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MARTIAL ARTS: International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Summer Open – “What it takes to compete”

By: Norman Castro, EBC Sports International, New York Bureau What to know and expect from competing at this prestigious martial arts tournament (NEW YORK, NEW YORK) Bowing onto the mat.  Shaking the referee’s hand.  Approaching the opponent before the match. Greeting with a slap of the hands and a fist bump.  This is the standard operating procedure for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Tournament. During the summer time, events and competitions can be found almost […]