September 24th Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu takes on all fronts!

This Saturday September 24th, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu fighters will be competing at the highest levels on many different fronts. From Jiu Jitsu tournaments and MMA events in California to the ADCC NoGi Championships in Nottingham, England. Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu will be well represented and in contention of championships. Starting with the Gladiator Challenge MMA event, in which Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt Jake “Planet of the” Mapes, will look to protect his perfect record of 4-0. Jake has been on a tear recently, finishing two of the last three opponents he has faced. A 6’4″ 185 pounder, Jake has the physical attributes to match his years of Jiu Jitsu and striking training. At the same time, about an hour north, the members of the Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu competition team will be put to the test to see who is the best in the United States at their respective classes. Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu Association will bring a good sized and formidable team. With a team podium spot being the goal! The last two versions of the American National’s in 2009 and 2010, RJJA placed 1st and 3rd respectively. Finally, across the pond in Nottingham, England, Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu’s flagship fighters Xande Ribeiro, Rafael Lovato, Justin Rader, Jorge Britto, and James Poupolo will take on the best in the NoGi world at Abu Dhabi Combat Club’s prestigious Championship event. Xande Ribeiro is looking to defend his divisional title that he has won twice consecutively, and at the same time searches for his first absolute title in the event. Many battles on many fronts…Ribeiro will be ready!!!