New Writer

Hi guys, my name is Ryan “Scoop” Heilman; I am the newest addition to the writing team here at Nova Uniao and I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 20 year-old purple belt under Gustavo Dantas, the head of Nova Uniao, USA. I have been training with Gustavo since November of 2005 and have [...]

Two New Nova Uniao Black Belts

On November 10th, Nova Uniao International President Gustavo Dantas promoted two new black belts, making a total of eight 2nd Generation Nova Uniao Black Belts under the head instructor of NU AZ. Michael Westbrook (2007 Mundial Champion, Purple/Super Heavy/Adult), and Morris Williams. Both instructors have been teaching at MW BJJ in Gilbert, AZ, located at3961 [...]

2010 Worlds No-Gi & International Master & Seniors

The 2010 Worlds No-Gi Championship and the International Master & Senior Championship took place in Long Beach, CA on November 7th. Nova Uniao captured 7 medals at the Adult division, including Gustavo Dantas’ student Arnold Monterroso, who won the Blue Belt/Feather. In the Masters and Seniors, Robson Moura’s students Josef Manuel and Joseph Shelly won [...]

2nd AZ Fusion Seminar and 1st Kids Mini Fusion

Fresh from the 1st North Carolina Fusion Seminar, Gustavo Dantas & Robson Moura have been keeping themselves busy, having the 2nd Arizona Fusion Seminar scheduled for November 19, 20 and 21st in two different locations: Arizona Combat Sports (Tempe) & Tiger’s Lair AZ (Mesa) . Everyone who pre-registers by November 16th will receive a free [...]

Nova Uniao at the 2010 U.S. Nationals

The 2010 U.S. Nationals took place in Carson, California on September 25th and 26th of September. Team Nova Uniao accumulated 33 medals! Competitors from AZ, TX, NV and AR put our Team at 4th Place overall, but not enough to make it to the podium. Major props to all competitors and coaches who traveled to [...]

Jose Aldo Signed Gear Charity Auction

Nova Uniao Black Belt and current WEC Featherweight Champion of the World, Jose Aldo, is continuing his efforts to give back to his community. With the success of his first auction, where he auctioned items from when he defeated Mike Brown for the Belt, and with the proceeds gathered from Nova Uniao merchandise sales, 40 [...]

Nova Uniao News Catchup

Here some recent Nova Uniao team news happening over the last month: Abu Dhabi World Cup Issa Able, who is only 19 years old, was born in Iran, but he has been living in the United States since the age of 11. With not even 2 years of training, Issa already has an impressive resume. [...]

GD Jiu-Jitsu Wins the 5th AZ BJJ Open (Adults)

The 5th AZ International Open of BJJ took place at the Westwood High School on March 13th and 14th, in Mesa,AZ. Team GD Jiu-Jitsu had an amazing performance with 9 Medals in the Kids Division (3 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze), and 45 Medals in the Adult Division (17 Gold, 15 Silver, and 13 [...]

5th AZ Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament Coming Soon!

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1st Tampa Fusion Seminar with GD and Robson Moura

Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura will be teaching a Gi Seminar on March 20th from 10 am to 1:00 pm. The seminar will take place at Martial Arts Advantage. Everyone who pre-registers by March 16th will receive a free seminar T-Shirt and a free issue of Gracie Mag. The seminar is open to everyone. This [...]

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