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Feb 6 2010: Jiu Jitsu by The Sea Tournament 
Tournament being held at Claudio Franca School in Santa Cruz.  Go to www.claudiofrancabjj.com for more information.

Jan 24 2010: ABU DHABI PRO qualifying tournament in Santa Cruz California.  Go to www.abudhabibjj.com for more information.

Oct 2009: US OPEN
John still competed with the flu, not a wise choice.  He ended up losing a match via points and got Bronze.  Carlos won his division and took home the GOLD.

2009 Super Heavy Brown Belt World Champion, Carlos Melo!  The final match was total domination.  He made the guy tap in 38 seconds!

World Championships in Long Beach CA on 6-04-09 through 06-07-09.  There will be no class the week of June 4th through June 7th.  The Claudio Franca BJJ Team will be competing that week.  Please visit www.ibjjf.com for more information. 

2009 American Cup- everyone fought hard and there where no injuries.  Jason  made it to the second round and John aka "Magoo"  walked away with a silver medal.  

03-21-2009: Congratulations to Jason Robin, Eddie Jimenez and Doug Coleman.  They competed at Claudio Franca's Jiu Jitsu by the sea tournament.  Doug Coleman and Eddie Jimenez took home bronze medals in their weight division.  Jason Robin was today's champion winning the gold medal in his weight division! 

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Claudio Franca and students.