Dylan Rotosky Chooses September Charity

Our Year of Giving comes to a close with Dylan Rotosky choosing the final charity. Crazy 88 BJJ decided to donate $100 every month to a charity of one of our children’s choice to get them more involved about current issues. It has been a fun and informative program for all involved!

Founded in 1991, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) extends women’s lives through education about breast cancer and early detection. The organization provides hope to women and families affected by breast cancer through a community of caring support and encouragement that enables those diagnosed with breast cancer to have fulfilling lives during their treatment and afterward. The Foundation exists to save lives by providing access to free and low-cost mammograms for those with limited resources, increased awareness through continuing education programs and online community support programs.

Christian Barcikowski Selects August Charity

THE IEF MISSION: TO HELP PEOPLE SEE

IEF is proud to have played a part in the reduction of the leading public health causes of blindness and has, in the last decade, worked harder to combat childhood blindness and the new threats highlighted by the World Health Organization in its December 16, 2004-released data on visual impairment. With your support we can continue to bring hope to the people of the world’s developing nations.

Childrens Hunger Fund is July Charity (Mason Hollis)

For July’s (belated) charitable donation, we let NAGA Champion Mason Hollis choose a cause.  Mason had quite a debut performance at the Battle at the Beach and has a good heart as well so Crazy 88 Jiu Jitsu is glad to support his charity.

Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) works in some of the most needy regions in the world. In the slums of Guatemala, in the refugee villages in Northern Uganda, in the wake of disasters in Indonesia and Perú, and on the mean streets of America’s inner-cities, CHF earnestly seeks to provide for the needs of children and make lasting impact in their lives.

NAGA Battle at the Beach 10 – Kids Results

Humane Society of Baltimore County is June 2009 Cause

Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s Connor Tully has selected the Humane Society of Baltimore County for this month’s charitable donation.  Since its founding in 1927 by Elsie Seeger Barton, the Humane Society of Baltimore County has provided for the care of suffering and homeless animals. Situated on 365 acres of land held in trust for the Humane Society, it operates an animal shelter, a spay/neuter center, a memorial park, and a wildlife sanctuary.

Don Achnick Childrens Grappling Seminar was Awesome!

Donnie on the mat teaching

Master Donnie works with Spike-a-Doodle

Aarae Alexander fixes up the kids' techniques

Mason training under Ryan Villogram's watchful eye

Gratuitous seminar pic

All seminar proceeds went to sending Aerae, Derek, Cedric, and Ryan to the World Championships next week!

American Cancer Society is May 2009 Charity

Julius was ambushed by children asking for donations to the American Cancer Society so that became May 2009′s charity of choice.  Cancer sucks!!!

Jordan Tully Decides Crazy 88′s April Non-Profit

The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) designs and implements sustainable energy solutions to improve the health, education and economic well-being of rural communities in the developing world. SELF’s projects provide power for water pumping and drip irrigation, health clinics, schools, homes, streetlights, microenterprise and wireless Internet.

This month’s charitable donation was chosen by Jordan Tully.

Crazy 88 BJJ Partners with Trees for the Future

Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has partnered with Trees for the Future,  an agroforestry resource center helping people in developing countries improve their rural livelihoods through the introduction of environmentally sustainable land management projects focused on beneficial tree planting.

We will be donating a portion of all referral proceeds to this organization and continue to be involved as contributing member of the Howard County community.  This will be in addition to our current monthly effort to get our Tiny and Little Ninjas involved in current affairs.

NY International Open Results

** = split division w/ teammate; no losses.

Keith “Trainspotting” Cebula easily won the Masters Blue Belt division, submitting his first two opponents with breadcutter chokes before posting a 6-0 victory in the Championship round with 2 guard passes.  Having placed Top 3 in his weight division, our teammate qualified for the Open division. Unfortunately, there were only 2 other competitors in that division so Trainspotting won his match on a massive number of points and then split the Open Division title with Pere from Camp Springs! Awesome showing!

Timothy “#1 Stunna” Spriggs dominated the Meio Pesado division, going 4-0.   He won 18-0, 2-0, 8-2, and 4-0 to win his first CBJJ Gold medal.  He controlled every match and did not look like a full-time college student who trains during vacations.  #1 Stunna has been working out hard and studying video heavily and has been able to maintain his skills even when he is not in Maryland.  Great job from the 18 year old.

Cathy Tran-Zwanetz made her IBJJF debut…luckily.  There was originally no one in her division to fight but the officials were kind enough to let her bump up a weight class to compete against another girl who was also opponent-less.  Cathy used her crushing shoulder pressure to pass her opponent’s guard, mount, and ezekielle in 45 seconds.  A textbook match that brings Ms. Cathy’s record to 3-0.