12/31/11

Some words for Lagarto , from Draculino,Pablo,Fredson , Paul etc....

In this new year , some of Lagarto's friends & students left a message for or about him :


Vinicius Magalhaes aka "Draculino"    










"I met many warriors in my life , but none with the strenght and positivity of Lagarto . I'm your biggest fan!
Abracos , Irmao ! "
Draculino.


Pablo Popovitch













"It's hard to describe my friend Lucio Lagarto in words.Not only he is a World class jiu-jitsu fighter and instructor but he is also a man of character , loyalty and honor.
I have enormous admiration for him.We trained together for quite a while and i learned many things from him.I was very fortunate to have met such an incredible person.
For those who have the chance to meet him , feel blessed, because he is one of a kind."
Pablo Popovitch.



Rafael Lovato Jr















"Lagarto,
You are a true warrior! Your courage and your determination that helped you overcome cancer and come back to competition and have such a great year, is an inspiration to us all!!
I wish you all the best and hope that 2012 is another great year for Lagarto BJJ "
Rafael Lovato Jr.



Mendes Brothers










"Queriamos desejar ao nosso amigo Lucio Lagarto e a todos os leitores do Blog um feliz 2012, com muita saude e paz para que tentamos forcas para continuar nassa caminhada para atingir nossos sonhos! Nunca desistam dos seus sonhos e sempre tenham muita fé em Deus!

Lagartao, um feliz ano novo pra você e sua familia , somos seus fans , sabemos um pouco de sua historia e nos incentiva muito , a sermos cada dia mais guerreiros , nao somente dentre dos tatames , mas na vida !
"Ainda que eu andasse pelo vale da sombra de morte , nao temeria mal algum , porque o Senhor estas comigo "
Um grande abraco! Feliz 2012 !"
Mendes Bros.



Paul Hartley & the Team Preston










"To my Master,Friend and Inspiration ,
Thank you for all your help and guidance over the past years , and looking forward to 2012 working with you to build a very strong Family !!!
God Bless you my brother !
From all the Team in Preston and Myself "
Paul Hartley aka Leao Marinho.



Ricky & the Gracie Barra Scotland Team










"All the best wishes & a very happy New Year  2012 from all the Team Lagarto , Gracie Barra Scotland!"
Ricky.


Sergio Vieira lopes,Gracie Barra Angola














Fredson Paixao
















Stuart Cooper , GrappleVideos













"I remember when i was first looking around different academies to start training jiujitsu and i had troubles finding one that i liked. When i walked in Lagarto's Academy , he came up to me with a big smile and gave me a huge hug and made me feel very welcome! I immediatly knew this was the place i wanted to train .
That was 3 years ago and i have been training consistently since then. I wanted to thank Lagarto for introducing me to this sport which has become such a huge part of my life. If it wasn't for him , i may not be training like i am and making these BJJ videos which i love to do  and is now a part of my work.
Lagarto is a huge influence to me and someone i really admire and look up to. He is such a positive person and someone you like to be around.
Happy New Year!! "
Stuart Cooper.



Zé Marcello

"Yo,
What can i say about someone when he's the best?
Not only in BJJ or Grappling ,someone who has big heart , character and lots of positive things over his spirit... A Big Man with a Big Heart!!!
It's a pleasure to be your friend !!!
See you soon brother.

Happy New Year
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST HEALTH, PAZ,LOVE AND VICTORIES."
Ze Marcello.















12/30/11

2011, Review of the year: Part 2: Lucio at ADCC :From London To Nottingham


September 24th :

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham , England :

Originally planned to compete in the + 99KG category to replace Antonio " Bigfoot" Silva (injured in Strikeforce a week before ),Lucio knew quickly that he wouldn't be able to make the weight and switch in the -99Kg division.
After an incredible fight versus Shinsho " Animal" Anzaï (a man who'll stay in memories as 1 of the toughest fighter of the ADCC 2011) in the 1st round, Lucio finally lost in 1/4 finals vs Xande Ribeiro . With his back hurt he wasn't able to do the Absolute Division the next day.

Relive his preparation, his last-minute invitation, his competition and his post ADCC feelings throughout pics, videos and articles below...


 August/September 2011: 



Articles/Videos review:

  • Announcement of Lagarto's last minute invitation:

          VonDutchDesign : Lagarto at ADCC 2011

          GracieMag International : Lagarto in "big boy" division at ADCC 2011

          GracieMag Brasil : Lagarto na " categoria dos gigantes " no ADCC 2011

          JiuJitsuStyle : Victor Estima & Lucio Lagarto on ADCC

  • Switching on the -99kg division:
       
          GracieMag ADCC: Under 99kg: Intruders in Xande's house !

  •  Before the invitation, sparring with Braulio:

          Lagarto vs Braulio : Sweep me if you can...


  • Complete coverage & results of the ADCC 2011:

               BJJ Heroes : ADCC 2011 Results .

               Budovideos.com: ADCC 2011 Replay


    Lucio at ADCC,From London to Nottingham:


                                                                  London:


          Starting the real preparation for the ADCC , with no certainty to be invited

    Knowledge sharing between Lucio & Braulio ;
    Training session during the record of "Braulio Estima :Road to ADCC";
              "Braulio Estima :Road to ADCC Ep.2" Training with Braulio,Roger,GSP

                           
     
      Finished his 1st training session, with Pablo & Braulio, as official ADCC competitor !

    An happy Lagarto waiting to be interviewed by TATAME Magazine;




                                    Você fala português? You'd better for this video

    Nothing better than training with good friends..
    End of 1 more intense day for Braulio,Victor,Lucio & Pablo;
    Not really light but totally healthy breakfast for Lagarto!
    After a 1st training session with Victor & Pablo , waiting for the rest of the group..
    Everybody's there now: Pablo ,Cyborg ,Stalone, Braulio , Kron, Jean Jacques...
      
    3 World Champions waiting at the train station, direction: Nottingham!



    Nottingham:


    All the elite of the Grappling on their way to the Capital FM Arena for the weigh-in;

    Lucio made weight easily,! Time to study the brackets now...
    1st round : Lagarto vs "Animal" Anzaï & Xande vs Peltola

    Nobody knew Anzaï before this fight, soon everybody will remember him & not only for his red singlet..
    Lucio caught him in Rear Naked Choke from the 5th minute of the fight..
    Massive resistance from Anzaï ,who keep rolling trying to escape from Lucio's grip..
    No, the purple isn't the natural color of Anzaï, it's only due to the deprivation of oxygen to the brain..
    It's not enough to make him tap though...
    Lucio choke him 1 more time with the forearm 1st...
    Then place the full RNC with maximum power...
    Finally , Lucio won this fight , advancing in 1/4 finals..Huge Respect to Shinsho Anzaï for his "Samouraï Spirit"(Lucio's quote)
    Chit Chat with Renzo waiting for the result of  Xande/Peltola fight..
    2 Warriors on the mat for the 1/4 finals..
    Not easy to make Xande goes where Lucio wants him..
    Still trying to pass Xande's guard..  


    Ref warned Lagarto, now he has no other choice that avoid  points, all or nothing style..
    Unfortunately , Lucio made 1 small mistake and be caught in a RNC..he resisted until he passed out ..
    End of the ADCC  for Lagarto, a painful back won't allow him to do the Absolute..
    Xande showing respect & admiration to Lucio..
    Nothing better to finish a tough day than a good talk with The Man, The Legend: Rickson Gracie
     

      
              Post ADCC Interview.. 1st feelings after ADCC of the always smiling Lagarto..



    Part 1:Abu Dhabi WPC in sight:                                 Part 3 : Lagarto's consecration ..
     

    Pictures & Videos courtesy of :

    GrappleVideos , Stuart Cooper <-Amazed by his always good work make sure to visit his website Grapplevideos.com & suscribe to his YouTube Channel : GrappleVideos





    12/29/11

    2011 : Review of the Year ; Part 1; Abu Dhabi World Pro Cup in sight..;

    Ladies, Gentlemen,


    2012 is almost there & it's obviously more than time to take a look back on what happened to Lucio those past 12 months...
    From his titles to his seminars all over the world or to the openning of his own Bjj school in Soho ,London...you'll find here pictures, videos and articles of some of the most notable moments of Lucio's year..Hope you'll enjoy it!
    If you appear in 1 of this pictures or videos, or if you want to share 1 of your pictures/videos , please send us an email with a tag ! Thank you!



    November/December 2011: 


    Articles/videos review:

    • New Lagarto's school in Soho , London:

              Train with Lagarto !

    • Lucio in BJJ Advice blog:

                 5 Advices from Lucio Lagarto Rodrigues

      •  Lucio as LUTA ambassador:

                LUTA ambassador Lucio “Lagarto” Rodrigues: the epitome of real strength

      • GracieMag announced the Cape Town Seminar of Lagarto:

                Lagarto teaches at Renzo Gracie Cape Town


      Lagarto's invaded the cyberspace:

      • Wikipedia Page:

                  Lucio " Lagarto " Rodrigues

        •  YouTube Channel:

                  LagartoBJJ

        • And his Highlights Video:
             
                  Lucio " Lagarto " Rodrigues HL

        Review in pictures :

        Throughout the year 2011,Lagarto made a lot of seminars, promoted a lot of students & had some great moments with his friends, here is a quick review in pictures:




        Africa's Tour : From Abu Dhabi to Cape Town :

        • Cape Town:



          Mats was packed for the 1st Gi session!

          Can't let your baby at the Baby Sitter? It's ok tie him with your belt (Method tested & approved by Lucio)

                                     Training session with Lucio, you'd better like to sprawl!!

          Everybody was there for the NoGi session too

          Teaching to some great students..

          Looking at the next generation of Champions

          Applying the lesson of the Master..

          Lesson learned , Little Champ got the sweep!
          Well done Rokken!! 




          Ready to do some Ginastica Natural  on the beach!


          Doing Ginastica Natural it's working on : Strenght...

          ..explosiveness , power ,stamina.....

          And flexibility in total harmony with the nature...

          Seminars done;Ginastica natural done,time to go back to London full of power!!

          • Luanda, Angola:

          BJJ Tournament in the New City of Luanda : Kilamba Kiaxi!

          Ready for the competition, for once not as competitor but as referee.

          Concentration & determination all the time, even only sitting on a chair..that's how the champs are made.

          That's what BJJ teaches you: Friendship...

          ..Fair play , happiness...

          ..Respect in the victory & the defeat...

          ..power, strenght , patience....

          ..discipline & intelligence...All those values who, applied in life lead to...

          .. a better understanding between the people & the generations...



          • Abu Dhabi/Dubaï:

          Before the training session (To stay hype , Lucio apply 2 simple tips:Wear his sunglasses inside...
          ....& put them around his neck outside..Not really efficient but class ) Workout done!!



          Lucio & Salim warned you: If you want to stay healthy , you have to eat healthy!!

          Enjoying some good time before dinner..

          Orange juice , great food, warm weather & illuminated fountains background..Good life

          On the road to the "Emirates Judo Championship":Simple & class for Salim;Business man style for Lucio


          At the Emirates Judo Championship

          Posing with the JiuJitsu Style Magazine..guess who's on the cover? Yes the Master himself!



                                        Dubaï by Night,resume in 1 word by Lucio:WOW


          Pictures & videos courtesy of :

          Abu Dhabi:
          Salim Bougoffa  FB page;

          Angola :
          Gracie Barra Angola FB page ;

          Cape Town :
          Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Africa FB page  ;


                                                               Part 2 :Lucio's ADCC: From London to Nottingham