Students! It is our great pleasure to announce the arrival of Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. to Gracie Barra Countryside. Professor Lemos is a TWO TIME WORLD CHAMPION and has won the World Jiu Jitsu Championship held in both Rio de Janeiro and the United States. He has competed and won many international competitions world wide against the most skilled competitors. His vast resume also includes training the US Army, FBI, and other law enforcement officers. He is a fierce competitor and a gifted instructor of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Lemos is looking forward to working with everyone and we welcome him with open arms!

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Congratulations on your Brown Belt Professor Ortega! We are very happy and proud of your achievement. Students at GB Countryside are inspired by your resolve and accomplishment… lots of excitement here in Countryside. Professor Pablo X. Ortega received his Brown belt at Gracie Barra America from Professor Marcio Feitosa and Professor Phillipe De La Monica on behalf of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. A picture of Professor Ortega receiving his Brown belt hangs on the wall at GB Countryside with the well known Gracie Barra quote, “Black Belts are White Belts that Never Quit”

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GB Tournament tomorrow: brackets are available online

Everything is looking great for tomorrow. Even the brackets are prepared and online. Remember you will always have the option to fight on the open division after you weight division fights are done thats the reson why you will find your name on both weight and open division.

To see your bracket: CLICK HERE!

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Professor Ricardo Guimaraes receives his 2nd degree

We are proud to announce that the Gracie Barra Temecula Head Instructor Professor Ricardo Guimaraes received yesterday his 2nd degree on the Black Belt from the hands of his Instructor Professor Marcelo Pereira.

At Gracie Barra we follow the ibjjf guidelines and to receive a 2nd degree Black Belt our Professors need to be for at least 6 years on the Black Belt.

Congrats Professor Ricardo Guimaraes.

Here is a nice photo taken at the belt ceremony:

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The GB Teams are ready

To see the complete list of all “GB Season Opener 2009″ competitors: CLICK HERE!

Instructors rank and lineage

On February 5th, GB launched the project of building a complete and updated worldwide database of Gracie Barra Instructors and schools where they teach.

GB Instructors are now being required to submit their rank and lineage information to the Gracie Barra Association by completing an online form. The information will be used to track belts, stripes, and promotions from all instructors worldwide.
Please complete the form by: CLICKING HERE!

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