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Congrats to our newest blue belts
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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.   Rare Rickson Gracie Tournament Footage
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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. Why Did Grandmaster Hélio Gracie Wear A Blue Belt?
Courtesy of Professor Pedro Valente of Gracie Miami:
I asked Grandmaster Hélio this question on his last trip to our academy in Miami and he explained that in the original Gracie Academy there were no belt level differentiations based on fighting skills. Belt colors were only awarded to distinguish instructors from students. In order to separate themselves from Judo instructors, who were teaching what they considered to be a limited sport for competition rather than a complete martial art, they didn't utilize the black belt. At that time, Gracie Academy instructors wore a light blue belt and head professors wore the dark blue. Only those who completed the professor's course under the Grandmaster himself could wear the dark blue belt.
With the creation of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu federation in 1967 by Elcio Leal Binda, the belt system of judo was adopted. In addition, a framework for sport jiu-jitsu, including a point system and weight divisions, which had never been accepted by Grandmasters Carlos and Helio before then, was established. As Judo was attracting a large following in Brazil under this sportive system, Grandmaster Helio agreed to give this structure a shot after being pressured by many of his students, who claimed that the inception of recreational jiu-jitsu tournaments would not have a negative effect on the art. In the early 1990's, Grandmaster Helio realized that the mutation of his art was a direct result of point jiu-jitsu competitions, and that red belts were being awarded without his consent by individuals who weren't even red belts themselves. For these reasons, he decided to return to his original blue belt as a form of protest and to separate himself from the federation and from sport jiu-jitsu. As a humble teacher, Grandmaster Hélio felt very comfortable wearing a belt that currently indicates the first level of learning as well as his favorite color. Vote For Rener Gracie
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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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky: A Fresh Look
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....
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