Gracie Barra Santa Barbara

Gracie Barra Affiliation Tournament Results
Three athletes from GBSB participated in the recent Tournament, and overall we had a good result. Eduardo “Little Clean” Borges got 2nd place on the middle weight white belt after submitting his first 3 opponents via armbar, rear naked choke, and a beautiful triangle. He lost the final by points but showed a lot of courage and determination. He fought one division above - opponents were 12 pounds over his weight. Nick Dumong and Raul Uribe also fought and won one match each. This was a great chance for students to test their skills before the PanAm Championship, March 27, 28, & 29 (see more information below).

PAN AMERICAN JIU JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
It’s time to prepare for the battle! The Pan American Championship, the 2nd biggest BJJ tournament in the world is just around the corner - March 27, 28 and 29, at the Dominguez Hills University, Carson, CA.

All the BJJ superstars will be competing for one of the most important titles in the sport! Get ready to make history and become the nexr Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Champion! For more info visit: www.ibjjf.org

Pan Am Jiu-Jitsu 2009 - Pre Schedule
The complete schedule will be updated on March 25th

Friday -March 27
White Belt Adult Female
White Belt Adult Male
White Belt Master
White Belt Senior 1
Blue Belt Adult Male
Blue Belt Adult Female
Open Class Purple Belt Adult *
Blue Belt Juvenile

Saturday - March 28
Blue Belt Adult Male
Blue Belt Adult Female
Blue Belt Master and Senior
Purple Belt Master and Senior
Brown Belt Master and Senior
Purple Belt Adult Female
Purple Belt Adult Male
Open Class Blue Belt Adult *
Open Class Brown Belt Adult *
Open Class Black Belt Adult

Sunday - March 29
Purple Belt Master and Senior
Brown Belt Master and Senior
Black Belt Adult
Black Belt Master and Senior
Brown/Black Belt Adult Female
Brown Belt Adult

* Depending on the number of athletes in the tournament, some classes may not have an absolute division.

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Part of our mission at GBSB is to provide you with the best training and instruction possible. This is the only chance to train with professor Daniel in California, as he will be flying back to New York on Monday. You don’t want to miss this event. Professor Daniel is the head instructor of the biggest BJJ school on the planet - Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in New York with over 1,200 students! He also coaches with his cousin Ryan Gracie in Brazil. Daniel and Ryan have been instrumental in training many Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts like MMA Champion Fabio Leopoldo and Jiu Jitsu world Champion Gabriel Vella. Bring your friends and family to this awesome event which is open to the public!

Gracie Barra Santa Barbara presents:
Daniel Gracie & Fabio Leopoldo Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
Sunday, March 1 at 3pm
Cost: $40
DON’T MISS IT. PERIOD.

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Thanks to those who were able to attend the meeting on Sunday! It was great to see everyone there. We handled some business and had fun! Check out the photos!

For those who were unable to attend: We had an opportunity to promote some of your fellow students, as belt ranks were updated. Some students will be moving to the advanced class based on their progress. We also went over the attendance card system which is part of advancement within the Gracie Barra system, and collected updated contact information and emergency information from everyone in attendance. If you did not attend, please be sure to sign an updated information form before your next class. Also click to review imporant information about Attendance Cards and Dojo Etiquette that we covered during the meeting.

Student Attendance Card information

Dojo Etiquette information

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15 - 3:00 PM at GB Santa Barbara
ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND
Belt ranks will be updated and some students will move to the advanced class based on their progress. We will also be going over the attendance card system which is integral to advancement within the Gracie Barra system. Please be sure to wear your Gi because after the meeting we will be taking a group picture with everybody that will go on our website and posted at the dojo.

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Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from one of the top MMA fighters in the Gracie Family. For Daniel Gracie, fighting is not only a way of life, it is life. He is a proud member of the Gracie Family, a family whose name is synonymous with excellence, drive, ambition, competition and success. Daniel is proud to represent the family and he is currently training for his next MMA fight. He will be fighting at 205 pounds, in the Light Heavyweight Division.

In Brasil, Daniel trained under Carlos Gracie Jr., son of Grand Master Carlos Gracie, and received his Black Belt from him at the age of twenty-three. Daniel began competing in various city and state Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in 1982. In 1995, Daniel moved to Sao Paulo with his cousin Ryan Gracie to spread the Jiu-Jitsu legacy in that state. Together, Ryan and Daniel ran the most sucessfull BJJ school in that state, training rising BJJ starts such as IFL champion Fabio Leopoldo.

In Japan, the Gracie Family were regular competitors in the Pride events. Beginning in 2002 Daniel fought in four Pride events as a Heavyweight, winning three times. Facing Takashi Sugiura, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kazuhiro Nakamura and Wataru Sakata - Daniel fought against some of Japan’s top competitors, each time in an arena with well over 60,000 fans.

In The United States, Daniel has fought once in The Gracie Fight Championship, an event designed by Relson Gracie, and three times in the International Fight League as a Pitbull. His competitors included top fighters such Wes Sims and Allan Goes in the IFL. Daniel currently teaches at Renzo Gracie Academy in New York.

Next issue, Professor Fabio Leopoldo’s Bio and videos. Stay Tuned!!!

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AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE GRACIE BARRA AFFILIATION TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 21ST - REGULAR PRICE AT THE ONLINE STORE IS $179.95.

LAST CHANGE TO GET OFFICIAL GI FOR $99!
Our January Gi promotion was a great success. For those who did not have the chance to buy the official Gracie Barra Gi during January we decided to create a different promotion for the month of February. Donate your old uniform - any brand or size - and you will pay only $99 for an official Gracie Barra Gi! Don’t miss out! This is your last chance to buy the official Gracie Barra Gi at a discounted price!

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JOIN US IN RIO DE JANEIRO THIS JULY
for the
INTERNATIONAL OPEN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP
& INTERNATIONAL MASTERS AND SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
Gracie Barra Santa Barbara is putting together a fantastic trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Spend 9 days competing and learning lots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu secrets, staying in beautiful Ipanema, minutes away from world famous beaches of Copacabana, Leblon and many more. The tournament will take place on July 23th, 24th, 25th and 26th, 2009. You will be able to prepare yourself at the at the original Gracie Barra Academy, training with the best Jiu-Jitsu athletes in Brazil!!! You will also discover why Rio de Janeiro is considered by many one of the most beautiful places in the world! Have fun while learning from the source. If you are interested, please ask Professor Rodrigo for more information and visit www.ibjjf.org for details.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! IT’S SHOWTIME!!
Get ready to represent GB Santa Barbara on the tournament mats!

We are proud to announce that registration for the Gracie Barra “BJJ Season Opener” is now officially open. Please log in to http://www.gbcompnet.com to complete your registration. This promises to be an event that you will not want to miss! Please check out the improvements we have made, including items such as “double elimination” for all competitors under the age of 15. Also, all absolute divisional winners will be awarded paid registration to the IBJJF Pan Tournament in March. Please log on today to register or ask your instructor for details on how to register at your school.

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