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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller addresses Paul Walker's Black Belt in Memoriam

Paragon Team Leader Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller further addresses his decision to award Paul Walker a Black belt in memoriam:

"I hope this clarify a little be my "haters" out there. Not that a give a S, But at least I can try to help them to improve their miserable life. Paul Walker was an old friend and fellow martial arts student of Paragon BJJ dating back to our studies in the middle of 2000. (read more)

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Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain training Jiu-Jitsu

Igor Gracie gives Anthony Bourdain his 1st Stripe - Photo Personal Archives

Jiu-Jitsu is everywhere in the World and reaching more and more of maistream TV and movie celebs. Latest case in point, celebrity Chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain, (read more)

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Grandmaster Carley Gracie Seminar in San Diego - Part of the benefits going to the Typhoon victims in the Philippines

This Friday, December 13, 2013, Grandmaster Carley Gracie is conducting a seminar in San Diego, California. The event goes down at Clark Gracie's Academy starting 6:30PM. Part of the event proceeds go to the victim of the typhoon on the Philippines

For more info call 619 261-3944 or register online at www.clarkgracie.com

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Valente Brothers Year End Belt Ceremony 2013

Valentes, Grandmaster Pedro Valente Sr and Royce

Valente Brothers Year End Ceremony - 400 strong

With over 400 students and friends in attendance the 2013 Winter Belt Ceremony was the largest Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ceremony ever in Miami. Valente Brothers and Royce Gracie students united for a wonderful night of celebration.

The event took place at Valente Brothers Headquarters in North Miami Beach.

Grandmaster Pedro Valente and UFC Legend Royce Gracie were in attendance.

This year's ceremony also celebrated the 20th anniversary of Professor Pedro's arrival to Miami, the 20th anniversary of Royce Gracie's first UFC Title in UFC I and the 60th anniversary of the friendship between the Valente and Gracie families.

15 new Black Belts were promoted.

2013 Black Belt Class: Scott Caldwell, Steve Brunetti, Danny McMilian, Ronnie Weuston, Moti Horenstien, Andrew Schmer, Seth Shamp, Ersin Apaslan, Sam Garcia, Roy Marsh, John Pyler, Jim Harp, Tosh Cook, John Hegan, Chad Knight, Todd Smith, Mike Stokes, Larry Hughes.

http://www.graciemiami.com/media_center/featured_news/400_students_and_friends_at_the_winter_belt_ceremony

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Paul Walker Black In Memoriam

Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller honors his friend/student Paul Walker with a Black Belt in Memoriam

It is not everyday that someone is able to honor someone special. It is a specially difficult task to honor a friend that has left us. Paragon BJJ leader Ricardo (read more)

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Angela Gracie Recipe Book - Based on the Gracie Diet

Angela Gracie Recipe Book

Love the Gracie Diet but don't know how to use it in day to day life? Your problem has been solved! Angela Gracie, Granddaughter of Carlos Gracie has just release her Recipe Book based on the Gracie diet.

The book has many practical and delicious recipes for everything from Juices to meals etc.

The book is available for pre-order at www.angelagracie.com with and expected ship date of December 17, 2013

“Cooking has always been something that I loved to do, and the reason for that is because I love to eat good food. However being brought up in the Gracie family I also understood the necessity of eating well to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.“

This book is the perfect companion for the Gracie Diet book and makes a great Holiday gift

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Long Beach Fall Open Results

The Fall International Open took place this weekend at the Long Beach Pyramid. The event ran concurrently with the IBJJF Pro-League. Although many top competitors were already traveling or resting for the holidays many top names like Caio Terra and Barret Yoshida were present and competed in the event.

Team Results were:

Long Beach Fall International Open 2013 (read more)

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

IBJJF Pro League 2013 Results - Cornelius, Pano, Estima and Moraes

IBJJF Pro League Results

The IBJJF Pro League ran concurrent with the Long Beach Fall International this weekend at the Long Beach Pyramid, in Long Beach, California. The event pitted some of the top BJJ'ers in the World in a 4-man format with prize money for the winners. (read more)

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Happy Birthday Master Royler Gracie

Royler Gracie where he is at his best:on the mat ministering his craft - Photo Bruno Lemos

A BIG Happy Birthday to my good friend and one of the most influential people in my life - Master Royler. Kid wishes you lots of health and happiness and for you to continue your mission of spreading your family's art of Jiu-Jitsu

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Buchecha, Kelly Slater and Kayron Gracie in Hawaii - UMAA Junior Championships UK

Marcus "Buchecha" showing his stuff at SBJJ

All good things come to an end and Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida's Hawaiian vacation is no different.
The 2X World Absolute champion concluded his stay with another visit to Sunset Beach Jiu-Jitsu where
he taught a seminar and trained with everyone including the illustrious 11X (read more)

Kelly Slater talks BJJ

L-R: Jeff "JD" Doner, Marcus Buchecha" and Kelly Slater

11X World Surfing Champion Kelly Slater has never hidden his love for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Over the years Slater (read more)

UMAA Junior BjJ Championships in the UK

2 Events on one Day, both Gi and No Gi BJJ for Children 4 to 15 years of age only.

IBJJF Weight Brackets and Rules. (read more)

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Pro League Roster Update

Pro League Roster Update

With just a few days to the event the rosters are getting solidified, (read more)

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Marcus "Buchecha" Seminar in Oahu

Buchecha showing a position

World Absolute BJJ Champion and ADCC champion Marcus "Buchecha" conducted a seminar in Oahu this past weekend. "Buchecha" was at Egan Inoue's Academy sharing his techniques and his knowledge.

Everyone had a great time including "Buchecha" and Egan. Egan commented: "Buchecha was awesome!"