July Competition Recap
True Believer team members were very busy this month representing GFTeam. With competitions in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh, there were plenty of opportunities to compete and medals to win.
Read MoreTrue Believer Co-Hosts the Pittsburgh Jiu Jitsu Classic
True Believer Jiu Jitsu sent a large crew to compete in the third annual Pittsburgh Jiu Jitsu Classic. Co-hosting the event alongside High Ground Jiu Jitsu and Armezzanni Jiu Jitsu Academy, True Believer Jiu Jitsu also staffed the event with a group of volunteers that helped make this year’s tournament a great success.
Read MoreMaster Julio Cesar Pereira of GFTeam Shares Knowledge in Columbus
Master Julio Cesar Pereira visited Ronin Training Center in Columbus, Ohio, on May 19, 2019, where he shared some of his more than 35 years of knowledge gained at the black-belt level with fellow GFTeam members. A coral belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a two-time world champion at the black-belt level, Master Julio was also accompanied by long-time student Vito Oliveira, who has earned masters champion at IBJJF Worlds every year since 2016.
Read MoreApril Competition Recap
Students and coaches from True Believer Jiu Jitsu were busy in late April with several competitions. Some traveled to New York to compete in the IBJJF Spring International Open 2019, while others remained in Pittsburgh to compete in the local Grappling Industries submission-only event. Regardless of where individuals competed, True Believer Jiu Jitsu is proud of each competitor for representing the tribe and taking on the challenge of competing in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Read MoreTrue Believer Tribe Competes in Washington, D.C.
Students and coaches from True Believer Jiu Jitsu trekked to Washington, D.C., in early April to compete at the IBJJF Washington D.C. Spring International Open. Overall, 15 competitors from True Believer Jiu Jitsu arrived at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex ready for war — returning to Pittsburgh with six total medals.
Read MoreTrue Believer Jiu Jitsu Competes at the IBJJF Cincinnati International Open 2019
The team at True Believer Jiu Jitsu made the trip to Ohio in early March to compete at the IBJJF Cincinnati International Open 2019. Overall, the tribe had a successful outing — full of highly competitive matches and multiple medalists.
Read MoreTrue Believer Jiu Jitsu Presents: Abraham Marte
On December 19, 2018, Abraham Marte, a world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from the Dominican Republic, visited True Believer Jiu Jitsu to share his game.
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