San Diego Jiu Jitsu - The Boxing Club Jiu Jitsu Fight Team

The Boxing Club Jiu Jitsu Fight Team

Latest Jiu Jitsu Tournament Results

Event-The first U.S.A Grappling Team Trials
Location- Las Vegas Nevada
When- June 8,9,10

The Boxing Club had five fighters that were invited to the U.S.A Team Trials in Las Vegas Nevada this weekend but due to injuries and prior commitments only three of the five were able to attend. The Boxing Club had the most invited fighters from any other club in Southern California which just shows how tough our jiu-jitsu program is. Ryan Gillespie who fought at 202.9 lost his first fight due to rear naked choke. During the fight Ryan dominated the standup game and with 1 minute left made a small mistake and his opponent was able to capitalize on it. Ryan then went on to dismantle his next 4 opponents winning all of his next fights by major decision. He made it to the 3rd place fight where he lost to a very tough grappler from Cobra Cai. Ryan Gillespie placed 4th at the very first ever U.S.A Grappling Team Trials.

Next up was Greg Breir who also fought at 202.9. He lost his first fight after getting a nice single leg takedown but his opponent switched it into a rear naked choke.
His next fight as a tough battle but Greg also lost due to submission in the 3rd minute.

Cristina -Tina Coats fought on a very tough Sunday card. Her bracket included some of the very best female grapplers in her weight. Cristina is regarded by many as one of the top women grapplers in the United States. Cristina lost her first fight to professional MMA fighter Shaina Bozler by RNC. Cristina then went on to win two fights in a row to make it to the 3rd place fight. She met Shaina again and lost by twister submission. Cristina went on to place 4th at the first ever U.S.A grappling Team Trials.

All in all it was a very good performance by the Boxing Club fighters. They all fought hard and left everything they had on the mat. Placing two fighters shows that the Boxing Club is a force to be reckoned with!

The 4th Pan American of Submission of Submission Grappling-USA team trials qualifier

Los Angeles, June 3rd

The Boxing Club once again dominated the competition at this years Pan American tournament. Instructors James Nilson and Nick Stefan led the charge early in the morning when the both fought in the executive advanced division. James took first place after submitting his opponent from Gracie Barra in the finals with a Kimura. Nick battled his way through the competition to end up in the finals where he lost to Cobra Kai's Sean Spangler via the brabo choke.

Below is a list of those who competed and their place.

James Nilson- 1^st place executive advanced 200 and above/2^nd place advanced 200-210
Nick Stefan-2^nd place executive advanced 190-200/3^rd place advanced 190-200
Cristina-Tina Coats- 1^st place women's advanced 130-140
Echo-the Body-Charles- 1^st place intermediate 190-200
Razsell Carpenter- 3^rd place executive heavyweight
Sam Campanella-3^rd place 170-180 intermediate
Ryan Gillespie- 1^st place open weight advanced Joey Gibran Alvarez- 2^nd place beg super heavy

May 19th-1st Fabio Santos Invitational

Once again the Boxing Club Jiu-Jitsu competition team showed why it is one of the best programs in San Diego! Because of a problem with the registration, only five of our students were able to compete on Saturday. Donte Kendricks (207lbs) dominated his division by submitting both of his opponents to make it to the finals where he won by a majority decision on points. Michael Wasser (181) had to fight two wars in his divisions before making it into the finals. In his first fight Mike was able to come back with one minute left to score and make it an even match. Mike was able to win due to advantages and advanced. In his second fight Mike fought and was able to tap out his opponent with a kimura. In the finals Mike dominated his opponent and won via Americana submission. Jose Gonzales (154) made it look easy as he arm bared both of his opponents to win his division.

Mathew -Charlie Chaplin- Poppa lost his first fight by armbar. This was Mathew's first tournament and we are proud of his dedication and training.

The Boxing Club took 5 fighters and came home with 3 first place finshes!

April 14th- Las Vegas, Nevada. A small contingent from the Boxing Club Jiu-Jitsu team traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the U.S. championships. Once again the Boxing Club showed why it is the best school in San Diego.

Ryan Gillispie - 1st place intermediate, 1st place advanced - 200-209lbs

Sean Najjer - 2nd place - 145 lbs advanced

Cristina -Tina- Coats - 1st place - women's open

Chris -The Black Belt Assassin- Ruiz - 3rd place - 185lbs advanced

Sam Campanella - 2nd place intermediate - 185 lbs

Pan Ams of Jiu Jitsu
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
March 30th - 31st, April 1st
The Largest and most prestigious Gi Tournament in The United States.

James Nilsen - Win - 3rd Place Black Belt Heavy

Never Tap - Orange County Golden Gloves - Tustin CA. - 03-17-07

Greg McIntyre - Win - Superfight "Champ" 170 lbs

Christina Coats - Win - 2nd Place Women's OPEN

Mark E. Striegl - Win - 1st Place 155 lbs

John C. Martin - Win - 3rd Place 170 lbs

Gibran Alvarez - Win - 2nd Place Super heavy

Mark Hawes - Win - 2nd Place 200 lbs