Released on: July 3, 2008, 7:09 am

Press Release Author: International Sanjuriu Martial Arts

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Knoxville may be known for producing world-renown legends,
but it currently can boast of hosting a new kind of world superstar: a six-time
world Brazilian JiuJitsu (BJJ) champion. On Sunday, June 8th Samuel Braga defeated
Japan's Dai Yoshioka in the 2008 World BJJ Championship held in California, adding
to his impressive record consisting of five previous world championships (2007,
2006, 2005, 2004, 2002), plus numerous others accomplishments, which include the
2008 Pan American Championship, and five Brazilian Championships-an amazing list of
victories at only 26 years of age

Press Release Body: Braga's time in East Tennessee has been spent "rolling" with a
handful of local BJJ students and offering his expertise in the emerging Gracie
Barra school located inside Knoxville area's world famous, no nonsense dojo ,
Sanjuriu Martial Arts located in Grove Center in Oak Ridge and on West Emory Road in
Powell. The dojo offers a complete array of martial arts training from BJJ, MMA,
personal self-defense, traditional Japanese throwing, striking, and weapon arts, and
women's self defense, taught by different instructors with a variety of training
backgrounds.
When asked about what he thinks about Knoxville, Samuel said, "It's a nice place;
quiet. It's a great here for fighters and helps them to keep their focus, very few
distractions." His focus paid off as Braga melted through four fighters in the
super-feather weight division to claim his sixth world title. "Jujitsu helps in so
many aspects of life not just tournaments. It builds you up both physically and
mentally. I believe it's a very good thing for anyone at almost any age level," said
Braga.
For an opportunity to meet Samuel Braga look for the Gracie Barra / International
Sanjuriu booth at this year's 2008 NPC Knox Classic and 2008 East Tennessee Sports
Expo.. He'll be available for autographs, discussions about martial arts, and to
meet and greet East Tennesseans.
"Everyone here seems really nice; I look forward to meeting more East Tennessee
people. And this festival sounds like fun."


Champion Panamerican - 2008
No-Gi World Champion - 2007
Gi World Champion - 2008, 2006 ,2005, 2004, 2002
2nd place World Championship - 2007, 2003
2nd place of World Cup - 2005
3rd Place World championship - 2006, 2001
Brazilians Champion - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
States Champion - 2002
Champion Recorder de Jiujitsu Cup - 2003
Champion of Leao Dourado Cup - 2002, 2001, 2000
Champion Mineiro - 2001 , 2000
Champion Cidade Cup - 2000


Web Site: http://Sanjuriu.org

Contact Details: Sanjuriu Martial Arts 1-865-560-5303