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JIU JITSU PRO GEAR’s 2009 Florida State Jiu Jitsu Championship on Saturday JULY 11th

First 100 registrations to get free T-shirts!

Deadline for online registrations is 11:59 pm EST on Tuesday July 7th

The competition is open to the following divisions:

• Kids (4-15 years, born 1994 through 2005) All Belts
• Juvenile (16-17 years, born 1992 and 1993) White and Blue Belts
• Adult Male (18 years and up, born 1991 and earlier) All Belts
• Master Male (30 years and up, born 1979 and earlier) All Belts
• Senior Male (40 years and up, born 1969 and earlier) All Belts
• Senior II Male (50 years and up, born 1959 and earlier) All Belts
• Female (18 years and up, born 1991 and earlier) All Belts

Weight value in each weight division is the maximum weight WITH GI on. Competitor is disqualified if he or she does not make weight. No refunds.

Juveniles, Adults, Masters, Seniors, and Females ($80)

KIDS ($60)

Founded in 2007, Elite Fighting Academy is a facility that brings all your fitness needs together under one roof. We offer a several Martial Arts classes such as:

- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Grappling
- MMA (Mixed Martial Arts OR Ultimate Fighting)
-Capoeira

We also have a class for Teens who are interested in getting started (Elite MMA) and we also offer multiple classes for those not searching to become the next great Cage Fighting Champion. For those merely looking to get in shape for the first time, or get back in shape and lose some of those unsightly holiday pounds, we offer:

- Cardio Kickboxing
- Pilates
- Strength & Condtioning
- 1-on-1 Personal Training Sessions

We offer all of this at more than reasonable prices that are likely lower than our competition!

If you would like to know more about us, you may click on any of the links above, call us at (407) 893-7311, our you are more than welcome to just stop in, any one of us would be more than happy to show you around and answer any questions you might have.

Thiago M Domingues “Batatinha”

Thiago M. Domingues “Batatinha” was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Thiago is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Ricardo DeLariva Goded which is the inventor of the “DeLariva Guard” and the “DeLariva Hook” (used by many top fighters of the past and today’s date), he also is the only man to beat Rolker Gracie and Royler Gracie in the same day and beat Legendary Royce Gracie and he is the right hand of Grand Master Carlson Gracie (The Grand Father of MMA). Thiago started training Judo when he was 7 years old, collecting titles in Judo in Brazil he felt that there was still something missing, when he came across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and there he found his passion. Thiago has won many Titles in Jiu-Jitsu Internationally and Locally, as well as in Grappling Submission Tournaments, Thiago has trained with many top names of Jiu-Jitsu and MMA like Ricardo DeLariva Goded, Marcelo Grosso, Alexandre Barauna, Jorge “Macaco” Patino, Leonardo Specterow, William Bittencourt, Helio “Soneca” Moreira, Renato Tavares, Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, Amauri Bitteti, Ricardo Liborio, BJ Penn, Danny “El Capitao” Ruiz, Moacir “Boca” Oliveira, Guilherme Maia, Fabricio Werdum, Fernando “Margarida” Pontes, Roberto “Cyborg”Abreu, Pablo Popovitch, and many more. He has competed against many great fighters like Jeff Moson, Josh Manso, Marcel Ferreira, Bufalo, Enoue, and many others. Because of Thiago’s expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu he has being called up to referee many top tournaments in the USA (Naga, Florida State, Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials, Florida Classics, Copa America, and others)

Thiago is teaching at the DeLariva Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Orlando which was the very first academy of Master Ricardo DeLariva in USA and out of Brazil. His joy is to continue the job started by his Great Master DeLariva, teaching everyone that comes to his gym, everywhere he is invited to do Seminars or Coach, with the same principles DeLariva has had always which is always receive everyone with open arms no matter where they come from. Thiago’s wish is to some day see this great sport on the Olympic Games and show that this sport is for everyone no matter your age, gender or size. “Jiu-Jitsu will always better your Life”

Some of Thiago’s Titles:

• • 2010 Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials Champion
  • 2009 Japan Absolute Champion
  • 2006-07-09 Copa America Champion
  • 2000-01-02-03-06-08-09 Planet Submission Absolute Champion
  • 2009 Tiger Martial Art Absolute No-GI Champion
  • 2008 Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials 3rd place
  • 2008 Grappler’s Quest Champion
  • 2002-03-04-05-06 NAGA Nationals Champion
  • 2002-03-04 NAGA Pro-Ams Champion
  • 2005  St. Pete Submission Grappling Show Super Fight Champion
  • 2005 Rumble in the Dome Super Fight Champion
  • 2004 NAGA Super Fight Champion
  • 2003-04 Rumble in the Dome Champion
  • 2002-03-04 Kimura Cup Champion
  • 2003  IFC Champion
  • 1999-2000-02 Florida State Champion
  • 2000-01  Disney Martial Arts Festival Champion
  • 2000  Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Champion
  • And many more

Dinno Cherem is a Fourth Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu under the Master Ricardo De La Riva, instructor and teacher of the classic art of Jiu-Jitsu. Dinno began training in 1987, receiving his Black Belt and teaching certificate in 1994.

Dinno came to United States in 1996 where he taught classes at the Internal Power Martial Arts for over a year, combining the style of martial arts and self defense techniques. In 1997 he started working for De La Riva in Orlando, Florida, along with Marcelo Grosso.

He has trained with many top names of Jiu-Jitsu and MMA like Ricardo De La Riva Goded, Marcelo Grosso, “Carlinhos”Henrique, Andre“Negao”, Gustavo”Gutty”Muggiati, Marcio Simas, Igor Andrade, Alexandre Barauna, Leonardo Specterow, William Bittencourt, Helio “Soneca” Moreira, Paul Rodriguez, Din Thomas, Edson Diniz, Amauri Bitteti, Danny “El Capitao” Ruiz, Daniel Silva and many more.

Dinno has provided the local community with quality instruction. By teaching and coaching Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense in Elementary and Middle schools in Central Florida, he became a role model among students, by encouraging an anti-violence lifestyle and developing self-awareness.

Dinno began teaching classes of ground fighting techniques with approximately 640 officers of the Orlando Police Department during series of block training scheduled throughout the year. He firmly believes this art form will help save lives.

Today, he volunteers his time to train members of Volusia County S.W.A.T, Orlando Police Department and support Military, Law Enforcement & Civilians at Elite Fighting Academy in Orlando, Florida together with Thiago “BATATA” Domingues.

Graduating from the De La Riva style of Jiu-Jitsu often accelerates the learning experience of a student taking him/her faster to an advanced level of instruction.

“Elite Fighting Academy is a facility that brings all your fitness needs together under one roof”.

He loves to see his students succeed in life, carrer and sport.