Pan Ams 2012 – Global Jiu Jitsu Academy / GFTeam

The Pan Ams 2012 was bigger than ever at the Bren Center in Irvine California.  Over 3,500 competitors and 1,000’s of spectators over the course of four days.  I love the Pan Ams because I get to see all my jiu jitsu friends Ive made through the years and rub elbows with legends and talented up and comers.e

Here is a pic with Dana Riddle, Andrew Goodman, Rich Zaydel(me) and Pistol Pete Loncarevich.

Dana Riddle, Andrew Goodman, Rich Zaydel and Pistol Pete Loncarevich at Pan Ams 2012

Dana Riddle won gold in his division and Andrew Goodman won bronze.  We all train at Global Jiu Jitsu Academy in Fountain Valley, California, under Professor Marcelo Carvalho,  except or Pete who has his own school in Medford, Oregon.  I am an assistant instructor under Professor Carvalho, but I also am head instructor at RocknRoll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness and am also a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer in Orange County California.

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Happy training!