Our El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Eliot Kelly was featured in a portion of "This Week in BJJ Part 28." The clip featured the finals of the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in San Diego, CA. Eliot Kelly (YEMASO BJJ) vs Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) in the finals of the 202 lbs division. The clip shows both competitors trading advantage points on throws that were nearly completed. Roberto, most often referred to as Tussa, wins the match with about 20 seconds remaining in the match by executing a beautiful fireman's carry. Although Eliot missed the opportunity to step on the top of the podium and win an all expenses paid trip to the Abu Dhabi Pro Championships in April, he did improve on his third place finish from last year.
Some other notable moments of the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in San Diego were Eliot defeating Eduardo Telles (99) on Saturday in the semi-finals that put him in the championship finals on Sunday. Although Eliot pulled through the semi-final match with an advantage point, he showed great skill competing against a seasoned veteran and legend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For those who are not in the know, Eduardo Telles is renown for his turtle guard attacks and has published several technique series on his mastery of this unorthodox attacks and counter attacks.
Another instructor competitor from El Dorado Hills competing for Yemaso BJJ was Garrett Aldrich. Garrett, also known as Sensei Garrett, instructs the Judo classes and holds a black belt in the martial art. He has some very dynamic throws that he has incorporated into his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, winning the world championships as a white belt in 2010. Congratulations to both competitors for the accomplishments at the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials. We are looking forward to more success in 2013!
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