2/7/2008
February 23rd is going to be a big date for Team Link

Team Link, the current team champion, is going in full power to defend its title at the NAGA New England Tournament. Our top competitors are going to be there and we are going to have a few guys representing us for the $1,000 + championship belt prize in the absolute division.

Team link fighter Brian Olsen is facing Jerry Speigel for the super cruiserweight title in the next USFL at foxwoods casino. Good Luck Brian! Team Link is going to be there with you. If you are teamate or just a friend and want to join us please contact Marco or Brian to get your ticket. War in the woods - 2 Fights starts at 8 pm. 2 Matts Path, Mashantucket,CT 06338

2/5/2008
Alexandre 'Vaca' Moreno strengthens the Team Link!

Living in the United States for a few years, the brown belt in Judo and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Alexandre 'Vaca' Moreno has integrated into his new home with Team Link and already thinks of his next fight. "I did some training here and I could see the quality of the work that they have here. It will be a pleasure to share a home with this team of tough athletes here in Ludlow, I am going to defend my belt representing Team Link", affirmed Alexandre.

Team Link, already with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Gabriel "Napão" Gonzaga, the WEC champion Paulão Silva, Gabriel Gladiator and Fábio "Jungle Boy" Serrão, in its team prepares its welcome of Alexandre Moreno. “'Vaca' did some hard training this week and with an incredible will of becoming better than ever. He is going to compete in the NAGA Absolute on the 23rd of February and intends to defend his WFL belt in March", stated the leader of Team Link BJJ Black Belt Marco Alvan.

Alexandre 'Vaca' has accumulated a series of titles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, among them are the World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion in blue belt and in purple belt divisions, and in NAGA with and without Gi. In MMA, 'Vaca' has the WFL belt in the light heavyweight division with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss.. 'Vaca' also intends in fighting in even bigger events.

"With certainty I will achieve my goal to get into the bigger events as WEC and UFC. I will be training daily for that,” concluded Moreno.

1/13/2008
Team Link has new affiliated schools opening in Cambridge, Mass. and Sunset, Utah. Gabriel Gonzaga, Phil Dickson, and Marco Alvan will be opening the new academy in Cambridge.

1/13/2008
Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga returns to the octagon on January 19th for a rematch against Fabricio Werdum at UFC 80. Gonzaga is looking to avenge a loss to Werdum from back in 2003. Napao is training hard and is ready to go!

Ronaldo Jacare Seminar in Massachusetts on February 16th & 17th!!!

Team Link is proud to present BJJ phenom and one of the best grapplers in the world, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza. Ronaldo is making a rare appearance in Massachusetts, coming to Ludlow for an exclusive two-day seminar on Saturday, February 16th, 2008 and Sunday, February 17th, 2008. Ronaldo Jacare is the only person to win the Mundials Absolute five times, he is a multiple time ADCC Champion, and holds a record of 7 -1 in MMA. Check his highlight on you tube

The seminar is open to the public but space is limited. The fee for one day is $80, or $100 if you attend both days. Team Link member rate is $60, or $80 if you attend both days. Seminar runs from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm each day. Do not miss the rare opportunity to learn from one of the best ever!

Confirmed in attendance will be UFC fighter Gabriel Gonzaga, plus BJJ black belts Gabriel Gladiador, Fabio "Jungle Boy" Serrao, Marco Alvan, Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno, Petrus Bufalo, and others to be announced.

The seminar will be held at
Team Link Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
71 East Street
Ludlow, Massachusetts

For further information, please call 413.265.0848 or contact us via email

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