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TESTIMONY by DARREN

January 27, 2012

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While others are busy propagating bullshit and false claims, let’s kick off a series of sincere and honest stories on how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has changed our lives. A big thank you to our members who took the time and effort to share. Today, Darren Low thinks you too should try a FREE CLASS at Leverage Combat Academy and he’s gonna tell you why:

“Blessed with the opportunity to study overseas in Australia, I discovered and prioritised the importance of sports and physical activity to my quality of life.

Unfortunately, disobeying my coaches and a lack of discipline resulted in the misery and anguish from a labral tear in my hip (Rugby) and a disc herniation in my lumbar spine (Powerlifting).

Rapidly gaining weight and in a constant state of physical and mental pain, I was in desperation to get my life back on track – at the age of 19.

Unable to properly train and compete in the sports I once treasured, I had to look for some form of activity; Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) came to light through the recommendation of some friends who had started training in it.

I figured there was nothing to lose and made the decision to join my local BJJ gym: out of shape and inactive in sports for close to a year.
Expecting an absolute beat down, I was pleasantly surprised when I was introduced instead to a friendly and supportive class environment that encouraged me to constantly improve myself in every aspect. Team mates soon became close friends

Months of training time passed by and I got stronger, faster and healthier than ever before. Best of all, my injuries began improving after months of chronic pain prior to starting BJJ!

Eventually my studies came to an end and it was time to return to Malaysia.

With BJJ friends already back home, it wasn’t long before I located Professor Marcos Escobar who warmly welcomed me as part of not only a team, but BJJ family.

What I would discover was Marcos’ sincere dedication to his students and the difference this made to our gratification from training: going so far as to bring World Champions and Elite Trainers from abroad to Malaysia.

Through BJJ and my time with Leverage Combat Academy, I have truly gained an education in not just what my body is capable of, but also on humility, respect and appreciation for others. Not to mention self-defence.

It has been an honour training at Leverage Combat Academy and watching the development and growth of a family of friends formed by this wonderful sport.

Marcos Escobar and Leverage Combat Academy exemplify the importance and virtues BJJ can have on our lives. What I thought started off as a form of therapy for my injuries has furthermore brought and continues to bring lifelong friends and experiences that I will forever cherish”.

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JOSE ALDO ENTRANCE & CELEBRATING WITH THE CROWD

January 17, 2012

JOSE ALDO ENTRANCE & CELEBRATING WITH THE CROWD

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MSG FROM EDUARDO “DUDU” DANTAS

January 7, 2012

Escobar, Dudu, Gray & Fernando

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MSG FROM GRAY “The Bully” MAYNARD

January 5, 2012

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MERRY XMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS

December 23, 2011

Would like to wish all my students, friends and BJJ /  MMA community Merry Xmas and a New Year full of great training, no injuries and uncountable victories!

Enjoy family hood, peace of mind and remember to do the good to our brothers & sisters around the world cos Xmas is much more than shopping!

God bless ya’ll!

Peace

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MEBJJA – 1st WEEK IN RIO

December 22, 2011

Sup folks… well, my first week here in Rio was supposed to be “rest & jet lag adaptation” but I have to confess it was much more than this.

I’ve started my training a couple of days after my arrival and of course I’ve been pacing myself until my coaches give the green light and start pushing me harder.

Mestre Dede Pederneiras has opened Nova Uniao MMA’s doors for me and it’s a great honor to be surrounded of so many great talents and have the eyes of the best MMA coach in the world watching my training and working on my game… such an honor! Thanks mestre and all NU MMA team for having me! Oss

Now it’s stay focused and keep training hard… I have all great people to help me and it’s up to me to push myself hard when time comes.

Looking forward to get into ONE FC’s cage and brawl… BOOM! ;-)

Oss

Some pics of today’s MMA session!



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MEBJJ BUDO ACADEMY – GRADES CEREMONY

December 13, 2011

Yesterday I made a lightning trip to our association Budo Academy in Penang where we had our grades (stripes) ceremony for the team!

I’m really happy and proud of the work been developed over there thanks to all crew who train hard and put their heart on the mats! Also, thanks to Justin, Melvin and Nashriq whose had the initiative to become the 1st and only BJJ Academy in Penang. Great job folks. Can’t forget to mention my partner in crime, student and assistant Aaron Goh who is always traveling and helping with the classes and development of the team while I’m away. Oss

More info at  www.mebjj.asia / www.budoacademy.net

Some pics of yesterday’s ceremony…Enjoy!

White 1 stripewhite belt 1 stripewhite belt 2 stripeswhite belt 3 stripeswhite belt 4 stripesmebjja budo armymebjja budo familymebjja budo army 02budo 04budo family 02

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MEBJJA – SHAMMAH’S 2nd MMA WIN

December 11, 2011

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MEBJJA BBQ – 4TH DEC 2011

December 4, 2011

What a fantastic Sunday… despite the fact the rain didn’t give us a break, the BBQ was just awesome and we could manage to eat all the meat and have all the fun we could.

Awesome to have all Team together and see how much we’re bonded as a family, not only inside the mats but oustside’em too! Just awesome and I, personally, had a blast today.

Missed some of our associations representatives but we understand how hard is to travel sometimes… don’t worry, next time for sure!!

Highlights to Mag that had a hard time helping organizing all the meat for the army and after a lot of hard work, marinated sauce and stress, brought a great and tasty beef, lamb and chicken BBQ to the table.

Su Ling that made 4 brought all the salad (well dressed and homemade btw) plus a delicious chocolate brownie! Yummy!!

Bob who was a great chef today! yummy dude… Osss

Again, wishing happy bthday to our team mate Nik Bosnia who together with James brought 2 (tasty and sweet) cakes to the table which I could not eat much. But I had to try anyways…lol

Personally would like to thank each one of you who’s literally supporting my training camp! It’s amazing what you guys have done and I’m speechless! I feel even more pumped to train harder and harder for my fight! It can’t go wrong when you bring the power of an army to the ring! Oss

It’s proven that BJJ breaks barriers and unify people building the true friendship and family hood!

I’m proud to say I do not only have a successful Fight Team inside the mats but a united Family outside’em too! This is my best accomplishment so far!!

Keep it up guys and welcome to the beauty of the sports hood and the power of BJJ friendship!

God bless ya’ll!!

Here we go with some pics of today’s indulgence!

not even 1/4 of the beef our army finished...our chef Bob and the best eater... Abang!ChillingJosep "sexy white" playing Chef Wan

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MARCOS ESCOBAR BJJ ASSOCIATION

November 15, 2011

MEBJJ ASSOCIATION

MEBJJA proudly announces the fusion with one more academy in Asia - Spider Academy in Jakarta.

Welcome to the family and if you’re from Indonesia, be sure you’ll have a great place , with great people to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Leverage MMA and MEBJJA will bring qu

ality of work and great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Jakarta, Indonesia!

MEBJJA Official Schools in Asia:

- Leverage MMA – Kuala lumpur / Malaysia

- BJJ Borneo – Kota Kinabalu / Malaysia

- Budo Academy – Penang / Malaysia

- Spider Academy – Jakarta / Indonesia

For more information and inquiries visit us at www.escobarbjj.com or www.mebjja.com

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