Team:

The instructors at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky would like to congratulate students Mark Wilson, Matt Wilson and Lewis Christopher for successfully passing their blue belt test this afternoon. Each demonstrated solid technique and a good understanding of the fundamentals of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. We couldn't be more proud of their accomplishment.

Team:

Click here to read a great article from the Christian Science Monitor. It was written by a mother who watched her son get attacked by a couple of bullies on a playground. Fortunately, her son had taken several months' worth of Gracie Bullyproof -- the same program we teach at our Academy. He came out of the altercation unscathed and with a renewed sense of self-confidence.

The bottom-line is that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu works and it's especially effective for children who are victims of bullies. Please continue to spread the word about our program, and invite young ones you know to one of our Bullyproof classes. They're held on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.

See you on the mat!

Team:

We'd like to congratulate all who earned promotions recently. Chad Cunningham was promoted to purple belt, while students Brandon Hurst, Christopher Minks and Aaron Pedigo earned their blue belts.

Achieving rank in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a huge accomplishment that doesn't come without personal sacrifice. The reward definitely outweighs everything, however, and we couldn't be more proud or honored to have you at our Academy.

Keep training hard -- see you all on the mats!

Team:

Here's a rare find on YouTube of Master Rickson Gracie competing in a sport jiu-jitsu match. Of course, it ends in submission. He wasn't looking for points, just seeking a solid position and then the submission.

Imagine if every competitor had this mindset.

Never stop moving!

Team:

Wanted to let you know that you can follow the results of the 2010 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships live by checking out Gracie.com's blog at http://graciemagworlds.wordpress.com/.

Kron Gracie is having a rematch with Sergio Moraes at some point today. Don't think today's matches are being live-streamed, but if someone knows then please post!

See you all on the mat!

Brian

On the No-Gi-Grappling.com website there’s a rare video of late Grandmaster Helio Gracie training will the late Rockson Gracie, his grandson. Excellent, rare footage.


Click here to watch it.

www.graciekentucky.com

Need another reason to convince you that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is felt and not seen? Look no further than Professor Felipe Costa's work with the visually-impaired in Brazil. The attached video shows many of his students in action, proving -- or at least demonstrating -- the effectiveness of staying connected to an opponent during a match.

Team:

This information come courtesy of Rener Gracie, who is asking all practitioners to vote for his reality-show concept on Oprah's cable channel. The idea with the most votes will be turned into an upcoming show on her channel. The details are below....please vote several times as it is a noble cause and will further promote our wonderful art.

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=836&promo_id=1

Team:

We'd like to congratulate all of our competitors who gave it their all at today's tournament. Your instructors couldn't be more proud of each and every one of you. 

It's always important to keep things in perspective, whether you win or lose. For more on that, check out instructor Roy Dean's insights in the attached link. 

http://www.roydeanacademy.com/blog/question_on_competition/

 Now, let's celebrate at open mat, tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Epic battle between two technical fighters. Awesome display of technique.