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  Recieving black belt  
  John and Professor Sauer at John's black belt ceremony - Sandy, Utah.

 
   
  Relson and Helio Gracie, John Carlquist and Sara Fairbanks after John's 2005 Gold Medal Victory - 3rd annual I.G.J.J.F Tournament - L.A. California  
 

John Carlquist with fellow Pedro Sauer student James Gardner after the 2005 Pan American Championships
 
 

John Carlquist with Professor Pedro Sauer and Royce Gracie at Pedro's academy in Sandy, Utah.
 
 

World championship participation fight card - 2004







 
     

 
 
John Carlquist
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pedro Sauer Team

”…[is] a great person to represent…in national and international competition not only for is ability in Gracie Jiu Jitsu but for his character and integrity.”
-Pedro Sauer, 6th Degree Black Belt (Rickson and Helio Gracie)

Achievements:

1999:
· Began training with Professor Sauer
2000:
· Blue Belt (Pedro Sauer)
· Bronze Medal (Arnold/Gracie Worlds; Columbus, OH)
2001:
· Purple Belt (Pedro Sauer)
· Gold Medal (Intermountain Submission Tournament; Ogden, UT)
2002:
· Bronze Medal (Arnold/Gracie Worlds; Columbus, OH)
· Reconstructive Knee Surgery
2003:
· Brown Belt (Pedro Sauer)
· Silver Medal (U.S. Open Tournament; Santa Cruz, CA)
2004:
· Silver Medal (Pan American Championships; Los Angeles, CA)
· Competitor (World Championship; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2005:
· Gold Medal (Arnold/Gracie Worlds; Columbus, OH)
· Silver Medal (Pan American Championships; Los Angeles, CA)
· Gold Medal (IGJJF Open Championships; Los Angeles, CA)
· 3rd place, brown and black belt pro division (US Open Tournament; Santa Cruz, CA. 10/21-10/24)
2006:
· 03/08/06 - Awarded black belt by Professor Pedro Sauer

Goals:
My current goal is just to be on the mat as much as possible; training, teaching, competing, and above all, learning.

John is available for private lessons and group seminars. He is also currently seeking sponsors for upcoming competitions.

Current Sponsors:
Gym Jones Athletic Training Center
http://www.gymjones.com
Reference: Mark & Lisa Twight - 801-244-7650

Contact:
John Carlquist
530 E Stringham Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-580-6291
oneeye@gymjones.com

Professor Pedro Sauer
9460 S 560 W
Sandy, UT 84093
801-368-5417 / 801-561-2535
pedro@pedrosauer.com






















 
 

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