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Why does Kevin Chan train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
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Why does Kevin Chan train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
"I believe that one must be familiar with all possible fighting arenas. You simply cannot guarantee that you will be able to remain on your feet in a fight. By training in the acknowledged and proven best style for ground fighting I am able defend myself in the event a confrontation goes to the floor. When fighting in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu I am able to utilises my Wing Chun skills of relaxed use of energy developed in Chi Sao and the raw close range power developed in many hours of basic drills." Kevin Chan
 
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Carlinhos Gracie with Kevin Chan after sparring. May  2008: Four Kamon students awarded Blue Belt and Kamon Gracie Barra classes opening in Portsmouth.  Following a very well attended seminar in Portsmouth given by 8th Degree Black Belt, Mauricao Gomes, four Kamon students were awarded their Blue Belt. Congratulations to Alberto Kavadellas (training with Sifu since he was a Blue Belt, and in his words not before time!), Anna Foley (3 yrs), Sheena Davis (2yrs),  & Phil Whitton (2 yrs). 
Pictured above are Top Row: Phil Whitton, Ken Boyce, Sheena Davis, Roy Fretwell, Anna Foley, Alberto Kavadellas, Howard Carpenter, Russell Healey Bottom Row: Dante Montagnani, Kevin Chan, Mauricao Gomes, Lucianona Cristovan.
Sifu has also announced that he has been authorised to open a Kamon Gracie Barra school in Portsmouth. The first class started on Thursday July 3rd 2008. It runs from 7:30 - 9:00pm and again on Saturday 11:30am to 1pm at the usual venue (ENSKA). A new class will be opening in Southampton on Monday 6th October (Click HERE for details). Other classes will be opening elsewhere shortly.
Mauricao Gomes presents Kevin Chan with his Black Belt February 2nd 2008: In a ceremony held at the Roger Gracie Academy, London, Kevin Chan was awarded his Black Belt by the legendary Mauricao Gomes. Kevin joins Jude Samuel, Marc Walder and Rick Young as the only UK students to receive Black Belts from 8 times World Champion, Mauricao, the father of Roger Gracie.
Roger Gracie Academy instructors and students
Carlinhos Gracie with Kevin Chan after sparring. September 2007: Kevin Chan pictured with Carlinhos Gracie (Head of Gracie Barra) after a sparring session in Gracie Barra America, Lake Forest, Orange County, California. On the same day over thirty Gracie Black Belts were on the training mats.

Felipe Souza awards Blue Belts to three Kamon students October 27th 2007: Following a seminar taught by Gracie Barra UK instructor Felipe Souza (pictured kneeling, 3rd from left), Felipe promoted the following Kamon students to blue belt - Ken Boyce (Brown 2, standing 2nd from left), Howard Carpenter (Brown 1, standing 3rd from left), Russel Healey (Green 2, standing 4th from left).
The three Portsmouth students train in BJJ on a regular basis with tuition and guidance coming from Master Chan (Gracie Barra Brown Belt)br />
Mauricao Gomes with Kevin Chan November 1st 2005: BJJ Brown Belt for Kevin Chan. Following his success in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships last August (Details Here), Kevin Chan has been awarded his Brown Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu by Mauricao Gomes, 8th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of Gracie Barra, London.

March 18th 2003: Mauricao Gomes awards Kevin Chan his Purple Belt. Kevin now joins a handful of other UK Purple Belt fighters who include Rick Young and Marc Walder. Purple Belt is the highest rank currently held by any British Brazilian Ju-Jitsu fighter.

Six times World Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion, Mauricao Gomes, has appointed Kevin Chan to run the Gracie Barra in London following his return to Brazil.

Gracie Barra London Group Photo Pictured here from left to right: Jude Samuels (Instructor Gracie Barra UK), Marcio Fertosa (Head instructor Gracie Barra Brazil), Mark Walder (Instructor Gracie Academy UK), Kevin Chan, Mauricao Gomes, Dave McDonald (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK), Andy Foley (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK), Andy Roberts (Instructor for Gracie Barra UK)
Gracie Barra Ipanema Group Photo Pictured here with Kevin Chan is Marcello Yogi (top row, 4th from left), chief instructor for Gracie Barra in Ipanema in Rio De Janiero, Brazil. Also pictured bottom row, 2nd from left is Kamon instructor Saif Uddin who joined Kevin Chan on this training trip to Brazil.
Tournament Successes
Saturday 27th August 2005: Success for Kevin Chan at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship Masters in Brazil: Kevin Chan fought and received a Silver Medal in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championship Masters Event at Rio De Janeiro on Saturday 27th August. This is the largest and toughest competition in the world, In 2005 participating countries included: Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, USA and the United Kingdom. Kevin lost by a points decision on his final fight and received the Silver Medal. (Photos Here)
Saturday 2nd April 2005: Kevin Chan wins Bronze at the prestigious Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships held in Los Angeles, California. He lost by one point to the Gold Medallist despite submitting him. Unknown to Kevin, the move he used (a bicep crunch) was termed illegal within the competition rules. Kevin goes on to say "I don't mind the decision, it was a good fun day; the competition and result will help me improve my game for the future."
Saturday 25th January 2003: Kevin Chan wins Gold for the 2nd time at the KSBO Ground Fighting Championship Under 70kg division. The over 90Kg division was won by current Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Braulio Estima.
Saturday 19th October 2002: Master Chan wins the Men's under 70Kg division at the KSBO (Knockdown Sport Budokwan Organisation) Ground Fighting National Championship. Held in Notingham, Kevin fought under the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu banner, had 4 fights on the day, and won all of them. (Photos Here)
Sunday 25th February 2001: Master Chan has won more Brazilian Jiu Jitsu titles. This time at the European Lutra Livre Submission Wrestling Tounament held in London. The titles were for Lightweight category, Light Heavyweight category & Absolute Masters category.
Sunday 21st January 2001: Master Chan retained his title in the Lightweight Masters category and Absolute Division Champion at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu European Open Championship in London Sunday 21st January 2001. Kamon Martial Art Federation were the official sponsors of this event.
Sunday 13th August 2000: Master Chan won the title in the Lightweight Masters category and Absolute Division Champion at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu European Open Championship in London.
 

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