As you might know, Toronto BJJ's Muay Thai program is ran by Mauricio Veio and his brother, K1 & MMA veteran - Andre Dida (pictured) (6-4-1). The style of Mauy Thai which is taught is called 'Evolucao Thai' and is heavily geared towards MMA fighting. You can learn more on their website.

The brothers, former Chute Box fighters, are still heavily involved with another former Chute Boxe fighter - Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua (UDL - Universidade de Luta). Dida has been Shogun's Striking coach for the last 2 Machida Fights.

Here are my fights from II Copa Ontario - 25/26 April 2010

...not my best tournament performances but alot of things I can learn from.

Take Xande Ribeiro warming up for Mundials as a sign of a possible showdown.

Now you have to look for the likely opponent.

Look no further than Roger Gracie.

And the stakes? The coveted title of being the first '3 time Absolute World Jiu Jitsu Champion'

Here is a great reason to keep training - another local tournement for Toronto!

As you might be aware - The MMA Expo is returning to Toronto June 12 & 13. Part of the exhibit this year are 2 grappling tournaments.

Abu Dhabi Pro Jiu Jitsu trails (GI) & ADCC Sumbission Fighting trials (NO GI). For those of us who simply want to compete as much as we can - it's another great opportunity to gain some experience. For those players who are more advanced and who might look at these events as a ticket to the middle east - let's have a closer look at the prizes.

Our Professor at Toronto BJJ is on a 3 fight win streak and will be fighting for a 2nd time in Montreal, and for W1-MMA, on June 19th.

No details are available yet as to who he is lined up to fight but his last 3 opponents have not been able to get past Round 1.

Last night I felt I was rolling on a different level. I still am wondering whether it was:

a) - the full moon
b) - my new 'under armour' (made to make you grapple like GSP...right?)
c) - Globetrotter Jiu Jitsu with Andre Galvao

..that caused this.

Master Royler Gracie spent 2 weeks in Canada in April with the first week being in Ontario. As well as visiting RGDA schools, the legendary Black Belt was guest at Copa Ontario. So while Royler was in Toronto he spent some time at our school enjoying some training and a seminar.

As an ambassador of the art of Jiu Jitsu I am always telling friends, with kids, about the benefits of Jiu Jitsu. Sure Tae Kwondo is a good 'entry' level martial art (or if the child would like to be a dancer - TKD would be a great choice instead). It's fun for kids...bright coloured kimono's and belts PLUS music to fight to...but for efficient self defense - Jiu Jitsu is the martial art that will help a child most.