Toro Cup 6 Preview: In Threes

This weekend marks the sixth version of Toro BJJ‘s Toro Cup series, a card of gi and nogi jiujitsu matches that showcases local talent and raises money for worthy causes.

We’re a proud sponsor of this event, and because — as De La Soul taught us — three is the magic number, we’re going to give you a preview of the event in bite-sized chunks of three.

 

WHAT: Toro Cup 6
WHEN: Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Triangle Jiu-Jitsu/Cageside Fight Co., 124 Latta Road, Durham NC.

 

THREE REASONS YOU NEED TO GO TO TORO CUP 6

The Matches: More matches than ever (22 as of this writing), featuring athletes representing more than 30 schools. This is real growth, and the chance to watch old favorites as well as lesser-known and rising athletes. I get around a fair bit, and there are several athletes on this card I haven’t seen compete. That’s exciting.

The Cause: Toro Cup always picks a charity, and Gis for GIs is the first second-time recipient. A great cause that helps provide active duty military and veterans with jiujitsu gear, the charity makes a tangible difference in peoples’ lives.

The Community: Every one of these events is bigger than the last, and it’s a great melting pot for local grapplers. Plus, there’s always great food. Adobo Joe Filipino Food Truck and Yellow Bear Bakery will both be back for your weight-missing needs.  Continue reading “Toro Cup 6 Preview: In Threes”

VIDEOS: Toro Cup 5 Matches

Toro Cup 5 main event: Nicholas Walters v Greg Greg Walker

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Daniel Charles Frank v. Michael Michael Allen

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Andrew Bitner v Josh Williams

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John Schell v Brian Crandell

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Brad Acosta v Andrew Foster

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D'Juan Owens v Ricky Saxton

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Blayne Turnmire v Tyler smith

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Bryce Mahoney v Matthew Zamora

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Chris Lewter v Kyle Trujillo

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Chela Tu v Kim DaFury

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Cliff Levin v Keroro Gunso

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VIDEO: John “Bagels” Telford’s matches at NY BJJ Pro

John Bagels Telford's second match, NYBJJ Pro

John Bagels Telford wins his second match at the NY BJJ Pro by calf crush.

Posted by Dirty White Belt Radio on Saturday, March 5, 2016

John Bagels Telford Bronze medal match at NY BJJ Pro

Bronze medal match at NY BJJ Pro: John Bagels Telford vs. Michael Davila from Renzo Gracie NY. Hear us recap the whole tournament today at 10 a.m. on WHUPfm.org, or download the show from iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloud. Yes, all of them.

Posted by Dirty White Belt Radio on Sunday, March 6, 2016

VIDEO: CJ Murdock’s Matches at South American Cup, 2016

CJ Murdock's first match at South American Cup

Toro athlete CJ Murdock just competed at the South American Cup in Brazil, and his matches were commented on by black belt world champion Felipe Costa! Check out his first match.

Posted by Dirty White Belt Radio on Monday, January 18, 2016

CJ Murdock's second match at South American Cup

Toro BJJ athlete CJ Murdock, competing in Brazil at the South American Cup. This is his second match: on commentary is black belt world champion Felipe Costa.

Posted by Dirty White Belt Radio on Tuesday, January 19, 2016

VIDEO: David Porter’s D’Arce Finishes

Dave Porter's D'Arce Choke Finishes

Wondered how David Porter finishes his D'Arce? Learn how with this video. We got a great question for Dave about the choke, which can be finished top/bottom and/or on either hip. What is interesting about Porter is that he's one of the few people to voluntarily give up a top D'arce position to get there, often by something Bill Cooper calls a "Sonic the Hedgehog" roll. Andrew Foster suggested we ask Dave about that bottom hip and Sonic-roll finish: thanks for the great question! You can listen to Dave's answer on the podcast, and you can see a video with him finishing two D'Arces here.

Posted by Dirty White Belt Radio on Sunday, January 24, 2016