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Professor Christian started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey in 2007 with the Godfather of Alberta Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Josh Russell. After being drafted to the Calgary Stampeders and playing the 2004 and 2005 season, Christian was looking to still compete in a combat sport and fell in love with the gentle art. Christian was awarded his black belt in 2015, then moved to New Jersey in fall of 2016. While living in New Jersey, Christian studied at multiple schools learning from the top instructors and trained with the highest level grappling athletes in the North East.
Christian trained consistently at Silver Fox BJJ, Renzo Gracie Northern Valley, Renzo Gracie Denville, and the legendary Renzo Gracie HQ in New York, New York on West 30th Street. On a weekly basis, Christian took the train into New York City to attend the lunch competition class taught by John Danaher. Christian’s training partners typically would include Jake Shields, Gordon Ryan, Daniel Gracie, Nick Rodriguez, Brian Glick, and Igor and Gregor Gracie.
In 2019, Christian returned home to Calgary and opened Rocky Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Christian has medaled in the New York Open, World Masters, ADCC Open, ADCC trials, Grappling Industries, has won numerous super fights and countless CBJJF gold medals.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie JR > Josh Russell > Christian Simmerling
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Otavio Sousa
Full Name: Otávio Ferreira de Sousa
Nickname: Although seldom used, ‘The Steamroller’ has been mentioned as a nickname by some of the media, this would be due to his strength and the fast pace he usually imposes in his fights.
Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Otavio Sousa
Main Achievements:
IBJJF World Champion (2016/2013/2012) IBJJF Pan American Champion (2020/2017/2010/2009) IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion (2015) CBJJ Brazilan Nationals Champion (2019) IBJJF New York Open Champion (2012) IBJJF Las Vegas Open Champion (2011) IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (2014) IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Runner-up (2009) IBJJF Pan American Championship Runner-up (2019/2009*/2008) CBJJ Brazilian National Championship Runner-up (2017) IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2017/2009/2008) IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2015/2011) IBJJF Pan American Championship 3rd Place (2016/2011)Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
IBJJF World Champion (2007* brown) IBJJF World Championship Runner-up (2007 brown) IBJJF Pan American Championship Runner-up (2007 brown) CBJJ Brazilian National Championship Runner-up (2004 purple) IBJJF European Open Championship Runner-up (2008/2007 brown)* Absolute
** Weight and absoluteFavorite Position/Technique: Omoplata
Weight Division: Peso Médio (82kg/181lbs)
Team/Association: Gracie Barra
Otavio Sousa BiographyOtavio Sousa was born in July 1986 in Recife, State of Pernambuco – Brazil. He started training jiu-jitsu when he was 13 years old, after an invitation from a friend who already trained at Recife’s Gracie Barra headquarters. The Gracie Barra – Recife was an academy led by José Olímpio (also known as “Zé Radiola”), a charismatic instructor who developed several high-level athletes, including Braulio Estima, Victor Estima, Bruno Alves to mention a few.
At the Gracie Barra academy, Otavio Sousa became one of the main names in the lower ranks of BJJ earning himself several titles, including a world championship in 2007 as a brown belt. After his win at the Mundial de Jiu-Jitsu, Otavio Sousa earned his black belt from the hands of Carlos Gracie Junior, the head of the Gracie Barra franchise. E.N.: Though Otavio Sousa was mainly coached by José Olímpio, it was common practice within Gracie Barra to have the founder of the academy hand the black belts.
After receiving his black belt, Otavio Sousa was invited to lead the Gracie Barra Academy in Irvine, California which was owned by Chris Pizzo. Sousa worked there a few years, but that relationship ended unexpectedly in unfortunate circumstances. According to the many internet forums who debated the issue at the time, Otavio was fired by E-mail while on vacation, by the gym’s owner. The reason for the dismissal (according to Pizzo) was that Otavio spent too much time competing and touring for seminars, while not dedicating enough effort to the gym. This went against many of Sousa’s student’s beliefs who left the academy in a show of support for their instructor. Among the people who followed Otavio out were A-listers such as ‘Budo’ Jake, sports commentator, and CEO of the company BudoVideos.
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John Graham is a Certified Master Trainer, speaker, and fitness professional with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. Founder of JohnGrahamFitness and renowned golf academy director at Mission Hills, he is a leader in fitness technology and has collaborated on popular video series for home workouts and boxing tutorials. John's personal journey through training and competitions exposed him to injuries, fueling his quest for optimized injury prevention and recovery methods. During this pursuit, he discovered the remarkable benefits of red light therapy while recovering from a knee injury. This led to the creation of Lumaflex, a game-changing flexible, portable, and waterproof panel, providing convenient and efficient red light therapy treatment for individuals, including athletes.
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