Gracie Barra San Clemente

It would be impossible to put down in words what I felt watching this video. Gracie Barra San Clemente is a dream that became true by the hands of so many people. I was lucky to find so many great people along this amazing and exciting journey and that is what made it possible. I am always pleased to see how kind and supportive each and everyone of our students are, how much they enjoy BJJ, and how they feed the school’s friendly atmosphere. I am always and will be forever thankful for having people like Felipe, Angy, Dave, and Pesh helping me bring the school to the highest standard set by us. We are always striving to make our school a reference inside the Gracie Barra Family and make Master Carlos Gracie Jr proud.

To receive a homage like that, when I consider myself to be on the early days of my career as a BJJ instructor, definitely got me stoked and out of words, and out of breath. You all know how much I love what I do. We are just starting our journey together and there is much more to come. Thank you all for being part of this young and amazing team!!!

Let’s stay “Organized like a team, fighting like a Family”

Warmest regards,

Professor Flavio Almleida

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Last Sunday Professor Flavio Almeida had a very special surprise from his students. After the Fundamentals Class he was called on the office by his right arm Felip Guedes to watch a video. He did not know it was a homage from all the students and the video comprised some of the best moments of his life as an instructor, competitor, and friend. He was stoked and emotional as most of you will be after watching it.

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GB Future Champions did an outstanding  job

To see the high skill level, hard work and discipline presented by our kids made everyone at GB very proud.
They really gave it their all and we thoroughly enjoyed so much the evening.

Congratulations for the GB Professors, Instructors, Assistant Instructors and Volunteers for the outstanding job they are doing with the GB Kids Programs throughout California. The kids showcased beautiful take downs, guard passes, sweeps, chokes, armbars and so on … there could not have been a better representation of good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the expectators.

Big thanks to all the Professors, Instructors and students who helped us seting up the event, without your help we could not do it. We would like to specially thank Professor Mike Buckels from Gracie Barra Costa Mesa for the awesome job he did leading the organization.

Everybody walked out with big smiles on their faces, and most wanting to come back and see it again . A final note to the kids: Well Done, keep training hard and Thank You!

Here are some cool pics for you guys to enjoy:

Professors lined up to award the medals.(foto by Professor Magidi)

Focus and determination before stepping on the mats. Thats how we do it!(foto by pesh)

Professor Marco Joca referring and doing his part on “Keeping the legacy alive”. Professor started to study under Master Carlos Gracie Jr at the young age of 9 years old.(foto by pesh)

Professor Marcio Feitosa referring. Professor started to study under Master Carlos at the age of 12 years old. For sure at the moment of this pictures lots of memories were going through his mind.(foto by Professor Magidi)

So much talent displayed all day long. Kids you are amazing!(foto by Professor Magidi)

Master Carlos Gracie Jr. was there the whole evening awarding the kids with medals. We don’t know anybody who loves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu more than this Man.(foto by pesh)

Master Carlos Gracie Jr awarding the kids. He must be very proud of the nice things Gracie Barra is doing for the comunity.(Foto by pesh)

There are many pictures posted on Professor Magidi’s website. If you would like to see it: CLICK HERE!

Gracie Barra Keeping the legacy alive!

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We can’t wait to have the “White Army” from the Fundamentals program to get to their 3rd stripe and join us on the advanced classes. Meanwhile, we are training a lot and learning many of the more advanced moves. This week we are studying advanced hip throws and different ways to escape from the turtle position.

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The Fundamentals Classes at Gracie Barra San Clemente are getting better and better. It is amazing to see more then 20 students coming to learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while they have a great work out and lots of fun!!! All the students are improving on an impressive pace and soon will reach the qualifications to join the rest of the team on the advanced classes. Keep up with the hard train guys!!!

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Don’t miss the first of our Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu Women Class. It will be lots of fun! Bring the wife, the daughter, the girlfriend, or any woman you would like to share the experience you have with BJJ. Keep in mind that Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best approaches to self defense because relies on technique and leverages and not on strength what makes it perfect for girls. It is also a great way to loose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle.

See you on the Mats!

GB San Clemente Team

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Last weekend students from Gracie Barra  went to the San Clemente beach to have fun. Any reason is a good reason to get together and this time it was not to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but for volleyball.

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GB Future Champions Kids Tournament 06/28/2008

To see the banner in better resolution: CLICK HERE!

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GB San Diego in action

We would like to congratulate our teammates from Gracie Barra San Diego for the excellent performance of their students who fought the MMA Show Las Vegas Combat Championship.

Steve Gable had his second MMA fight (he is now 2 -0) he faced Vitor Pimenta from Brazil,a really tough opponent, and had a great win. On the same night Greg Contardo did his MMA debut achieving his first  win in great way.

To see Steve Gable in action: CLICK HERE!

To see  Greg Contardo 1st round: CLICK HERE! 2nd round: CLICK HERE!

Keep training hard,
Great job guys!

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