The rules have changed, judging was different, and the fighting style was different too. But the technique and rivalry was already there back in the early nineties, at Atlântico Sul, at the time one of the main gentle art events, co-promoted by Claudio França, who continues putting on first-rate events with his US Open championships.
Check out the match between Jean Jacques and Wallid Ismail at a time when brown and black belts competed together. And to get in on the October 15-16 US Open, click here.
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