The Disciples
of Hélio Gracie
The Valente Brothers started learning from Grand Master Hélio Gracie at the tender age of 2 and are fully committed to preserving his technique, teaching method and philosophy both on and off the mat.
Jiu-Jitsu
for the Troops
From Miami to Baghdad we are proud to provide instruction in hand to hand combat to the military and law enforcement communities of the United States of America.
Building Champs
in Life
Our Youth Program provides kids with the defensive skills they need to stand up to bullies while teaching discipline, raising self-esteem, making them fit and strong and helping them become the best they can be.
Valente Gracie
Connection
Three generations of the Valente family were taught directly by Hélio Gracie over a span of 56 years. The relationship between the Valente and the Gracie families is based on friendship, loyalty and respect.
Valente Brothers
Join The Legacy
The Legacy!
Welcome to the Official Web Site of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Florida
Valente Brothers (VB) is the official representation of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, in Florida. Professors Pedro, Gui and Joaquim Valente started training directly under the Grandmaster at the age of 2 years old in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and were his loyal disciples and protégés until he passed away in January of 2009. At Valente Brothers we are fully committed to preserving Hélio Gracie’s vision, teaching method, and ideals both on and off the mat.
Our mission is to provide the most effective self-defense instruction in the world by giving students the elements to defend themselves in real life, with no rules, no points, and no time limits. We teach jiu-jitsu as a method of realistic self-defense and personal development and not as a tournament sport. Our system has three main objectives. First, the system teaches the most powerful self defense method in the world as proven in the original Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).
Adult program
VB teaches Jiu-Jitsu as a method of realistic self-defense and personal development and not a tournament sport. Our curriculums include grappling, striking and throwing techniques.
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The Valente Brothers Youth Program focuses on the physical, emotional and mental well being, as well as the education of our children. It is "Education for Life" to build champions in life.
+ read moreLatest News
- The undefeated and legendary Rickson Gracie in Miami to teach a historic seminar
- 16 Hours Of Jiu-Jitsu Police Survival
- World record-holder trains some Jiu-Jitsu
- Pedro Valente attends Honduras' Presidential Inauguration
- Valente Brothers Fort Lauderdale
- Valente Brothers students in Haiti
VB in the News
- Brazil's Largest Newspaper Features Valente Brothers
- CBS 4 NEWS - Helio Gracie Teaching at Valente Brothers
- Ocean Drive features Valente Brothers
- The Miami Herald - Valente Brothers and Royce Gracie teaching a Law Enforcement clinic
- Military News - Valente & Gracie teaching the US MIlitary in Baghdad, Iraq
Upcoming events
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Rickson Gracie Seminar
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 14:00
Valente Brothers Main Location
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Youth Fellowship Challenge II
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 10:00
Valente Brothers Main Location
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Summer Belt Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, Jun 2, 2010 at 20:00
Valente Brothers Main Location
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Hélio Gracie Day
Friday, Oct 1, 2010
Valente Brothers Main Location
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Winter Belt Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010 at 20:00
Valente Brothers Main Location
