Marcelo Menezes, Owner and Head Instructor of The Factory MMA will be joining this week’s edition of the ESPN syndicated Fired Up Radio Show. Listen on the radio 1560 AM, and listen live online NOW.

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On behalf of Factory MMA and all its members, I would like to thank Master Ricardo De La Riva for stopping by and teaching  class on Saturday June 06th 2009. Also thanks to Leo Specterow (DeLa’s Black Belt) and Batata (DeLa’s Black Belt) for being there as well.

Everyone that attended the session @ The Factory is grateful for the personal attention and world class instruction. The opportunity to learn with the worlds best BJJ technicians has elevated our individual games. Thanks again guys. We look forward to the next time!!

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I know the Orlando Magic/LA Lakers game is tonight but it’s not the only big thing happening in Orlando tonight. Thiago Tavares will be teaching at The Factory of MMA tonight, the class is scheduled to start at 8pm and the cost is $30 per person. Please be on time and join us early to streatch and warm up.

During this seminar Thiago will be sharing MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and strategies for competitive fighting, conditioning and successful training. Thiago has utilized these techniques and strategies to obtain a position as a fighter in the UFC, one of the worlds most prestigious competitive fighting organizations.

What ever level of training you are at, come join us and enjoy this opportunity to expand your own abilities, knowledge and experience!

For more info contact Head Instructor, Marcelo Menezes (407)552-1606.

Congratulations to all of the competitors, finalists and champions that competed this month at the 2009 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships, in Long Beach California.

Here are the official tournament results from the Jiu Jitsu World Championships: (from the International BJJ Federation website).

A special congratulations to Ricardo and Bruno for your placement in the men’s Black Belt and Brown Belt divisions!!

We enjoyed training with you guys here in Orlando at The Factory while you were in town and on your way to California. Congratulations again and thanks for sharing your positive energy and BJJ expertise with our team. We look forward to catching up with you both in the near future!