ADWJJP 2012
Abu Dhabi World Jiu Jitsu Pro Reflecting on the last week in the UAE, I find myself in constant amazement of what just happened! Imagine a giant hotel in the shape of a Sting Ray, full of the best Jiu Jitsu players in the world! Eating, training, competing and all staying together in the same place. As one friend said "This is like Disneyland for JiuJitsu people!" Indeed !! I did not have the competition result that I would have liked, but just being there training and competing, made for an unforgettable experience! It also makes me hungry to compete again, train more, and to fix my mistakes! Almost everyone who trains knows about and has been following the comp in Abu Dhabi. Instead of babbling on about my view of what went on, I thought I would show you my photos of the trip. I hope you enjoy.
Sunrise over Sheik Z. Bridge
Me, Kit Dale, AJ and Bruno Alves
THE ARMED FORCES OFFICERS CLUB (mini size)
Armed Forces Officers Club
Inside the AFOC miles and miles of Marble
AJ and Bruno at ADCC
The tatami at AFOC packed with the best BJJ players in the world!
Brulio Estima showing some guard passing positions on the hotel marble floor!
Cara De Sapato and I
Antonio Carlos Jr (Shoe Face), Lekinho Silva and I
AGIG Jess and I
TEAM SUB Apparel
Kleber and AJ In Sauna suits in a Sauna, say that 5 X fast!
The comp was a huge production!
The biggest bullpen ever!
The comp venue ADNEC
Competition Finals day
My teammate MICHAEL TORCASIO WON the -94kg Blue Belt Division ! He got a huge medal and $3000 USD for his efforts!! Fuking Amazing job bro!!
The Grand Mosque !
The Grand Mosque, inside, around and with lots of BJJ BB's !
Detail : inside of one of the Mosques many domes.
Me Brian Morizzi, Kit Dale and Edwin Najmi
Traditional Spices
I rubbed every lamp like this I saw, unfortunately NO Genies !
Kalifa park
Worlds only 7star hotel
Wild Wadi Water Park
SUB Team enjoying the waterpark post comp.
Flo- Rida !
Dubai Mall is mind-blowing !!!! I had a great time and Im already looking forward to next year! The UAE is really something to experience and a comp at this level, with huge cash prizes, will continue to grow and grow and I think every year be bigger and better.
I have to thank my SPONSORS, especially SUB Apparel for making this comp possible for me and helping me reach my dreams.
A HUGE thanks to everyone who sent me massages and comments of support and encouragement, My coach Carlos Vieira, Team CIA PAULISTA and of course my beautiful WIFE Nova who is my biggest supporter. The Victorian Championships is on this weekend and Im in! Jet-lag or not!! Then back to hard training and prep for WORLDS !! Its only 7 weeks away !!! GET READY !!! Aloha ! Osss!