Republic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fosters technical development of BJJ in a learning environment that boasts a great student base.
Our affiliation with Nova Uniao allows us to offer some of the best BJJ instruction available
In February 2009 we saw four people promoted to blue belt. Leo put them through a very difficult test and evaluated their game during the 10 days he spent teaching at our club. As a reward of their years of training, Wayne James, Jason Benoit, Patricia Crocker and Peter Champion were proud to have blue belts tied to their waists.
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On June 20, 2009 at Republic BJJ, we held our gi house championships. The results are as follows:
Open division
1. Chris Budgell
2. Shamus O'Brien
3. Chris Drew
3. Marc Knight
Heavy weight's division
1. Mike Jacobs
2. Mike Furlong
Cruiser weight division
1. Chris Goodall
2. Jeff Jackman
3. Andrew Manuel
Middle weight division
1. Chris Goodall
2. Chris Drew
3. Marc Knight
3. Shamus O'Brien
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On April 18th 2009 we participated in Elton's Fighting Systems Tournament held at Lakecrest School in St. John's. The results of our fighters were as follows:
< 160 lbs division:
Patricia Crocker placed 2nd (even though she weighs a lot less than 160!)
161-180 lbs Division
Marc Knight 1st place
Chris Budgell 2nd place
Brad Ackerman 3rd place
181-190 LBS
Adam Vickers 1st place
Dave Loder 3rd place
HEAVYWEIGHT
Chris Goodall 1st place
Matt Puddister 2nd place
OPEN DIVISION
Chris Budgell 1st place
Chris Goodall 2nd place
Marc Knight 3rd place