News 2009

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New Purple Belt

A huge congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Pat Baker on being awarded his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt by Braulio Estima at the Gracie Barra team seminar on Sunday 20th December 2009.

Pat has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2002 and recently took the Gold medal and World title at the Master and Senior Championships held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
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Christmas Party and Awards

The Combat Academy held their Christmas party and 2009 Awards at Saxtys Bar on Sunday 13 December. Congratulations to the following on their awards:

Overall Student of the Year Tyler Davies
MMA Student of the Year Dean Dradbury
Karate Student of the Year Tyler Davies
Ju Jutsu Kumite Student of the Year Tyler Davies
Most Promising Newcomers Kai Davies, Poppy and Ross Cullum
Fighters Fighter of the Year Dean Bradbury
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ECKA Nationals

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Tyler Davies on becoming English Contact Karate Association National free form Champion, and on a Silver Medal in the Light-continuous. 
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Hereford Open: Sponsorship Prizes

Many thanks to our sponsors Black-Eagle and Connection Rio for supporting our event and providing the following prizes:

Provided by Connection Rio a prize of free accommodation at the Connection Rio headquarters in Rio de Janeiro was won by Andrew Morton of Alliance UK.

Winners of Black Eagle BJJ Gi's are:
Perry Jones RGA Mill Hill.
Anthony Johnson Tillery Combat/Combat Academy.

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Sponsorship for Emma

Combat Academy Junior Coach Emma Baker has signed a sponsorship deal with MMADEN.COM, who are the official retailers of Evolution Fightwear, the UK’s original MMA brand.






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Christmas PeriodTraining

December

Friday 18 No Training
Monday 21 As Normal
Tuesday 22 Open Mat 6.00–8.00
Thursday 24 No Training
Friday 25 No Training
Monday 28 No Training
Tuesday 29 Open Mat 6.00-8.00
Thursday 31 No Training

Training times return to normal Monday 4 January 2009.

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Hereford Open BJJ: Results

Congratulations to the following members of the Combat Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team on an awesome performance in the Hereford Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships on December 06 2009.

Adult -70 kg   
1st Jeremy Kemp   Combat Academy
3rd Ryan Phelps   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Adult -76 kg   
1st Anthony Johnson   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Adult -82.3 kg   
3rd darrell james   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Adult -94.3 kg   
1st Leigh Atkins *   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy
3rd Jonathan price   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Juniors  
-34 kg   
2nd kai davies   Combat Academy
3rd ryan hill   Combat Academy

-38/42 kg   
2nd Ben Oliver   Combat Academy
3rd Ross Cullum   Combat Academy

-46 kg   
1st dane assirati   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

-50 kg   
1st tyler davies   Combat Academy

-55 kg   
1st nathan rimes   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy
2nd micheal jones   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy
3rd tyler davies   Combat Academy

-60 kg
1st Jack shore   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy 

+60 kg   
3rd lewis prosser   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Full results can be found >here

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Braulio Estima Seminar

We will be hosting a seminar with Braulio on Sunday 10th January 2010.

Full details soon.
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Kent Open BJJ

Congratulations to the following members of the Combat Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team on an awesome performance in the Kent Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships on November 14 and 15.

Tyler Davies under 62kg -16 years Silver Medal 
Jack Greening under 62kg -14 years Silver Medal
Jeremy Kemp White Belt Adult under 70kg Bronze Medal
Graham Coles White Belt Senior under 82.3kg Gold Medal
Emma Baker Blue Belt under 60kg Gold Medal
Emma Baker Blue Belt Absolute Bronze Medal
Dean Bradbury Blue Belt Adult under 94.3kg Gold Medal

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Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy fighters on their recent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt promotions:

Simon Small 3 Stripe Purple
Pat Baker 3 Stripe Blue
Graham Coles 3 Stripe White
Jason Kemp 2 Stripe White
Jeremy Kemp 2 Stripe White
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Another Busy Weekend

All the best to Combat Academy fighter Emma Baker who is competing in the British Open No Gi Championships this Sunday (November 1st) being held in Birmingham.

On the same day Dean Bradbury is fighting in the Combat Sports National Championships being held at Hereford Leisure Centre.
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No Gi Groundfighting Results

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy members who took medals in the No Groundfighting Championships on Sunday 25  October.


under 65 kg +18 months training   
2 Jason Kemp   Combat Academy

under 78 kg +18 months training   
2 Darrell James   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

under 78 kg -18 months training   
1 christian tetley   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

under 86 kg +18 months training   
3 Paul James   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

under 95 kg +18 months training   
1 Chris Konieczny   Combat Academy
2 Dean Bradbury   Combat Academy

over 95 kg -18 months training   
3 Jonathan Price   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Absolute   
1 Chris Konieczny   Combat Academy
2 Darrell James   Tillery Combat / Combat Academy

Full results can be found >here

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Ju Jutsu Kumite Results

Under 27/30 kg          
1 Kai Davies                Combat Academy
2 Jack Lane                 Falcons Martial Arts
3 Khai Jones                Falcons Martial Arts

Under 34/38 kg          
1 Ross Cullum              Combat Academy
2 Ryan Hill                   Combat Academy
3 Ben Oliver                 Combat Academy

Under 50 kg              
1 Tyler Davies              Combat Academy
2 Mason Jones            Falcons Martial Arts
3 Daniel Jones             Falcons Martial Arts

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Fighter Profiles

Fighter profiles have been updated and some new ones added.

Click on the 'FIGHTERS' link in the left margin to be taken to the Fighter Profiles index.

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No Gi Ground-fighting Competition

Sunday 25 October 2009. Hereford Leisure Centre.

This event has sold out of competitor places, we are not taking any more entries.

Competitors check list >here
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Junior Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy juniors who have been promoted after showing dedication to training, and following performances in the NJJKC British Open and No Gi grappling competition.

Kai Davies Red Belt 1 Stripe
Jack Greening Red Belt 2 Stripes
Ross Cullum Red Belt 2 Stripes
Jade Lewis Yellow Belt 1 Stripe
Tyler Davies Orange Belt
Ryan Hill Orange Belt 2 Stripes
Ben Oliver Green Belt

Ben Oliver is only the second Combat Academy junior to have reached Green Belt.

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Combat Academy British Champions

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy juniors on an awesome performance in The National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council British Championships held in Worcester on Sunday 12 October.

British Champion Jodie Newell - under 50 kg
British Champion Tyler Davies - under 50 kg
British Champion Ben Oliver - under 35 kg
British Champion Lisa Jones - under 35 kg

Silver Medallist Sarah Jones - under 45 kg

Photo >here 
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No Gi Grappling

Congratulation to the following Combat Academy juniors on their performance in 
the no-gi grappling event hosted by UFC Veteran Leigh Remedios in Chippenham.

Ross Cullum - Silver medal
Kai Davies - Bronze Medal
Ryan Hill - Bronze medal
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No Gi Ground-fighting Competition

Sunday 25 October 2009

Hereford Leisure Centre

Full details >here
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Kent Open BJJ Competition

Online registration is now live for The Kent Open BJJ Championships to be held in Dartford Kent on the 14th and 15th November 2009 Details >here

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A Busy Weekend Ahead

All the best to the Combat Academy juniors who will be in action this weekend.

On Saturday 11 October Ryan Hill, Ross Cullum and Kai Davies will be competing in a no-gi grappling event hosted by UFC Veteran Leigh Remedios in Chippenham.

On Sunday 12 October Jodie Newell, Tyler Davies, Ben Oliver, Jade Lewis, Jack Greening, Lisa Jones and Sarah Jones will be competing in The National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council British Championships to be held in Worcester.

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Grapple & Strike Fight Night 6

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighters Dean Bradbury and Chris Konieczny on an awesome performance at Grapple & Strike Fight Night 6, held on Saturday 26th September 2009 in Nantyglo Wales.

Making his semi-professional Level 2 MMA debut Dean Bradbury faced tough Iron Warriors fighter Luksaz Woloszyn over two four minute rounds. In the first round the fighters were fairly even with Woloszyn possibly edging the round. In round two Dean secured an early take down and established mount. Dean made several submission attempts and landed a steady stream of strikes to take the unanimous decision. 

Making his professional rules Level 1 MMA  debut, Chris Konieczny faced Martin Goodenough, who had traveled from Scotland for the fight. After an initial exchange of strikes Chris pulled off a massive takedown that shook the cage and had the crowd in its feet. With Chris on top in side-control, Goodenough had position for a guillotine but Chris remained calm working his head free and isolating an arm to secure a Kimura and get the submission at 1.34 of the first round.

Some photos of Dean and Chris pre fight can be found >here

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Groundfighting Results

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy members who took medals in the Gi Groundfighting Championships on Sunday 20 September.

Ladies Blue / White Belt   
Emma Baker Silver

under 65 kg   
Jason Kemp Silver

under 71 kg   
Jeremy Kemp Gold
Nathan Owens Silver  (Tillery Combat / Combat Academy)

under 78 kg First Timers   
Gavin Hailey Bronze

under 78 kg   
Darrell James Gold (Tillery Combat / Combat Academy)
Mark Marshman Bronze (Tillery Combat / Combat Academy)

under 86 kg First Timers   
Mark Thomas Silver
Luke Haden Bronze

under 86 kg   
Tom Gwilliam-Carter Silver

under 95 kg   
Tom Dawson Silver      

White Belt Absolute   
Graham Coles Silver

Kids Categories   

-27 kg   
Jess Radnor
Michael Radnor
Cameron Semple Bronze

-30   
Cameron Semple Gold
Jade Lewis Silver
Kai Davies Bronze

-34 kg   
Ben Oliver Bronze

-50 kg   
Tyler Davies Gold
Jodie Newell Silver

Full results >here

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Junior Belt Promotions

Congratulations to the following Combat Academy juniors who put in an excellent performance at the Gi Groundfighting Championships and were awarded the following belts and stripes;

Jade Lewis: Yellow Belt
Cameron Semple: Red Belt
Kai Davies: 4 Stripe White Belt
Jessica Radnor: 3 Stripe White Belt
Micheal Radnor: 3 Stripe White Belt

Also congratulations to Combat Academy Fighter Caitlin Wheadon who has gained her first stripe on her yellow belt for her continuous hard training.

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Grapple & Strike Fight Night 6

All the best to Combat Academy MMA team fighters Dean Bradbury and Chris Konieczny who will be fighting on the Grapple & Strike Fight Night 6 taking place on Saturday 26th September 2009 in Nantyglo Wales.

Level 1 MMA  
94kg Chris Konieczny (Combat Academy) v Martin Goodenough  

Level 2 MMA    
90kg Dean Bradbury (Combat Academy) v Luksaz Woloszyn (Iron Warriors) 

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Grapple & Strike Finals

Congratulations to James Dickson, Jason Kemp and Dean Bradbury who have all qualified for the finals of the Grapple & Strike League.
The finals will take place in Nantyglo Wales on Saturday 5th December 2009 where the fighters will compete in a four man tournament with the fights being 2 x 4 minute rounds.
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Busy Time for the MMA Team

All the best to the Combat Academy MMA team who have a busy month ahead of them. 

On September 6th Round 3 of the Grapple & Strike Amateur League is to be held in Nantyglo Wales, where James Dickson and Jason Kemp will be in action.
September 12th Chris Konieczny will be fighting semi-pro rules in the cage at Merthyr Mayhem. And on September 26th Dean Bradbury, Chris Konieczny and Neil Gardner will be fighting semi-pro rules at Grapple & Strike Fight Night.

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Combat Sports Open Trials

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Dean Bradbury on two submission wins, arm-bar and key-lock, in round 3 of the Combat Sports Open Trials. Dean has now qualified for the finals that are to be held at Hereford Leisure Centre on Sunday November 1st.
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ECKA Karate Nationals

Congratulations to the Combat Academy Karate team who took part in the English Contact Karate Association semi-contact National Championships held in Coventry:

Emma Small British Champion
Ryan Hill Silver medal
Emma Baker Bronze medal
Derek Small Silver medal
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World Medals for Combat Academy BJJ Team in Brazil

Congratulations to The Combat Academy BJJ team on an awesome performance in the Masters & Seniors, and the Rio Open held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.

Simon Small Purple Belt Senior 1. Super Pasado Silver Medal.
Pat Baker Blue Belt Senior 2. Meio Pasado Champion.
Dave Coles Brown Belt Senior 3. Super Pasado Champion.
Dave Coles Brown Belt Senior 3. Absolute Champion.

Some photos and a blog of the teams time in Rio can be found >here

Video footage from some of their fights can be found >here
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Combat Academy: Groundfighting Championships

Sunday 20 September 2009

Hereford Leisure Centre

Full details >here  

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Hereford Open: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships

Sunday 06 December 2009

Categories:

Mens White Belt Adult & Masters

Ladies White Belts

Kids categories


Details >here  

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Combat Academy BJJ Team in Brazil

All the best to the Combat Academy BJJ team who are heading out to Rio de Janeiro Brazil to compete in the Masters & Seniors, and the Rio Open at the end of July.

Dave Coles,  Simon Small, Pat Baker, and Jeremy Kemp will be training full time at the Gordo Jiu Jitsu Academy in preparation for the competition.

A blog of their time in Rio can be found >here
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Competition Results

Results for the No Gi groundfighting and Ju Jutsu Kumite Championships held on Sunday 5 July 2009 can be found >here
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AFL Cardiff Fight Night

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Chris Konieczny for an awesome performance at the AFL fight night held in Cardiff (4th July 2009). Despite gving away 20kg Chris dominated the fight with some impressive striking in the stand-up and a barrage of submission attempts on the ground. Chris was victorious at 1:30 into round two after forcing his tough opponent to submit to an arm-bar.

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Hereford Open: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships

Sunday 06 December 2009

Categories:

Mens White Belt Adult & Masters

Ladies White Belts

Kids categories


More details coming soon  

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July Lesson Format

Please note the following changes to lessons in July 2009

Senior Training 

Tuesday 14, 21 and 28. The senior BJJ lessons will be run as an Open Mat.

Thursday 16 and 23. The senior BJJ and MMA lessons will be run as an Open Mat.


All Junior classes remain as normal.

All other Senior classes as normal.

Click >here for training times.
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Training Change

Please note the following changes to lessons for next week.

Senior Training 

Tuesday 30 June 
7:10 - 8:30 No Gi (replaces BJJ Gi lesson) 

Thursday 2 July
7:20 - 8:30 No Gi (replaces MMA lesson) 

All other classes as normal click >here for training times
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Karate Black Belts

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighters Pat and Emma Baker who have been awarded their English Contact Karate Black belt.

After many years of training and assisting with coaching in the club they were awarded their karate black belts by ECKA Chief Instructor Dev Barrett following a grading in Coventry.

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Competition Entry Forms

Over 1/2 of the spaces for our No Gi groundfighting and Ju Jutsu Kumite Championships being held on Sunday 5 July 2009 at Hereford Leisure Centre have been sold.

Online registration is now available for the No Gi groundfighting >here

No Gi groundfighting. Click >here for paper entry form

Ju Jutsu Kumite. Click >here for paper entry form

Once our entry numbers have been reached, we will not take any more entries. Get your entry in before it is too late.
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British Open: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships

Congratulation to The Combat Academy BJJ team who competed in the British Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in Birmingham, Sunday 21 June 2009.

Results:

Merv Gold Medal Masters White Belt Heavy
Dean Bradbury Silver Medal Adult White Belt Heavy
Chris Konieczny Silver Medal Blue Belt Adult Super Heavy
Dan Buckley Silver Medal Adult White Belt Super Super Heavy
Richard 'Shakey' Shore Silver Medal Masters Blue Belt Middle
Emma Baker Bronze Medal Ladies Blue Belt

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Grapple & Strike

Congratulations to The Combat Academy MMA team who competed in Round 2 of Grapple & Strike held in Nantyglo Wales on Sunday 21 June.

Results:

Neil Gardner 1 Win 1 Draw
James Dickson 2 Draws
Jason Kemp 2 Draws
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Junior Belt Promotions

Following their awesome performance in the National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council Midlands Championships, the following belt promotions were awarded:

Lisa Jones 2 stripe Orange Belt
Sarah Jones Orange Belt
Tyler Davies 2 stripe Yellow Belt
Ben Oliver 1 stripe Orange Belt
Jade Lewis 3 stripe Red Belt
Jack Greening 1 Stripe Red Belt
Ryan Hill: Orange Belt
Brett Cullum 4 stripe White Belt
Ross Cullum 3 stripe White Belt
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NJJKC Midlands Open Championships

A huge congratulations to the Combat Academy juniors who fought in the National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council Midlands Championships on Sunday 14 June 2009. The championships are a qualifying event for the British Championships to be held at the end of the year. The following fighters have qualified.

Lisa Jones 1st place -35 kg
Sarah Jones 1st place -45 kg
Jodie Newell 1st place -50 kg
Tyler Davies 1st place -45 kg
Ben Oliver 3rd place -35 kg
Jade Lewis 3rd place -30 kg
Jack Greening 4th  place -55 kg

Also well done to Ryan Hill and Ross Cullum who finished just outside the qualifying positions, and to Brett Cullum who fought in the novice category.

Photos >here
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Online Entry

Online registration is now available for our No Gi Groundfighting Competition being held on Sunday July 5th 2009.

Click >here to be taken to the registration page.

This is the first time we have used this package, so if there are any problems, or if you have any constructive feedback, please e-mail Dave Coles or phone 07770 768625
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WAKO Welsh Open Karate Championships

Congratulations to the Combat Academy Karate Team for their performance at the WAKO Welsh Open Championships (Sunday 31 May)

Leanna Masters Girls -28kg all grade semi contact SILVER 
Emma Baker Ladies -60Kgs Brown/Black semi contact SILVER 
Emma Baker Ladies -60Kgs Brown/Black light continuous SILVER 
Ryan Hill Boys -37kgs all grade light continuous BRONZE 
Emma Small Ladies +65kgs coloured belt semi contact BRONZE 
Tyler Davies Boys -57kgs all grade light continuous 4TH PLACE __________________________________________________________________________

UK MMA League Finals

Dean Bradbury and Chris Konieczny competed in the finals of the UK MMA League (Sunday 24 May 2009). Dean lost by a decision in the semi-final to Michael McDermott who went on to win the event. McDermott has a W7 L0 D2 amateur record. Chris K was caught with an arm-bar in the final of the Heavyweight division, and had to settle for the runners-up spot. __________________________________________________________________________

Combat Sports Open Trials

Congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Dean Bradbury on a win, via a 'Deano Choke' and a draw in round 2 of the Combat Sports Open Trials.
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Grapple & Strike: Fight Night 5

Despite giving away 13kg and about a foot in height, Combat Academy fighter Chris Konieczny put in a good performance in his semi-pro MMA fight v Andrew Cogzell from the Bristol Impact Gym. Chris looked to have won the first round despite getting rocked with a solid punch early in the fight, Chris took his opponent down several times and controlled the fight on the ground. In the second round Chris opened with a 'superman' punch that rocked his opponent, but was then caught with a guillotine choke and was forced to submit.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: British Open 2009

Taken from the promotors website:

"The British Open is expected to be the largest domestic brazilian jiu jitsu tournament of the year! The absence of the annual prestigious Gracie Invitational due to SENI being cancelled has given the grappling community the opportunity to bring the tournament back to the Midlands! Competitors from all over Europe and the best talent from the UK are expected. This Single Day Event will be held at Cocksmoors Wood Leisure Centre in Birmingham, UK."

Full details >here
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Junior Belt Promotions

Following their performance in the inter club Karate competition,  the following belt promotions were awarded:

Cameron Semple: 3 Stripe White Belt
Ross Cullum: 2 Stripe White Belt
Brett Cullum: 2 Stripe White Belt
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Competition Entry Forms

Entry forms are now available for the following Combat Academy competitions to be held at Hereford Leisure Centre.

Sunday July 5th No Gi groundfighting. Click >here for entry form

Sunday July 5th Ju Jutsu Kumite. Click >here for entry form
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Inter Club Karate Competition

A huge well done to all that competed in the club competition on Sunday 19 April 2009, some very pleasing performances, especially from many who were taking part in their first event, and to those those that challenged themselves by stepping up in an additional division and fought more experienced team mates. 

A special mention goes to James Barnes who had a total of 11 fights, taking silver in his division and a fourth place in the higher division.

RESULTS 
Senior Open 
1. Tyler Davies 
2. Derek Small 
3. Emma Small 

-130cm First Timers 
1. Josh Price 
2. Danny Watkins 
3. Ethan Saunders 

+130cm first Timers 
1. Ross Cullum 
2. Poppy Dodds 
3. Aimee Higgs 

-130cm Juniors 
1. Lianna Masters 
2. James Barnes 
3. Jurjis Kudrjauceus 

-140cm Juniors 
1. Tyler Furnell 
2. Bradley Marshall 
3. Ryan Hill 
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Junior Belt Promotions

Following their awesome performance in the Celtic Open, the following belt promotions were awarded:

Jack Greening: Red Belt 
Tyler Davies: Yellow Belt
Ryan Hill: 4 Stripe Yellow Belt
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Celtic Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Results

Sunday 12 April 2009

Juniors 46 - 50k
Gold - Jonah Osbourne - GB Derby
Silver - Tyler Davies - Combat Academy
Bronze - Jodie Newell - GB Swansea

Juniors 51-55k
Gold - Sean McDonagh - GB Derby
Silver - Jack Greening -Combat Academy
Bronze - Heather Morgan -Checkmat
Bronze - Adam Hanford - Checkmat

White Super Feather
Gold - James Normanshaw - GB Derby
Silver - Jason Kemp - Combat Academy

White Feather
Gold - Jason Kemp - Combat Academy
Bronze - Kwong Wong - Checkmat

White Middle
Gold - David Khoza - RGA
Silver - Scotty Baggins - RGA
Bronze - Graham Coles - Combat Academy

White Heavy
Gold - Dan Buckley - Combat Academy
Silver - Dean Bradbury - Combat Academy
Bronze - Richard Cox - Pedro Bessa

White Belt Absolute
Gold - David Khoza - RGA
Silver - Dan Buckley - Combat Academy
Bronze - Graham Coles - Combat Academy

Medium Heavy Blue
Gold - Pat Baker - Combat Academy
Silver - Neil Williams - Pedro Bessa
Bronze - Clint Jones - RGA
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt

Congratulations to Simon Pearce on his promotion to Blue Belt by Braulio Estima on Saturday 11 April 2009. 

Stripes were also awarded to the following. 
Jason Kemp 1 stripe white 
James Dickson 1 stripe white 
Tom Gwillum 1 stripe white belt 
Steve Jayne 1 stripe white belt 
Lee Atkins 2 Stripe white belt 
Dean Bradbury 4 stripe white belt 
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Essex Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open

Sunday 3rd May 2009 Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagaenham.

Online registration now open >here

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Welsh Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Congratulations to the Combat Academy BJJ team on an awesome performance in the Welsh Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition held in Newport, Sunday 22 March 2009. 

White Belt
-64 kg Adult 3rd Thomas Keech – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 

-82 kg Adult  3rd Tom Gwilliam – Combat Academy 

-82 kg Senior 1st Graham Coles – Combat Academy 

-88.3 kg Adult 
2nd Jason Bourne – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 
3rd Steve Jayne – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 

-94.3 kg Adult 
1st Dean Bradbury – Combat Academy 
1st Leigh Atkins – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 

Adult Absolute 3rd Dean Bradbury – Combat Academy 

Master/Senior Absolute 1st Leigh Atkins – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 

Blue Belt 
-82.3 kg Adult 1st Richard Shore – Tillery Combat/Combat Academy 

-88.3 kg Adult 2nd Pat Baker – Combat Academy 

+100.5 kg Adult 3rd Chris Konieczny – Combat Academy 

Ladies 2nd Emma Baker – Combat Academy 

Purple Belt 
+100.5 2nd Simon Small – Combat Academy
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Grapple & Strike

Congratulations to The Combat Academy MMA team who took part in Round One of the Grapple & Strike League at Nantyglo Wales Sunday 15 March.

Jason Kemp, Neil Gardner and James Dickson were all making their Amateur MMA debut.

Jason Kemp defeated his first opponent with an arm-bar to secure a win. In his second fight he forced his opponent to submit to an RNC at 3:30 of round one.

Neil Gardner opened his first fight with some very effective striking before submitting his opponent with a guillotine choke 35 seconds into the fight. Guillotines were the order of the day for Neil as he submitted his second opponent using the same technique 58 seconds into the fight.

In his first fight James Dickson securred the take down, took his opponents back and started to work for the RNC. At 1:45 into the round James forced his opponent to tap to record his first win. James had a tough second fight and was caught with an arm-bar at 3:16.

Dean Bradbury has an amateur MMA record of - Won 4 Lost 2 Drawn 7 - having previously fought on Grapple and Strike, The Combat Sports Open Trials and the UKMMA League. Dean added another to the W column with an arm-bar submission at 1:18 of the first round. He then recorded draws for his next two fights.

RESULTS

Jason Kemp
Fight 1 Win Arm-bar
Fight 2 Win RNC (3:30)

Neil Gardner
Fight 1 Win Guillotine (0:35)
Fight 2 Win Guillotine ( 0:58)

James Dickson
Fight 1 Win RNC (1:45)
Fight 2 Loss Arm-bar (3:16)

Dean Bradbury
Fight 1 Win Arm-bar ( 1:18)
Fight 2 Draw
Fight 3 Draw
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Karate Grading

Congratulations to members of the Combat Academy Karate Team who passed their ECKA Karate grading today under ECKA Senior Instructor Red Walcott.

Red Belt: Jack, Poppy, Josh, Oliver, Danny, Ethan & Edward 

Yellow Belt: Bradley, Leanna & Andy 

Purple Belt: Derek
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Merthyr Mayhem MMA

Congratulations to Rob Howgate on his split decision win (amateur MMA) at the Merthyr Mayhem MMA event held on Saturday 7 March 2009. The win was even more impressive as Rob took the fight on two days notice. 

Chris Konieczny was matched to fight semi-pro MMA on the same event but his opponent pulled out through injury two weeks ago. Chris accepted a submission grappling fight against a 136kg opponent on 3 hours notice. Chris lost to scissor choke in a fight where he gave away 40kg!
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Bristol Open BJJ

Congratulations to the Combat Academy squad who took part in the Bristol Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament Saturday 28 February 2009. 

Simon Pearce Gold - Masters White Belt Middle-weight
Jeremy Kemp Gold - Masters White Belt Feather-weight
Dean Bradbury Bronze - Adult White Belt Light heavy-weight
Chris Konieczny Silver - Adult Blue Belt Super Heavy

James Dickson got a win by a fast guillotine in his first BJJ comp, Merv went out to eventual winner, who also knocked Dean out in semi. Tom Gwillum had good fight in first ever comp, Ty went out to an armbar. 

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Mauricio Gomes

Six members of the Combat Academy travelled to Gracie Barra Birmingham to attend a seminar by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Mauricio Gomes.

Photo >here 
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European Championships

All the best to Combat Academy fighters Dean Bradbury and Jason Kemp who fly out to Portugal next weekend (30/01/09) to compete in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation European championships.
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Competition Dates

The Combat Academy will be holding the following competitions in 2009 at Hereford Leisure Centre. See our Calendar of Events for full details.

Sunday July 5th Senior No Gi groundfighting and & Junior Ju Jutsu Kumite

Sunday Sept 20th Junior & Senior Gi Ground-fighting

Sunday Oct 25th Senior No Gi groundfighting and & Junior Ju Jutsu Kumite

Sunday Dec 6th Junior & Senior Gi Ground-fighting

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Braulio Amongst the Medals and the $$$$$

Congratulations to our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chief instructor Braulio Estima on his victory in the BJJ Capital Challenge International held in Amman Jordan.
Braulio took Gold medals in the under 88kg and absolute categories and collected prize money in excess of $20,000 (USD).
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Combat Academy Facebook Group

The Combat Academy now has a group on the social networking website facebook
Click >here for the link.
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Events Calendar

Some events for 2009 have been announced. Check out our Calendar of Events for details.

Dates for The Combat Academy competitions will be announced ASAP.
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Groundfighting Competition Results

Results from our Groundfighting Competition which was held on Sunday 7 December 2008 at Hereford Leisure Centre can be found >here
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Combat Academy 2008 Awards

The Awards presentations took place at the Christmas party on Sunday 21st December at Saxtys.

The following awards were presented:

Karate Student of the Year Ryan Hill
Ju Jutsu Kumite Student of the Year Ryan Hill
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Student of the Year Graham Coles
Mixed Martial Arts Student of the Year Chris Konieczny

Overall Combat Academy Student of the Year Dean Bradbury
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