We have some exciting news to share with you!
Professor Flavio Almeida’s brother, Ricardo Almeida, is fighting on the main card at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 101 this Saturday, August 8th! His opponent will be Kendall Grove.
We will be meeting at Hennessey’s in Dana Point to watch the fight! Don’t forget to wear your GB shirt!
The GBSC Family wishes Professor Flavio and his family the best of luck!
Cheers!
GBSC Family
TECHNIQUES OF THE WEEK!!
This week our advanced classes will be covering combos and variations of the Inside Hook Takedown! Our ground techniques include learning how to pass half guard!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“He who has a why can endure any how.” Frederich Nietzsche
This Sunday 7/26 from 9-10am is our bi-weekly Rape Safe Class. Coach Vivi and Professor Flavio will introduce a new set of “Rape Safe” self defense techniques.
Please join us as we learn how to defend ourselves and feel empowered !!! This class is open to all ages and we highly recommend each student attend this class. This Sunday is 1 of 4 Rape Safe Classes and each time you attend the intensity and confidence level will evolve.
Hope to see all you “Gracie Barra Girls” there !!!
This is an all Girls class these pictures are just examples how effective our techniques are:
-GBSC Team
“Organized like a Team Fighting Like a Family”
Dear All, see below all the pictures from Gracie Barra San Clemente Students that were promoted last week. Students can download their pictures and save it as a memory of such a special moment!!! Cheers GB San Clemente Team
Tonight’s special BJJ 101 class was phenomenal…
Professor Flavio with the assistance of Coach Felipe gave us a glance of the roots Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how it evolved to what it is today.
They showed us a few techniques like taking a page from the history books and reenacted it with their interpretation.
The first techniques was how to disarm an opponent with a knife….
The second technique was the “old school” armbar …
The third technique was the head lock escape #1. The one possibly used during the match between a wrestler and a Jiu-Jitsu practioner back when Rosevelt was in office. President Roosevelt was so impressed by the effectiveness of Jiu-Jitsu he wrote about it in a letter which is published in his autobiography.
The last technique was used by Royce Gracie in the UFC against opponent who was much bigger than him.
It was exciting to see all the students take an interest in the art and learn about the history. It was amazing to see the schools growth as it reflects on the mats. As new students are welcomed it makes for a great learning and training environment.
After the class we all got together for a sparing session for all levels. Check out some cool pictures of the team in action.
If you have a friend that you would like to introduce to the art of BJJ please give us a call (949)769-4663.
-GBSC Team
“Organized like a team fighting like a Family”
Meet Scott & Sarah – Father & Daughter
Meet Marcelo & Moqui – Husband and Wife
Meet Andres & Michelle -Husband and Wife
BJJ 101!!!
BJJ 101 is tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn about the amazing history of BJJ and what it represents in today’s Martial Arts world!
Techniques of the Week!
This week in class we will be covering Inside Hook Take Downs and Passing the Spider Guard!
Cheers!
GBSC Team
“Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric”.
- Bertrand Russell
Sunday was a Training Day of Champions at GBSC.
Women’s Conditioning Class
The day started out with the Women’s Conditioning Class. Coach Vivi put together a New set of Jiu-Jitsu specific drills that definitely target your heart rate and tested your skill level. Each time you take the conditioning class you learn something new about yourself. You discover your strengths, conquer your weaknesses and develop your mindset. In Jiu-Jitsu you normally spar against your opponent and in the conditioning class you are your own opponent fighting for the gold !!! Professor Flavio lead the team and showed us how a warrior trains and taught us never to give up!
What a Great Team !!!
GBSC Competition Training
Sunday’s Competition Class offered so much more that just your average training session Prof. Flavio offered his expertise in Tournament style training. He went over the importance of the basic techniques and how the combination of training the fundamental & advanced classes are both key to developing and figuring out your game on your path to the Black Belt. He taught us ways to open the guard when your opponent is stalling and the most effective placement of of your hands in both offense and defensive positions. Prof. coached us as if we were in an actual tournament from takedowns to pulling guard. We trained like the GBSC Champs we are and could be both on and off the mats.
The skills Gracie Barra gives us helps bring out the best in who we are and what we could be!
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“Organized Like a Team Fighting Like a Family”
Meet Chris & Nathan -Father & Son – GBSC Competition Team
This Weekend marked the 33rd Annual San Clemente Ocean’s Festival.
Join us as we take you through the Great City of San Clemente and celebrate this Event.
There were many local artist and vendors at the event…
The Rubber Ducky race is my favorite…all donations are tax De”Duck”table…
The food was excellent and also healthy with sweet corn and smoked salmon on the menu…
At sunset there was a live band playing the favorite tunes of the locals…
So whether you enjoyed this event by surfing the perfect wave…
Spending time on the beach with your family…
Or appreciated the sunset with a loved one…
The next time you get a chance become a tourist in your home town.
Hope you enjoyed this pictorial, we leave you with the words of wisdom from a bench on the pier…
“Have a Great Day & Stay Fit, Ciao” – Don Parker 1921-2003
-GBSC Team
Gracie Barra Mission Statement:
To train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the ‘winning-losing’ or ‘contest’ philosophy.
Please come visit us at Gracie Barra San Clemente, here are a few more things the City of San Clemente has to offer:
“After training Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra San Clemente I like to go fishing at the San Clemente Pier.” -Pierre
Hi All,
This Wednesday we will have for the second time the BJJ 101 Class.
From 7p to 9p we will be talking about the philosophical and historical foundations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu so the students can have a better understanding of the enormous meaning BJJ has the martial art today.
The theoretical content will be complemented with great drills and techniques and a sparring session open to all students.
We hope to see you all there.
Cheers!
GB San Clemente Team
