Gracie Bara Academy ranked 1st in the Adult Division of European BJJ Open 2012. The European BJJ Open 2012 was held in Lisbon, Portugal and after 4 days of championship, Gracie Barra grabbed 1st place in Adult Division. Professors Victor Estima  of Gracie Bara UK and Rodrigo “Pimpolho” Fajardo of Gracie Barra Curitiba were two champions in black belt adult division. Gracie Barra was second in the Novice division, Masters & Seniors division and even in Juvenile division. Congratulations to all athletes who represented the GB Family!

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“Now we’re planning to go even stronger for the Pan-Ams” - Professor Marcio Feitosa.

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Professor Marcelo Ribeiro is a Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Earned his black belt in 2001 and he started studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at the young age of 12 years old. He is specialized in teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to children and adults.

After owning for 4 years a successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Professor Marcelo came to US with his family and in 2006 he works for numerous projects in Gracie Barra. After a huge success in Gracie Barra West Palm Beach, FL, Professor Marcelo Ribeiro and Professor Marcio Feitosa worked together in the first big Project in Austin, Tx. In 7 months they made Gracie Barra North Austin one of the most successful schools in Texas. Professor Marcelo is the school director for Gracie Barra North Austin , Gracie Barra Carlisle and now launching a new project for Gracie Barra. Professor Feitosa and Professor Ribeiro are now going to one more step for Gracie Barra, opening schools in Tennessee (Gracie Barra Nashville) where Professor Marcelo teaches now.

Professor Marcelo is also known for coaching successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors, he has produced many gold medalists on the major championships like the prestigious IBJJF Worlds, Pan Americans and Nationals. Professor Marcelo is also a top referee, and referee director to IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation) in major championships.  Professor has a large experience with Law enforcement. When possible, he exerts time teaching law enforcement, and has done seminars and special self defense training for SWAT, Troopers and Sheriff’s departments.

We are very proud of you Professor Marcelo! Keeping the legacy alive!

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Usually once you achieve side mount your opponent immediately tries to hip escape and recover guard. Gracie Barra Sydney Head Instructor Marcelo Rezende shows us one of his favorite ways to submit from the side mount when your opponent tries to hip escape. This unconventional arm bar is sure to catch many people off guard!

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Introducing the new Gracie Barra license plate frames! Made from hard plastic and synthetic materials that are impact resistance. This license plate is a great way for your car to stylishly represent your team everywhere you go! They are in high demand so be sure to be one of the first people to get your hands on this high quality product!

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Last January 22nd, Girls in Gis had their Wish list donation drive wrap-up event in Gracie Barra North Austin. The purpose of Girls in Gis is to create a community of girls and women who train Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) to provide a fun, friendly environment for training. Gracie Barra Austin’s only female Black belt Professor Fabiana Borges participated in the event along with Gracie Barra Pink Team and other Girls in Gis member. Aside from having self defense lesson, they had a Drive Donation for Safe Place and Gracie Barra North Austin received most donations from their students. Everyone had a great time and we would like to thank all Gracie Barra Austin students who participated and joined in this wonderful event.

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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A few months ago we launched a mini-course on youtube where Gracie Barra Saddleback Professor Philipe Della Monica taught a Deep Half Guard Series. Many people wanted to know how to pass the deep half guard. In this video Professor Philipe is demonstrating one of the techniques that he likes to use to pass this difficult guard.

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Professor Marcio Feitosa is the head instructor of Gracie Barra America and Gracie Barra Austin, Schools. He has been 8 times at the World Championship finals and won 3 amazing World Champion Titles. His knowledge and experience has been requested to teach seminars for Jiu-Jitsu athletes and instructors in countries as far as Japan, Brazil , Canada, England and Australia.

Professor Marcio has a new Fanpage on Facebook so don’t forget to check it out and click the “Like” button!

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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Having been involved in Jiu-Jitsu for over 25 years with 20 years of teaching experience 4th Degree Black Belt Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhães is a prime example of a man who has fully dedicated his life to the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle. Not only is he considered one of the greatest feather weight competitors of all time but he is also considered one of the greatest instructors of all time having awarded over one hundred black belts which includes the likes of many top competitors like Romulo Barral and Samuel Braga. Professor Draculino currently spends his time as the head instructor of Gracie Barra Texas as well as running his own online training database DraculinoBJJTraining.com.  Even with his busy schedule Professor “Draculino” still had time to give the Gracie Barra family an insight into his life through Jiu-Jitsu. His life on and off the mats is an inspiration to all of us and sets a good example of what we should strive for in our life.

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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The Wear’s division of Gracie Barra was created in 2002 at Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. Today we just launched the new redesigned GB web store with a better service and support to our instructors, students and fans.

“Gracie Barra is once more innovating by providing Jiu-Jitsu Instructors and Schools owners with sales commissions on every direct sales to their students. Our organization strives to provide support and opportunities so more people can make a good living from teaching BJJ.” – Marcio Feitosa

Here are some of the new features you will find today:

• New Navigation Design to Facilitate Shopping Experience
• Commissions to Professors
• Cheaper Shipping Rates
• Better Uniforms Prices
• Dedicated Customer Service
• And More!!!

How do you like the improved shopping experience? Let us know what you think: gbwear@graciebarra.com

We will be implementing more new features on the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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If you are having trouble with a heavier opponent, Professor Marcio Feitosa has some nice moves to sweep, attack the back and get the tap out – without expending a lot of energy.

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Gracie Barra Austin Staff

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