Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil), is a country in South America. It is the fifth largest country by geographical area, the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world.

Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of over 7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi). Providing a lot of great places for surfing.

Brazil was a colony of Portugal from the landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500 until its independence in 1822. This is the reason why Portuguese is the official language in Brazil.

Brazil is the world’s tenth largest economy at market exchange rates and the ninth largest in purchasing power.

Brazil is also home to a diversity of wildlife, natural environments, and extensive natural resources in a variety of protected habitats.

The Federation is formed by the union of the Federal District, the 26 States, and the 5,564 Municipalities. The Capital of Brazil it is “Brasilia” located on the Central-West region and it was build 48 years ago just to be the capital. Brazilia was plained by Lúcio Costa as the principal urban planner and Oscar Niemeyer as the principal architect. It is a beautiful place and the city is shaped like a airplane.

The largest city is Sao Paulo with 11 million people, it is a great place to visit with everything that a big city can offer, including museums, parks, clubs, business, restaurants, etc. Sao Paulo never sleeps, it is a 24hs city.

The second largest city and the most famous one it is Rio de Janeiro (”River of January”) with 6 millions people. Very famous for its natural beauty the city has a nickname; A Cidade Maravilhosa — “The Marvelous City.” It is famous for its natural settings, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Jesus, known as Christ the Redeemer (’Cristo Redentor’) atop Corcovado mountain, which has recently been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a giant permanent parade stand used during Carnival; and Maracanã stadium, one of the world’s largest football stadiums.

It was in Rio de Janeiro where Jiu Jitsu start to became really big with the great work of the Gracie Family. And specifically in Barra da Tijuca which is a administrative region located in Western Zone (Zona Oeste) of the capital city of Rio de Janeiro. Its beach is 18 km long.
Barra is well known for American influences in its style of life, and is commonly seem like Miami Beach. It is in Barra da Tijuca where our Head Quarter is located. When Master Carlos Gracie Junior opened his first school, first well know as the “Gracies from Barra” and later “Gracie Barra”.

Now please, take a look on this great website called BR 360, You will find a interest 360 view of some of the famous places in Sao Paulo. http://www.br360.com.br/

I hope that you liked the first edition of “B in BJJ” and bi-monthly you will have always something cool about the Brazilian Culture.

Cheers!

-GB San Clemente Team-

Thank you Professor Flavio for that great initiative!

GRACIE BARRA JIU JITSU ESCONDIDO

 WELL DESERVED PROMOTIONS

                                            GOOD JOB GUYS !  KEEP TRAINING HARD.

“It was a good fight. Truth is I got tired because I had a cold this week and didn’t train, but I gave it some extra gas and everything went well. It’s always good to compete here in Brazil. The girls that fight here sometimes are unable to make it to the Worlds, so it’s cool because I get to fight them. The new generation is coming in and they are fights I haven’t yet had. After this championship here, I won’t be in another one in the gi till the end of the year, that’s why I decided to compete,” said Kyra.

GOOD JOB KYRA FROM GRACIE BARRA JIU JITSU ESCONDIDO.

 Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Escondido: “Organized like a team, fighting like a family!”

        Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Escondido: “Organized like a team, fighting like a family!”

On the quest for continuing improvement and always looking to better serve our students and guests, Gracie Barra America together with Gracie Barra Wear will launch a special Gi sale starting next Monday, July 22nd. 

Here is the special deal:

1 - If you are a Gracie Barra student just bring in your old non-GB Gi from any brand. (Gracie Barra wear will donate those Gis in Brazil) 

2 -Gracie Barra wear will prompt sell to you an Official Gracie Barra Gi for 50% of the regular price. (Please talk to our dear Avi Rubin the GB America Pro-shop representative Monday - Friday from 5pm-9pm)

Our goal is to have more consistency with our uniforms on the mats. Lets set the example and have the number 13 of the Gracie Barra Dojo etiquette well represented at our School:

“13. All students must wear the official Gracie Barra uniform. The uniform pants and top must be the same color.”

You can find the complete Gracie Barra Dojo Etiquette on the wall beside our downstairs mats.

Note: That special promotion goes untill August 15th. After that date all students will be required to comply 100% with the Gracie Barra uniform policy.

    Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Escondido: “Organized like a team, fighting like a family!”

WELL DESERVED PROMOTIONS

GOOD JOB KIDS !  KEEP TRAINING HARD.

Affliction Banned will showcase this historic event July 19th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, with a stacked card of MMA megastars.

Lots of Gracie Barra members are going there to support Babalu, dont miss that opportunity to support our champ and to see some great fights. We will get together after the event to party at the grove in Anaheim. Everybody is invited, bring your friends and we will have a lot of fun!

Renato “Babalu” Sobral is not only a MMA World Class Fighter and a Gracie Barra Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. but first and foremost he is a great Teammate. His attitude towards the School and his Teammates makes us very proud of having a Champ like him on the Team.

Hey Babalu,
In behalf of all Gracie Barra Members we would like to wish you all the best on your upcoming fight!

Here are couple pictures from Babalu supporting the Team

Babalu teaching a MMA seminar at GB

Babalu supporting a GB Conditioning Beach Class

Main card for the Affliction Banned

• Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia
• Josh Barnett vs. Pedro Rizzo
• Ben Rothwell vs. TBA
• Paul Buentello vs. Aleksander Emelianenko*
• Matt Lindland vs. Fabio Nascimento
• Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Mike Whitehead

GOOD LUCK FROM GRACIE BARRA JIU JITSU ESCONDIDO

Reila compiled lots of historical pictures and stories about her father’s lifetime work. The launch takes place at Parque Laje in Rio de Janeiro.

We hope that soon the book is distributed here in the United States.