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BJJ

With the Will/Machado nationals coming up this weekend Warren focused the class on rolling, working on what we know rather than learning something new. I spent the class trying to reinforce the things I want to remember for the comp, tweaking little things and enjoying rolling.

MMA

Mark led us in a sparing class, keeping it really light and not wanting to have any injuries for Saturday. We were trying to think about using different combinations rather than getting sucked into a jab, cross, hook, single kick sort of mind set. We focused on varying our strategies, and not worrying about getting hit so much, or whether we were “winning”.

Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend!

Cam D

Huge congrats to the Team Submission who competed in todays ABJJNZ Competition!

Gold

Nick Ovens

Scott Sherer

Bevan Brooking

Silver

Serina Cole

Mike Fong

Bronze

Dane Crosby

One again all the people that competed today all proved what Submission is made of and represented us really well!

This weekend will see Simo enter the ring for his third and final B Class fight.  His fight record is 2-0 with wins over Josh Nicholls and Matt Samson.  His opponent is Craig Foote from respected club Fightshop NZ in Palmerston North.  Jack Lambe will be having his first Amateur MMA fight and is going up against Scott Bodnar who is also from Fightshop NZ and having his first MMA debut.

The guys from Submission Porirua and Submission Takapuna will be their in force to support!

We wish Simo and Jack  “WAR”!

Some Pics from Simos last fights.

Big Congrats to all of the guys and gals who competed on Sunday @ ICNZ’s Contender Series 2

Bevan Brooking – First

Andrew Douglas – Third

Serina Cole – Third

Special mention to Andrew who came all the way up to Auckland from Porirua!

Good luck to the Crew from Submission who will be competing in ICNZ’s Contender Series 2 Tournament on Sunday.  Special mention to Andrew who is coming up from Porirua Submission to enter the Auckland Comp!

A selection of Clips from the No-Gi Comp on the 6th of March 2010

For the all of the videos visit YOUTUBE

Congrats to all our guys that competed on Saturday at the BJJNZ No-Gi Competition.

Nick Ovens – First

Amanda Tuarau – First

Bevan Brooking – First

Serina Cole – Second

Cameron Dickson – Second

Scott Sherer – Second

Congrats to all others that Competed on the Day.

Will/Machado took out Second in the Team trophy!

With Submission Porirua knocking on the door of its second birthday, I decided it was time (Mel pressured me) to write a quick note.

This being the third time I have started a club from scratch, the plan from day one was to grow slowly and more by osmosis than anything else. Although it would be fair to say that all the hard work put in by Geoff Grant on the net and my great wife with ensuring Submission posters are in all the right places has been a tremendous help and without these people it would have been a-lot harder.

With a retention rate just shy of 100% from signed up members, this is proof that what we at Submission and Will / Machado have on offer is second to none.

With the two year mark approaching, it was time for a number of well deserved promotions to be handed out.

A number of the key members have been there from month one and continue to offer support and help within the club ensuring its growth will continue.

Below are a few photos of the club members from Wednesday’s class.

Before I sign off I would like to thank the following people for their help and support behind the scenes in Porirua.

My wife Angela, Geoff Grant for his continued support, two of my closest friends Mark & Warren and my second wife, Melodie or Purple Girl as she likes to be called.

Without you guys, it simply wouldn’t be as much fun.

ICNZ MMA have just released a highlight clip which features two of our students.  Simo Postings and Vince Lowe.  ICNZ 9 is scheduled to be on the 27th February 2010.  Tickets are available through the ICNZ Website.

Simo and Vince from Submission Takapuna fought on the recent ICNZ promotion.