Featherweight Tanquinho could put in a suprise appearance in the absolute. Photo: Luca Atalla.
So far, the adult division features black belts Diego Herzog (Gracie Floripa), Carlos Diego (Arsenal JJ), Augusto Tanquinho, Theodoro Canal e Carlos Melo (Coalition 95), Oswaldo Moizinho (Gracie Fighter), Casey King (GB Seattle), and stellar brown belt Nathan Mendelsohn (Coalition 95).
US Open 2011 keeps drawing in gentle art aces, with promotional rates lasting until Friday, after which the price to take part in the San Jose, California, tourney on the 15th and 16th will become a bit costlier. The day before the event, the traditional refereeing seminar by Alvao Mansur will be held for anyone interested in learning the rules and details involved in competition Jiu-Jitsu.
Click here to see who’s in and to secure your spot at the Jiu-Jitsu fest.
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