Bj Baldonado

(Billy-Joe Baldonado)

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	Billy-Joe Baldonado VERIFIED
	Black belt 2nd degree VERIFIED
	15 year(s) and 11 month(s) of training
	76 medals (52 x 12 x 12 x )

	Calgary, Canada
	Kodokan YYC UNCLAIMED
	GF Team
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	@B2J_BJJ
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BJJ Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr. > Josh Russell > BJ Baldonado

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	25 verifications received
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	Trained for 5 years
	Trained for 10 years
	Trained for 15 years
	Trained for 20 years
	Won 5 gold medals
	Won 10 gold medals
	Won 25 gold medals
	10 competition matches
	50 competition matches
	100 competition matches
	500 forum posts
	1,000 forum posts

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December 9, 2023

1 year(s) 7 month(s) 27 day(s)

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December 9, 2020

3 year(s) 0 month(s) 0 day(s)

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December 9, 2017 - Calgary/Canada

3 year(s) 0 month(s) 0 day(s)

Promoted by: Josh Russell

October 25, 2014 - Calgary/Canada

3 year(s) 1 month(s) 14 day(s)

Promoted by: Josh Russell

July 6, 2012 - Calgary/Canada

2 year(s) 3 month(s) 19 day(s)

Promoted by: Josh Russell

August 11, 2010 - Calgary/Canada

1 year(s) 10 month(s) 25 day(s)

Promoted by: Josh Russell

August 10, 2009 - Calgary/Canada

1 year(s) 0 month(s) 1 day(s)

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	"Verified" VERIFIED +200 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"I have known and trained with BJ since 2009. BJ is an extremely committed grappler, proficient competitor, and a stellar training partner!" VERIFIED +175 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks for the kind words, Prof. Ben. Hope to see you doon at Authentic BJJ. Looking forward to seeing your new dojo. 4 year(s) ago

	"Black belt certification IBJJF requires some effort too. Good proof overall" VERIFIED +175 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 4 year(s) ago

	"I’ve trained with BJ Baldonado since he started as a white belt in 2009. He is an excellent competitor always looking to challenge his skills. He is one of the most dedicated people I’ve met and an advocate for the art." VERIFIED +175 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"Known BJ for a lot of years. Saw him get his brown. He's as solid as they come. 100% approved!" VERIFIED +175 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, brother! 5 year(s) ago

	"Profil complete with pictures of promotion and verified by black belt." VERIFIED +175 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Legit profile." VERIFIED +150 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented " VERIFIED +150 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit solid ooosssss" VERIFIED +150 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Researched, history of many years of hard training and competition. Legit. " VERIFIED +150 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit" VERIFIED +150 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit Black Belt from Professor Josh Russell. Very active in the competition scene." VERIFIED +150 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, Andell. Hope all is well at Affinity! 5 year(s) ago

	"BJ is one of the most active competitors and Refs in Alberta, Canada. Very game Black Belt!" VERIFIED +150 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, bro! 5 year(s) ago

	"Good to go, well documented " VERIFIED +150 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Absolutely legit!!!! Oss" VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"legit black belt no doubts" VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"One of my teammates. " VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"legit profile " VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you for the vote! 5 year(s) ago

	"Verified " VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Verified" VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Verified - Detailed profile" VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago You're welcome 5 year(s) ago

	"Looks solid" VERIFIED +125 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"IBJJF certified, journey in the art explicitly documented in his linked Instagram. Has confirmedly competed at black belt." VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Without any doubt: legit!" VERIFIED +100 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"BJ is very well known in our part or the world. Thanks BJ" VERIFIED +100 pts 2 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit Black Belt ,Oosss" VERIFIED +100 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented" VERIFIED +100 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"Congratulations Professor!! " VERIFIED +100 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 4 year(s) ago

	"Trained with him for years, a great training partner! " VERIFIED +100 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"I don't know BJ, but there seems to be enough evidence to verify rank. :)" VERIFIED +100 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"from Calgary" VERIFIED +100 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, Chris! 5 year(s) ago

	"Prof. BJ and my professor Paul Kiat have trained together since white belt and Professor BJ visits our academy as a guest instructor. " VERIFIED +100 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, Christa! Hoping to see you, Paul and the rest of the Okotoks crew soon! 5 year(s) ago

	"Legit profile!!!!" VERIFIED +100 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"Have met and trained with Prof. BJ in Calgary, AB. Friendly, knowledgeable black belt, and a solid competitor!" VERIFIED +50 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Undoubtedly..." VERIFIED +50 pts 4 year(s) ago Comments

	"I have known Professor Bj for a few years. He is good friends with my professors and is also one of my professors now. I can’t say enough about his BJJ knowledge and his class instruction. " VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks, Eb! Where are we eating after the next Sunday open mat?? 5 year(s) ago Lol! I wish there was an open mat. :( 5 year(s) ago

	"Know Bj from open mats. Watched him compete and ref " VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

thanks for the up vote, Mark! 5 year(s) ago

	"Solid competition profile with Photos and Certificates, Cheers from Vietnam " VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Photo evidence of rank/belt. Legit!" VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks for the vote! 5 year(s) ago

	"He is my professors teammate. He has been a guest instructor at the academy I attend. " VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks for the upvote, Riley. I'm hoping to swing by Okotoks BJJ for another visit within the next few weeks! 5 year(s) ago

	"Well documented in his profile" VERIFIED +50 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thank you! 5 year(s) ago

	"Well documented " VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well documented!" VERIFIED +20 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Well Documentary, OSS" VERIFIED +20 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

	"From our gym =)" VERIFIED +5 pts 1 year(s) ago Comments

	"Legit black belt! " VERIFIED +5 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

Thanks for the vote! 5 year(s) ago

	"He has come in as a special guest to Okotoks Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a few occasions." VERIFIED +0 pts 5 year(s) ago Comments

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Standing 50/50 Entries

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Medals

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05/24/2024	Canada Open Nationals Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Veterans Advance
05/23/2024	Canada Open Nationals Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Seniors Men's Newaza
04/07/2024	Alberta Provincials	-66 kg Men's Seniors Intermediate
04/06/2024	Alberta Provincials	-66 kg Men's Seniors Newaza
03/10/2024	Edmonton International	-66 kg Men's Seniors Intermediate
03/09/2024	Edmonton International	-66 kg Men's Veterans Advance
03/08/2024	Edmonton International	-66 kg Men's Seniors Newaza
02/03/2024	Rocky Mountain Invitational	Light Men's Veterans Advance
02/03/2024	Rocky Mountain Invitational	-66 kg Men's Seniors Advance
02/03/2024	Rocky Mountain Invitational	-66 kg Men's Seniors Intermediate
01/28/2024	Sask Open	-66 kg Men's Seniors Intermediate
01/27/2024	Sask Open	-66 kg Men's Senior Newaza
01/27/2024	Sask Open	-66 kg Men's Veterans
10/22/2023	Hatashita Ontario Open	-66 kg Men's Seniors Intermediate (Green-Blue belt)
10/21/2023	Hatashita Ontario Open	-66 kg Men's Seniors Newaza
10/21/2023	Hatashita Ontario Open	-66 kg Men's Veterans
10/15/2023	Manitoba Open	-66 kg Men's Seniors Novice (Yellow-Blue belt)
10/14/2023	Manitoba Open	-81 kg Men's Seniors Newaza
10/14/2023	Manitoba Open	-73 kg Men's Veterans
10/07/2023	Submission Ace Championship	Adult / Male / Black Belt / -165 lbs
05/18/2023	Canada Open Nationals Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Newaza
04/01/2023	Alberta Provincial Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Veterans Novice (Yellow-blue belt)
04/01/2023	Alberta Provincial Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Seniors Novice (Yellow-blue belt)
03/11/2023	Edmonton International Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Veterans Novice (Yellow-blue belt)
03/10/2023	Edmonton International Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Newaza
02/04/2023	2023 Rocky Mountain Invitational (Judo)	-66 kg Men's Senior Novice (yellow-blue belt)
02/04/2023	2023 Rocky Mountain Invitational (Judo)	-66 kg Men's Veterans Novice (yellow-blue belt)
01/22/2023	2023 Sask Open (Judo)	-66 kg Men's Senior Novice (yellow-blue belt)
01/21/2023	2023 Sask Open (Judo)	-81 kg Men's Newaza
04/24/2022	Edmonton International Judo Championship	-66 kg Men's Senior Novice (yellow-blue belt)
02/09/2020	2020 Free Style Grappling Grand Prix #1	Adult / Male / Advance / Nogi
01/26/2020	IBJJF Austin Winter International Open	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Absolute / Gi
01/26/2020	IBJJF Austin Winter International Open	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Light / Gi
12/07/2019	CBJJF Rocky Mountain Classic	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Light / Gi
11/03/2019	IBJJF Long Beach International Open	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Light / Gi
09/21/2019	IBJJF Toronto International Open	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Light / Gi
05/04/2019	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Feather / Gi
02/09/2019	2019 Freestyle Grappling Grand Prix #1	Adult / Male / Advance / Light / Nogi
06/29/2018	IBJJF American National	Master 2 / Male / Black Belt / Feather / Gi
05/12/2018	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Master 1 / Male / Black Belt / Feather / Gi
04/01/2017	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Light / Gi
02/27/2016	Submission Ace Championship: Winter Classic	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Under 165 lbs
07/04/2015	CBJJF Western Canadian	Adult / Adult / Brown Belt / Feather / Gi
05/23/2015	CBJJF Saskatchewan Provincial	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Feather / Nogi
04/11/2015	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Feather / Gi
02/28/2015	Submission Ace Championship: Winter Classic	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Under 175 lbs
01/24/2015	CBJJF Okanagan Winter Classic	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Absolute / Gi
01/24/2015	CBJJF Okanagan Winter Classic	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Feather / Gi
12/06/2014	CBJJF BC Provincial	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Feather / Nogi
12/06/2014	CBJJF BC Provincial	Adult / Male / Brown Belt / Absolute / Gi
06/28/2014	CBJJF Western Canadian	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Light / Nogi
06/28/2014	CBJJF Western Canadian	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Feather /Gi
04/06/2014	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Feather / Gi
04/06/2014	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Feather / Nogi
11/10/2013	World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Masters 1 / Male / Purple Belt / Absolute / Gi
10/26/2013	Submission Series Qualifier	Adult / Male / Under 140 lbs / Nogi
10/26/2013	Submission Series Qualifier	Adult / Male / Under 140 lbs / Gi
08/10/2013	Best of Alberta (BOA): Purple Belts	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Under 165 lbs / Gi
08/10/2013	Best of Alberta (BOA): Purple Belts	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Under 165 lbs / Nogi
06/08/2013	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Feather / Gi
06/08/2013	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Light Absolute / Gi
06/08/2013	CBJJF Alberta Provincial	Adult / Male / Purple Belt / Feather / Nogi
02/02/2013	Submission Ace Championship	Adult / Male / Under 150 lbs / Nogi
11/12/2011	Heroes: Brock Myrol Memorial	Adult / Male / Advance / Under 155 lbs / Nogi
10/22/2011	Alberta Open	Adult / Male / Blue Belt / Feather / Nogi
10/22/2011	Alberta Open	Adult / Male / Blue Belt / Feather / Gi
05/21/2011	Fort McMurray Jiu Jitsu Open	Adult / Male / Blue Belt / Feather / Gi
04/30/2011	Grappler's Quest	Executive / Male / Blue Belt / Feather / Gi
04/09/2011	Calgary Open	Adult / Male / Blue Belt / Feather / Gi
03/19/2011	Capital City Championship	Adult / Male / Advance / Under 155 lbs / Gi
11/13/2010	Heroes: Brock Myrol Memorial	Adult / Male / Advance / Under 145 lbs / Nogi
11/13/2010	Heroes: Brock Myrol Memorial	Adult / Male / Intermediate & Advance / Under 145 lbs / Gi
06/26/2010	Capital City Championship	Adult / Male / White Belt / Feather / Gi
06/26/2010	Capital City Championship	Adult / Male / Novice / Feather / Nogi
05/29/2010	Mind Body Soul	Adult / Male / Novice / Feather / Nogi
05/29/2010	Mind Body Soul	Adult / Male / White Belt / Feather / Gi

Seminars, camps & workshops attended

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07/05/2024	Dainis Nguyen / Kodokan YYC	Calgary, AB
05/10/2024	Josh Russell / Kodokan YYC	Calgary, AB
08/11/2023	Bibiano Fernandes Seminar / Kodokan YYC	Calgary, AB
07/01/2023	Jake Mackenzie Seminar / 101 Academy	Calgary, AB
06/25/2022	Jake Mackenzie Seminar / Kodokan YYC	Calgary, AB
01/29/2022	Jake Mackenzie Seminar / 101 Academy	Calgary, AB
07/28/2019	Jake Mackenzie Seminar / 101 Academy	Calgary, Alberta
07/27/2019	Julio Cesar Seminar / 101 Academy	Calgary, Alberta
09/29/2018	Gustavo Pires Seminar / JR Academy	Calgary, Alberta
07/28/2018	Caio Terra Seminar / Tilt MMA	Calgary, Alberta
07/08/2018	Jake Mackenzie Seminar / 101 Academy	Calgary, Alberta
08/22/2015	Edwin Najmi Seminar / JR Academy	Calgary, Alberta
08/15/2015	Rafa Mendes Seminar / MMA University (Alavanca)	Calgary, Alberta
10/20/2014	Buchecha Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
10/20/2014	Mendes Bros Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
10/20/2014	Renzo Gracie Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
10/19/2014	Cyborg Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
10/19/2014	Felipe Pena & Romulo Barral Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
09/06/2014	Garry Tonon Seminar	Blackfald, Alberta
01/24/2014	Andre & Angelica Galvao Seminar / MMA University (Alavanca)	Calgary, Alberta
11/10/2013	Braulio Estima Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
11/10/2013	Draculino & Romulo Barral Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
11/09/2013	Ryron & Renner Gracie Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
11/09/2013	Mendes Bros. Seminar / World Jiu Jitsu Expo	Long Beach, California
09/21/2013	Gui Mendes Seminar	Red Deer, Alberta
07/27/2013	Caio Terra Seminar	Red Deer , Alberta
03/07/2013	Bruno Fernandes Seminar / Gracie Barra Calgary (JR Academy)	Calgary, Alberta
12/16/2011	Romulo Barral Seminar / Gracie Barra Calgary (JR Academy)	Calgary, Alberta
05/23/2011	Georges St. Pierre, Bruno Fernandez & Josh Russell Seminar	Fort McMurray, Alberta
11/24/2010	Roger Gracie Seminar / Gracie Barra Calgary (JR Academy)	Calgary, Alberta
07/17/2010	Xande Ribeiro Seminar / Elite Martial Arts	Calgary, Alberta
02/02/2010	Bruno Fernandes Seminar / Gracie Barra Calgary (JR Academy)	Calgary, Alberta

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