Gracie Barra San Clemente

The GBSC/GBDP Team Encourages You to Take Part!!

BE A PART OF POLLUTION PREVENTION! BRING US YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONIC WASTE!!
The City of San Clemente is sponsoring an e-waste collection event. Unwanted televisions, computer monitors, refrigerators, air conditioners, and other electronic waste will be accepted FREE of charge. San Clemente residents & businesses are welcome.
• NOT ACCEPTED: florescent bulbs, thermostats, hazardous waste, gas or liquid-filled items.
• If you have large quantities of e-waste, please call (714) 742-6841.
• If you have any questions about this event, call the City of San Clemente at (949) 498-9436.
San Clemente City Yard, 390 Avenida Pico Friday, April 2nd 8 am to 2 pm

Remember, it is illegal to dispose of electronic waste in household trash.

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On behalf of all the GBSC / GBDP Staff Members and students, I would like to thank Professor Flavio for his leadership and dedication to the Gracie Barra Schools. It is an honor to all of us to be under the care of such a great person. Professor  Flavio is always helping us to reach our full potential and inspiring us to be the best we can be in all aspects of our lives. Thank you Professor!

Coach Felipe Guedes

Take a look at this video about Professor Flavio:

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And one more for your viewing pleasure:

Cheers!

GBSC/GBDP Team

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OK, so you think that the Fundamentals class is just for white belts…tell that to the 12 blue belts in class with me last Thursday!  It’s so funny because when I’m not teaching, I try to take the Fundamentals classes because they really help my game. I not only learn little details about things I thought I knew, but I get to train with some really cool people!

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of training with some of the best at our school. Twelve blue belts came in to take the class and it is so much fun. To teach is to learn. That is what Professor Flavio says and I agree with him 100%!  I learn so much from these guys and girls…it is amazing! The moves they teach me and the “wisdom” I learn from them is unbelievable! I feel so privileged just being in the same room as these guys and girls, yet alone on the same mats.

Having two blue belt girls (Deb and Cathy) training in class is so much fun. If you don’t think you can learn from a girl, let me tell you something (laughing out loud)…have them put their shoulder pressure on you and I’m sure you will say, “How are you applying so much pressure on me?” Having guys like John Murdock get on top is not fun at all, but learning from all of these students will only make you better.

Thank you guys, so much, for everything you do, not only for the school, but for my own personal growth.  If you’re thinking about coming to the noon classes and want a really good work out, stop on by. You only need to be a white belt and above who wants to have lots of fun with amazing people! Ohhh and you must be at least 35 years old…LOL…Sorry guys – had to throw that in! Love all of you guys and see you on the mats every Tuesday / Thursday!

Coach Charles

Cheers!

GBSC / GBDP Team

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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

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Today we had our Competition Team Training as we get ready for the upcoming Gracie Barra Tournament on May 8th.

Prof. Flavio and Prof. Ana Laura talked about tournament strategies. How to set up grips, when to exicute a throw, and counter a takedown.

We also went into detail about the point system and how to develop your strategy for a tournament.

After that we moved into tournament training.

Thank you all who decided to train on this beautiful day. It shows your hard work and dedication you are willing to have for your training.

Attached is our photo gallery from today.

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Little Champs II:

This Wednesday, on March 31st, GBDP is adding one more Little Champions 2 Class to the Dana Point Schedule.  It will be every Wednesday from 5:10 to 6pm.

This is just one more option for you to be able to train! See you on the mats!

Cheers!

GBSC/GBDP Team

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As over 100 GB students and family members gathered at Caliente Cantina (and filled both the inside and the outside of the restaurant), to celebrate GBSC’s 2 Year Anniversary, the mood was high and the energy was great!

The party commenced with a BIG TAP OUT for Professor Flavio’s brother, Ricardo Almeida during the UFC Fight 111 last Saturday night! Professor Flavio watched his brother fight with his head in his hands, standing up in his chair, while our GB Family members pointed fingers, cheered, and yelled in the audience! It was so exciting watching Ricardo submit Matt Brown with a rear naked choke in the 2nd round of the fight!

But the fun didn’t stop there! There were giveaways of shirts and hats, great food, friendship, and once again, lots of laughter and fun. We are so fortunate to be a part of such a great group of people and we thank you so much for being a part of our very special day and night!

We love our GB Family and thank all of you for your continued support and for enjoying our 2 Year Celebration with us! Without you, there would be no celebration!

Here are a few pictures from the event (click on the pictures to see full size views):

See you on the mats!!

Cheers!

GBSC/GBDP Team

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Thanks to everyone who came out for the GBSC/GBDP Soccer Cup game last Saturday!  What a fun game it was! The day was hot and sunny and the teams were, once again, competitive, with a lot of “in your face” talking and laughing going on.

It’s so great to see how our GB family comes together on days like these and the soccer game was no exception. All students: men, women and children played together and worked together and showed what GB is all about: friendship, great sportsmanship, good character, fun, play, skill and competitiveness…and of course, lots of good times and laughter.

Here are some pictures from the day (click on the pictures to see them full size!):

We thank all of our students, big and small, for supporting our school and being a part of our lives. We are very appreciative for each and every one of you!

Cheers!

GBSC/GBDP Team

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