kugtar mixed martial arts - annual claudio franca bjj association belt promotions
12.01.2007 - The Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Assocation held its annual promotion ceremony at their Santa Cruz, CA dojo.
A special congratulations goes to Master Vince Vanderlipe, who received the rank of Black Belt.
Congratulations to the following who were also promoted:
children
VJ Vanderlipe - Gray Belt
Carlos Bishop III - Gray Belt
Tyler Hauck - Yellow Belt
Joshua Astilla - Yellow Belt
Jared Rodrigues - Yellow Belt
Anesa Vanderlipe - Yellow Belt
children
Higinio Ramirez - Yellow Belt
Andrew Olivas - Yellow Belt
Delilah Hauck - Yellow Belt
Bey Empong - Yellow Belt
Carlitos Cortez - Yellow Belt 2nd Degree
adult
Joshua Hermanson - White Belt 1st Degree
Anthony Guitierez - White Belt 1st Degree
Jonathan Gaxiola - White Belt 3rd Degree
John Hauck - Blue Belt
Jason Bookout - Blue Belt
Giacomo Gomiero - Blue Belt
adult
Dr. Steve Denmark - Blue Belt 2nd Degree
Steve Cocos - Purple Belt
Jamie Baker - Purple Belt
Henry Cortez - Purple Belt 2nd Degree
Carlos Melo - Brown Belt
Gil Olivas - Brown Belt 2nd Degree
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