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Posts Tagged ‘dominick cruz’
For dominating his opponent and taking his belt! Previous title and belt holder, Brian Bowles broke his hand during one of the rounds, and after the 2nd round was done, he was also. Dominick brought his A game and was on top of his punches and leg kicks. Great job Dominick Cruz and everyone who helped support him on his journey to victory.
This Sunday has definitely been relaxing and tomorrow we do it all over again. Pan Ams and Worlds are getting closer day by day. Here is my surprise for you Jiu-Jitsu fans, an interview by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt JT Torres.
Interview with JT Torres:
1. When did you first start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
I first started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when I was 15 years of age.
2. Was it always a hobby, or did you always know Jiu-Jitsu was your passion?
When I first started BJJ I loved it from the start so I always knew it was going to be a major part of my life.
3. What other sports did you do as a kid?
I did Karate which I got a black belt in, I also played baseball and basketball.
4. Is your family supportive of Jiu-Jitsu?
My family is super supportive, which I am so happy about! At first they weren’t but now that they have seen all the different parts of the world where this sport has taken me and all the success I have had with it.
5. When did you recieve your black belt in BJJ?
I received my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt in June of 2009, from Master Lloyd Irvin and Jared Weiner.
6. What are some of your goals for 2010?
My main goal for this year is to win the Pan American Games next month and the Mundials!!!!
7. What do you like to do on your free time?
On my free time I like to relax and go to the movies.
8. Do you ever plan to compete in Abu Dhabi?
Yes of course! Next year I will concentrate on the trials for these tournaments.
9. Who are some of your biggest influences?
Some of my biggest influences are my family, Ronaldo Souza and Master Lloyd Irvin.
10. Where did your get your nickname, JT “Spider Man” Torres?
Messing around with Master Lloyd one day
Saturday, Day 6 of the Pan Ams Jiu-Jitsu Training Camp and it was a 3 hour practice. Warming up with take downs, and drills, then 7 minute rounds for 1 hour is how we ended the week. Brown Belt Cory Robinson and a friend, Jordan came to train as well! It was a good size class for a Saturday. It was a great practice, also more of a relaxing practice and Monday is back to strength and conditioning and hard core training. So rest up, soak your bodies in a nice hot bath, take your vitamins and everything else that is needed!
Master Lloyd took off to Ohio to support Dominick Cruz who is fighting for the bantamweight title vs Brian Bowles in Columbus, Ohio just after jiu-jitsu training. They are showing the WEC event live on Versus starting at 10 pm. We will also be showing the fights at Lloyd Irvin Mixed Martial Arts, so stop by if you wanna watch the fights with the team.
I also want to say Congrats to the guys from Crazy 88 who flew out to Texas for the Houston Open this weekend. BJJ blue belt Evan Gideon placed 1st in the middle heavy weight division, Tye Ryan Murphy placed 2nd in the middle weight class, and Al Washington bjj white belt placed 2nd as well. Another Congrats to the guys from Third Law BJJ down in Florida. When I was down in Florida competing for the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, the Third Law guys were very supportive. Congrats again! All these tournaments are really helping everyone prepare for Worlds and I can’t wait. Up next will be Grapplers Quest in New Jersey, March 20. Brandon “The Truth” Vera also fights on March 21th. vs Jon Jones, so catch it on SPIKE!
I hope everyone got some rest after that Jiu-Jitsu class last night. Everyone was pushing really hard, and doing a great job as well as keeping the energy and positivity up on the mat. We had several brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts, brown belts, purples, blues, and whites! Strength and Conditioning, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday!! The guys had another hard workout this morning, upper and lower body workout with D’ Angelo. That was the only workout they had today, tomorrow is going to be a long grueling practice. If anyone is wondering what time the bjj training is, it’s from 12pm to 3pm, so don’t be late or you will miss out on some good training. We are almost at the end of week 1 of the Pan Ams Training Camp, and this is really only preparation for the big tournament, Worlds.
Lately people have been commenting on my blog, and I just want to say Thank You to those of you who actually take the time to read it! I hope you enjoy it and enjoy this video as well! I got some great footage from last night’s Jiu-Jitsu class! Everyone was pushing, and they did live rounds, over and over and over!
Don’t forget tomorrow night, LIVE on Versus, the WEC event will be held in Columbus, Ohio. Dominick Cruz will be fighting Brian Bowles for the bantamweight title, it’s starts at 10:00 pm, so don’t miss this MMA fight. Dominick Cruz, originally from Tuson now trains in California at Alliance with Brandon “The Truth” Vera. Mike “The Hulk” Easton is out in Ohio right now with Dominick helping him prepare for his fight.
