Knife, were’nt Royce and the brothers teaching down in California at that time?
When I first started BJJ it was about that time too, but it was with some high school guys who got together to fight in a garage. One of them had made a few trips to Rickson’s school down in LA. The rest of us caught seminars and stuff from him too… Well maybe that wasn’t 94…95, 96 maybe? 
damm I feel old 
Ryu
94 and fighting bjj myth
LOL
UFC premiered in 93. At the time we had a BJJ boom, coming off of TKD boom, lol. There were only a few schools teaching BJJ and all were run by either the Machado’s or the Gracies. There were little highschool clubs, and backyard brawl type events sponsored by seniors of various highschools. That does not constitute a martial arts tournament. Had you gone to a legit school and defeated anyone blue belt level or above, it would have been known. I’m sure you’re a tough guy, but what school did your friend from work take you to? Who was teaching? There are numerous little clubs all over the country with guys who are completely clueless as to what they are doing. How old are you?
How old were you in 94? I hope this isn’t some silly post by a kid who beat up some other kids after school who claimed to be bjj students (who learned from UFC and Gracie videos lol).
MA fanatic
It is important to note that the Gracie family had an open challenge for many years. (I think they still do.) So far no one had come down to their school and won. Many have come and lost royaly though.