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ps1
Black Belt
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Location: NE Ohio
Styles: Chuan Fa, Shotokan, JJJ, BJJ
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 Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:05 am Post subject: Jiujitsu Great recieves Red & Black Belt |
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This week Professor Pedro Sauer, the first person to earn black belt from Rickson Gracie and 6th degree under Helio and Rickson, was awarded the Red & Black belt from Relson Gracie! This is only the 10th such belt awarded by the Gracies. Next week he will be traveling to Brazil to participate in a special ceremony with Helio and others.
For those of you who may not be familiar with Pedro, he is a phenominal martial artist. Here is a list of some of his accomplishments.
1985 - Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Helio and Rickson Gracie
1986 - Tecnico de Jiu-Jitsu. This is a special certificate given in recognition of superior technical mastery of the art of jiu-jitsu, given to only a handful of students by Helio Gracie.
1990 - Certified Black Belt Instructor by Robson Gracie and the Federacao de Jiu-Jitsu
Black Belt Judo
1993 - 3rd Degree Black Belt from Rorion Gracie
1996 - Level 6 Instructor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Rorion and Royce Gracie)
2000 - 5th Degree Black Belt under the Federacao de Jiu-Jitsu
2003 - 6th Degree Black Belt
1992- Defeats Mr. Utah in an Unsanctioned Vale Tudo fight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RnvaBMlNpI
2005 - Named "Best of the Best BJJ Instructor in the World" in a World Wide poll by the Abu Dhabi Combat Club.
All that asside, Pedro Sauer is a Martial Artist with alot of class. He has no ego, but knows he's good. I had the honor of transporting him from a seminar location to our school three hours away. During the car trip I learned more about Jiujitsu and it's purpose than I ever will on the mat. He spoke to me about friendships, rolling with Helio and the other greats, and general stuff. I am only a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu but he talked to me as though we were friends for years.
Congratulations to Pedro! I can't imagine anyone who deserves it more.
Here's a link to an article from a student that was present.
http://www.pedrosauer.com/pedrosauer/page.asp?ID=32
Here's a link to a pod cast interview with Professor Sauer. You can also download it in MP3 format if you don't have ipod.
http://thefightworkspodcast.com/2007/04/02/61-pedro-sauer-andy-wang-diego-saraiva-interviews/
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NightOwl
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:10 am Post subject: |
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that is truly amazing! Probably one of the greatest grapplers of our time
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gzk
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Joined: 02 Feb 2007
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Styles: Shootfighting, BJJ
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Wow! You're lucky to be able to train under someone like that. In a lot of places, a black belt instructor is a rare commodity; black/red is an incredible achievement. Hopefully one day I might meet him 
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dete
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Location: gotham city
Styles: full contact Karate and grappling
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| Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen that video before,
I heard tales of that story back in the late 90's
it was legendary to me at the time.
enojoyed the video again, thanx!
even though Mr. Utah clearly doesn't know anything about subs to face someone 100lbs. heavier in a vale tudo match is impressive to me, maybe not to Matt Hughes but it is to me.
congrats to PS for his promotion!
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ps1
Black Belt
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Location: NE Ohio
Styles: Chuan Fa, Shotokan, JJJ, BJJ
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even though Mr. Utah clearly doesn't know anything about subs
congrats to PS for his promotion! |
Yeah! Mr. Utah certainly had no idea what he was in for or what he was doing. It was a fairly ugly armbar as far as that goes. He made it worse for himself by going belly up. But an armbar that works is a good one 
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Rainbow_Warrior
Blue Belt
Joined: 01 Oct 2006
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Styles: Now : MMA/luta livre/Thai , before :Kung fu,kick boxing , boxing, amateur wrestling
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cool video ! I have seen it before. Pedro was good at that time , now is great !
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even though Mr. Utah clearly doesn't know anything about subs to face someone 100lbs. heavier in a vale tudo match is impressive to me, maybe not to Matt Hughes but it is to me.
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I think that 99 % of the grapplers with normal weight /stenght ( or with some gym but not like that monster) cant sub. that big monster.... Is very hard to submit a guy that strong without an oustanding technique. Pedro reminds me in some way royce vs kimo in the old ufc.
That mr Utah could maul many of us.... Hail Pedro !
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dete
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I think Rickson Gracie said it best on CHOKE,
strong guys grow on trees, they're everywhere!
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bushido_man96
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That is very cool. Congrats to Pedro Sauer. I am envious of your experiences, ps1!
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ps1
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| That is very cool. Congrats to Pedro Sauer. I am envious of your experiences, ps1! |
I am quite fortunate. I am also fortunate enough not to take them for granted.
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bushido_man96
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| ps1 wrote: |
| bushido_man96 wrote: |
| That is very cool. Congrats to Pedro Sauer. I am envious of your experiences, ps1! |
I am quite fortunate. I am also fortunate enough not to take them for granted. |
You are wise, indeed, ps1.
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on the post.
