The 2009 BJJ International Master & Senior Championship in the Tijuca Tennis Club. by Jordan Blanchard
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu International Master & Senior Championship (IMSC) occurred in Rio De Janeiro on July 24th, 25th & 26th. Occurring at the same time and place is the Rio Open – which is for younger competitors.
by Andrew Kuiland
The 2009 Friendship Tournament was meant to be a small tournament from the beginning. Perhaps though, it was a bit smaller than anybody anticipated. There seemed to be no more than maybe 60 competitors all together. These were mostly white belts along with a dozen or so blue belts. I arrived about 10:30 to watch some of the white belts that I train with fight. For most of them this was their first tournament.
