Thursday 29 October 2009

EDDIE KONE AND TEAM HEAD TO ROMANIA

Head coach of the EK BJJ Association head's out to Romania this weekend with a team to assist family members Absoluto BJJ in the Annual Romanian Cup BJJ Competition.

Assisting Eddie will be Purple belt Shukie Lok, also competing from EKBJJ London will be Viking Wong.
Good luck to all the Absoluto team.

Sunday 25 October 2009

BLOODLINE FIGHT TEAM WIN TITLE AT ULTIMATE CHALLENGE.



on Saturday 24th October 2009 Bloodline fighters fought at Ultimate Challenge (Dynamite).

Brad Wheeler fought for the UCK1 Title and beat his opponent to become the youngest UCK1 Champion, Brad had been training extremely hard for this fight alongside Ultimate Fitness Centre Head Thai boxing coach Dave Nobel.
Also on the bill was Ultimate Fitness Centre head Thai Boxing coach Dave Nobel .
This was Dave's pro MMA debut.
Dave weighed in at 97kg with his opponent who was 4 wins and 0 losses (Wayne Weaver) weighed in at 110 kg.
Dave completely dominated the first round not only with striking but with take downs and take down defence, at one point during the fight Weaver attempted a double leg take down which Dave countered landing in cross body and hammering Weaver almost into submission.
with 10 seconds to go in the first round Dave took an accidental thumb in the eye causing the ref to not allow Dave to continue for the second round.
We are looking forward to a rematch with Weaver in the near future.

Tuesday 20 October 2009

BLOODLINE FIGHTER'S AT ULTIMATE CHALLANGE 24TH


This coming weekend Bloodline fight team enter the cage again.

The very young and talented Brad Wheeler will be fighting for the UCK1 tittle as he take's on jon joe ellis in the light weight division.
And the very tough Dave Noble will be making his MMA debut in the heavyweight division against Wayne Weaver.

Everyone at EKBJJ, Bloodline Fight Team and the Ultimate Fitness Centre wish you both a safe and victorious fight.

Thursday 15 October 2009

RODRIGO GRACIE SEMINAR

EKBJJ & Ultimate Fitness Centre
Present's
Pride Fighter and ADCC Champion

RODRIGO GRACIE

Thursday 5TH November 2009

Ultimate Fitness Centre
820A High Road Tottenham
London
N17 0AY

Cost £35

Seminar Starts at 20:00

Space's are limited so book yours now.

To reserve a place contact
teamkone@yahoo.co.uk
07960 932 224
www.ekbjj.com
www.ultimatefitnesscentre.net

Rodrigo will also be visiting EKBJJ NORTH
and other schools ,stay posted for more info.

NEW CLASSES AT ULTIMATE FITNESS CENTRE.


From Tuesday 20Th October 2009 Ultimate fitness centre is hosting 2 more weekly classes for its fighters.

Dynamic Stretching / Agility and Reaction Training.

These classes take a scientific approach to increasing fighters flexibility and reaction in both MMA and BJJ.
Classes will be taught by Paul Fellows (Renegade Strength) One of the ultimate fitness centre's strength and conditioning coaches.

This class is not to be missed..

Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 8pm till 915pm.

See you there.

Tuesday 13 October 2009

EKBJJ WIN BIG AT GROUND CONTROL MANCHESTER












Big Congratulations to the team of
EK BJJ London and EKBJJ North who competed jointly at Ground Control Manchester the weekend.
Camilla Hanson (EKBJJ London ) fought first, she fought in an open weight, open skills category and won all four matches, two by submission and two by points, So she won gold.

Next up was Viking Wong (EKBJJ London) he fought in the -80kg beginners division, he won his first four fights by submissions (two head/arm triangles, two triangles) and he won the final against a very respectful opponent by points (21 - 0)
Also in this division was Lloyd Cooper of (EKBJJ North), won his first fight by armbar, in his second, he took an accidental knee and in confusion tapped out.

Jonathan Keeley , (EKBJJ NORTH), was bumped up to +99KG ADVANCED rather than intermediate division, fighting against opponents with over 10 years of grappling experience, He won the first two fights by submissions, in the second fight, he landed awkwardly and completed the stunning transitions and finish whilst dazed, unfortunately, the injury meant he had to forfeit the final and so won Silver in his category.

Lastly the -80KG intermediate/advance division , Saw Costas Doru ( EKBJJ London/ KO) and Charlie Farley (EKBJJ NORTH) were matched up for the first fight, even with the backing of other fighters and spectators requested a change, but they were the last of the first round fights so no change was possible, they two decided to fight, Cos won on points, leaving Charlie to defeat his next opponent by submission to achieve equal fourth place.
Cos went on to fight and win two more fights by points, in the final he faced the incredible hulk, who played the game well and defeated Cos into silver medal.

So in all, in a rather last minute decision to compete, six EKBJJ representatives, in four divisions, brought home 2 Golds and 2 silvers. With classy opponents in classy fights at a well organised event , a great day was had by all.

Awesome achievement Guys well done from all at EKBJJ .

pics will be uploaded tomorrow

Sunday 11 October 2009

EK RETURNS AFTER AWESOME SEMINAR.




Eddie Kone returned from his visit to EKBJJ NORTH today where over the past 2 days he has been conducting seminars for the association.

Eddie was impressed with standard of the team and is very happy with the progress of the newly formed academy.
Eddie said "The team has grown very nicely over the past few months in both the UK and Europe i am very very pleased with our association and the direction in which we are heading, i am looking forward to next year" .

Well done to those who recived stripes on there belts including long time freind and reporter Carl Fisher who recieved 3 stripes on his purple belt.

Eddie wishes to thank all of the guys who attended the seminar and will be back up north in a few months.

For further information on EK BJJ NORTH and other association locations please check out www.ekbjj.com

Tuesday 6 October 2009

EDDIE KONE ASSOCIATION VISIT / SEMINAR'S





Europe's only Royler Gracie Black belt, Eddie kone will be visiting EKBJJ NORTH this coming Saturday 10th september 2009 to Teach a seminar covering aspects of Gracie jiu-jitsu.
The seminar will be held at

EKBJJ ROTHERHAM
UNIT M1
CROFTS COMPLEX
QUARRY HILL
S60 2DN.
the seminar will start at 1300 and finish at 1600.
for further information and to reserve your place please contact
Charlie or Mark
Tel: 07939972758 / 07811613182
we look forward to seeing you.

Saturday 3 October 2009

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO MY EXTENDED FAMILY















Happy 5TH Birthday to our Romanian family ABSOLUTO BJJ .

Over the past few years i have had the pleasure of assisting Head coach Tudor Mihata in Romania , helping develop and grow our sport of BJJ. I have become fond of both Romania and especialy the guys who make up the team of Absoluto . I do not consider the team there to be freinds they are my extended family and Tudor has become one of my closest Friends, He is an awesome coach and one of the most genuine people i have met .
I recommend anyone visiting Romania to visit the academy and train alongside the team.
Well done guys, from all the EK BJJ academy's we wish you happy birthday and hope for more fun times ahead see you guys very soon.
i have posted some memorable pics from the past few years.....

BLOODLINE FIGHT TEAM PREPARE FOR UCUK


Bloodline Fighter's ready to put it on the line again.

Brad wheeler is in fight preparation for his UCK1 title fight against Jon Joe Ellis at Ultimate Challenge on October 24th.
Also Dave Nobel fights on the same show in the heavy weight division.
both fighters will be in great shape for the upcoming bout.

Everyone at the ultimate fitness centre wish them both a safe and victorious fight.