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April 2001 News Part 2

4/30/01

Quote of the Day If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave man, -- it is the man who dares to look the devil in the face and tell him he is a devil. ~James A. Garfield, 1831-1881, Twentieth President of the USA

Baret Yoshida Inteview Check out the interview with Baret after Abu Dhabi on the Abu Dhabi Site. Baret is definitely more confident in himself and should be after a great performance. Not so good editing, but the content is pretty good. Baret Yoshida: Post Fight ADCC INTERVIEW Fresh after interviewing Royler Gracie, ace reporters Rafiel Torre and Carl Fisher, corner runner up Baret Yoshida to get his side of the story… This is your third time here in Abu Dhabi now? Yes that’s right? Looks like you had a bit of an altercation with Royler before you fought when you beat Soca? What did you say to him? ‘I’m coming for you Royler, you’re next’; he was fighting Robson Moura at the time. What did you think of your fight Baret? I think he just ran away the whole fight and he did not want to fight me. Do you think he feared you more than last year? Yes I do; last year he had no respect for me but I think he had some this year. What did you think of the rules? I think there’s something wrong with the rules when you can run away in a fight and then become a world champion. I should be the world champion. Every time you tried a submission on him he got up and walked away. Was that frustrating for you? Yes very; I am the one who took all the shots and went for zero submissions the entire fight. He tried to pass my guard a little bit but I gave him the fight because of the negative points. I was very aggressive and bound to make mistakes. There are two people that are a threat to Royler right now; yourself and your team mate B J Penn – would you agree? Yes I think BJ is much bigger than me and BJ will beat him and take him down. I will fight him the exact way if I had to fight him again – I would not change anything. I know deep down in my heart I am the number one guy. Do you think you will win it next year? I don’t know; it’s always a gamble – every time you roll the dice it’s different. Would you fight Royler in an NHB match? If the fight is there I’ll fight him NHB How’s the Shooto going in Japan? The Japanese are tough man. NHB is a little different from the submissions but I enjoy fighting in Japan and I’ve been living there for two months with Enson Inoue. I train with Enson and I have been visiting the schools one at a time. There’s a lot of new guys with new styles out there and I am learning a lot. Who in Japan in the Shoot organization impresses you the most? Sakurai. Have you trained with him? In 1999, but not recently. How long do you plan to stay in Japan? I don’t know; one day Enson phoned me and said do you want to train in Japan and I said yes, so I’m just going with the flow. There’s a lot more guys my size to train with. Where you at Pride when Egan fought? Yes I was. Egan had not fought all year when he went up against Guy Metzger and he got caught you know. Everybody are friends after they fight over here it’s just business for them you know. Have you been accepted by the Japanese? Have you a good fan base? I don’t know I hope so (laughs). I’m not Sato or Sakurai but who knows (laughs) What are your thoughts on the new Pride rules and the fight with Sakuraba and Silva? The new rules makes a lot more action and is a little dangerous and a lot of people may get hurt from the rules but it will provide more action. If the money is there I would fight under the new rules. Have you enjoyed your stay here? Yes I have – me and Egan are staying here a while longer. The prince was impressed with Egan’s stamina and he wants to work out with him. The guy has incredible stamina man. Before I trained with him I used to eat all kinds if shit and just train ju jitsu to get into shape, but now I do sprints and swim and lots of cardio work prior to a fight. Baret it was a pleasure to interview you. No problem. Written by Carl Fisher – The European voice of MMA news Source: http://news.adcombat.com

Late Breaking King of the Cage News Ronald "The Machine Gun" Jhun (5'9, 180 lbs, Jesus is Lord Team, Honolulu Hawaii) Arm bars Brian Sleeman (5'9, 180 lbs, Dragon's Lair, Modesto CA) in 2:03 of round 2

Head injuries prompt wrestling gear recall April 27, 2001 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sixty thousand ear guards used in wrestling are being recalled due to reports of head and ear injuries associated with their use. The plastic protective shell of the ASIC Gel Wrestling Ear Guard with Neoprene "can break when it is hit against a hard surface, resulting in impact injuries to the wrestler's head," explain officials at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). So far the manufacturer, ASICS TIGER Corp. of Irvine, California, has received 10 reports of broken guards, with three reports of injuries, including cuts and abrasions to the head and ear. The guards under recall sold for about $25 at sport stores and in sports equipment catalogs. They are made in a variety of colors, with the ASICS red logo inscribed on a label on the guard strap. Date codes are written on the outer rim of the ear piece; recalled ear guards have date codes beginning with either "98" or "99." According to the CPSC, "consumers should stop using these ear guards immediately, and return them to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement." ASICS can be reached toll-free at (888)-380-8222, or via the Web at www.asicstiger.com. A photo of the guard under recall can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. So that's why all you wrestlers got nasty looking ears...faulty equipment!

4/29/01

Quote of the Day "You can disagree with me. You can say whatever you want. But you would still be wrong, of course." Henry Rollins

Malcolm Ahlo in Hawaii Fishing News Relson Gracie Aiea Academy's big man, Malcolm "The Avalanche" Ahlo is featured for capturing a new state record. No it ain't in powerlifting, this time it is for Omilu Ula. For you non-blala's out there, that is a fish and it's official weight was 22.88lbs. It is in the May 2001 issue that we just received. We will try to get the actual article, that Malcolm wrote himself, on this site. It is an extremely great article, very well written, maybe he is going to go into journalism next...probably not. Well if he does, he will have to get rid of his "deer in the headlights" poses in both pictures. Check it out at certain newsstands or ask a fisherman. It seems like every fisherman subscribes to this.

AIDS Update in Brazil We all know that Brazil has some of the hottest babes on the planet, but when in Brazil, don't necessarily do as the Brazilians do. Be careful, very careful. This story was featured on an e-newsletter from healthcentral.com. Check it out. BRASILIA, 25 (Reuters) - Brazil, known for its aggressive campaign against AIDS, plans to enlist the pornographic film industry in the cause by requiring erotic films to carry a safe-sex message. Under legislation awaiting final approval in Congress, all pornographic films for sale or rental in Brazil would need to carry a five-second opening message advising the use of a condom during sexual intercourse. "Our objective was to alert the population to the importance of using the condom," said Celio de Mello, chief adviser to Deputy Fernando Goncalves, a sponsor of the bill. "We wanted people to be well-informed when watching films with a sexual appeal," de Mello said on Tuesday, expressing confidence the measure would be approved. Brazil has become a model in the AIDS fight, thanks to extensive precautionary advertising and a policy of distributing free anti-AIDS drugs. The nation of about 170 million people slashed AIDS deaths to 24.8% of the infected population in 1999 from 73.7% in 1990. In absolute numbers, Latin America's largest country suffers from a high rate of AIDS infection, with 200,000 registered cases of HIV, and estimates of up to 540,000 total cases. But only 0.6% of the adult population is infected, compared with an estimated 36% in Botswana, which has the world's highest rate. The measure has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and two Senate committees. The date for a full Senate vote has not yet been set.

4/28/01

Wrestling Freestyle Open Tournament: All classes, Sat., May 1, at McKinley High School. Weigh-in at 8 am. Competition starts at 10 a.m. from the Honolulu Advertiser Wrestling April 29 — YMCA Takedown Tournament. At the Waiakea High gym in Hilo. Weigh-in begins at 8 a.m. Divisions include high school (14-18 years) and open/masters (18+ years). For more information and applications, call Atagi Ahtagi at 808-935-3721. Posted on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Quote of the Day Without struggle, there is no progress. ~ Fredrick Douglas

O'ahu private schools enter judo ring for first time Advertiser Staff Judo is an Interscholastic League of Honolulu sport for the first time this season. Nine teams are participating from four private schools plus Pac-Five, the ILH's unique conglomerate of small schools. Girls teams are 'Iolani, Kamehameha, Pac-Five and Punahou. Boys teams are 'Iolani, Kamehameha, Pac-Five, Punahou, and St. Louis. Season-opening dual meets last week included Pac-Five's 50-40 overtime victory over St. Louis, which has some players from its state championship boys wrestling team. Sophomore Jonathan Spiker, 18-time national age-group judo champion for Shobukan who is 76-0 in two years of high-school wrestling, leads St. Louis. Prince Brown, football running back and state wrestling champion, returned to judo after a several-year absence when St. Louis formed a team. He was a national champion as a sixth-grader — five years and 70 pounds ago. Jansen Fukuda, another two-time state wrestling champion and national judo veteran, leads Pac-Five. Punahou is led by Jeremy Otani, who qualified for Junior Nationals last year. Coaches are Kamehameha's Mike Tanimoto, a former USA Judo National Team member; Pac-Five's Jerome Fukuda; Punahou's Kendrick Kakazu, a former Junior National judo champion and Michigan State wrestler; St. Louis's Lionel Shiroma; and 'Iolani's Neal Takamoto. Jennifer Miyahira of Mid-Pacific and Pac-Five was the girls wrestler of the year in the ILH in 2000. A state high school judo championship could be sanctioned in the near future. Sponsorship of three leagues is required. The public-school O'ahu Interscholastic Association has sponsored judo for many years. Several Big Island high schools are competing in club judo this year, Takamoto said. If they organized an official league, there would be three. Hawai'i Judo Inc. and its president, Kevin Asano, a 1988 Olympic silver medallist, is serving as a liaison and guide for the high school leagues, Takamoto said. Interscholastic League of Honolulu Friday at 'Iolani School Girls • 'Iolani 45, Punahou 40 10-point winners: Amy Wakai (Punahou), Jennifer Frost (Punahou) • Pac-5 60, Kamehameha 50 10-point winners: Janelle Hanaike (Kamehameha), Livia Long (Kamehameha), Elyse Velligas (Kamehameha), Jennifer Miyahira (Pac-5) Boys • Kamehameha 70, 'Iolani 10 10-point winners: A.J. Pang (Kamehameha), Chris Castagnetti (Kamehameha), Albert Lua (Kamehameha), Dallas Kia (Kamehameha), Tim Johnson (Kamehameha), Riley Martin ('Iolani) • St. Louis 60, Punahou 40 10-point winners: Patrick Nakamura (Punahou), Travis Lee (St. Louis), Evan Dengler (Punahou), Jonathan Spiker (St. Louis), Lane Shiroma (St. Louis), Chris Shokugawa (St. Louis), Prince Brown (St. Louis) • Kamehameha 50, Punahou 47 10-point winners: Chris Castagnetti (Kamehameha), Adam Dengler (Punahou), Dallas Kia (Kamehameha), Samson Castillo (Kamehameha), Manaia Alalamua (Punahou), Thomas Akeo (Kamehameha) • Pac-5 50, St. Louis 40 (overtime) 10-point winners: Stephen Robello (Pac-5), Billy Toyosako (Pac-5), Travis Lee (St. Louis), Chris Shokugawa (St. Louis), Prince Brown (St. Louis) The ILH Judo Dual Meet Schedule is as follows: May 5-ILH Championships at Kamehameha Schools

4/27/01

Quote of the Day One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it. ~Knute Rockne, 1888-1931, Norwegian-born American Football Coach

SHOOTO ‘TO THE TOP’ Let's hope that Baret finally gets to fight and he doesn't get stiffed by Shooto again. May 1, 2001 in the Tokyo Korakuen Hall (Class B - 2x5 minutes round) - Cruiserweight Masaya Inoue (PARAESTRA KAKOGAWA) Vs. Kaichi Tsuji (G-FREE) (Class B - 2x5 minutes round) – Welterweight Takaharu Murahama (Wild Phoenix) Vs. Tonico Júnior (World Fight Center) (Class A – 3x5 minutes round) – Lightweight Baret Yoshida (Grappling Unlimited) Vs. Katsuya Toita (Wajyutsu Keisyukai) (Class A – 3x5 minutes round) - -85kg Akihiro Gono (TEAM GRABAKA) Vs. Murilo “Ninja” Rua (ChuteBoxe) (Class A – 3x5 minutes round) – Lightweight Naoya Uematsu (K’z Factory) Vs. Osmar Dias Fernandez (ChuteBoxe) (Class A – 3x5 minutes round) – Lightweight Alexandre “Pequeno” França Nogueira (Brazilian Top Team) Vs. Tetsuo Katsuta (K’z Factory)

4/26/01

Quotes of the Day "I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it." (excerpt from Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey) "Success consists of simply getting up one more time than you fall." ~ Unknown

St. Louis Wrestler Travis Lee possibly headed for the Olympics? Star-Bulletin staff Monday, April 23, 2001 Lee to train at Olympic team facility The St. Louis School wrestler is one of some 30 nationwide who will attend for free Three-time state wrestling champion Travis Lee of St. Louis School has been selected to train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center this July in Colorado Springs, Colo. Lee, who finished fifth at the national high school senior tournament earlier this month, is one of some 30 elite wrestlers who will have their room and board paid for by USA Wrestling during the July 1-8 developmental camp. "I'm very excited about it," said Lee, who has verbally committed to Cornell University. "The Olympics is a dream but I'm taking it one step at a time. First, I have to do well in college. "Being at these (national competitions) and being with other top wrestlers gives you confidence and it brings your hopes up that you can compete at the high levels." Lee's coach at St. Louis, Todd Los Banos, is confident that his wrestler can attain his lofty goals. "Once Travis puts his mind to it, he's very focused," said Los Banos. "He thrives off top competition and rises to it." "There are a number of people chosen to go to the training center, but not many have their way paid.'' Lee will compete at the Junior Nationals later in July. He earned all-American honors at the event last year. Lee is ranked second nationally in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle at the 123-pound weight class. Three in national wrestling tourney State champions Cathy Migita (121 pounds) and Tanya Miyasaki (98) of Castle will compete in a national tournament in Las Vegas in April. Kristin Fujioka, who finished third at 103 pounds, is set to compete in a Michigan tournament. Migita and Fujioka both placed in Michigan last year.

Late Official Results of State Wrestling Championships WRESTLING Data House State Championships At Blaisdell Arena Star-Bulletin staff Wednesday, March 7, 2001 Varsity boys Team standings State champion--St. Louis, 207.5. 2. Punahou, 167.5. 3. Kahuku, 145.5. 4. Kamehameha, 141. 5. Maui, 100. 6. Iolani, 92. 7. McKinley, 64.5. 8. Hilo, 56.5. 9. Mililani, 55. 10. Baldwin, 53.5. 11. Konawaena, 49.5. 12. Molokai, 49.5. 13. Waiakea, 43. 14. Mid-Pacific, 42.5. 15. Leilehua, 39. 16. Lahainaluna, 37. 17. Kaiser, 32. 18. Hawaii Prep, 30.5. 19. Farrington, 23.5. 20. Pearl City, 23.5. 21. Castle, 23. 22. King Kekaulike, 22. 23. Roosevelt, 18. 24. Nanakuli, 17. 25. Moanalua, 16. 26. Kaimuki, 15. 27. Hana, 13. 28. St. Joseph's, 12.5. 29. Kalaheo, 9. 30. (tie) Honokaa and Radford, 7. 32. (tie) Kealakehe and Waipahu, 6. 34. Lanai, 5. 35. (tie) Aiea and Campbell, 4. 37. Waianae, 2. 38. (tie) Kalani and Pahoa, 1. 40. (tie) Damien, Hawaii Baptist, Kailua, Kapolei, Ka'u, Kohala, Laupahoehoe, Lutheran, Waialua, and Waldorf, 0. Individual results by weight class 103--1. Daniel Furuto (Pun) def. Ben Wilmore (StL) 3. Rowell Daquep (Bald) def. Patrick Takemoto (Kah). 5. Eric Haynes (Lei) def. Logan Tomokiyo (Iol). 112--1. Kris Wong (Iol) def. Andrew Delos Reyes (Mil). 3. Barry Ashberry (Kah) pinned Ted Kaneda (Roos). 5. Aaron Fernandez (Kam) def. Eliot Okumura (Kais). 119--1. Troy Takahashi (StL) def. Jon Smith (Maui). 3. Emile Suehiro (McK) def. Nicholas Galloway (Waik). 5. Brent Kakesako (Iol) def. Dat Nguyen (Bald). 125--1. Grant Nakamura (Bald) won by superior over Preston Sato (Waik). 3. Ryan Wong (Kam) won by superior over Kareem Pfeifle (Maui). 5. Eric Shimane (Kais) won in overtime over Quy Du (McK). 130--1. Travis Lee (StL) won by technical fall over Brian Tsutsumi (Cas). 3. Reymund Transfiguracion (Kona) def. Mike Furuto (Pun). 5. Keith Morita (Kah) def. Matthew Galdones (Hilo). 135--1. Jake Kamakaale (Kah) def. Ross Isokane (Pun). 3. Jamie Keehu (Mil) pinned Chris Price-White (HPA). 5. Brian Yamada (Iol) def. Christian Kikuchi (Kam). 140--1. C.J. Peabody (StL) def. Dallas Kia (Kam). 3. Marvin Hussey (King) def. Rey-lan Transfiguracion (Kona). 5. Todd Aoki (Pun) won by default over Jeffrey Lorita (Lah). 145--1. Jonathan Spiker (StL) pinned Ludwig Madoriaga (Maui). 3. Tommy Tamasese (HPA) def. Dan Sombatphibane (McK). 5. Andrew Ching (Kah) won by default over Joe Anderson (Kona). 152--1. Kainoa Casco (Lah) def. Randal Mizuno (Pun). 3. Chad Gerard (Maui) def. Paul Laga (Farr). 5. Brian Delumeau (Kalh) def. in overtime Ekewaka Ishikawa (StL). 160--1. Jansen Fukuda (MPI) def. by superior Lucas Misaki (Mol). 3. Justin Keys (Kah) defeated Greg Tom (Iol). 5. Jason Owens (Pun) pinned Todd Maglianes (Kam). 171--1. Mark Egesdal (Pun) def. by superior Robert Yamashita (Iol). 3. Michael Baji (Hilo) def. Marion Tejada (McK). 5. Bronson Beaver (StL) def. Eben Sanchez (Hon). 189--1. Carden Vincent (Kam) def. Chris Sokugawa (StL). 3. Joshua Jackson (Mil) def. Riley Schmidtke (MPI). 5. Marcus Salanoa (Kah) pinned Amron Kekahuna (Nan). 215--1. Prince Brown (StL) def. Noah Amba (Kam). 3. Justin Luafalemana (Mol) def. Scott Schmidtke (Pun). 5. Ikaika Kaina (Hana) won by default over Soloni Taumalolo (Kaim). 275--1. Saia Lotulelei (Maui) pinned Anthony Smith (Kah). 3. Micah Palmerton (Kam) def. Eric Meurer. 5. William Vaana (PC) def. Justin Basnell (Mol).   Varsity girls Team standings State champion--Moanalua, 134.5. 2. Castle, 116. 3. Punahou, 83.5. 4. Kahuku, 83. 5. Kamehameha, 83. 6. McKinley, 81. 7. Pearl City, 59. 8. Kaiser, 52. 9. Mililani, 46. 10. Farrington, 40. 11. Leilehua, 38. 12. Roosevelt, 33. 13. Aiea, 31.5. 14. (tie) King Kekaulike and Nanakuli, 28. 16. Hilo, 27. 17. Kealakehe, 26. 18. Maui, 25. 19. Baldwin, 23.5. 20. Mid-Pacific, 20. 21. Radford, 19. 22. University High, 17. 23. Lahainaluna, 16. 24. Kalaheo, 11. 25. Kailua, 9. 26. Iolani, 7. 27. Kaimuki, 4. 28. (tie) Kohala and St. Francis, 3. 30. (tie) Campbell, Hawaii Baptist, Hawaii Prep, Honokaa, Kalani, Kapolei, Ka'u, Konawaena, Lanai, Laupahoehoe, Lutheran, Maryknoll, Molokai, Pahoa, Sacred Hearts, Waiakea, Waialua, Waianae, and Waipahu, 0. Individual results by weight class 98--1. Tanya Miyasaki (Cas) def. Jessica Toyama (Moan). 3. Justine Swafford (Kah) pinned Sadie Kaneda (Roos). 5. Chantelle DeJesus (UHS) def. Monic Melendez (Mil), by forfeit. 103--1. Melissa Orden (McK) pinned Ashley Alconcel (King). 3. Kristen Fujioka (Cas) pinned Doris Mosueka (Lah). 5. Kawai Chee (Kah) pinned Tiffany Saito (Rad). 108--1. Caylene Valdez (Moan) pinned Shanel Vivas (Kah). 3. Janelle Hanaike (Kam) def. Maurisa Terao (Pun). 5. Krystal Hirose (Cas) def. Lana Yoza (Aiea), by forfeit. 114--1. DeAnna Lau (Pun) pinned Elizabeth Tories (Kah). 3. Lehua Ballesteros (Lei) pinned Sherilyn Hashiro (Roos). 5. Tamitha Hufana (Farr) won by superior over Chloe Lee (Kais). 121--1. Cathy Migita (Cas) won by superior over Melissa Fukushima (Pun). 3. Veronica Feweiha (Bald) def. Jasmine Cockett (Kam). 5. Sharlotte Taba (McK) pinned Danyelle Hesin (Kail). 130--1. Dara Ching (PC) pinned Diane Kau (Moan). 3. Jennifer Miyashira (MPI) pinned Wailyn Leong (Farr). 5. Kesa Tong-Ishikawa (Cas) def. Kuulini Johnson (Rad). 140--1. Stephany Lee (Moan) pinned Anna Tong (Kais). 3. Shani Alvarado (Mil) pinned Kelli Copeland (Pun). 5. Clisha Visesio (Maui) def. Stacy Ann Sato (McK). 155--1. Ashley Gaspar (Nan) pinned Justina Lewis (Kam). 3. Vanessa Naluai (Kais) pinned Melanie Wong (McK). 5. Susan Andrade (Aiea) pinned Sherylmae Gijal (Maui). 175--1. Gabrielle Nicholas (Moan) def. Margot Kimura (PC). 3. Chelsy Torres (Hilo) def. Janine Lunsford (Cas). 5. Crystal Mahi (Lei) def. Cassie Suetos (Lah), by forfeit. 220--1. Iwalani Fonoimoana (Kam) pinned Lauren Philips (Keala). 3. Tuitele Mataloa (Lei) pinned Ami Breckterfield (Cas). 5. Alexandra Goodlin (Mil) advanced through bye.

Salud, Viloria on card for fight at Convention Center on May 15 By Paul Arnett Star-Bulletin April 25, 2001 The main event for the Tom Moffatt Productions Inc. boxing card on May 15 was given tentative approval yesterday by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission. Former junior featherweight champion Jesus Salud faces Fernando "Bobby Boy" Verlardez in the 10-round main event of the five-fight card that includes Olympic boxers Brian Viloria of Waipahu and Jose Navarro of Los Angeles. Moffatt told the commission that the fights will be held in the Hawaii Convention Center. The venue will seat 3,700 with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $100 for ringside seats. Moffatt said the bouts would be shown on ESPN2 and that the card would begin at 3 p.m. "Jesus has always been a good draw here," Moffatt said. "Adding Brian to the card for his first professional bout is also big for Hawaii boxing fans. We're excited about being back in the fight business." Viloria's opponent for his first professional bout is still unknown. The proposed flyweight fight is set for four rounds. Navarro doesn't know his opponent yet, either, but because he already has three pro fights, the junior bantamweight from California will have a scheduled six-round fight. Rounding out the card are two women's fights. The first is a four-round bantamweight match between Trena Drotar of Canada and Roberta Bald Eagle from Las Vegas. There is also a 10-round junior middleweight bout between Ann Wolfe of Austin, Texas, and Lisa Ested of Richmond, Va. The commission reviewed these two women's bouts, but wanted more information from Moffatt before giving its approval. The next commission meeting is in two weeks.

4/25/01

Quote of the Day ”If you can dream it, you can do it.” --Walt Disney People that don't dream about great things never accomplish great things. Always strive to improve something in your life, so you don't waste the years away just existing. And don't dream of puppy dogs and humming birds. Definitely not Zesty.

4/24/01

Quote of the Day "If you think a weakness can be turned into a strength, I hate to tell you this, but that's another weakness." (excerpt from Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey)

Warrior's Quest Update 130 lb Weight Limit Jerry Samson (Jesus Is Lord) Vs. Daniel Garlets (Freelance)

Warrior of the New Mellinium III Saturday, May 12, 2001 Lahaina Civic Center, Maui, Hawaii 3 weight class nhb tournaments! 160 and under 160-190 190 and over 3 super fights

4/23/01

Paint Ball a Success About 15 guys showed up to play painball at the Sand Island/Nimitz Hwy field yesterday and everyone had a great time. Some of the Jiu-Jitsu guys came with killer guns that seemed to shoot twice as far as the rental guns, but the teams were pretty evenly split. We all found out that Fredson is also a black belt in paint ball because he was a terror on the field. He may have done a stint on the Amazon Brazilian Army or something. We plan on having another paint ball outing in a month or so.

Warrior's III NHB Show on Maui BJJ Black Belt, Romolo Barros and partner Lee are putting on another mixed martial arts show on Maui on May 12, 2001. Some names being mentioned for the event are Augie Padaken, Kim Morishita (purple belt here on Maui), J.R. Palmer, Ricardo Barros (BJJ brown belt), as well as a few amateurs from Maui, and a couple of Haru Shimanishi's HMC fighters. More details to follow.

All State Wrestlers Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students Emile and Rene Suehiro both made All State OIA East in wrestling. Emile made it in the 119 lb class and Rene in the 140 lb class and both go to McKinley High School. Congratulations to both guys! They are listed in the Honolulu Advertiser on Thursday, April 19, 2001.

4/21/01

Kickboxing event at Jesus Is Lord Gym tonight Superstar Gym (Jesus Is Lord Gym) On Hanua Street Campbell Industrial Park Saturday, April 21, 2001 7:00PM Come out and support our local kickboxers. Superstar Gym is hosting a kickboxing card featuring 9 action packed bouts. We do not have the fight card, but the main event pitts Tommy Pestana vs. Shawn Taylor

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