This evening I spent time with the Albrecht family at Victoria Beach. I was asked to photograph them again this year, thanks Ti !!! The boys are growing and are very active but they were sweet enough to hang with Mom and Dad for a few pics too. here is a sneak peek of what I saw today.




























These next few were just for fun I had to take advantage and photography my darling assistants !

Gracie Barra Purple Belt, Ronis Gracie competes

I was asked to join Professor Jerry and his family at his promotion in Gracie Barra Irvine. He was promoted to his 3rd Stripe on his Black Belt and commented that Master Carlos has promoted him all the way up. Amazing. Anyway, here are a couple photos.

Stephen Hall (AKA: Steve Austin, Pesadelo, Nightmare) has become a pretty good friend of mine in quite a short amount of time. I was first introduced to him through his blog (http://pesadelotriangulo.blogspot.com) and was immediately intersted in him as a person. He has battled much and is an inspiration to me. You can see his Academy’s site here at www pbjj.net

Way to go Hillary ! Fresh off here performance at ADCC, Hillary put on quite a show winning her weight and absolute. I did not get to see it but I heard about the 2 hand shoulder throw that ultimately won her match in the absolute. I think someone said it was a MONSTER of a throw!!!

Some photos of Bruno Paulista – Mamute – from the 2009 No Gi Worlds. This match was his win over Asa Fuller of Cleber Jiu Jitsu.

And here are some of his match vs Josh Barnett

Today I went to a orthopedic Doctor to see what the deal-e-o with my ankle is. After X-Rays, he noted a few problems… GREAT… problems… Anyway, it looks like I have some (not a but some) bone suprs, some scar tissue and possible cartilage damage. Sweet! I sound like a professional basketball player Next step is the MRI which I am somewhat dreading the results of but totally stoked at the thought of seeing that level of detail INSIDE my body.