Led by Resident Black Belt Carlos Farias, Lion’s Den Scottsdale Rolls at the No Gi World Championships in Long Beach

The 2009 World BJJ No-Gi Championship (Juvenile & Adults) and the International Master and Senior Championship took place in Long Beach, CA last Sunday. Competitors from all over the World came to compete for the title World/International Champion at the last IBJJF tournament of the year.

Lion’s Den Black Belt Carlos Farias won the World Title for the Master/Black Belt/Ultra Heavy Division. In addition, Farias also placed 3rd in the Open Black Belt Class. He dominated his opening round matches before losing in the semifinals due to a technical decision. “I loved the opportunity to represent Lion’s Den and all of my students at the World Championships,” Farias said. Professor Farias and Lion’s Den are excited to be sending our team to compete at the Pam Am Championships in 2010.

Lion’s Den Black Belt Carlos Farias wins World Title

Lion’s Cubs Grappling Team standout Clayton Carpenter made the trip to Long Beach and picked up a Gold Medal in the Juvenile Division. The Den was also represented by Team Member Eric Prindle who just returned from Brock Lesner’s Team Deathclutch training camp in Minnesota. Prindle won Silver in the Heavy Weight Blue Belt Division.

Congratulations to all of our competitors for an incredible event, and representing the Den on a World Class level!

Clayton Carpenter took 1st place title in the Juvenile division No-Gi Division

Lion’s Den Owner Scott Peters and Team Member Eric Prindle at
Brock Lesner’s training camp