Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Jose Llanas wins the Submission Hunter Pro Black Belt Middle Weight Title

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Monday, March 15, 2021

HOUSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Submission Hunter Pro is a Jiu-jitsu event held by Garcia Promotions featuring several matches ranging from kids and teens all the way to black belt adults.

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  • HOUSTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Submission Hunter Pro is a Jiu-jitsu event held by Garcia Promotions featuring several matches ranging from kids and teens all the way to black belt adults.
  • In the most recent event, Team Tooke black belt and instructor Jose Angel Llanas took to the stage in the black belt main event.
  • In fact, just 1 week prior to winning this title he became the IBJJF Dallas Open Black Belt Champion.
  • For more information on training with Professor Jose Llanas and Team Tooke be sure to visit the website at www.TeamTooke.com or call 281-955-7300.

Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy wins in 3 events

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Monday, March 8, 2021

HOUSTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, Texas was host to a series of martial arts events.

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  • HOUSTON, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, Texas was host to a series of martial arts events.
  • Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy ( www.TeamTooke.com ) had students competing in all 3 events.
  • The Dallas Open held by the IBJJF is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu events in the south.
  • Team Tooke students John McCowen and Jose Llanas each brought home gold medals in their divisions.

Blind Jiu-Jitsu Champ and Wall Street Wolf Sets His Sights on Space Flight

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Friday, February 26, 2021

He went on to graduate fifth in his class with an MBA from Wharton, made millions on Wall Street, and won the Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in his class against sighted people three years in a row.

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  • He went on to graduate fifth in his class with an MBA from Wharton, made millions on Wall Street, and won the Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in his class against sighted people three years in a row.
  • Now Russell is entering the Inspiration4 contest to earn a seat on the first all civilian space flight on the SpaceX Inspiration4 rocket in October 2021.
  • To publicize The Foundation, help St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and fulfill my lifelong dream of space flight, I am competing in the Inspiration4 contest.
  • You can see a two-minute video of me throwing my hat in the ring here: Inspiration4 contest ."

Team Tooke Launches Tooke Talks Podcast

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Monday, January 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt Travis Tooke has recently launched a brand-new podcast called Tooke Talks.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt Travis Tooke has recently launched a brand-new podcast called Tooke Talks.
  • Whether you are a martial arts fan, and student, a school owner, run your own business, or just enjoy learning the Tooke Talks Podcast is a great source of education, enlightenment and an occasional LOL moment.
  • Travis Tooke is the owner and master instructor of Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy.
  • Team Tooke MMA was founded in 2005 and is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academies in Texas.

Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy Continues To Work With Students And Community

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Like most businesses across the country, Team Tooke was forced to close its doors for classes in late March of 2020.

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  • Like most businesses across the country, Team Tooke was forced to close its doors for classes in late March of 2020.
  • In addition to hosting over 15 online classes per week for its team of over 300 students, Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy has also reached out to the local school districts to offer help.
  • Unlike traditional martial arts training which focuses primarily on techniques and movements, Team Tooke takes the training a step further by offering Character Enrichment homework assignments.
  • Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts Academy has been an industry leader in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Self Defense and Character Enrichment to the Northwest Houston area for over 15 years.

Billy Crafton Launches New Website, BillyCraftonAthletes.com, Honoring Favorite Athletes

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Billy Crafton recently published the new BillyCraftonAthletes.com website, paying homage to some of his favorite athletes of all time.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Billy Crafton recently published the new BillyCraftonAthletes.com website, paying homage to some of his favorite athletes of all time.
  • To see all the athletes Billy pays homage to please visit https://www.billycraftonathletes.com .
  • ABOUT BILLY CRAFTON: Billy runs his own Investment Banking Company, where he advises clients in fitness, entertainment, restaurant, sports management and marketing, while he also blocks out time to give talks universities and law schools as well.
  • In addition, Billy Crafton competes at a high level in International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation world championship tournaments and other tournaments as well, with multiple championships to his credit, both nationally and internationally.

World Renowned Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitor Serves Community and Corporate World with More Than Just Self Defense Training

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Xavier has a lot to offer his community and the world as a whole.

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  • Xavier has a lot to offer his community and the world as a whole.
  • Studentslearn self-defense training, focusing on often overlooked values such as honor, character, confidence, and self-worth.
  • He brings thosevalues to local law enforcement training, corporate team building exercises, and Jiu-Jitsu seminars worldwide.
  • Xavier believes that developing these qualities is central to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and to a health community.