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
April 27, 2010 by Lee H.
Filed under BJJ Tournaments
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
February 5, 2010 by Lee H.
Filed under Announcements
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 [...]
Nova Uniao’s Abu Dhabi West Coast Trial Results
The Abu Dhabi West Coast Trials took place in Santa Cruz, CA on January24th. Acting as a qualifier for the richest and most prestigious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event on the planet, the Abu Dhabi Pro, the West Coast Qualifier featured the best of the best congregating upon Northern California in the United States. The winners from [...]
New GD Affiliate in East Mesa Arizona
January 10, 2010 by Lee H.
Filed under Announcements
GD Jiu-Jitsu and Nova Uniao are proud to announce our new affiliate school, Tigers Lair AZ, in East Mesa, Arizona. The Instructor,Pedro Diaz, has been training with our Team for the past 5 years. Pedro has accomplished titles such as: 2009 Senior Pan Am BJJ Champion (Heavy weight and Open Class), and 2008 & 2009 [...]
5th AZ BJJ Open (Registration is Open)
November 25, 2009 by Lee H.
Filed under BJJ Tournaments
GD JIU-JITSU Events in association with the Arizona State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZSBJJF) is proud to announce the 5th AZ International Open of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The competition will take place on March 13-14 at Westwood High School located at 945 W. 8th St. in Mesa, AZ 85201. Gracie Mag will be covering the event. Don’t [...]
Jose Aldo’s Last Workout Before the WEC Fight
November 17, 2009 by gdjiujitsu
Filed under MMA
Exclusive footage of Jose Aldo’s last workout before the most important fight of his career against Mike Brown. Gustavo Dantas (Arizona Nova Uniao) training with Aldo. Andre Pederneiras training with Aldo.
Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura Seminar (11/21)
Gustavo Dantas and Robson Moura (7x World Champion) will be teaching a Gi Seminar on November 21st from 10 am to 1:00 pm. The seminar will take place at AZ Combat Sports. Everyone who pre-registers by November 19th will receive a free seminar T-Shirt. The seminar is open to everyone. For those who may not [...]
