Team:

In lieu of structured classes on Derby, we will be conducting an open mat between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. In addition, Sunday's open mat will occur during the same timeframe. Come with a game plan and be ready to work hard!

See you all on the mat!

Team:

The instructor team at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky would like to congratulate student Matthew Wilson on a perfect ACT score. Matthew is a student of great character and ability...we know he has a bright future that includes one day achieving black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu!

Keep training hard, both on-and-off the mat, Matt!

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20104260332

Team

Louisville Martial Arts will be conducting a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense fundraiser this Friday, April 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $50, and every penny will go towards the noble cause we discussed in class. You can register at the door. Click here for directions to LMAA.

Please make every effort to attend, and if you cannot, donations will still be accepted. See an instructor for additional details.

See you all on the mat!

Great video, courtesy of Roy Dean:


Jiu Jitsu Training in London from Rick Ellis on Vimeo.

Team:

The attached link contains information about the May 8 brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament held at Fern Creek High School -- less than three weeks away. Keep training hard and we'll see you all on the mat!

http://bluegrass-bjj.com/register/

Here's a glimpse of our Academy's new look. There's more to come, but it's amazing what paint and hard work can do to improve the surroundings. Thanks again to all the students who helped over the last several days. More to come....

Team:

Instructor Robert Lovi, Master Pedro Sauer's San Diego affiliate, lost his Academy last Thursday night due to a hit and run driver who smashed through the front of his Academy. Read the full details of how you can help below. Any donation would be much appreciated. You can donate through PayPal by accessing the attached link, or, if you'd prefer to give your donation to one of the instructors, please see Scott or myself and we'll ensure it gets to Mr. Lovi.

http://www.graciesd.com/relief-fund.html

Thanks, and see you all on the mat!

http://www.graciemag.com/en/2010/04/who-is-renzo-gracie-really/

Gracie: Guard is the Key Against Hughes


by Greg Savage (greg@sherdog.com)
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie will take on iconic welterweight Matt Hughes at UFC 112 “Invincible,” the company’s inaugural Middle East event, and he took some time out of his busy training schedule to sit down with Sherdog.com to discuss his preparations for the bout and his philosophy on the art he has dedicated his life to.

Gracie will be returning to the arena for the first time in over three years for his Octagon debut. Check out this exclusive video interview to hear one of the true gentlemen of the sport talk about his family lineage, his punching prowess and the decision-making process that led to his return to MMA at 43 years of age.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Gracie-Guard-is-the-Key-Against-Hughes-23659