Monthly Archives: March 2010

GB Vancouver kids at Tiger Balm C’ship

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 31, 2010

Our GMA member Tim Shears is proud of his kids. And not necessarily his own kids. The young ones of his Gracie Barra Vancouver school did great last weekend, at the 2010 Tiger Balm International. The event is one the most important in the Vancouver area. On Facebook, Shears expressed his happiness with his pupils: [...]

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Do you know Ademir Oliveira?

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 31, 2010

Ademir Oliveira is one of GMA’s newest associates. Training Jiu-Jitsu since 18 years old, Oliveira has formed hundreds of athletes and, most importantly, individuals. First in Fortaleza, Brazil, and now in Howell, New Jersey, Oliveira is proud of teaching people from 3 years old to 55. Team Oliveira is a member of SAS Team, under [...]

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Compete in Toronto, meet Royler, Xande, Negao

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 31, 2010

Our GMA member Jorge Britto invites you to the Copa Ontario. To be held in Toronto, canada, next April 24th-25th, the event will be much more than a great chance to put your skills to prove. It will also be your chance to meet three BJJ superstars. First, the legendary Royler Gracie, son of Helio, [...]

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Parlez-vous français? BJJ does!

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 30, 2010

Bruno Fernandes gave the black belt to MMA superstar Georges St. Pierre. The leader of Gracie Barra Montreal is once again on the news. A local Montreal newsprogram featured a piece about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of the art to the success in MMA. Our GMA Fernandes opens the piece talking about St. Pierre [...]

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New School for Leo Dalla

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 30, 2010

Our GMA member Leo Dalla, of Virginia, has a new associate school. The new school is in Stafford. The instructor in charge fo the new venue will be Kelly Grissom. Grissom is a BJJ brown belt. The classes will start next May 4th. For more info, go to staffordbjj.com

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Time to learn with Marcelo Garcia

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 30, 2010

As we said before, every Monday Marcelo Garcia treats its Twitter followers with a free technique from his MG in Action site. This week, the three times ADCC champion was even more generous with his fans. He decided to teach two moves. First a circle pass and then a butterfly guard. Enjoy. For more info, [...]

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The joy of victory

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 29, 2010

Last March 20th, our GMA Jorge Brito, of Toronto BJJ, won his 11th MMA fight. At the W 1 MMA, Brito submitted his opponent Jonathan Mix by an armbar in the 1st round. Here is an instantaneous of Brito’s joy after the fight’s outcome. Know more about the fight here. Now, Brito is inviting you [...]

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Braulio Estima is punching

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 29, 2010

He is the current under 87kg and absolute ADCC champion. He is four times BJJ World champion. Recently, he spent 46 days travelling for BJJ seminars. And now he is punching for the next step of his career. Braulio Estima will debut on MMA next May 15th, at the Shine Fights event, against Rick Hawn. [...]

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Belt promotion at Ricardo Barros BJJ

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 29, 2010

Browsing on Facebook, I came across the picture bellow. It was taken at Ricardo Barros BJJ, our GMA member academy, in Brentwood, California. Barros promoted a belt ceremony with BBQ last Saturday, March 27th. Browsing throught Facebok, it caught my attention. Congratulation to all students, new belt or not. For more info, go to rbbjj.com

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Go train with Sazinho

By Ivan Trindade | Published: March 26, 2010

Our GMA member Bill Storm is inviting for a very special seminar, next wednesday, April 28th, in Liverpool, NY Master Sazinho, from Fortaleza, Brazil, will be at the East West Combat Club. Sazinho has formed a countless number of champions, including EWCC’s Guybson Sá For more info, go to eastwestcombatclub.com or call Marc Gervais at [...]

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