This past weekend, Professor Mauricio Carra traveled to New York to compete in the IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship. Professor Mauricio defeated two opponents to become the 2018 Master 3 Medium-Heavy Champion. Congratulations to Professor on winning GOLD in New York!…
The IBJJF Chicago Summer International Open was held on August 11th and 12th. The Cellar Gym sent six competitors, along with Professor Mauricio Carra, to represent Checkmat Minneapolis. Three took home a gold in their divisions, including Kenn Glenn (1st…
Congratulations goes out to The Cellar Gym's Alex Philipp. On Saturday June 16th, Alex was promoted to the rank of Brazilian jiu jitsu blue belt under Professor Mauricio Carra. Alex has been training BJJ for the past two years. His…
On May 29th, Michelle Donovan was promoted to purple belt under Professor Mauricio Carra with team Checkmat. Coach Michelle started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu six and a half years ago. She has been instructing The Cellar Gym's youth Jiu Jitsu…
On March 7th – 11, We had 5 BJJ competitors travel along with Professor Mauricio to compete at the 2018 IBJJF Pan Ams Tournament. Everyone did an excellent job and we are very proud of each of their performances! Andy…
This past Saturday, December 9th... The Cellar Gym had our December BJJ promotions. Congratulations to all of our newly promoted Blue, Purple and Brown Belts. Blue Belt: Damon Leahy CJ Hays Zachary Ollerman Chris Selleck Purple Belt: Ryan Grant Brown…
Great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar today by Checkmat founder, Leo Vieira! Thank you to everyone for coming out and thanks to Mauricio Carra for helping out! #leovieira #mauriciocarra#thecellargym #BJJ #seminar
Congratulations to Professor Mauricio Carra on winning Silver in his No-Gi division at the American Nationals BJJ Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also competes in Gi later this weekend. Awesome work!!