Author Archives: Murat

Murat to the US and Brasil – training sessions to continue as normal

It’s been a while since the last update at the beginning of the year.  But since then, the club membership has grown and the skill level of members continues to increase rapidly.  Well done to all for a great start to the year – keep it up!
On the news front, club instructor Murat Karadenizli has [...]

Wrestling with Olympian Ali Abdo every Thursday and upcoming Rodrigo Gracie seminar

We are very excited and happy to welcome our new club wrestling coach, Ali Abdo is now conducting wrestling training sessions every Thursday night at 7:30pm to 9:00pm.  Ali is one of Australia’s most decorated wrestlers and as a three time Olympian, he is an invaluable addition to the club.  Members have already noticed a [...]

Happy new year!

Thanks to all friends and members for another successful year!  2008 was a busy period with all the competitions and new people joining the club and we’re looking forward to yet more fun and action.  In 2009 the club has some great things planned so stay tuned!

News update and good luck to Aus Cup competitors

After an excellent performance at the recent MG competition,  Nexus BJJ is ready for the next challenge – the 2008 AUS CUP in Tasmania.  At last count, the club is intending on sending 6-7 members so good luck to all those who are going to compete and remember to pack some thick jackets!  With the [...]

“Limao” seminar a success and Murat awarded Brown Belt

A huge thanks goes to Luis “Limao” Heredia who recently held a seminar at the Nexus BJJ Club in his visit to Australia. The seminar was a great success and the feedback from club members who attended, was that they all found Luis and the seminar was absolutely fantastic.
During his visit, Luis also promoted [...]

I have had the pleasure of sharing the Jiu Jitsu mat with Murat many times. He was a great training partner for me and had an eagerness and hunger to learn that few could match.  I am happy to see that in competition he has been acheiving much success due to his hard work and [...]

Pedro Sauer receives 7th Degree Black Belt (Red and Black belt)

Professor Pedro Sauer, the head instructor of the school Nexus BJJ is affiliated with, has officially received a Red and Black belt from Relson Gracie. Often described as the “most technical instructor in the world” Pedro was the first person in the world to receive a black belt without the Gracie name, and now [...]