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Pedro Sauer's Second "Oregon Pound" Seminar An Unqualified Success!

A big thanks to Pedro Sauer for traveling all the way to The Oregon Pound to provide our latest seminar. This was Pedro's second seminar at The Oregon Pound and to no one's surprise, it was a huge success. The gym was packed and Pedro provided an excellent combination of technique and critique. As a result, a lot of people are going to be a lot trickier on the mat!

After the seminar, Glen hosted an evening of free pizza and conversation with Pedro. Those who could attend

New purple belts.
Left to right: Glen Sweeney, Pedro Sauer, Rylan Lizares

were able to schmooze with Pedro and increase their serum cholesterol level at the same time. What a deal!

Finally, a huge thanks to Glen Sweeney (and his wife) for coordinating this seminar and hosting the evening with Pedro. Few can appreciate the level of commitment and hard work necessary to coordinate this kind of event. On behalf of all the participants, thank you.

J.D. Stanley Wins at "Fighting Against Cancer"

J.D. Stanley KO'd his much heavier opponent in the 2nd round of the "Fighting Against Cancer" mixed martial arts competition held in Portland, Oregon in February. This was J.D.'s first mixed martial arts (MMA) cage competition so he's off to an auspicious start. Keep up the good work, J.D.

J.D. Stanley Wins at Team Quest Tournament

Congratulations to J.D. Stanley for his recent first place win at the Team Quest Submission Grappling Tournament in Portland, Oregon.

J.D. will be entering his first mixed martial arts (MMA) cage competition on March 8, at Roseland in Portland, OR. Be sure to mark it on your calendar so you can be there to cheer him on. (Contact Glen Sweeney, (541) 754-0160, for ticket information.)

Congratulations to the Megaton Dias Tournament Winners!

Congratulations to Rylan Lizares and J.D. Stanley for placing first in the Megaton Dias Jiu Jitsu tournament on November 9, 2002, in Eugene, Oregon.

Rylan placed 1st in the light heavy weight blue belt division with gi and later went on to compete in the no-gi division where he managed to defeated a purple belt competitor.

J.D. placed 1st in the heavy weight white belt division with gi. This was his first tournament so you can be sure we haven't heard the last of J.D.

Honorable mentions go to all those who competed in the tournament, many of whom would have taken home 2nd and 3rd place medals had the tournament organizers provided them.

Thanks go to all those who represented The Oregon Pound and Pedro Sauers at the tournament. In alphabetical order:

Darin Aihara (white belt)	Bob Hirte (blue belt)	Rylan Lizares (blue belt)
Nathan Melton (white belt)	Brent Nunes (white belt)	J.D. Stanley (white) belt
Elijah Young (blue belt)

"The Oregon Pound" is now affiliated with the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy!!!

Pedro Sauer is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has academies in Salt Lake City and Orem. On May 17, he was named "Best of the Best BJJ Instructor" in a worldwide poll conducted by the renowned Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). Read More

Pedro Sauer applies a flying arm bar.

Recent Promotions:

Jiu Jitsu Promotions:
February, 2003

Promotions in Jiu Jitsu can often be a long time coming and always represent a lot of hard work. Congratulations to the following people for their well deserved promotions:

Name	Promoted To
Glen Sweeney	Purple Belt
Rylan Lizares	Purple Belt
Mike Downing	4th stripe Blue Belt
Kevin McFadden	4th stripe Blue Belt
Paul Bezanson	3rd stripe Blue Belt
Mike Fleming	3rd stripe Blue Belt
Mark Hopman	3rd stripe Blue Belt
Mason Marker	2nd stripe Blue Belt
Dan Rohweder	2nd stripe Blue Belt
Brandon Pelky	1st stripe Blue Belt
Nathon Melton	Blue Belt
JD Stanley	Blue Belt
Brent Nunes	Blue Belt
Eric Loar	Blue Belt
Jason Tillotson	Blue Belt

Tae Kwon Do Promotions:
December, 2001

The rank of Black Belt means many things to many people. Most would agree, however, that reaching the rank of Black Belt represents a significant commitment to the art and an enormous amount of hard work.

Congratulations to the following people on their promotions to Black Belt:

Name	Promoted To	School
Mike Downing	Black Belt (3rd degree)	Corvallis
Dan Eastham	Black Belt (3rd degree)	Corvallis
Suzan Hopman	Black Belt (3rd degree)	Portland
Scott Clancy	Black Belt (3rd degree)	Portland
Joe Hoffman	Black Belt (3rd degree)	Portland
Ron Christian	Black Belt (2nd degree)	Portland
Kevin Doane	Black Belt (1st degree)	Corvallis
Paul Bezanson	Black Belt (1st degree)	Corvallis

Tournament Results:

Megaton Dias Tournament:
November 9, 2002, in Eugene, OR

Contestant	Division	Results
Rylan Lizares	Blue Belt (light heavyweight):	1st Place
J.D. Stanley	White Belt (heavyweight)	1st Place

Pan Am Jiu Jitsu Tournament (Jui Jitsu):
March, 23, 2002, Orlando, FL

Contestant	Division	Results
Mike Downing	Blue Belt (180-189 lb; 46yrs & ^):	3rd Place

"Battle of the Belts" (Karate):
Feb. 2, 2002, Lincoln City, OR

Contestant	Division	Results
Mike Downing	Black Belt:	Forms: 2nd Sparring: 4th
Paul Bezanson	Black Belt:	Forms: 3rd

Choi's 28th NW Martial Arts Championship (Karate):
Nov. 3, 2001, Portland, OR

Contestant	Division	Results
Mike Downing	Black Belt:	Forms: 3rd Sparring: 3rd
Kevin Doane	Brown Belt:	Forms: 1st

Oregon Martial Arts Championship (Karate):
Sept. 15, 2001, McMinnville, OR

Contestant	Division	Results
Mike Downing	Black Belt:	Forms: 2nd Sparring: 1st
Paul Bezanson	Brown Belt:	Forms: 1st Sparring: 1st
Kevin Doane	Brown Belt	Sparring: 2nd

Annual Gracie Jiu Jitsu National Training Association Tournament (Jui Jitsu):
July, 8, 2001 Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy, Torrance, CA

Contestant	Division	Results
Glen Sweeney	Blue Belt (190 lb; 40yrs & ^): Blue Belt (200-210; 31-40yrs):	1st Place 1st Place (broken toe notwithstanding!)
Mike Downing	Blue Belt (180-189 lb; 41yrs & ^): Blue Belt (200-210; 31-40yrs):	1st Place 2nd Place
Robert Hirte	Blue Belt (180-189 lb; 31-40 yrs):	4th Place
Kevin McFadden	Blue Belt (236 lb & ^; 31-40 yrs):	2nd Place
Paul Bezanson	Blue Belt (200 lb; 41yrs & ^):	2nd Place

Pan Am Jiu Jitsu Tournament (Jui Jitsu):
April, 2001, Orlando, FL

Contestant	Division	Results
Glen Sweeney	Blue Belt (Heavyweight):	1st Place

Annual Gracie Jiu Jitsu National Training Association Tournament (Jui Jitsu):
August, 2000, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy, Torrance, CA

Contestant	Division	Results
Glen Sweeney	Blue Belt (Open Division):	2nd Place
Mike Downing	Blue Belt (180-189 lb; 40yrs & ^):	2nd Place
Dan Eastham	Blue Belt (210-219 lb; 40yrs & ^):	1st Place
Kevin McFadden	Blue Belt (236 lb & ^; 31-40 yrs):	1st Place

Annual Gracie Jiu Jitsu National Training Association Tournament (Jui Jitsu):
1999, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy, Torrance, CA

Contestant	Division	Results
Glen Sweeney	Blue Belt(190 lb & ^; 40yrs & ^	2nd Place


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