
By Robert Balajadia
After turning out an impressive 22 medal outing in the 2014 IBJJFAsian Open the Purebred Jiu-Jitsu Academy received an honorary certificate from the Government of Guam to commemorate their achievement as well as honoring the academy for their continued success.
“The Purebred Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has been an integral part of our island community, as they are the longest running jiu-jitsu school on Guam, since being founded by head coach Stephen Roberto in 1996. The Office of the Lt. Governor congratulates Purebred in their all achievements and look forward to more in the future. Congrats to the Purebred Jiu-Jitsu Academy!”
“We try not to put the pressure of winning medals in the mind of their athletes, but it’s always in the back of their head. I’m really stoked that the team was able to achieve their individual goals as well as getting us the team title. We’re putting Guam on the map and we’re letting the rest of the world know just how serious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is on Guam and skies the limit,” said Purebred’s Steve Roberto on his team after dominating their 5th straight Asian Open.
Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio presented the award to Roberto, who was accompanied by wife Dara, his mother, and a few members of Purebred.
“It’s nice to have the Government acknowledge what we do because it’s a tireless effort. When the government recognizes stuff like this, it helps to really expose what these guys are doing by showing the island that it is a positive activity while representing the island well as well as representing jiu-jitsu well,” added Roberto.
Asian Open Championship Awards
Open Double Gold Medalist – Brogan Walker, Mark Smith
Open Gold Medalist – Tracy Mantanane, Rebecca Tomada, Dina Salverian, Mark Pangelinan
Open Silver Medalist – Daniel Cayanan, Jade Blas, Michael Sanchez
Open Double Bronze Medalist – Glenn Bisxoe
Open Bronze Medalist – Eric Sian, Ivan Valencia, David Benavente, June Sun, Robert Gutierrez, Joshua Jerome, Jarred Pestones, Marlo Cruz, Derrick Ross
Other 2014 Purebred Accomplishments
– Best Gym (via PDN)
– World Absolute Champion/World Championship Gold Medalist (Jarron Gandioli)
– World No-Gi Championship Bronze Medalist (Lloydd Cubacub)
– Marianas Open Team Champion
– Copa De Marianas Team Champions


GPS Sports Calendar
December 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for November
1st
ISA BOYS SOCCER
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
2nd
IRON LEGENDS THROWDOWN
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
4th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER
ISA BOYS SOCCER
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
5th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for December
5th
Events for December
7th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
Events for December
9th
40th GRC PLUMERIA ROAD RACE
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
Events for December
10th
TOUR OF GUAM 2023
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
Events for December
11th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for December
12th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
12th
Events for December
14th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER FINALS
Events for December
15th
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for December
16th
3rd GUAM NINJA CHAMPIONSHIP
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
16th
Events for December
18th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER ALL-ISLAND MEETING
Events for December
19th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
19th
Events for December
23rd
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
ISA HS BASEBALL FINALS
Events for December
23rd
Events for December
24th
Events for December
25th
Events for December
27th
Events for December
29th
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- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Events for December
30th

Baseball
ROYALS DOWN FRIARS IN STATEMENT GAME

Basketball
3×3 HOOPS REPEAT AS GOLDEN BOYS

Basketball
RAPADAS LEADS WILD COUGAR COMEBACK

Baseball
GUAM HOSTS KIWIS IN U15 BASEBALL

Baseball
ROYALS DOWN FRIARS IN STATEMENT GAME

Basketball
SHARKS FEND OFF DOLPHINS IN GIRLS HOOPS

Basketball
3×3 HOOPS REPEAT AS GOLDEN BOYS
COMING SOON …
- IIAAG Girls Basketball Playoffs