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Pedro Sauer Seminar and Belt Promotions
August 21, 2010

On Saturday, August 21, 2010, LINXX Academy hosted a one-day seminar featuring the renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, Professor Pedro Sauer. Since his last visit to LINXX four months ago, Professor Sauer has been promoted to eighth-degree red/black belt by the Rickson Gracie International Jiu-Jitsu Association.

“Everyone here at LINXX was excited to welcome Professor Sauer back to witness his powerful jiu-jitsu techniques firsthand,” said Mike Paulson, LINXX general manager. “It’s inspiring to learn from this teacher who has dedicated his life to the perfection of the art of Jiu-Jitsu.”

The morning began with an hour-long seminar designed for the junior jiu-jitsu students. The group of youngsters learned about various techniques from the esteemed master. Under the watchful eyes of Professor Sauer and the LINXX instructors, the young participants were given personalized attention to improve their grappling methods and form.

Professor Sauer graciously invited a few of the advanced junior jiu-jitsu students to join in with the adults during the afternoon session. The students accepted the invitation with great delight and anticipation.

With over 40 students in attendance, the adult seminar began with significant belt presentations. Professor Sauer participated in this event by presenting his pupils with their belts, and he personally tied each new belt on the recipient. LINXX instructors Scott Turner, Brett Thompson, and Nestor Bayot received their first-degree black belts under Professor Pedro Sauer. LINXX students George Hornyak and Oliver Esteban earned their black belts, a feat which takes between nine to eleven years. Chuck Isenhour, Mackens Semerzier, and Mike Paulson were promoted to brown belts. Christian Diaz and Benjol Austria were promoted to purple belts, while Jacob Turpin and Ari Miller received their blue belts.

After the belt ceremony, Professor Sauer officially bowed everyone out and offered open mat time to anyone who wanted to stay and grapple. As the open mat gave way to rollers who wished to practice and fine-tune what they had learned that day, the highly respected jiu-jitsu master shook hands, took pictures, and offered words of wisdom to the aspiring grapplers.