Dennis Asche - Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle

This event was well put together and ran smoothly. Nice medals too! My performance here was less than desirable, not meeting up to my own expectations as an athlete. Getting cut in the first round of the bracket by way of advantage points is never ideal. Never the less, I have one more experience in an international competition and a clear vision of what my game needs for competition in Jiu-Jitsu. Back to the academy on Monday to begin a new chapter in development.

Thanks to Dr. Joao Renato, founder of ProEcho clinics in Rio de Janeiro I underwent a cardiopulmonary exam yesterday afternoon. Passed the test with excellent results and had fun doing it. Thank you for sponsoring the visit Dr. Joao!

Dr. Joao and I at ProEcho in Botafogo.

Dr. Julio Cesar, assistant Cinthia and I at ProEcho Samaritano

The Gordo Jiu-Jitsu Largo da Barra one year anniversary bbq was a success! Photos and more info coming soon. Congratulations to GJJ students who received their promotions last weekend.

The show was a success, well put together with action packed fights. I had a great time there watching the show and commentating with professional stunt man Ken Quinn. Congratulations to the Gracie Fusion team. I am looking forward to the next Fury in November.

Check out my interview with Olivar Leite on Inthegua.tv

This show is going to be good!!! Tonight I will be one of the commentators during Fury FC 6. Check out the free live broadcast on sherdog.com

More info on the show: www.furyfight.com

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Andreas Lagaard, Christian Tumyr, Daniel Sørensen & Eivind Windsrygg

This last week Gordo JJ has been under attack by the Norwegian Vikings. Recently a group of dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioners landed here with the intention of gathering and taking back the technical knowledge of the academy to their homeland of Norway. One more country helping to further the advancement of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world wide through these dedicated competitors. I hope you find all that you are looking for here in Rio.

Tonight marked the launch of the new Carlos Gracie biography: Carlos Gracie - O criador de uma dinastia by Reila Gracie. For those who do not know, Reila is Carlos’ daughter and mother of Roger Gracie.

Being here in Rio I had the fortune of being at the book signing in Jardim Botanico. Judging by the great turn out it looks to be a success. This book really sheds light on the Gracie family…Thanks to Reila Gracie the world can better understand the family that changed martial arts of our time.

Teaching this class with Prof. Luiz Paulo Soares Filho “Pitty Boy” has been a lot of fun. It is great to see young students practicing the application of new technique in class…to see them becoming more focused and disciplined while learning the martial art that has given so much to my life. It is a good feeling helping to build the next generation of champions and an honor to teach at this academy.