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50 Years of Island Books: Laurie Raisys

Laurie and Victor Raisys bought Island Books in July 2015 and became the fourth owners since the store opened in 1973. They are both accomplished Microsoft alumni, but don't let that fool you into thinking they've had an easy road. Underneath that busy exterior are community builders and devoted parents of four. For our final 50 Years of Island Books installment, I sat down with Laurie in the back of the store. Here’s our conversation:

Miriam: Let's start with your favorite book category.

Laurie: I’m a total fiction person. Not historical, but thrillers, current fiction and romance. I love messy, dysfunctional families — I am a Lisa Jewell person all the way.

Miriam: Ha! OK. Tell me about your proudest accomplishment. Laurie: Making it through COVID. It was so incredibly hard and I felt the pressure as an owner with employees, responsible for their livelihood. I remember seeing all these bookstores closing, watching it happen on social media and talking with Victor about being so sad and scared about what would happen. Nobody knew what was going to happen. And then Victor wrote that [Laurie points at a sign on the wall in the back room] and stopped by the bookstore and gave it to me. It says “Believe, make it happen. We will make it.” And we did.

Miriam: That sign is from during COVID. Laurie: That's from during COVID. Miriam: And you drove books around to individuals all over the island. To me, that was incredible.

Laurie: Sofija [Laurie’s oldest daughter] and I did a lot of that. Victor and Erik [Laurie’s son] did some too. Everybody helped. By the end, we knew the island like the back of our hand. Miriam: It was awesome. Tell me about what it was like when you started running the bookstore. I remember when you took over in the back. Laurie: When I bought the bookstore eight and half years ago, I didn’t know anything about books other than how to read them. And Garry [the longtime receiver] was leaving. I said, “Hey, receiving the books is a perfect entry point for me.” And what a great thing to learn, because you see everything coming in. I’m forever grateful that I got to do that. Of course, I made mistakes, and Garry was so incredibly patient. He was the best teacher. And then, when the store became mine, I still handled receiving for a long time. Just the other day I thought, I can’t believe what I know now versus what I knew then. I never knew that books come out on the Tuesday or that we have a lot of hardcovers because libraries demand them. And I’ve learned so much from the publisher’s reps who moved from Roger to me. We’ve all taken on new responsibilities and learned a lot. It’s been an enormous education.

Laurie and Victor during ABA’s Winter Institute Bookstore Tour

Miriam: Tell me how you all work together. Laurie: As a team, we are solid. I appreciate the fact that the longer a staff member has worked here, the more they know how to do a lot of things. When we don’t know, we ask others. It’s a team effort and that synergy feels like a huge accomplishment.

Miriam: It is. That’s how a small business keeps running. You support each other. How would you say your staff would describe you?

Laurie: Grumpy? Miriam: Can I put that in, because it's funny?

Laurie, Lori and Cindy wearing red!

Laurie: [Laughs and nods] Grumpy, kind, and generous. It can be a challenge, as a private business, to do a lot of the things we do for the team, but I do it because they all work really hard. I don’t waste a lot of time when I’m here because, for a long time, I spent sixty hours a week working in the store. When I needed to step back and ensure I had a little more home-life balance, that’s where the trust came in, giving people more responsibility. When I’m here I just get stuff done, although I love talking to the customers. And I do really appreciate my staff.

Miriam: You’re never sitting! I would say many of your efforts are invisible to the outside world. You work with other small businesses, put on author events, book clubs, school fundraisers, and story times and it only happens because you do so much outreach. Organizing and planning takes so much time. Did that surprise you?

Laurie:  There are a lot of people that reach out to you. You can’t say yes to everyone. And it’s not because you don’t want to, but it’s a lot of effort to set up for an event. And when you do it and the turnout is low, it’s disheartening for everyone involved. Now we are very thoughtful about our events. In October we have a great lineup. It’s a month of really interesting and diverse books.

Laurie and Miriam hiding books around town

Miriam: I was going to say you do an excellent job of curating toward local interest.

Laurie: I mean, for us, when we do an event, we can only promote to the people who follow us at Island Books. So authors need to let the people who follow them know, “Hey, I'm going to be in this place. Come see me.” And then more people know where to see that author because they may not follow our store. The major Seattle indie bookstores have an easier time getting people to attend their event. But we’re in an off-the-beaten-path location, even with the draw of parking. 

And not all of our community involvement happens in the store. We sponsor the farmers market. I’ve given support to the high school band for years, and I always place an ad in the high school newspaper during graduation season to say congratulations. I’m the chamber board’s current interim president.

Miriam: You've hosted weddings.

Laurie: That was so exciting. We just had our second senior take pictures here. She is a local swimmer, and I supported the high school swim team this year. It's just a great community. They have supported us for fifty years, and in my eight years, especially during COVID, they kept us alive. We would not have survived without them. It’s not just the people on this island. People who grew up here and moved away read the Slate story or heard from their parents that we were struggling. They called in and ordered not only tons of books but gift cards. People talk about their community bookstore being their third place, and I’m proud that Island Books is at the top of the list in terms of representing what a community bookstore means. It’s a very reciprocal relationship. Miriam: Island Books is a hub on Mercer Island. You get a unique look at the community. Laurie: My husband grew up here, and all my kids have been raised here. When you’re that involved in the schools and raising kids here, you see how the community works. 

Vaiva, Sofija, Luici, Erik and Luna Raisys all grown up

Miriam: That’s so true. What does 50 Years of Island Books mean to you?

Laurie: I just think it's incredible that it's 50 years. It's 50 years in one place. And not without challenges. But to be in one physical space for 50 years is incredible. It's amazing to me. There are customers who still shop here that can say, I was here on the first day. Lola Deane, who opened the store, is still here. We’re so lucky. People are funny. They'll come in sometimes and ask, “Is this an independent bookstore? There's so few left.” Which always surprises me, because we have around 28 independent bookstores in the greater Seattle area. We are so fortunate as an entire Pacific Northwest community because there are many independent bookstores. It's ridiculous. We're rich beyond rich. Miriam: And we have fascinating individuals who own and run them. Laurie: The owners are the coolest people with a unique perspective. It's so vibrant and a great community, too. Hey, did you see we just had the first Asian bookstore open? [mam’s books]

Miriam: It’s so wonderful. Laurie: I love to welcome new community into our bookstore universe. I was fortunate to inherit a store that already existed. I don't know how I would feel if it was brand new and I had to do it myself. The fact that the store was already running lowered my learning curve. Our network is how indie bookstores will survive: if we have a community and we have each other.

Miriam: Helping each other is essential. Is there anything else you'd like to say to finish up?

Laurie: We're excited to celebrate our Golden Jubilee and hope the community comes to the store! We're going to have little things happening all day on November 4th. The typewriters will be out. We'll have story time in the morning. There will be a blind wrapping contest. We’ll have cookies and cool stickers that say, “I've been booking it at Island Book since…” so people can write down how many years they've been here. We’ll give away gift cards every hour or so. And then we'll have cake and champagne at five o'clock and say thank you.

Miriam: Well, first, thank you, Laurie. Congratulations. I’ve enjoyed creating this 50 Years of Island Books blog series and feel honored to share it with you.

To our Island Books community: Lori Robinson will be back on the blog next week with an invitation to the party! Stop by the store on November 4th and join the celebration. It wouldn’t be happening without you!

—Miriam

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🍗 NOTÍCIAS COM FAROFA (ou sem)

Resumo diário de notícias? TEM SIM

Bora ver algumas coisas que rolaram nesse dia quente!

🇧🇷 BRASIL SIL SIL 

- Justiça suspende pedido de recuperação judicial da 123milhas.

- Toffoli vota contra o marco temporal. Placar no STF é de 5 votos contra e 2 a favor. CLARO QUE OS DOIS SÃO DO MENDONÇA E DO KASSIO.

- Selic cai para 12,5% ao ano.

- Próximos 6 réus do 8 de Janeiro serão julgados em plenário virtual do STF

- Camilo Cristófaro tem mandato de vereador em São Paulo cassado por racismo.

- Comissão de Constituição e Justiça da Câmara dos Deputados aprovou PEC que amplia isenção tributária de igrejas e partidos políticos. 

- Quarto réu do 8 de Janeiro será julgado em plenário virtual no STF. JÁ TEVE ADVOGADO PASSANDO VERGONHA O SUFICIENTE!

- Força-tarefa do Governo Federal já reduziu em 80% áreas de garimpo ilegal em Terra Indígena Yanomami. 

- Ibama decide que multa por pesca ilegal aplicada a Jair Bolsonaro volta a valer.

- Mineração está ameaçando comunidades tradicionais do Sertão da Bahia.

🌐 NOTÍCIAS INTERNACIONAIS OU RESTO DO MUNDO

- Azerbaijão e Armênia indicam cessar-fogo na região de Nagorno-Karabakh. 

- Putin afirma que visitará a China em outubro. Essa será a primeira viagem do presidente russo após condenação pelo Tribunal Penal Internacional.

- Bebê morre de overdose por fentanil nos Estados Unidos. Droga se tornou grande ameaça para o país.

- Adolescente que fazia bullying com jovem trans é preso durante a aula na cidade de Alfortville, na França. 

- Ebrahim Raisi, presidente do Irã, afirma que Estados Unidos deveriam demonstrar “boa vontade” para retomar acordo nuclear com Irã, abandonado por Washington em 2018.

- Escolas são evacuadas após ameaça de bomba em Rouen, na França. 

- Vereadores de Barra do Piraí, no Rio de Janeiro, rejeitam pedido de impeachment de prefeito que defendeu castrar mulheres. 

- Cuba denuncia que cidadão estão sendo seduzidos com promessas de dinheiro e cidadania para lutar pela Rússia em guerra na Ucrânia. 

- Ladrões roubam ao menos US$ 200 milhões em cobre de uma empresa alemã. 

- Sindicatos nos Estados Unidos prometem ampliar greve em montadoras se negociações seguem sem avanços. 

💅CELEBRIDADES E SUBCELEBRIDADES QUE NINGUÉM LIGA

- Ex-sogra apaga fotos com Arthur Aguiar e diz lamentar pela filha.

- Victor e Leo publicam teaser sobre retorno da dupla.

- Morre Estopinha, aos 14 anos. A primeira influenciadora pet do Brasil.

- Marcos Braz, vice-presidente do Flamengo, mordeu na virilha torcedor durante briga em shopping do Rio de Janeiro. 

- Faustão é internado às pressas. 

- Luísa Sonza e Chico Moedas não estão mais namorando. A cantora revelou o término no programa de Ana Maria Braga.  

- Russel Brand tem canal desmonetizado no Youtube após acusações de agressão sexual. 

- Cantor Luis Miguel anuncia show único no Brasil em São Paulo.

- Chiquinho Scarpa teve alta hospitalar na terça (19).

- Luana Piovani afirmou que sofre diariamente pela separação de Pedro Scooby. 

Siga a gente nessa e nas outras redes!

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Ecco il programma completo del Rodeo !!!

Ecco gli orari del nostro Torneo Rodeo.

Si segnala da subito che l’assegnazione dei campi (e quindi delle superfici di gioco tra terra e mateco) verrà stabilita in ordine casuale e tendenzialmente in base all’arrivo dei giocatori al Circolo.

Buon divertimento a tutti !

SABATO 26.03.2022

ORE 9.00: PAVLETIC STEFANO vs ORLANDI LUCA ORLANDO

ORE 9.00: MARCUCCI LUCA vs MICCIULLI ROBERTO

ORE 9.00: CORBELLA MAURIZIO vs BRACCHI LORENZO

ORE 9.00: SCHERI GIANCARLO vs MARFORIO ANDREA

ORE 10.00: SACCO FRANCESCO vs BILOTTA RICCARDO

ORE 10.00: RUMMO IACOPO vs PATELLI FRANCESCO GIULIANO

ORE 10.00: MARFORIO PAOLO vs ALBERTANI EMANUELE

ORE 10.00: MANTOVANI ANTONIO vs CURTI ANDREA

ORE 11.00: SORACE GIANMARCO vs TAGLIENTE LEONARDO

ORE 11.00: BARERA SAMUELE vs TORRESI MATTEO MICHELANGELO

ORE 11.00: PADOVAN ALESSANDRO vs ROMEO LINO

ORE 11.00: ROSSI ALESSANDRO vs ARDEMAGNI MIRKO RENZO

ORE 12.00: SAPONARO MARCO vs vinc.: PAVLETIC-ORLANDI

ORE 12.00: COLOMBO SIMONE ALESSIO vs CONTI DAVIDE FILIPPO MARIA

ORE 12.00: BARZAGHI STEFANO vs MANCINI ROBERTO

ORE 12.00: GIGLIO GIOVANNI vs vinc.: SCHERI-MARFORIO

ORE 13.30: PANELLA ANTONIO vs vinc.: MARCUCCI-MICCIULLI

ORE 13.30: GERACE GIANLUCA vs vinc.: SACCO-BILOTTA

ORE 13.30: TAGLIENTE GIOVANNI vs vinc.: RUMMO-PATELLI

ORE 13.30: CAPRA ROBERTO vs vinc.: CORBELLA-BRACCHI

ORE 14.30: MALLAMO MARCO vs ROSSI ALESSANDRO MAURO

ORE 14.30: VENERUSO ANDREA vs vinc.: MARFORIO-ALBERTANI

ORE 14.30: LAZZINI FRANCESCO vs vinc.: PADOVAN-ROMEO

ORE 14.30: CORNACCHIA SIMONE vs vinc.: MANTOVANI-CURTI

ORE 15.30: PRINA MASSIMO vs vinc.: SORACE-TAGLIENTE

ORE 15.30: LANZANI GABRIELE vs vinc.: BARERA-TORRESI

ORE 15.30: PEDOTO ALESSANDRO vs MORETTI LUCA RAINERI

ORE 15.30: STANIMIROV KALOYAN vs vinc.: ROSSI-ARDEMAGNI

 ORE 18.30: DI VITO VINCENZO vs q

ORE 18.30: BARBIERI SIMONE vs q

ORE 18.30: GHIRARDELLO GIANLUCA vs SANDEN ANDREA PAOLO

ORE 18.30: LONGO FABIO GIUSEPPE vs q

ORE 19.30: ROMEO FRANCESCO vs q

ORE 19.30: BOCCALETTI MICHELE vs MOSCHELLA ANDREA

ORE 19.30: ZENONIANI ALESSANDRO vs q

ORE 19.30: BIONDI SIMONE vs q

ORE 20.30: GUERRIERO RENATO vs q

ORE 20.30: MARANGONI MAURO vs MUSAZZI PAOLO

ORE 20.30: GUERRIERO VICTOR vs q

Domenica 27.03 si prosegue con il programma:

ORE 9.00: MERCURI DAMIANO vs vinc.: DIVITO-q

ORE 9.00: FABBRI FILIPPO vs COSTA MARIO

ORE 9.00: MORANDINI GIULIANO GERMANO vs vinc.: BARBIERI-q

ORE 9.00: FERRARI PIERRE vs vinc.: GHIRARDELLO-SANDEN

ORE 10.00: PRANDONI MARCO vs vinc.: LONGO-q

ORE 10.00: GENTILE ROBERTO vs FRISINGHELLI DARIO

ORE 10.00: CAVALLERI UMBERTO vs vinc.: ROMEO-q

ORE 10.00: RUSSO GIOVANNI vs CARMAGNOLA DANILO

ORE 11.00: PATELLI EDOARDO vs vinc.: BOCCALETTI-MOSCHELLA

ORE 11.00: BENOTTI FABRIZIO vs vinc.: ZENONIANI-q

ORE 11.00: RIZZO MASSIMILIANO vs CAVELLERI ENRICO

ORE 11.00: RABBOLINI SIMONE vs vinc.: GUERRIERO-q

ORE 12.00: CARMINATI MARCO vs vinc.: MARANGONI-MUSAZZI

ORE 12.00: TESEI CHRISTIAN vs vinc.: BIONDI-q

ORE 12.00: RAISI LUCA vs MARCARINI ANDREA

ORE 12.00: DE GRANDIS IGOR ALESSANDRO vs vinc: GUERRIERO-q

… E POI VIA VERSO LE FASI FINALI !!!

Mi raccomando, tutti attivi in sella per il rodeo del CTP !!!

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Iran's next president: Ebrahim Raisi, traditionalist 'hero of poor people'

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Wearing a dark turban and priest’s jacket, Iranian traditionalist Ebrahim Raisi gives himself a role as a severe and devout figure and a defilement battling boss of poor people. On Saturday the 60-year-old was named the victor of the Islamic republic’s official political race, set to take over from moderate Hassan Rouhani in August. Pundits charge the political race was slanted in support of…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London 2017 Results

Alexandre Ribeiro won Gold by choking Adam Wardzinski at the male Gi Black Belt 94kg male division

Jose Junior beat Gabriel De Sousa on points at the male Gi Black Belt 110kg division to win the Gold 

Faisal Al Ketbi’s Grand Slam medal-less streak followed him from Abu Dhabi to London in another disappointing day for the Emirati  

London, UK, 18 March, 2017: The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam returned to London for the fifth and final leg of the 2016-17 season, as Alexandre Ribeiro beat Adam Wardzinski by a bow and arrow choke submission at the Gi 94kg male black belt division finals and Nathiely De Jesus submitted Jessica Da Silva by an arm bar in a highly competitive and close fight at the Gi 90kg female black / brown belt division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour in London.

The event began with national anthem of United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom in the presence of the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to London, His Excellency Sulaiman Hamid Al Mazroui, UAEJJF board member, Ms. Samira Al Romaithi, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Director, Mr. Tareq Al Bahri and UAEJJF Director of Marketing and Finance, Mr. Muhammed Hussain Al Marzooqi. 

“This was a very successful event hosted here in London at the Excel Arena. We have very strong ties and relations with London on many aspects, from sports to tourism to trade. Congratulations to everyone who worked very hard on this event and congratulations to all the players who took part today. ” Said H.E Sulaiman Hamid Al Mazroui, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to London

The Excel London Arena was at full capacity with 1,628 energetic fans in attendance and the viewers across Abu Dhabi Sports TV and the 12 broadcasters from around the world witnessed some fast paced and tactical matches.  

Alexandre Ribeiro and Adam Wardzinski was one of the most thrilling fights of the day. The fight was technical and tactical from both players, as Ribeiro began with his natural calm and composed style, Wardzinski was up for a fight but Ribeiro eventually worked his way to Wardzinski’s back to finish him off with a bow and arrow choke. 

“After the success at the other four events, I wanted to come here in London and finish off the season in style. And what better way to do it than winning the gold. Respect to Adam, he was really tough. We can see the sport of jiu-jitsu is gaining some buzz here in London and I think with the constant support of UAE jiu-jitsu, it will be even bigger in the coming years.” said Alexandre Ribeiro 

“Another great event and another gold. I am very happy for my team mates, my coaches and everyone involved at the Federation for a successful season. My goal for next season is to compete in the Black belt division. I hope that would be a possibility.” Yahya Al Hammadi 

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour 2017-18 season returns this summer: 15th July 2017 in Tokyo [Japan], 23rd and 24th September 2017 in Los Angeles [USA], 10th, 11th & 12th November  2017 in Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], 12th & 13th January 2018 in Abu Dhabi [UAE] and March 2018 in London [UK].

  Male Black Belt Results

62kg: Medalists: 1st – Hiago Silva, 2nd – Erno Elgland, 3rd – Rodnei Junior

69kg: Medalists: 1st – Italo Lins, 2nd – Victor Moraes, 3rd – Maxmiliano Campos

77kg: Medalists: 1st – Talison Costa, 2nd – Ilke Bulut  , 3rd – Ross Nicholls

85kg: Medalists: 1st – Charles Santos, 2nd – Santeri Lilius, 3rd – Bradley Hill

94kg: Medalists: 1st – Xande Ribiero, 2nd – Adam Wardzinski, 3rd – Jackson Dos Santos

110kg: Medalists: 1st – Jose Junior, 2nd – Gabriel De Sousa, 3rd – Gabriel Lucas

  Female Brown/Black Belt Results

55kg: Medalists: 1st – Vanessa English, 2nd – Mayra Abrahao

62kg: Medalists: 1st – Luiza Da Costa, 2nd – Cornelia Rossier, 3rd – Leoni Munslow

70kg: Medalists: 1st – Ana Srour, 2nd – Samantha Cook, 3rd – Laila Carneiro

90kg: Medalists: 1st – Nathiely De Jesus, 2nd – Jessica Da Silva, 3rd – Claire-France Thevenon

  Masters 1 Black Belt Results 

62kg: Gabriel Moraes

69kg: Thiago Marques

77kg: Pedro Bessa

85kg: Andre De Souza

94kg: Celso Junior

110kg: Paulo Pinto

About UAEJJF:

UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation was established in November 2012 as the official authority for jiu-jitsu in the UAE. The Federation plays a leading role in supporting jiu-jitsu and contributing to building a strong generation of UAE athletes to excel at the local and international levels. The Federation’s role is to implement policies that develop the sport in collaboration with various government entities, educational institutions and other partners in order to advance the sport locally, regionally and globally. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @uaejjf, follow us on Instagram @uaejjf and visit us online at https://www.uaejjf.com 

Media Contact:

Omar Al Raisi

DANTANI, Inc. Sports

Tel: +971501249118

Email: media@dantaniinc.com

Website: www.dantaniinc.com

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806 Jiu-Jitsu Players will compete at The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in London, UK on 18 March

The Winners at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in London will win a combined total of $100,000 in Cash Prizes

London, UK, 14th March 2017:  The fifth and final leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in London is shaping up to be one of UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s best event of the season, in the most prestigious and highest paid jiu-jitsu world tour, with 806 players registered to compete at the Excel London Arena, on Saturday 18th March.

The registrations have been closed and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam aims to provide the star studded line up of the worlds best jiu-jitsu players a competitive environment and platform in London to achieve their sporting excellence.

Top black belt players confirmed include: Alexandre Ribeiro, Ana Srour, Claire-France Thevenon, Mayra Abrahao, Faisal Al Ketbi, Cornelia Rossier, Gabriel Regnier, Alexander Bayer, Stephanie Hennequin, Mieszko Maciejewski, Tiago Bravo, Konstantinos Nicolopoulos, Lucio Santos, Ricardo Oliveira, Jackson Santos, Craig Ewers and more.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in London will begin at 10:00am until 19:00pm (UK standard time). The pre-date weigh-in will take place from 17:00pm to 19:00pm at Excel London Arena; the on-date early weigh-in will take place on the day of the event from 8:30am to 9:30am.

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam | London, will be broadcasted live on Abu Dhabi Sports TV in the UAE & MENA region. Other broadcast partners include: Canal Combate, FloGrappling, LeSports China, Dubai Sports TV, Fight Network, Abema TV, City 7 Dubai, Sharjah Sports TV and TNN Tunisia.

British players are leading the way with 195 players in London, with Brazil coming in next with 119 players, followed by United Arab Emirates with 78 players. 

Facts on Abu Dhabi Grand Slam | London

Total number of players: 806

Total number of nationalities: 59

Total number of male players: 697

Total number of female players: 109

Total number of black belt players: 131 

Nationalities List

UK: 195

Brazil: 119

UAE: 78

Poland: 60

France: 55

Portugal: 49

Spain: 35

Italy: 21

Sweden: 18

Belgium: 14

Norway: 10 

In addition to Switzerland, USA, Croatia, Ireland, Algeria, Austria, Angola, Lithuania,, Canada, Bahrain, Japan, Korea, Chile and more

Number of players by belts

Black: 131

Brown 107

Blue: 249

Purple: 149

White: 170 

Top Black Belt Male Players

62kg: Michael Woolf Barnato, Hiago George Silva, Erno Andreas Elgland

69kg: Maxmiliano Campos, Isaque Paiva, Victor Moraes.

77kg: Tiago Bravo, Melksedec Franco, Marco Queiroz, Yan Almeida.

85kg: Faisal Al Ketbi, Vinicius Da Fernandes, Igor Araujo, Raimundo Sousa

94kg: Alexandre Ribeiro, Alexander Bayer, Jackson Santos, Valdir Araujo.

110kg: Gabriel Arges Sousa, Antonio Henriques Junior, Henirque Pereira.

Top Brown/Black Belt Female Players

55kg: Mayra Abrahao, Vanessa English

62kg: Luiza Monteiro Costa, Cornelia Rossier, Maria Asensi

70kg: Cintia Camargo, Ana Carolina Srour, Laila Berger Carneiro

90kg: Birgit Schuette, Claire-France Thevenon, Jessica Medeiros Silva

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Fight media credentials can be picked up on the day of event, Saturday, 18th March from 9am at the Excel London Arena. Proper personal photo ID is required for credential pick-up. 

FIGHT WEEK ACTIVITIES

Rules Meeting: Friday 17th March [18:00PM to 19:30PM]

Venue: Excel London Arena

Weigh-ins: Friday 17th March [17:00pm to 19:00pm], Saturday 18th March [8:30am to 9:30am]

Venue: Excel London Arena

Main Event: Gi – Saturday 18th March [9:00am to 19:00pm]

Venue: Excel London Arena

  About UAEJJF:

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation was established in November 2012 as the official authority for jiu-jitsu in the UAE. The Federation plays a leading role in supporting jiu-jitsu and contributing to building a strong generation of UAE athletes to excel at the local and international levels. The Federation’s role is to implement policies that develop the sport in collaboration with various government entities, educational institutions and other partners in order to advance the sport locally, regionally and globally. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @uaejjf, follow us on Instagram @uaejjf and visit us online at https://www.uaejjf.com 

Media Contact:

Omar Al Raisi

DANTANI, Inc. Sports

Tel: +971501249118

Email: media@dantaniinc.com

Website: www.dantaniinc.com

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