Posted on Wed, May 16, 2012 @ 01:37 PM
Summer is coming and together are the holidays! Thinking about that, Gracie Gym staff got together to find an awesome deal to offer our dears students!
You have all seen the benefits jiu-jitsu has brought into your lives, such as balance, coordination, discipline, fun, enjoyment, fitness, sef defense, focus, confidence, stress relief, strengh, social skills, amongst many others.
So here is a chance to share all those benefits with your friends and loved ones! Bring them to our gym and take advantage of our amazing special for May and June!
Posted on Tue, May 15, 2012 @ 09:35 PM
Ronis Gracie practices artistics gymnastics in order to improve his strengh and balance. He is preparing to fight the BJJ Worlds Championship that will take place from 31st of May 'till the 3rd of June, in Long Beach, CA.
During his preparation to fight in the BJJ Worlds CHampionship, Ronis Gracie posted a curious picture on his Twitter account. As a way to practice his balance and arm strengh, our professor took risks on the rings - an equipment used during gymnastics competitions - and induced his cousin Kyra Gracie to have some fun with him.
- Gymnastics?? Training with my cousin Kyra Gracie and getting ready for the Worlds at VIctory MMA & Fitness - posted the fighter.
Let's keep our fingers crossed and send some good vibes to our dear professor during his training. There are only two weeks left untill the bid day!
Now, let's train!
Posted on Mon, May 07, 2012 @ 09:32 PM
We all know that one of the most, if not THE most important BJJ tournament of the year is coming up in a few weeks. The Worlds Championship is taking place at California State University, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840, starting on the 31st of May and going till the 3rd of June.
For those of you who we’re wondering where our beloved professor Ronis Gracie has been, the tournament above is the reason why we haven’t seen him around the gym lately. Ronis will be away for the whole month of May in order to train and get prepared to compete on the end of this month. He had the honor to be invited to be part of a Jiu-Jitsu Training Camp led by Andre Galvao and the Mendes Brothers, alongside with his cousin Kyra Gracie and many other black belt champions, in San Diego, CA. So this is the time for everyone to be at the gym, training hard, giving their best, to make our Professor proud when he gets back. Also save the date to go and cheer for him on the 2nd, it makes a huge difference when you have the support of your dear ones.
’’The training here is really intense, we train really hard, three times a day, and on top of that there is an extra hour of only physical conditioning. I’m pushing myself to the limit and training like never before so I can represent our team on the Worlds. The sad part is that I had to be absent for this month but I’ve been checking the pictures from the classes and graduations from all of my students and I’m really proud of you guys. It makes me really happy to see how packed the mats have been and even happier to see how much effort and dedication you guys are putting on your training. Keep up the good work everyone and before you guys even notice I’ll be back on the mats training with everyone!’’
Ronis Gracie
Posted on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 @ 11:03 PM
In case you haven’t checked your schedule yet, just run to the 12th of may and save the date! Yes, the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Expo in the whole world is going to take place here, in Long Beach, California.This is a must go event for all BJJ practitioners, fans, athletes, champions, students, professionals, and supporters of the art. Never heard of jiu-jitsu or are not sure what is this all about? This event is for you too!
This is a onetime chance get a closer view of the sport and to gain information about how it was invented, it’s roots, concepts and style. You’ll also get to watch live fights, meet the best athletes from the sport in the whole world, and be tuned with everything else about the global phenomenon of mixed martial art fighting, currently the fastest growing sport in the world. And all that is just the beginning. There are going to be free seminars, which is a great opportunity to learn the secrets and techniques from the best BJJ black belt superstars in the world, BJJ Awards, BJJ Hall of fame, Autograph signing sessions, where you’ll get to actually meet BJJ and MMA stars, ADCC and MMA history, and understand the whole magic involved in our Grand Masters Carlos and Helio Gracie lives history, since their first school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to how the first ‘’Vale-Tudo’’ fight happened.
IBJJF is also taking part in this event. They organized a tournament for all ages and levels. The Spring Open is taking registrations from white to black belts, from Juniors to Senior 5, and they have a special price for early sign-ups, so hurry up and save your spot. For more info on how to register visit their website www.ibjjf.org or click on the link below:
Amazingly enough, there is more! There are going to be two Super Fights on that evening.
Braulio Estima X Nick Diaz AND Victor Estima X Kron Gracie
So come be part of this amazing event and get a closer view of the sport that has conquered the biggest number of practitioners than all other sports out there. The Jiu-Jitsu expo is going to take place at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 and it’s doors will be opened from 8am to 8pm. See you all there!
Posted on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:39 PM
Renzo Gracie is the third generation of Jiu Jitsu fighters from the famous Brazilian Gracie family, tracing their art back to the last great samurai school in Japan. Renzo and the Gracie name are inextricably linked to the global phenomenon of mixed martial art fighting, currently the fastest growing sport in the world. The film follows him over a 10 year period from the days when Renzo fought bare knuckle in a cage where there were little or no rules. After the fights are banned from US television he follows the fight scene to Japan where his skill, honour and refusal to give up, even when suffering brutal injuries, make him a huge star. While others fight for fame and glory, Renzo is driven by a will to honour the family legacy. Although he continues to test himself in competition against the best on the planet, his passion for his art is equalled by a need to pass on his skills and experience. As another generation rise under his tuition, Renzo fight on into his late 30s, when injuries and a downturn into his fight record signal an end to his career. He returns to his roots and mentor in Brazil to consider his future and reaches the only decision he can live with. Returning to the US his comeback catches a new wave of national interest. After being profiled on 60 minutes, the fight attracted 17 million American viewers and became the highest viewed in mixed martial art history.
This film is a must see for everyone that is involved with mixed martial arts and follows the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. Bellow is a little sample of what you'll find in the film. Enjoy!
Posted on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 @ 07:50 PM
Igor Gracie seminar took place last Thursday at our gym and the only thing we can say about it is that the class was fantastic! He arrived half an hour before the class started and in very few minutes he was already familiarized with the place and the students like this was his second home. His unique and passionate way of teaching caught everybody's attention for two hours straight. The class consisted of many advanced and efficient techniques, and everybody managed to practice the moves with perfection, from beginners to advanced students. By the end of the class Igor gave us a couple minutes so we could ask him questions and then it was time to bow to our beloved GM Carlos Gracie Sr. and compliment each other for the amazing time together.
As you all already know, in Jiu-jitsu it is virtually impossible for an individual to achieve great heights of success without the help of others and that is why we are always trying to provide you with the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Gym. We encourage you all to try your best and to take chances in this sport, and your progress and success will be inevitable.
You can check out one of the techniques taught on the seminar by clicking on the video below
Posted on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 @ 02:31 PM
The kids program at Gracie Gym OC has grown so much that, last Friday, my brother Ronis Gracie had the excellent idea of doing a little event at our Gym where both parents and kids would enjoy, and to celebrate Easter nothing better than a Parents & Kids class Potluck! The event was a great opportunity for the parents to interact with their children and with all the other parents also. The atmosphere created at the Gym was of mutual help and complicity among all.
As of any class, this one started with a warm up and then the kids invited all the parents to enter the mat to start practicing the first bjj techniques, and turned the tables as they shared with their parents a lesson of respect, bowing to our GM Carlos Gracie Sr. before stepping on the mats. In order to build unity amongst the group techniques were demonstrated through the use of multiple interactive methods. This time the parents would not only be sitting and watching their kids performance but connected directly to the jiu-jitsu lifestyle as they took part in the exercises themselves and jumped into the skin of their kids. By the end of the class games took place that allowed everyone to interact as a whole strengthening and building the group identity found at Gracie Gym OC.
Most significantly the lesson that was experienced on that day is that regardless of your age, level, or profession there's always something new to learn and the exchange is always synergistic. We would like to thank everyone that came and made that day so special, it is very rewarding to see our family growing strong, step by step, but always together.
''The kids really enjoyed being able to teach their parents the techniques they are learning in the program. On that moment the parents were the students and the kids were the experts. They learned a lot by looking at the techniques through the instructors point of view, and most importantly, the opportunity of being their parents masters for a moment gave them lots of self esteem. The class was amazing in every way!
Laurie Grau
''It was great to interact with the kids and it was so much fun to see how they were giving us the directions! Having them teaching us the moves and all the games we played at the end of the class made us feel like we were kids again! We love to be part of this family!''
Monica & Eddie Vidales
Posted on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 @ 09:40 AM
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there is thousands of different positions and variations. In this video our Professor Ronis Gracie show some details of the crucifix position, a very offensive position. The video has been uploaded on our FB page and Twitter, but if you haven't seen this Jiu-Jitsu technique yet, take a look now.
Posted on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 @ 08:12 PM
Last Saturday, the 24th, Igor Gracie left everybody in the Pantanal Shopping - Cuiaba-Brazil - gaping with the fastest and yet most technical fight of the evening. Igor Gracie submitted his opponent Richard Palomino in the dispute for the main fight of the event with an impressive submission in the first round, in only 42 seconds!
This was Igor Gracie's fourth consecutive win by submission in MMA. He has seven fights so far and he promises that this is only the beginning of all the knowledge and abilities he is going to show out there. He is fully focused on his MMA career at the moment wich doesn't mean he set aside his bjj training, on the contrary, he enphasizes that jiu-jitsu is his main talent and differential.
There is no one better than the son of Rolles Gracie to show the efficiency of jiu-jitsu upon all other martial arts out there, and that is why we are so proud to hold his seminar here at Gracie Gym OC. So if you are lucky enough to be close to our gym hurry up and save your spot for this class, as they are limited because of the size of our mats. It will be a two hours seminar, where you'll be able to learn many of the secrets that enabled him to become such a great fighter. You will also get to ask questions and listen to some of his life stories and experiences. Do not miss that chance!
Call us now at 714.886.8490 to make your reservation.
Posted on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 @ 09:38 PM
The waiting is over! Gracie Gym OC would like to inform you that the cardio kickboxing classes are now available at our location. Our very first class will be held next Monday, the 26th, so do not miss the opportunity to learn some great moves and work your body to its fullest.
We've been looking for an instructor that could combine a high level of technique with the right personality and attitude and we we were very lucky to find just the right guy.
Tyler Wombles has been involved with Muay Thai and kickboxing for many years. He is currently an instructor under Rafael Cordero’s gym and several other places, and for these reasons he has developed teaching skills and methods that goes from dealing with complete beginners up to professional fighters and athletes. Apart from his vast experience with teaching, Tyler’s professional career is solid and venerable which is apparent by looking at his fighting records either in MMA 2-0 or Muay Thai 3-1.
We are very excited to bring this new activity to our school. We’re sure that it will be lots of fun, and most importantly it will help you build your gas and resistance that is extremely necessary in your brazilian jiu-jistu training.