Thursday 29 January 2009

GRANDMASTER HELIO GRACIE PASSES AWAY TODAY




I have just had the sad news that the founder of Gracie jiu jitsu Helio Gracie has died this morning aged 95.
I was both privileged and fortunate to have met him , it is because of Gracie jiu jitsu that i have become a better person .
My condolences go out to the Gracie Family God Bless .
RIP GRANDMASTER HELIO GRACIE 
thank you for sharing your vision and insight with the world.


Eddie Kone.




Sunday 25 January 2009

BLOODLINE FIGHT TEAM PREPARE FOR 2009

Bloodline fight team back in training for 2009.

After 2 weeks off over the festive season training has started again at bloodline fight team with Costa Doru being the first fighter out of the bloodline camp to fight this year.
Watch out for other Bloodline fighters appearing on upcomming shows throughout the next few months.
For now it's all eyes on cos ........

EK

Saturday 24 January 2009

EDDIE KONE TO VISIT ABSOLUTO BJJ ROMANIA.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Eddie Kone  will be visiting Absoluto Bjj in Romania on Febuary 6th 2009 for a weekend of training, anyone wishing to attend is welcome.


E.K.

Friday 16 January 2009

AUGUST 14 2009 BJJ CAMP BRAZIL.

This summer EK BJJ and Absoluto BJJ will be attending a 7 day summer camp specifically for our association only.

it will be held in Buzios and hosted by Black Belt world champion "Felipe Costa" At the Brazilian Black Belt BJJ House.
Buzious has 23 beautiful beaches with crystal clear water.
prices will include collection from the airport , food and accommodation and return drop off to the airport.
the house has in addition to 2 large matted area,s , 7 suites, a swimming pool, and a sauna.
It is also located steps away from the geriba beach, you can finish training and take 10 steps to the beach.

 
Anyone interested in attending please contact me at teamkone@yahoo.co.uk  or speak to me at class.

EK

Wednesday 14 January 2009

Eddie Kone Academy Expands into Essex

 Eddie Kone BJJ blue belt, Camilla Hanson  has begun teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu at the Essex University.

Class times are: 
Tuesdays 8PM TILL  10pm in the sports centre (activity hall).
Fridays 5pm till 7 pm sports centre (sports hall)
Camilla Hanson is the:  female 69kg seni 2008 gold medal winner, and
 ADCC (EC) DK TRIAL 60 KG SILVER MEDAL WINNER.
Camilla is a very technical fighter and everyone at EK BJJ are proud of Camilla.
Classes are open to everyone irrespective if you study at the university or not.
For futher information please contact Camilla Hanson on 07975 678285. or Eddie Kone 07960 932 224

more info will follow shortly

Saturday 3 January 2009

2009 TIME DOES FLY.....

so the start of a new year , and what a nice way to start off 2009.

I returned to the gym to find the heavy weight guys that had been away for a while had returned and are back to start training again.

nice too see you back guys.

E.K