tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38297029867646783692012-02-16T01:18:37.022-05:00Training Brazilian Jiu jitsu around the world!Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-8879352731542542642011-06-13T23:53:00.000-04:002011-06-13T23:54:25.592-04:00

SalvadorSalvador, capital of the northeastern state of Bahia, is one of Brazil's cultural highlights. The city's population of over 2 million people is renowned for its spontaneity and easy relaxed manner. The city is an ethnic melting pot and is rich in African culture and colonial legacy. Initially finding your way around the city's winding narrow streets can seem difficult but as most activity

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-67781342737961736282011-03-24T20:17:00.003-04:002011-06-13T23:50:59.524-04:00

The link to the right for ordering the discounted book has not been working for some time. I still get orders every month from other sources. I am still in shock about how much you guys love this info....lol. Thank you so much for being so loyal. I am going to get the link working again here shortly. I have been busy with other career pursuits as well raising kids and getting married. I haven't

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About all you guys who are actually getting motivated enough to go to Brazil! You will not regret it. I got this email April 26th. "I want to thank you for your ebook. I enjoyed it and found the information invaluable. I also was inspired as I found a flight for $520.00 and booked it. I also applied for a visa. I will be in Brazil in September." Martin L. (Texas)Martin, I may be back there

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-68073592715013669342009-02-19T10:02:00.000-05:002009-02-19T12:16:13.276-05:00

Got an email from one of my Ebook clients this morning. It made my day. Out of the hundreds of ebooks I've sold, I can count on one hand the actual guys that have done it.....it will change your life........I wish more would. Kyle bought the book back in Sept. and here is the email I got today."Hey Bro, Although we never got a chance to chat, I did want to let you know that I am "doing it in

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-66731286111319496882008-08-19T14:15:00.000-04:002008-08-19T14:17:56.295-04:00

I spent June and July wondering around Bahia, Brasil! I did no training at all.........but I did leran to dance forro!....lol......Being spoiled and lazy. I am planning a trip to Quito, Ecuador for September, if anyone knows of jiu jitsu schools there, let me know.Thanks for all the purchases but even more thanks for all the great feedback on the book! I hope to have a updated version and video

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-78263539458823487562008-03-16T11:09:00.000-04:002008-03-16T11:11:18.521-04:00

After going to the UFC in Cincinnati, I swore off Tap Out and Affliction shirts. I love the tap out guys, but its just the rebel in me, I cant be associated with that stereotype. Here is Joe Rogan performing the weekend of the UFC in Cbus, OH. This is exactly why I swore the brands off. Joe nails it on the head. And its pretty damn funny too!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-79020766001614449082008-03-16T09:49:00.000-04:002008-03-16T10:43:07.022-04:00

Sebastian and I rolled for about an hour. The whole time I had a broken thumb. You can see his sweeps and chokes are real good. For two big guys (over 200 pds each) we got pretty good transitions. Even though I edited the video to make me look better........lol............you still see me tapping twice.

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-35627912772601350392008-03-13T21:31:00.000-04:002008-03-13T22:15:23.941-04:00

Here is a video from my trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina in Oct. 2007. I trained at Gracie Buenos Aires and had a blast. Sebastian speaks perfect English and is super cool, as well as kicked my arse!!!!!!!!.....lol.......I did break my thumb this night the first minute of grappling. I rolled for about another hour with it....lol. By the time I got to dinner that night my hand looked like a

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-65167378510542807132008-03-11T21:39:00.000-04:002008-03-11T21:57:03.772-04:00

Here are some fotos from the March 2008 trip to Brasil. These fotos are from training myself and Pro Fighter Aaron Steele at Gracie Pompei w/ Black Belt "Dida". We got private / personalized attention as well as group classes all week long!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-80323698474885588212008-03-01T16:56:00.000-05:002008-03-01T17:03:07.103-05:00

Well, its been a while since I've been on here. I've been super busy. Running four money making machines, being a family man, and trying to find time to train has left little time to keep up to date here. But I think I'm getting a little better time management skill now.First my apologies to Sebastian and the BA Gracie Team. I am having a lot of software problems and still have not got the video

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-11113564959137532432007-11-13T23:19:00.000-05:002007-11-13T23:27:19.270-05:00

"They wanted Fedor to fight against Jeff Monson, but Pedro melted the Snowman"Jorge GuimarãesBy Eduardo FerreiraLeader of Black House and manager of fighters such as Anderson Silva, Pedro Rizzo, Lyoto Machida and Paulão Filho, the businessman and showman Jorge Guimarães, Joinha, gave a special interview to TATAME about the address change of Black House and also about the next fights of his

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-15771396513171785782007-11-05T19:49:00.000-05:002007-11-28T11:31:05.437-05:00

The post below from last week says I'll give you the ebook for 50% off.....$15! I created the paypal button to the right, and set it at $10. Several people have paid, and I can't go back and request the difference, nor can I have them telling others they got it for $10 off my website when I'm now charging $15. ......so what the heck..........for at least the next 20 I'll leave it at $10. But then

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-85540117920697502362007-10-29T19:49:00.000-04:002007-10-29T20:05:39.509-04:00

Ok. So last year I wrote the ebook on training in Brazil. I sold over 200 copies for $30 and stopped. I took a position as a partner in a financial consulting firm which devoured my life. Over the year I've gotten alot of request for the book. I've shopped it to some other publishing houses too. But I've just been to busy. But since I started this blog, the request are increasing again. I dont

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-52848250013692648902007-10-27T18:24:00.001-04:002009-02-22T16:20:41.722-05:00

Frank Shamrock Vs. Phil Baroni Fight. Great Fight!!VIDEO REMOVED!!!! SORRY!!!This guy is the evolution of the sport without a doubt. This fight with Phil Baroni was awesome. A lot of people didnt get to see it because it was on Showtime and StrikeForce following isnt that strong yet. And for those of you who "cry" about steroids in the sport, Baroni tested positive after this fight, didnt seem to

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-79125934270601534752007-10-22T19:25:00.000-04:002007-10-22T19:30:04.390-04:00

Dinner at Mortons with Brock was the highlight though!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-84810681591837669622007-10-20T10:00:00.001-04:002007-10-20T10:17:46.401-04:00

So I just got back from Argentina and will post video and update on that later. But I am going to be at the UFC all weekend in Cincinnati, OH. Last night I was able to go to the weigh ins! Wow! Super high energy and I would estimate the crowd as more than 3k people....at the freakin weigh in! Josh Burkman was the only one who didnt make weight at first.....but he came back about a half hour after

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Rio de Janeiro. When most Westerners envision this city, certain images are conjured; Stunning women, scenic beaches, futebol worship, Sugar Loaf Mountain, favelas. While I observed all these elements in my three month stay, I came home with a deeper, more profound understanding of the city.My motivation for the trip revolved entirely around jiu jitsu. Anyone who practices the Art knows that it

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-69304186816827579342007-10-08T16:28:00.000-04:002007-10-08T16:33:43.825-04:00

I am going to South America again this week but instead of Brasil I've decided to check out Argentina. I thought I could learn to Tango as well as train at the local Gracie Jiu jitsu academy. I have been in contact with the instructor Sebastian and have set up some times for classes and privates. Seems like a super nice guy...and judging by all their instructrs resumes.......I'm gonna be tapping

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-4038827526759436282007-10-07T13:57:00.000-04:002007-10-07T14:29:33.808-04:00

Author : Andre Fernandes - MMA Madness Brazil/Europe CorrespondentDate : 10-07-2007The most controversial and hated fighting organization in the world, Rio Heroes, made its 9th event this month in Brazil. Known to be a return to the famous Brazilian Vale Tudo bloody origins, Rio Heroes is a bare knuckle organization with no time limit and almost no rules. Only the "rules of honor" apply -- no eye

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-28631381222913833442007-10-05T16:43:00.000-04:002007-10-07T16:17:44.233-04:00

I got off the plane in 2002. One day later I walked into a BJJ Academy to work out. I had no belt, only a judo top with a bad boy patch on it I had bought off ebay. I had never trained at a formal academy. Only with my buddys in a garage using video instructionals to pick up new moves. The instructor wanted to see what I had so he put me in against a blue belt my weight. The video explains the

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-86129453556691637372007-10-03T15:17:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:26:44.731-04:00

I don't know who did it but if you do post it here! chuck liddell quinton jackson

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-52046200224316185262007-10-02T15:09:00.001-04:002007-10-02T15:12:47.218-04:00

The team at Bad Boyz Fightwear has attendend and sponsored our charity events (and my personal BIO Networking Partys). The have a great fight team, fighter manager, and clothing line. Be sure to check em out! Tell em Gringo sent ya!!!!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-77280812475250272482007-09-30T15:21:00.000-04:002007-09-30T15:26:20.362-04:00

I've read on 2 different boards that he made the announcement but I havent seen it in any press releases. Can anyone confirm? Please God, let this be true! I have been a fan of Jacare after moving to Brasil. His BJJ is unbelievable. Then, I got to work with him when I was the media coordinator for the GFC this year. He is freakin the biggest 185 'er I've ever seen. Ripped! I'm about 24o in this

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-73701392822609741692007-09-29T22:30:00.000-04:002007-10-02T15:08:42.370-04:00

check this video out. This guy is actually lucky, I've never seen them let the person keep their jacket on.....when I participated, it was shirtless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-66107219032843340632007-09-29T21:58:00.000-04:002007-10-05T13:25:10.761-04:00

Here is a picture of a hat I ordered off the first UFC PPV event!!!!!! I also ordered a t-shirt that I still have, but wore it to death. Ill post a pic of it later. So if you have something like this, leave a comment, I want to see who else has it. I don't plan on selling it, but what would you offer me for such a collectors piece????? UFC MMA

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-54984778236569163782007-09-29T20:32:00.000-04:002007-10-02T15:08:04.171-04:00

Of the best pieces of advice I can give you in being successful is being single minded in your purpose. Every successful person I have every interviewed or worked for has had this characteristic.....probably to a fault. The human mind/spirit connection has a strange ability to draw to us those things we obsessess on. Some refer to it as a "magnetic mind power".I became this way about missionaries

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-41277844058839261392007-09-27T18:04:00.000-04:002007-09-27T18:25:11.463-04:00

I've been blessed to be able to train and hang out with the some of the Gracies and just wanted to post some pics here. Not only did I train and compete for Gracie Pompei, but I trained with Royce, and promoted a party for Relson. So here are some pics of Gringo Loko w/ the Gracies!Relson Graice & I in our limo on the way to the after party!Royce & I training. Like my yellow belt....lol...

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-5750514150633180202007-09-27T16:01:00.000-04:002007-09-27T16:03:32.203-04:00

Or when you are 57 years old, this 4 year old will stomp a mud hole in your a*&! ....lol....well, he wont be 4 then.......jk....we love you Randy!!!

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-26391563551800184432007-09-23T22:49:00.000-04:002007-09-26T15:22:57.203-04:00

(pics of some of the babys we rescued in Brasil that now live at the orphanages I planted :-)My travels to help other people have taken me to China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Vietnam over the last 9 years. I also lived in Brasil for almost 4 of those years where I planted two orphanages. I'm now the VP for a non-profit group based in the USA that does local work as well as support works in Brazil,

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-84610736717851265022007-09-23T22:30:00.000-04:002007-09-24T10:40:02.816-04:00

This is a version of an article I wrote for another MMA online site. Enjoy. (It refers to my course, which was a ebook course I wrote and sold in 2006).Part two of the series on training in Brazil.Gain weight and focus on strength training. Especially if you are a bigger guy. If you are around 200...go ahead and beef up. Most bjj guys in Brazil are years behind in strength training and aint too

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-41070755849202643932007-09-23T20:09:00.000-04:002008-03-01T16:51:33.463-05:00

I have had the privilege to live, work, play, and train in Brazil the last 4 years. I would not trade this experience for nothing. I am pissed that I did not step out of my comfort zone and pursue this much earlier in my life. I wanted to write an article that might help push some of you to give it a try…a choice I know you wont regret.Here are the top 10 reasons you should get out of your

Scott "Gringo" Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829702986764678369.post-19947135215302583532007-09-23T19:44:00.000-04:002007-10-27T00:16:24.386-04:00

In the last few years my life has been exciting! Both in good and bad ways! So many things have created ups and downs for me including MMA, the internet, spritual issues, family, love, and work. I hope to inspire some of you...........because in this last few months, I've really come to see that it is......the good life! Brazilian jiu jitsu being exported to the USA has changed the sport

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