Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Why does Kevin Chan train in Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu?

Why does Kevin Chan train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?	"I believe that one must be familiar with all possible fighting arenas. You simply cannot guarantee that you will be able to remain on your feet in a fight. By training in the acknowledged and proven best style for ground fighting I am able defend myself in the event a confrontation goes to the floor. When fighting in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu I am able to utilises my Wing Chun skills of relaxed use of energy developed in Chi Sao and the raw close range power developed in many hours of basic drills." Kevin Chan

News
	Six times World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Mauricao Gomes, has appointed Kevin Chan to run the Gracie Barra in London following his return to Brazil. *March 18th London: Mauricao Gomes awards Kevin Chan his Purple Belt.* Kevin now joins a handful of other UK Purple Belt fighters who include Rick Young and Marc Walder. Purple Belt is the highest rank currently held by any British Brazilian Ju-Jitsu fighter. November 1st 2005: Brown Belt for Kevin Chan. Following his success in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships last August (Details Here), Kevin Chan has been awarded his Brown Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by Mauricao Gomes, 8th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of Gracie Barra, London.


Pictured above from left to right: Jude Samuels (Instructor Gracie Barra UK), Marcio Fertosa (Head instructor Gracie Barra Brazil), Mark Walder (Instructor Gracie Academy UK), Kevin Chan, Mauricao Gomes, Dave McDonald (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK), Andy Foley (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK), Andy Roberts (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK)


Pictured above with Kevin Chan is Marcello Yogi (top row, 4th from left), chief instructor for Gracie Barra in Ipanema in Rio De Janiero, Brazil. Also pictured bottom row, 2nd from left is Kamon instructor Saif Uddin who joined Kevin Chan on this training trip to Brazil.

Tournament Successes
	Saturday 27th August 2005: Success for Kevin Chan at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Masters in Brazil: Kevin Chan fought and received a Silver Medal in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Masters Event at Rio De Janeiro on Saturday 27th August. This is the largest and toughest competition in the world, In 2005 participating countries included: Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, USA and the United Kingdom. Kevin lost by a points decision on his final fight and received the Silver Medal. (Photos Here) Saturday 2nd April 2005: Kevin Chan wins Bronze at the prestigious Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Los Angeles, California. He lost by one point to the Gold Medallist despite submitting him. Unknown to Kevin, the move he used (a bicep crunch) was termed illegal within the competition rules. Kevin goes on to say "I don't mind the decision, it was a good fun day; the competition and result will help me improve my game for the future." (Photos here) Saturday 25/1/2003: Kevin Chan wins Gold for the 2nd time at the KSBO Ground Fighting Championship Under 70kg division. The over 90Kg division was won by current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Braulio Estima. Details available here. Saturday 19/10/2002: Master Chan wins the Men's under 70Kg division at the KSBO (Knockdown Sport Budokwan Organisation) Ground Fighting National Championship. Held in Notingham, Kevin fought under the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu banner, had 4 fights on the day, and won all of them. See the report and photographs. Sunday 25/2/2001: Master Chan has won more Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu titles. This time at the European Lutra Livre Submission Wrestling Tounament held in London. The titles were for Lightweight category, Light Heavyweight category & Absolute Masters category. See the photos. Sunday 21/1/2001: Master Chan retained his title in the Lightweight Masters category at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Open Championship in London Sunday 21st January 2001. Kamon Martial Art Federation were the official sponsors of this event. See the report and photographs from this event and from last years event.