We are pleased to announce the date for our next White/Blue belt competition including gi and no-gi divisions. Registration open here. After selling out RM13 so quickly we decided to offer those that missed out a chance to compete with us with a quick turnaround. Roll Models 14 is scheduled for October 17th. Our tournament … [Read more…]
“The John Wayne Parr match will happen” Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy talks Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational , John Wayne Parr , the grappling scene at the moment and also coaching Roll Models sponsored competitor Shane Oliver Curtis.
Whenever we organise an event we make sure there are no other events within 2 hours or so travel from our venue. The calendar is very busy and gone are the days when you would be the only competition in the country on a given day. However we feel it’s best for all if we … [Read more…]
Roll Models 13 is scheduled for September 19th. Our tournament will again be open to White and Blue belt competitors featuring a modified Ibjjf ruleset and Super fights at higher belts. Adult Single early entry just £26.00, dual Gi and No-Gi just £40 Over 35’s Male division available. Free absolutes available (sign up on the … [Read more…]
As we mourn the loss of events this year we found this cracking matchup on an old vhs in Roll Models towers from February. Enjoy purple belts Abbas Mohamadpor and Luke Begley going at it, all submissions allowed, ten minutes, sub only matchup.
Thanks to all the teams for taking part again on a great day with a fantastic supportive and competitive atmosphere. Thanks to our event sponsors CBD Sensei, Tapcom and Empire Pro Tape. Massive well done to local team Bedlam BJJ who topped the academy list and actually accrued more points than the top team overall. … [Read more…]
Firstly thanks for attending Roll Models 12! Address is Ormiston Horizon Academy, Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Chell, ST6 6JZ. Parking is free, there are changing facilities and food/merchandise available to buy on the day. Spectators fee is £4 payable on the door, each team receives 1 free coach pass (contact [email protected] to confirm). Weigh-ins open from … [Read more…]
We are pleased to announce the date for our next White/Blue belt competition and this time we have Gi divisions including kids. Roll Models 12 is scheduled for February 16th. Registration open via this link Our tournament will again be open to White and Blue belt competitors featuring a modified Ibjjf ruleset and Super fights … [Read more…]
As a loose follow up on my prior blog post, I have recorded a few thoughts on competing, and specifically weight cuts for grapplers. My previous ramblings covered my thoughts on conditioning aspects, and as I highlighted there I come from a fitness background, so I can appreciate both sides of the coin on this … [Read more…]
Venue location: Ormiston Horizon Academy (not New Horizons leisure centre next door), Turnhurst Road, Chell ST66JZ Brackets available via this link. Subject to change please check back. Weigh-ins: All weigh-ins without the GI. Doors and Weigh-ins open from 9:15am please weigh-in at least 1 hour before your division. Smoothcomp dynamically changes times throughout the event … [Read more…]