Daily Workout
Friday 5-18-2012
Run 800
10 pull ups
20 lunges
30 push ups
40 tire flips
Run 800
At Forged Fitness it is all about intensity.
Jiu-Jitsu
Forged Fitness Results from US Grappling
On Saturday May 12, 2012 many competitors from Forged Fitness traveled to Charlotte to compete in US Grappling’s latest event. Here are some of the results. Team Results will be up later this week.
Intermediate up to 135.5
1st – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Andrew Ramos – Team One / AMMA
3rd – Forest Lee – MABJJ / Satsuma Jiu Jitsu
Intermediate 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Glenn Powell – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Kyle Grella – Nova Uniao / Evolution/NC3 Athletics
3rd – Scott Przbylowicz – MABJJ / Camp Lejeune
Advanced Absolute
1st – Charles Howard – Gracie Barra / Augusta
2nd – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Josh Williams – Relson Gracie / Jiu Jitsu Nation
Advanced 149 – 162
1st – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Colby Orr – MABJJ / Team One
3rd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Advanced 162 – 175.5
1st – Lucas Burwell – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Chris Austin – Carolina Warrior Academy
3rd – Brandon Hornby – Team Mannon
Advanced 175.5 – 202
1st – Josh Williams – Relson Gracie / Jiu Jitsu Nation
2nd – Matt Moretz – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Elijah Vidal – Nova Uniao / Evolution/NC3 Athletics
White Belt 122.5 – 149
1st – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Timothy Story – Relson Gracie / Jiu Jitsu Nation
3rd – Marcus Levestre – MABJJ / Camp Lejeune
Blue Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Lucas Burwell – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Brandon Hornby – Team Mannon
3rd – Charlie Brake – Nova Uniao / Evolution/NC3 Athletics
77 – 86 lbs
1st – Michael Faro – Team Predator
2nd – Joey Plyler – Fight To Win / BJJ Inc
3rd – Harrison Depierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
77 – 86 lbs
1st – Darren Rogers – MABJJ / Satsuma Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Jared Houseman – Henry’s MMA
3rd – Harrison Depierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
How to improve your BJJ while off the mat
Everyone wants to improve their Brazilian Jiu-jitsu abilities even while they are away from the mat. Whether it is work, family, or an injury which limits your time to practice Brazilian Jiu-jitsu their are many things you can do in order to keep improving.
- Study Instructional Videos or Books
- Videotape and re-watch your training sessions
- Take notes on your classes and training and review them at a later date
- Spend time visualizing moves or training
All of these can help you increase the rate at which you learn and improve your abilities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Becoming the best takes a lot of sacrifice. Here is another way to improve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
New Raleigh Martial Arts Schedule
As part of our continuing efforts to provide the best training possible we have developed a new schedule for our Cary location.
This schedule is effective starting May 7th 2012.
New Cary Martial Arts Schedule
As part of our continuing efforts to provide the best training possible we have developed a new schedule for our Cary location.
This schedule is effective starting May 1st 2012.
Kid Martial Arts Tuesday/Thursday 4:45-5:30pm
Muay Thai Fundamentals Monday/Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm
Gracie Fundamentals Monday/Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
Gracie Gold Monday/Wednesday 7:00-8:15pm
Judo Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
*Video* Matches from US Grappling Tournament
Here are some of the matches from the tournament this past weekend in Raleigh. Thanks to Matt Moretz for the video. Enjoy!
US Grappling Individual Results
See Below for results from this past weekend’s North Carolina State Championships. Lots of Team ROC on the podium. Great job to everyone who competed.
Juvenile No Gi Division Results
40 – 46 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Ages 5-7
1st – Adam Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Landon Holland – FE MMA
42 – 46 lbs Intermediate/Advanced Ages 6-9
1st – Collin Mack – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
52 – 55 lbs Beginner Ages 6-7
1st – Dylan Parris – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Daniel Howell – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Mathew Pontes – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
56 – 64 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7-9
1st – Austin Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – AJ Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Logan Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
60 – 67 lbs. Intermediate / Advanced Ages 11 – 13
1st – Blake Edwards – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
2nd – Chase Leuchtmann – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Gabe Baragona – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
64 – 66 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Age 9
1st – Leighton Fesman – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Andrew Doss
65 – 66 lbs Beginner Ages 9-10
1st – Ryan Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Camden Giroux – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kyle Overby – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
72 – 76 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-11
1st – Harrison DePierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Timmy Kennett – The Rock MMA & Fitness Center
3rd – Austin Ronsick – Ashboro School of Martial Arts
75 – 80 lbs Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Ages 8-9
1st – Adam Wampler – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Victor Debartolomeis – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Joey Plyler – Fight To Win / BJJ Inc.
85 – 90 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-12
1st – Gabe Dollison – Risenburg Fighting Systems
2nd – Joshua Yeshulas – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Simon Pearl – Odyssey Martial Arts
92 – 96 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 10-12
1st – Kayla Hill – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Freddy Fusco – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Shaun Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
95 – 101 lbs Beginner Ages 11-12
1st – Carter Styons – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Karen Vilchis – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Konrad Bean – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
96 – 103 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 12-14
1st – Safia Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Savannah York – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Robert Rush – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
103 – 119 lbs Beginner Ages 13-16
1st – Ezekiel Gayton
2nd – Nick Campbell – Ground Control
3rd – Cameron Lindsey – Odyssey Martial Arts
109 – 117 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-12
1st – Dakota Lester – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Jessie Brannan – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kaleyah Volk – Odyssey Martial Arts
112 – 122 Intermediate / Advanced Ages 13-15
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Samuel Hand – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Bradley Williams – Odyssey Martial Arts
119 – 125 lbs Beginner Age 17
1st – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
122 – 128 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 12-12
1st – Travis Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bobby James – Machadi / RIMA
3rd – Logan Harris – Odyssey Martial Arts
122 – 130 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Exhibition Ages 12-13
1st – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
2nd – Logan Harris – Odyssey Martial Arts
126 – 128 lbs Beginner Ages 13-15
1st – Cameron Smith – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Chris Benson – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Noah Padden – Machado / RIMA
130 – 134 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 12-13
1st – Nathaniel Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
131 – 141 Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Ages 15-17
1st – Timmy Blevins – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Elijah Gayton
140 -1 58 lbs Advanced Ages 14 – 17
1st – Zach Ledford – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Alec Cerruto – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – David Pullen – Odyssey Martial Arts
145 – 153 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 14 – 17
1st – Luke Turner – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Josh Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Ben Berger – Machado / RIMA
156 – 164 Beginner / Intermediate Ages 14 – 16
1st – Evan Brawner
2nd – Christopher Winterholler – Machado / RIMA
171 and up Intermediate Ages 14 – 17
1st – Jonathan Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Joshua Masters – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
3rd – Nicodemus Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
Juvenile Gi Division Results
Beginner Divisions
40 – 46 lbs Ages 5-7
1st – Adam Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Landon Holland – FE MMA
3rd – Alayna Israel – Team ROC / MAASPI
52 – 55 lbs Ages 6-7
1st – Daniel Howell – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Dylan Parrish – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Mathwe Pontes – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
54 – 62 lbs Ages 9-10
1st – Austin Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Logan Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Dylan Grady – Odyssey Martial Arts
63 – 64 lbs Age 7
1st – Aiden McCafferty – Team ROC / MAASPI
2nd – Meadow Myers – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
3rd – Aliam Appler – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
65 – 66 lbs Ages 9-10
1st – Reghan Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Camden Giroux – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kyle Overbay – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
72 – 77 lbs Ages 10-12
1st – Andrew Brewer – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Brandon Coates – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Alexus Walters – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
85 – 96 lbs Ages 11-12
1st – Skyler Perron – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Carter Styons – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Trent Taylor – Odyssey Martial Arts
103 – 110 lbs Ages 10-11
1st – Kaleyah Volk – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Landon Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Tatiana Johnson – Havelock PMA
117 – 126 lbs Ages 11 – 13
1st – Cameron Smith – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Cameron Lindsey – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Jesse Brannan – Odyssey Martial Arts
119 – 125 lbs Age 17
1st – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
146 – 153 lbs Age 15 – 17
1st – Joshua Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Jason Dunlow – Odyssey Martial Arts
Intermediate/Advanced Divisions
42 – 46 lbs Ages 6-9
1st – Collin Mack – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestrey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
58 – 66 lbs Ages 8-9
1st – Leighton Fesman – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – AJ Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Julian Mathamba – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
60 – 67 lbs Ages 11 – 13
1st – Chase Leuchtmann – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Blake Edwards – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
75 – 77 lbs Ages 8-11
1st – Victor Debartolomeis – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Adam Wampler – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Harrison DePierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
87 – 92 lbs Ages 8-10
1st – David Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Shaun Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Austin Peck – Odyssey Martial Arts
90 – 96 lbs Ages 11 – 12
1st – Kayla Hill – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Freddy Fusco – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Simon Pearl – Odyssey Martial Arts
96 – 100 lbs Ages 12 – 14
1st – Safia Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Savannah York – Odyssey Martial Arts
103 – 111 Age 12
1st – Dakota Lester – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Robert Rush – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
111 – 119 lbs Ages 13 – 14
1st – Brad Williams – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Charlie Hallman – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Elizabeth Mutia – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
128 – 134 lbs Ages 12-13
1st – Nathaniel Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
3rd – Travis Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
135 – 156 lbs Ages 14 – 16
1st – Luke Turner – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Jack Parker – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
3rd – Alec Cerruto – Team ROC / MAASPI
171 and up Ages 14 – 15
1st – Joshua Masters – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
2nd – Noah Lane – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Nicodemus Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
Juvenile Blue Belt Divisions
up to 136 lbs
1st – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Luis Martinez – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
140 lbs and up
1st – Zach Ledford – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Luke Schwarze – Great Grappling
3rd – Jonathan Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
Men’s No Gi Division Results
Novice Absolute
1st – Victor Franco – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
3rd – Jeremy Seff – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Novice up to 135.5
1st – Jamie Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Marcus Levester – Team One
3rd – Christopher Laboo – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Novice 135.5 – 149
1st – Jeremy Seff – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Addison Williams – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Novice 149 – 162
1st – Edgar Vela – Havelock PMA
2nd – Michaud Low – Team ROC / Chapel Hill
3rd – Adam Koenig – Moreno BJJ
Novice 162 – 175.5
1st – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
2nd – Matt Mancuso – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jacob McLaughlin – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Novice 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jonathan Gardner – Machado / RIMA
2nd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Alex Deveney – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Novice 188.5 – 202
1st – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Jason Jordan – Team ROC / TFTC AcademY
3rd – Chris Adams – Team CMA / Elite Fitness Center
Novice 215 and up
1st – Tunene Jackson – Diesel
2nd – Victor Franco – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner Absolute
1st – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Sean Smith – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
3rd – Alex Brown – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
Beginner 135.5 – 149
1st – Alex Brown – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Jon Sachs – Team One
3rd – John Basch – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 149 – 162
1st – Daniel Davis – Outfox MMA
2nd – Garrett Bucksath – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
3rd – Curtis Owens – Core MMA
Beginner 162 – 175.5
1st – Lane Middleton – Team ROC / AAMAA
2nd – Cenk Turkmen – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Marco Wenneson – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Beginner 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Mikal Vasquez
2nd – Jonathon Strickland – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner 188.5 – 215
1st – Ryan Smith – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Michael Peterson – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
3rd – William Gray – Team One
Beginner 215 and up
1st – Sean Smith – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Thaddeus Crafford – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Jeff Walthers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness MMA & Boxing
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Alan Munoz – Moreno BJJ
Intermediate 122.5 – 135.5
1st – Dan Baldwin – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Alex Nizani – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Timmy Blevins – Odyssey Martial Arts
Intermediate 135.5 – 149
1st – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Dustin Gooden – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 149 – 162
1st – Brett Beaber – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness MMA & Boxing
2nd – Frankie Vincent – Knuckle Up
3rd – Jake Anson – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Intermediate 162 – 175.5
1st – Alan Munoz – Moreno BJJ
2nd – John Kunkel – ASU
3rd – Mark Pellon – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Intermediate 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Aaron Kershaw – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Daniel Branch – Edge
3rd – Scott Prybylowicz – Team One
Intermediate 188.5 – 215
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC2 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Kyle Davenport – First Family Fight Team
3rd – Antonio Brown – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Intermediate 215 and up
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Luke Ertle – Team ROC / AAMAA
Advanced Absolute
1st – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Brian Masters – OutFox MMA
3rd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Advanced 135.5 – 149
1st – Bagels Telford – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Max Dorin – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Grant Harris – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Advanced 149 – 162
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Brett Millea – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
3rd – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Advanced 162 – 175.5
1st – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Kevin Hooks – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Advanced 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Matt Masser – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Matt Cotter – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Plutarco Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 18.5 – 202
1st – Jay Speight – Team ROC / AAMAA
2nd – Matt Moretz – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 215 and up
1st – John Constantatos – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Women’s No Gi Division Results
Beginner Absolute
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Stephanie Wood – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Beginner 124.5 – 135.5
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd3. – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 135.5 – 158
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Daisha McBath – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Beginner 158 and up
1st – Melody Lopez – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
2nd – Stephanie Wood – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
Intermediate 124.5 – 135.5
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Valerie Buchite – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Intermediate 158 and up
1st – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
2nd – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Stacey Rogers – Odyssey Martial Arts
30+ No Gi Division Results
Beginner Absolute
1st – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Larry Rivers – T eam CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Beginner up to 162
1st – Jamie Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Curtis Owens – Core MMA
Beginner 162 – 175.5
1st – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
2nd – Greg Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – William Johnson – Great Grappling
Beginner 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Jay McClure – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 188.5 – 202
1st – Billy Capps – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
2nd – Jason Mask – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner 215 and up
1st – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Robert Bonardi – Great Grappling
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – David Foster – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Intermediate 135.5 – 162
1st – Justin Oh – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Anthony Ravine – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
Intermediate 162 – 175.5
1st – Tim Compton – Triangle Jiu Jitso / Goldsboro
2nd – Jason Carver – Team ROC / AAMAA
3rd – Bill Baragona – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 175.5 – 188.5
1st – De McFadyen – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Tony Lynch – Wright’s Extreme Martial Arts
3rd – Gregory Brown – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 188.5 – 215
1st – Derrick Boykins – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Donald Johnson – Havelock PMA
3rd – Eric Cloninger – Fight To Win / BJJ, Inc.
Intermediate 215 and up
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – John Wilkins – Team CMA / Elite Training Center
3rd – David Foster – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Advanced Absolute
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – David Noblit – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 162 – 175.5
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – James Ronsick – Ashboro School of Martial Arts
Advanced 202 and up
1st – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nrd – David Noblit – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Men’s Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
3rd – Lincoln Jones – Valley Jiu Jitsu
White Belt 122.5 – 135.5
1st – William Pate – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Christopher Laboo – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
White Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC AcademY
2nd – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Jesse Diana – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
White Belt 149 – 162
1st – Garrett Bucksath – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Daniel Davis – Outfox MMA
3rd – Maybin Simfukwe – Team ROC / Fayetteville
White Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Brandon Pennington – OutFox MMA
2nd – John Kunkel – ASU
3rd – Lincoln Jones – Valley Jiu Jitsu
White Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – John Gardner – Machado / RIMA
White Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Brian Masters – OutFox MMA
2nd – Michael Peterson – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
3rd – Billy Capps – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
White Belt 215 and up
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Thaddeus Crafford – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Jeff Walthers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Vincent Myers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Joshua O’Day – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt 122.5 – 135.5
1st – Sterling Dise – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Dan Baldwin – Moreno BJJ
Blue Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Bagels Telford – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Max Dorin – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Tim McNamara – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 149 – 162
1st – Brett Beaber – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Shane O’Hara – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
3rd – Jake Anson – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Kevin Hooks – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Mark Pellon – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
3rd – Bradley Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Brad Richardson – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Hayden Ireland – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Don Clark – Rapid Fitness / Immortal BJJ
Blue Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – George Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 215 and up
1st – Roel Escamilla – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
2nd – Vincent Myers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Purple Belt Absolute
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Purple Belt 135.5 – 162
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Ted Clark – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
Purple Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jamie Pickett – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Brown Belt Absolute
1st – Heath Chapman – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Adam Jetton – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
Brown Belt 149 – 162
1st – Brett Millea – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
2nd – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Brown Belt 162 – 188.5
1st – Heath Chapman – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Adam Jetton – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
Women’s Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
White Belt 113.5 – 135.5
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Erin Hansen – Yamasaki / DC
3rd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
White Belt 135.5 – 158
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Daisha McBath – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
White Belt 158 and up
1st – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Emily Holt – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
3rd – Melody Lopez – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
2nd – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Megan Moskow – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Blue Belt up to 135.5
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Megan Moskow – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Valerie Buchite – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt 158 and up
1st – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
30+ Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Larry Rivers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Jason Mask – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
White Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Evan Whitman – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
2nd – Greg Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – William Johnson – Great Grappling
White Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Jay McClure – Odyssey Martial Arts
White Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Chon Rosa – Tam ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Derrick Boykins – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
White Belt 215 and up
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Robert Bonardi – Great Grappling
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Hameed Sanders – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Scott Bass – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
3rd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cournerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Justin Oh – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Brandon Boggs – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 149 – 162
1st – Anthony Ravine – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Cliff Lewin – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
3rd – Rolando Reyes – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Tim Smario – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass
2nd – Joseph Katzberg – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Brad Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Hameed Sanders – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Tony Lynch – Wright’s Extreme Martial Arts
3rd – Greg Brown – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 188.5 – 202
1st – Matt Robinson – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Sam Mangum – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Blue Belt 202 – 215
1st – Erich Cloninger – Fight To Win / BJJ Inc
2nd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt 215 and up
1st – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Scott Bass – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
3rd – John Wilkins – Team CMA / Elite Training Center
Purple Belt Absolute
1st – Travis Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Gardner Watkins – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Purple Belt 162 – 188.5
1st – Travis Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – George Yulee – Havelock PMA
Brown Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Rick Screeton – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
215 and up
1st – Jon Plyler – Fight to Win / BJJ Inc
2nd – Eric Griffin – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
uvenile No Gi Division Results
40 – 46 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Ages 5-7
1st – Adam Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Landon Holland – FE MMA
42 – 46 lbs Intermediate/Advanced Ages 6-9
1st – Collin Mack – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
52 – 55 lbs Beginner Ages 6-7
1st – Dylan Parris – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Daniel Howell – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Mathew Pontes – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
56 – 64 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7-9
1st – Austin Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – AJ Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Logan Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
60 – 67 lbs. Intermediate / Advanced Ages 11 – 13
1st – Blake Edwards – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
2nd – Chase Leuchtmann – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Gabe Baragona – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
64 – 66 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Age 9
1st – Leighton Fesman – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Andrew Doss
65 – 66 lbs Beginner Ages 9-10
1st – Ryan Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Camden Giroux – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kyle Overby – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
72 – 76 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-11
1st – Harrison DePierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Timmy Kennett – The Rock MMA & Fitness Center
3rd – Austin Ronsick – Ashboro School of Martial Arts
75 – 80 lbs Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Ages 8-9
1st – Adam Wampler – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Victor Debartolomeis – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Joey Plyler – Fight To Win / BJJ Inc.
85 – 90 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-12
1st – Gabe Dollison – Risenburg Fighting Systems
2nd – Joshua Yeshulas – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Simon Pearl – Odyssey Martial Arts
92 – 96 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 10-12
1st – Kayla Hill – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Freddy Fusco – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Shaun Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
95 – 101 lbs Beginner Ages 11-12
1st – Carter Styons – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Karen Vilchis – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Konrad Bean – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
96 – 103 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 12-14
1st – Safia Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Savannah York – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Robert Rush – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
103 – 119 lbs Beginner Ages 13-16
1st – Ezekiel Gayton
2nd – Nick Campbell – Ground Control
3rd – Cameron Lindsey – Odyssey Martial Arts
109 – 117 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 10-12
1st – Dakota Lester – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Jessie Brannan – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kaleyah Volk – Odyssey Martial Arts
112 – 122 Intermediate / Advanced Ages 13-15
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Samuel Hand – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Bradley Williams – Odyssey Martial Arts
119 – 125 lbs Beginner Age 17
1st – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
122 – 128 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 12-12
1st – Travis Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bobby James – Machadi / RIMA
3rd – Logan Harris – Odyssey Martial Arts
122 – 130 lbs Beginner/Intermediate Exhibition Ages 12-13
1st – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
2nd – Logan Harris – Odyssey Martial Arts
126 – 128 lbs Beginner Ages 13-15
1st – Cameron Smith – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Chris Benson – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Noah Padden – Machado / RIMA
130 – 134 lbs Intermediate / Advanced Ages 12-13
1st – Nathaniel Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
131 – 141 Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Ages 15-17
1st – Timmy Blevins – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Elijah Gayton
140 -1 58 lbs Advanced Ages 14 – 17
1st – Zach Ledford – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Alec Cerruto – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – David Pullen – Odyssey Martial Arts
145 – 153 lbs Beginner / Intermediate Ages 14 – 17
1st – Luke Turner – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Josh Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Ben Berger – Machado / RIMA
156 – 164 Beginner / Intermediate Ages 14 – 16
1st – Evan Brawner
2nd – Christopher Winterholler – Machado / RIMA
171 and up Intermediate Ages 14 – 17
1st – Jonathan Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Joshua Masters – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
3rd – Nicodemus Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
Juvenile Gi Division Results
Beginner Divisions
40 – 46 lbs Ages 5-7
1st – Adam Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Landon Holland – FE MMA
3rd – Alayna Israel – Team ROC / MAASPI
52 – 55 lbs Ages 6-7
1st – Daniel Howell – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Dylan Parrish – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Mathwe Pontes – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
54 – 62 lbs Ages 9-10
1st – Austin Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Logan Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Dylan Grady – Odyssey Martial Arts
63 – 64 lbs Age 7
1st – Aiden McCafferty – Team ROC / MAASPI
2nd – Meadow Myers – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
3rd – Aliam Appler – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
65 – 66 lbs Ages 9-10
1st – Reghan Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Camden Giroux – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Kyle Overbay – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
72 – 77 lbs Ages 10-12
1st – Andrew Brewer – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Brandon Coates – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Alexus Walters – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
85 – 96 lbs Ages 11-12
1st – Skyler Perron – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Carter Styons – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
3rd – Trent Taylor – Odyssey Martial Arts
103 – 110 lbs Ages 10-11
1st – Kaleyah Volk – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Landon Brewer – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Tatiana Johnson – Havelock PMA
117 – 126 lbs Ages 11 – 13
1st – Cameron Smith – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Cameron Lindsey – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Jesse Brannan – Odyssey Martial Arts
119 – 125 lbs Age 17
1st – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
146 – 153 lbs Age 15 – 17
1st – Joshua Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Jason Dunlow – Odyssey Martial Arts
Intermediate/Advanced Divisions
42 – 46 lbs Ages 6-9
1st – Collin Mack – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Nicholas Lefenestrey – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
58 – 66 lbs Ages 8-9
1st – Leighton Fesman – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – AJ Hall – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Julian Mathamba – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
60 – 67 lbs Ages 11 – 13
1st – Chase Leuchtmann – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Blake Edwards – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
75 – 77 lbs Ages 8-11
1st – Victor Debartolomeis – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Adam Wampler – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Harrison DePierro – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
87 – 92 lbs Ages 8-10
1st – David Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Shaun Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Austin Peck – Odyssey Martial Arts
90 – 96 lbs Ages 11 – 12
1st – Kayla Hill – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Freddy Fusco – Team ROC / MAASPI
3rd – Simon Pearl – Odyssey Martial Arts
96 – 100 lbs Ages 12 – 14
1st – Safia Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Savannah York – Odyssey Martial Arts
103 – 111 Age 12
1st – Dakota Lester – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Robert Rush – Relson Gracie / Fitness Edge MMA
111 – 119 lbs Ages 13 – 14
1st – Brad Williams – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Charlie Hallman – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Elizabeth Mutia – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
128 – 134 lbs Ages 12-13
1st – Nathaniel Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Bailey Miller – Gracie Barra NC
3rd – Travis Price – Odyssey Martial Arts
135 – 156 lbs Ages 14 – 16
1st – Luke Turner – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
2nd – Jack Parker – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
3rd – Alec Cerruto – Team ROC / MAASPI
171 and up Ages 14 – 15
1st – Joshua Masters – Team ROC / Alamance Black Belt Academy
2nd – Noah Lane – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Nicodemus Hunt – Odyssey Martial Arts
Juvenile Blue Belt Divisions
up to 136 lbs
1st – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Luis Martinez – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
140 lbs and up
1st – Zach Ledford – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Luke Schwarze – Great Grappling
3rd – Jonathan Williams – Immortal BJJ / Revolution Self Defense
Men’s No Gi Division Results
Novice Absolute
1st – Victor Franco – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
3rd – Jeremy Seff – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Novice up to 135.5
1st – Jamie Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Marcus Levester – Team One
3rd – Christopher Laboo – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Novice 135.5 – 149
1st – Jeremy Seff – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Addison Williams – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Novice 149 – 162
1st – Edgar Vela – Havelock PMA
2nd – Michaud Low – Team ROC / Chapel Hill
3rd – Adam Koenig – Moreno BJJ
Novice 162 – 175.5
1st – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
2nd – Matt Mancuso – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jacob McLaughlin – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Novice 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jonathan Gardner – Machado / RIMA
2nd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Alex Deveney – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Novice 188.5 – 202
1st – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Jason Jordan – Team ROC / TFTC AcademY
3rd – Chris Adams – Team CMA / Elite Fitness Center
Novice 215 and up
1st – Tunene Jackson – Diesel
2nd – Victor Franco – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner Absolute
1st – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Sean Smith – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
3rd – Alex Brown – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
Beginner 135.5 – 149
1st – Alex Brown – Absolute Jiu Jitsu
2nd – Jon Sachs – Team One
3rd – John Basch – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 149 – 162
1st – Daniel Davis – Outfox MMA
2nd – Garrett Bucksath – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
3rd – Curtis Owens – Core MMA
Beginner 162 – 175.5
1st – Lane Middleton – Team ROC / AAMAA
2nd – Cenk Turkmen – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Marco Wenneson – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Beginner 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Mikal Vasquez
2nd – Jonathon Strickland – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner 188.5 – 215
1st – Ryan Smith – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Michael Peterson – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
3rd – William Gray – Team One
Beginner 215 and up
1st – Sean Smith – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Thaddeus Crafford – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Jeff Walthers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness MMA & Boxing
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Alan Munoz – Moreno BJJ
Intermediate 122.5 – 135.5
1st – Dan Baldwin – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Alex Nizani – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Timmy Blevins – Odyssey Martial Arts
Intermediate 135.5 – 149
1st – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Dustin Gooden – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 149 – 162
1st – Brett Beaber – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness MMA & Boxing
2nd – Frankie Vincent – Knuckle Up
3rd – Jake Anson – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Intermediate 162 – 175.5
1st – Alan Munoz – Moreno BJJ
2nd – John Kunkel – ASU
3rd – Mark Pellon – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Intermediate 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Aaron Kershaw – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Daniel Branch – Edge
3rd – Scott Prybylowicz – Team One
Intermediate 188.5 – 215
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC2 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Kyle Davenport – First Family Fight Team
3rd – Antonio Brown – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Intermediate 215 and up
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Luke Ertle – Team ROC / AAMAA
Advanced Absolute
1st – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Brian Masters – OutFox MMA
3rd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Advanced 135.5 – 149
1st – Bagels Telford – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Max Dorin – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Grant Harris – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Advanced 149 – 162
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Brett Millea – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
3rd – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Advanced 162 – 175.5
1st – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Kevin Hooks – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Advanced 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Matt Masser – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Matt Cotter – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Plutarco Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 18.5 – 202
1st – Jay Speight – Team ROC / AAMAA
2nd – Matt Moretz – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 215 and up
1st – John Constantatos – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
2nd – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Women’s No Gi Division Results
Beginner Absolute
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Stephanie Wood – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Beginner 124.5 – 135.5
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd3. – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 135.5 – 158
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Daisha McBath – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Beginner 158 and up
1st – Melody Lopez – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
2nd – Stephanie Wood – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
Intermediate 124.5 – 135.5
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Valerie Buchite – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Intermediate 158 and up
1st – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
2nd – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Stacey Rogers – Odyssey Martial Arts
30+ No Gi Division Results
Beginner Absolute
1st – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Larry Rivers – T eam CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Beginner up to 162
1st – Jamie Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Curtis Owens – Core MMA
Beginner 162 – 175.5
1st – Chad Giles – Goat Dojo / Gracie University
2nd – Greg Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – William Johnson – Great Grappling
Beginner 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Jay McClure – Odyssey Martial Arts
Beginner 188.5 – 202
1st – Billy Capps – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
2nd – Jason Mask – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
Beginner 215 and up
1st – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Robert Bonardi – Great Grappling
Intermediate Absolute
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – David Foster – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Intermediate 135.5 – 162
1st – Justin Oh – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Anthony Ravine – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
Intermediate 162 – 175.5
1st – Tim Compton – Triangle Jiu Jitso / Goldsboro
2nd – Jason Carver – Team ROC / AAMAA
3rd – Bill Baragona – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 175.5 – 188.5
1st – De McFadyen – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Tony Lynch – Wright’s Extreme Martial Arts
3rd – Gregory Brown – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Intermediate 188.5 – 215
1st – Derrick Boykins – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Donald Johnson – Havelock PMA
3rd – Eric Cloninger – Fight To Win / BJJ, Inc.
Intermediate 215 and up
1st – Ryan Lee – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – John Wilkins – Team CMA / Elite Training Center
3rd – David Foster – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Advanced Absolute
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – David Noblit – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Advanced 162 – 175.5
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – James Ronsick – Ashboro School of Martial Arts
Advanced 202 and up
1st – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nrd – David Noblit – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Men’s Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
3rd – Lincoln Jones – Valley Jiu Jitsu
White Belt 122.5 – 135.5
1st – William Pate – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Eric Witt – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Christopher Laboo – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
White Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Jarrod Miller – Team ROC / TFTC AcademY
2nd – Matt Coakley – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Jesse Diana – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
White Belt 149 – 162
1st – Garrett Bucksath – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Daniel Davis – Outfox MMA
3rd – Maybin Simfukwe – Team ROC / Fayetteville
White Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Brandon Pennington – OutFox MMA
2nd – John Kunkel – ASU
3rd – Lincoln Jones – Valley Jiu Jitsu
White Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Javier Lopez – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – John Gardner – Machado / RIMA
White Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Brian Masters – OutFox MMA
2nd – Michael Peterson – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
3rd – Billy Capps – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
White Belt 215 and up
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Thaddeus Crafford – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Jeff Walthers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Vincent Myers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Joshua O’Day – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt 122.5 – 135.5
1st – Sterling Dise – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Alex Nizami – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – Dan Baldwin – Moreno BJJ
Blue Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Bagels Telford – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Max Dorin – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
3rd – Tim McNamara – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 149 – 162
1st – Brett Beaber – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Shane O’Hara – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
3rd – Jake Anson – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Kevin Hooks – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
2nd – Mark Pellon – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
3rd – Bradley Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Brad Richardson – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Hayden Ireland – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Don Clark – Rapid Fitness / Immortal BJJ
Blue Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Christopher Schwartz – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
2nd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – George Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 215 and up
1st – Roel Escamilla – Ribiero Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
2nd – Vincent Myers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Purple Belt Absolute
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Purple Belt 135.5 – 162
1st – Thomas Kubacki – Lloyd Irvin / BJJ United
2nd – Jesse Hertzog – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Ted Clark – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
Purple Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jamie Pickett – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Elliot Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Brown Belt Absolute
1st – Heath Chapman – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Adam Jetton – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
Brown Belt 149 – 162
1st – Brett Millea – BJJ Revolution / Richmond BJJ
2nd – Cody Maltais – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Brown Belt 162 – 188.5
1st – Heath Chapman – Moreno BJJ
2nd – Adam Jetton – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Nicholas Walters – Moreno BJJ
Women’s Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
White Belt 113.5 – 135.5
1st – Ashley McClelland – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Erin Hansen – Yamasaki / DC
3rd – Deanna DeCoursey – Odyssey Martial Arts
White Belt 135.5 – 158
1st – Tania Calderon-Griek – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Daisha McBath – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
White Belt 158 and up
1st – Jennifer Calogero – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Emily Holt – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
3rd – Melody Lopez – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
2nd – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
3rd – Megan Moskow – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Blue Belt up to 135.5
1st – Markia Anderson – Odyssey Martial Arts
2nd – Megan Moskow – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
3rd – Valerie Buchite – Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu / Combat Club
Blue Belt 158 and up
1st – Kim Rice – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Shannon Scott – Gustavo Machado / Virginia Beach
30+ Gi Division Results
White Belt Absolute
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Larry Rivers – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
3rd – Jason Mask – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
White Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Evan Whitman – Raijin BJJ / LA Boxing
2nd – Greg Pugh – Odyssey Martial Arts
3rd – William Johnson – Great Grappling
White Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Jim Radle – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
2nd – Jay McClure – Odyssey Martial Arts
White Belt 188.5 – 215
1st – Chon Rosa – Tam ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Derrick Boykins – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Reggie Contreras – Team ROC / Fayetteville
White Belt 215 and up
1st – Dwayne Taylor – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Chad Pehowic – Team ROC / Fayetteville
3rd – Robert Bonardi – Great Grappling
Blue Belt Absolute
1st – Hameed Sanders – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Scott Bass – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
3rd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cournerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt 135.5 – 149
1st – Justin Oh – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
2nd – Brandon Boggs – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 149 – 162
1st – Anthony Ravine – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Cliff Lewin – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Templar
3rd – Rolando Reyes – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Tim Smario – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass
2nd – Joseph Katzberg – Moreno BJJ
3rd – Brad Acosta – Team ROC / TFTC Academy
Blue Belt 175.5 – 188.5
1st – Hameed Sanders – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Durham
2nd – Tony Lynch – Wright’s Extreme Martial Arts
3rd – Greg Brown – Team ROC / Forged Fitness
Blue Belt 188.5 – 202
1st – Matt Robinson – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Academy
2nd – Sam Mangum – Immortal BJJ / Rapid Fitness
Blue Belt 202 – 215
1st – Erich Cloninger – Fight To Win / BJJ Inc
2nd – Brad Morris – Team CMA / Cornerstone Martial Arts
Blue Belt 215 and up
1st – Allen Wiseman – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Scott Bass – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
3rd – John Wilkins – Team CMA / Elite Training Center
Purple Belt Absolute
1st – Travis Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – Gardner Watkins – Nova Uniao / Evolution MMA
Purple Belt 162 – 188.5
1st – Travis Wheeler – Triangle Jiu Jitsu / Goldsboro
2nd – George Yulee – Havelock PMA
Brown Belt 162 – 175.5
1st – Jason Kwast – Team ROC / Fayetteville
2nd – Rick Screeton – NC3 Athletics / Evolution MMA
215 and up
1st – Jon Plyler – Fight to Win / BJJ Inc
2nd – Eric Griffin – Gustavo Machado / Pendergrass Rocky Mount
More Rodolfo Viera Video
Another Great Video of Rodolfo Viera. Some key points to check out. At the 1:30 mark of the video, is that Rodolfo hitting the Ape-Hanger takedown? Yes, yes it is. Another really cool part of the video is when Rodolfo starts talking about how he got into BJJ. He got started through his brother taking him to class to lose some weight. He only trained twice a week at first but then he competed and fell in love. Jiu-Jitsu champions do not have some super secret. You aren’t born a champion, instead you fall in love with the sport to the point that all the hard work and sacrifice necessary to become a champion becomes fun. Enjoy the video!
Countering the Berimbolo
Everyone in the jiu-jitsu universe is starting to experiment with the berimbolo. The technique has become incredibly popular and can be seen at many tournaments and gyms these days. Whenever a technique surges in popularity the rush begins to find a way to shut it down. Here is Carlos “Esquito” Holanda showing his counter. Also learn some Portugese in the process.
Bubbly and Esquito after a seminar
New Mats at Forged Fitness in Cary
We are constantly working to make every part of our gyms better. Due to the rapid growth of our gym in Cary the time came to expand our mat space as well. Rather than just put down new mats we also replaced all the current mats as well. Next time you stop by the gym there will be brand new mats. The new room will be perfect for holding the kids classes as well as the new Muay Thai program headed by John Reece. Stay tuned for even more exciting news in the near future.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Highest Level
Want to watch two of the best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world go at it? Check out the video below. Common wisdom dictates that you want to spend time practicing techniques that will be effective at the highest level. If you see it in this match you can be sure it is proven effective as Andre Galvao and Rodolfo Viera are two of the best in the game right now.
