu, 6070 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(If you want to weigh-in on Friday and don’t have a ride to the weigh-in, try to come in Thursday night to training to arrange for ride-sharing.  Otherwise, get in touch with Tim.)
Fight Location:  La Quinta High School, 10372 McFadden Ave.  Westminster, CA 92683
Fight Times: (subject to change)
Sat:

1-3pm All Women
3pm  Black Belt
12:30pm-5pm White Belt

Sunday:

10am-1pm  Blue Belt
12:30-3:30 Purple Belt
3:30pm-5pm Brown Belt

(If [...]

Yes! We are open for President’s Day! Normal Hours

February 15th, 2010 by David