So, anyone going to Lisbon for the European Open?

[hydeandhyde]

I soooooooo want to go, but it's too expensive. Well, the sign up isn't, but if you add the plane ticket, the hotel and money for food it's pretty expensive for a 4 day stay

Why does it always have to be Lisbon? I know that it's the closest thing to Brazil that you get in Europe, but why not set the event in a more central location like France?

BTW, did anyone go to any past European opens? For future reference, is it worth it?

EDIT: here's a link http://www.cbjj.com.br/english/european2006.htm

 

[deadlift ryan]

a few fellas from my class are going for the blue belt.

 

[350 lbs fist]

I'm going!
The reason for it being in Lisbon is that the arrangers of the event live there I suppose.
From what I've heard from people in my club who's been there it's worth it since lots of Brazilians enter and provide good matches in the upper divisions.

 

[hydeandhyde]

Yeah lots of big names. Last year in absolute Roger Gracie fought Jacare.

In what division are you going to compete?

 

[kneecompression]

I think a Nova Uni