Congratulations to Jared Weiner on in the Brazilian National Championships in Rio 2008.

First thing is first, WILSON IS HOME! After training and visiting his family in Brazil, Wilson is home and back on the mat! Welcome home Reis, from the whole academy.

We still have tickets available for Wilson's fight on May 31st in Newark NJ. This is a huge card for Elite XC, since it will be aired live on CBS for the first time ever.

I would like to personally welcome our newest staff member Andrea Fenner! Andrea will be working the desk area with Blaine and keeping all you guys in check!! Andrea is a long time friend of mine, and even trained a bit at the old school. She will be a great addition to the academy and I look forward to working with her.

Some dates to keep in mind.

June 5, 6, 7, 8, BJJ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS- California

June 14, 15, WKA/ Mission Submission- Richmond Virginia (Andrea Caplan is fighting MMA)

June 21 U.S. Grappling- Bear Delaware

June 28, 29, Grapplers Quest- NJ

For everyone planning on competing, step up your training to the next level. If you have any questions about any of the upcoming tournaments please come and see me.

Jared