Thanks to Royler Gracie Black Belt Jason Izaguirre for another great seminar covering the latest Gi and No Gi techniques, and thanks to all who were able to attend.

As always, the seminar group photo will be archived on the Gallery page to show the wide variety of world class instructors that have taught at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

Jason Teaching	Jason Demonstrating
Drilling	Group Photo

Jason Izaguirre, a black belt under the legendary Royler Gracie has returned to Australia and while here will be teaching another seminar at Beston-Gracie Central Coast on Tuesday 20th December at 7:30 pm (immediately following the regular group class).

The seminar will cover the Gi and No-Gi Techniques of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

As always, seminars at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu are open to all - anyone wishing to attend should contact Beston-Gracie Academy Director Angela Gracie.

Another great tournament run by the NSW BJJ Federation showing how great the sport can be when egos are left at the door. A terrific performance today by all our students who competed in the 3rd Leg of the Official NSW BJJ Federation Circuit.

This tournament was again our biggest team entered to date with 10 Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu representatives competing across the various age, weight, and belt divisions bringing home another team best of 6 medals. I couldn't be prouder of all our representatives who all showed great technical jiu jitsu.

The results of this competition have confirmed a number of our students as overall champions for their respective divisions for the 2005 season, with the official announcements to be made by the Federation in December.

Gracie Team consisting of Beston-Gracie Academies from Newcastle and the Central Coast, and Gracie Sydney, and Gracie Barra Sydney academies from Sydney was the Overall champion team for the NSW BJJ Federation State Circuit for the 2005 season!

Once again demonstrating our strong commitment to support the sport, GracieSeminars.com was an official sponsor of the final official leg of the NSW BJJ Federation State Circuit for 2005.

In more fantastic news for the team, one of our Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters Nathan "Gringo" White won his fight by submission in last night's QLD MMA event which should make him the number one contender to the promotions Super Heavyweight Title - awesome job Nate. Another of our Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters, Adam Bourke also fought on the card and I'm very proud of his perfomance too - well done Adam from all your teammates.

A great way to end the 2005 Tournament and MMA season and only a hint of what is to come for 2006. Thanks as always to those who helped in our athletes preparation and supported them on the day.

A terrific performance today by all our students who competed in the International Budo Sports National Championships.

In a clean sweep of the Adult Groundfighting Divisions, Luke "Lucozade" Nutley, Brendan Cambell, and Nathan "Gringo" White took first place in their respective divisions, and David "Frendo" Frendin winning the open weight "King of the Mountain" Division.

In the teenage division our two Jiu Jitsu phenoms on the Central Coast, Shane "Huggy" Haffenden and Luke "Luca" Morrison shared first place when the other competitors in their division withdrew.

Following up his win in the Heavyweight Groundfighting Division, Nathan "Gringo" White took first place in the Open Weight "Viadal" tournament, an Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Tournament.

Congratulations to our newest National Groundfighting and Mixed Martial Arts Champions!

Thanks as always to those who helped in our athletes preparation, and especially to the senior coloured belts who were able to support and coach our representatives on the day in my absence.

Good luck to Nathan White from all his friends at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu who will be fighting in the upcoming QLD MMA event on Saturday 26th November against Gareth Henderson. This will be Nathan's 4th Professional Mixed Martial Arts fight in the past seven months making him one of Australia's most active Professional MMA fighters. Good luck Nate!

Team members, friends, fans and followers of Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu will be interested to see our latest advertisment in the November issue of BLITZ Magazine. Also you will see Paul "Matrat" and myself in the group shot from the recent Prof. Jorge Pereira seminar in Sydney.

Good luck to Adam Bourke from all his friends at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu who will be fighting in the upcoming QLD MMA event on Saturday 26th November.

Luke Beston's interview with BJ Penn from BLITZ Magazine is now available on the Gallery page for everyone to read.

Beston Gracie Central was recently mentioned on the world's number most popular online BJJ and MMA News page - ADCC News. Our friend, the legendary Kid Peligro posted an article on Prof. Jorge Pereira's visit to Australia, and his seminar at our academy. The article may be viewed here.

Please note the calendar update on our website, the 3rd and final leg of the 2005 NSW BJJ Federation has been rescheduled to the 27th of November.

As a result of student requests, the Academy Timetable has been updated with the Friday night Intermediate/Advanced No Gi class being extended 15 minutes.

A huge congratulations to Shane "Huggy" Haffenden and Michael "Mickey G" Galvin who were awarded their Orange Belts in Gracie Jiu Jitsu and to Luke "Luca" Morrison who was awarded his Yellow Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu this week.

All three have fantastic technique and dedication to their training and are a great asset to our team.

Well done on behalf of all your friends, teammates, and training partners at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu

A huge congratulations to Pat "Patrifier" Walters who was last night awarded his Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Pat was one of the founding students of Beston-Gracie Newcastle, and his achievement marks a big milestone in the the academies history as the first ever Blue Belt to be awarded there.

Well done to Pat on behalf of all your friends, teammates, and training partners at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Congratultions also to other students who have received stripes recently, a full list of Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu promotions will be published on the website in the near future.

We are very proud to announce the release of the newest additions to the Beston-Gracie line of Jiu Jitsu products:

• Beston-Gracie Signature Kimono - available in White or Blue
• Beston-Gracie Long Sleeve Rash guard - available in White or Black
• Beston-Gracie Shirts - available in White or Black with long or short sleeves
• Beston-Gracie Keychains
• Beston-Gracie Stickers

All products feature the authentic Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu logo, and all products are made in Brazil.

Also coming soon - Beston-Gracie Grappling/MMA Boardshorts!

Also available are the latest books from the Gracie Family:

• Gracie Jiu Jitsu by Grandmaster Helio Gracie
• No Holds Barred Fighting by Rodrigo Gracie & Kid Peligro
• Ultimate Fighting Techniques by Royce Gracie & Kid Peligro
• Championship Techniques by Jean Jaques Machado & Kid Peligro

All products are on display in the Beston-Gracie Museum, anyone interested in any of the above should contact Beston-Gracie Academy Director Angela Gracie.

Welcome back to Rebecca "Cakegirl" Fenton who has just returned from an extended training and competition trip to the USA. While there she medalled at a number of major tournaments, as well as getting in lots of training at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, and on the Gracie Cruise. On her way back to Australia Rebecca also stopped in Hawaii to train with Royler Gracie Blackbelt Prof. Jason Izaguirre at Gracie Kailua.

Today we were honoured to host a guest seminar taught by 5th degree black belt under Rickson Gracie, Prof. Jorge Pereira. The seminar covered No-Gi Jiu Jitsu and Vale Tudo (no rules fighting). It was a great seminar so thanks to Prof. Pereira and also to Prof. Paulo Guimaraes who assisted him.

Photos will be posted shortly and as always the group photo will be archived on the gallery page to again remind everyone of the constant stream of world class guest instructors that students have access to at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

Thanks to all those who attended, and thanks as always to academy director Angela Gracie for making this possible.

Yesterday Matrat & I had the opportunity to train with 5th Degree BlackBelt under Rickson Gracie - Prof. JORGE PEREIRA. It was a great seminar, thanks to Prof. Paulo and Rob Naumoski for having us. After the seminar I conducted an interview with Prof. Pereira which will appear in a future edition of BLITZ magazine.

Angela Gracie has now arranged for a seminar with Prof. Pereira at our Beston-Gracie Central Coast Academy on Tuesday the 27th of September. The seminar will cover No-Gi Jiu Jitsu and Vale Tudo (freestyle fighting), which is one of Prof. Pereira's specialties, a veteran of 14 no rules matches.

As always, this is an open seminar, anyone is welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to join us please contact Beston Gracie Central Academy Director - Angela Gracie to reserve your place.

Here are some details from his biography, and the seminar details...

PROF. JORGE PEREIRA

BLACK BELT 5th DAN (Graduated by Rickson Gracie and Carlos Gracie Jr.):

Prof. Pereira has trained under Prof. Rickson Gracie since blue belt and when Rickson left Brazil to move to the USA Jorge trained under Carlos Gracie Jr. at Gracie Barra gym together with the Machado brothers, Renzo, etc for many years.

- BJJ Black Belt for 19 years
- 16 years attending Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Brazilian No-Rules Champion 1996 (Brazil)
- 3X Pan American BJJ Champion - 2002/2003/2004 (USA)
- 3X Interstate Champion - Minas Gerais X Rio de Janeiro Interstate Challenge (Brazil)
- 2X Rio de Janeiro Free Style No Rules Champion (Brazil)
- 2X Bad Boy No Rules Champion (Brazil)
- Champion of "The Fighter" No Rules Championship (Brazil)

WHAT: Prof. Jorge Pereira Seminar - No Gi
WHEN: Tuesday 27th September 7:30 to 9:00
WHERE: Beston-Gracie Central Coast

Thanks to Angela Gracie for organising this seminar and giving us all another opportunity to train with another one of the world's top instructors right here in Australia at Beston Gracie Central.

Well done today to all representitives of Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu in the Gracie Team who competed today in the NSW BJJ Federation State Titles, the 2nd event of the year for the NSW BJJ Federation State Circuit.

Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu continued its "Champion Factory" form from the first leg of the state circuit, with our 6 representatives from Newcastle and the Central Coast this time winning 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals. Students who medalled on the day will find their names listed in the results on the Offical New South Wales Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation website.

A huge thanks as always to the entire Beston-Gracie team who were all part of our athletes preparation, and thanks also to those who were there on the day to support their friends. Special thanks to instructors Ben Thomas and Steve Williams who along with our other senior coloured belts played a big role in coaching our team in the month leading up to the competition while I was training with my family in Brasil.

At the end of the day, another exciting black belt superfight saw Brasilians Luis and Pedro share first place.

Continuing our support of the progression of Jiu Jitsu for all Australians, the NSW State Titles were sponsored by GracieSeminars.com, and our logo is featured on the shirts of all competitors and officials, as well as the latest edition of the NSW BJJ Federation Newsletter.

The third and final leg of the NSW BJJ Federation State Circuit for 2005 is in 6 weeks.

Rickson Gracie's Black Belt student Prof. Jorge Pereira will conduct a seminar in Sydney on Sept 18.

For more info you can contact Paulo Guimaraes on 0415547460

471 Forest Rd. - Bexley - Sydney on Sunday Sept 18 from 2 to 6pm

After last month medalling at the I.G.G.J.F. Championship, Rebecca "cakegirl" Fenton placed second at the California Classic International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Submission Grappling Championship in the gi division, and also 2nd in the no-gi division.

Congratulations to Rebecca from all her friends, training partners, and teammates at Beston-Gracie Jiu Jitsu

After the tournament Rebecca will continue to train with the Gracie family and their students including Grandmaster Helio Gracie on the Gracie Cruise.

Good luck to Adam Bourke from his Jiu Jitsu friends for his upcoming fight for the Australian Super-Middleweight kickboxing title. Adam fights in October in Sydney, for more information see Adam at the academy.

Good luck to Adam from all his friends at Beston-Gracie Central!

One of our Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Nathan White is scheduled to fight at the MMA event in Queensland on Friday the 30th September. For ticketing and all other information please see Nathan.

Good luck to Nathan from all his friends at Beston-Gracie Central!

I'm very pleased to announce the opening of a 3rd Academy in the Beston-Gracie family, Beston-Gracie Coffs Harbour. Beston Gracie Central Instructor Steve Williams has relocated to Coffs Harbour and will be teaching group and private Jiu jitsu classes there.

Steve's move will be a significant loss for his friends and training partners here in Newcastle and the Central Coast, but a great opportunity for anyone in the Coffs Harbour region looking to train with a very experienced and extremely technical instructor, not to mention a very nice guy.

The Academy page on this website will be updated shorly with the location and timetable for Beston-Gracie Coffs Harbour. For more information on Steve please see his profile on the Instructors page of this website.

Anyone interested in training in group classes or private lessons with Steve should contact Beston Gracie Central Director Angela Gracie on 0438 270 342 or email info@GracieSeminars.com.

Beston-Gracie friends and fans will be interested to see Luke Beston standing in the Gracie Family/VIP section of the Mundial crowd in coverage of the Mundials (BJJ World Championships) in this months edition of GRACIE MAGAZINE.