Sunday, August 05, 2007

THE NEWEST HELIO GRACIE BLACK BELT

Valente Gracie Miami offered a special defensive tactics course to the  Surfside Police. During the seminar, Surfside Police officers had the opportunity to learn important Jiu-Jitsu techniques designed and adapted for Police work.  Following the Seminar, Surfside Mayor, Charles W. Burkett awarded Valente Gracie a beautiful plaque for the school’s commitment and assistance to the community. We are very proud and honored for the opportunity to once again, share Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with the Law Enforcement community.

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Taking Advantage of last weeks break, Valente Gracie Miami Professors worked hard to revise, improve and film a new and enhanced Fundaments Curriculum.  The 27 Lesson cycle created by Professor Pedro Valente based on Grand Masters Helio Gracie's original street self-defense private program pioneered the utilization of curriculums for group classes in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schools.  Today, the Fundamentals is a combination of the Grandmaster Helio Gracie's original, non sportive, street self-defense course and Rorion Gracie's Combatives program designed exclusively for the US Military.

Below, Pedro and Gui Valente demonstrating the new Fundamamentals video directed by Film Maker and Blue Belt Eric Mainade.  Professor James and Producer Lenny along with Brown belts Burak, Bruce, and Felipe assisted the shoot.

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4:30 PM Eric checking the cameras

8:30 PM Gui in Pedro's Guard

4:30 AM - Pedro checking his base

5:00 AM James checking the video

29 Promotions! Nineteen blue belts, seven purple belts, and three brown belt were awarded during the ceremony. Congratulations to the following students:
 

Damon Doyle		James Roach		Oliver Jordan
Patrick Wright		Pawel Ciszewski		Eduardo Cambas
James Hamilton		Steve Lavalle		Frank Nieves
Judson Krosney		Mario Knapp
Joe Mui		Ed de la Cadena
Cecil Jebailey		Nelson Fritz
Eric martinez		Rick Turpin
Gabriel Espino
Johan Limonchi
Mark Godovich
Paul Drake
Paul Calderin
Roberto Charron
Rafael Contrera
William Melchor
Rafael Skovron
Uriel Gonzalez
Brian Flynn
Damon Doyle

Sunday, June 03, 2007

ROYCE DEFEATS SAKURABA

In an historic battle, the one that tried harder took it. In a fight marked by its balance, Royce Gracie defeated Kazushi Sakuraba by unanimous judges' decision, thus avenging the loss he suffered in May of 2000. After 15 minute (3 five minute rounds), the Brazilian's corner already anticipated the decision on the cards. Although he did not manage to finish off his opponent, Royce was more active throughout the battle, thus deserving the win awarded by the judges.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

HELIO GRACIE SEMINAR A SUCCESS

Gracie Mag Reports:

The Grandmaster will do an extra session tomorrow

Kid Peligro Reports:

Grandmaster Helio Gracie Seminar at Gracie Miami again

Grandmaster Helio Gracie's Seminar at Gracie Miami yesterday was so packed that even the large Gracie Miami mat area wasn't enough to accommodate everyone and people were turned away. So they decided to have another one to accommodate those that were left out. The 2nd Grandmaster Seminar  will be Saturday at 2:00PM.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

EXTRA Grandmaster Helio Gracie seminar DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND

In response to public demand, Valente Gracie Miami has added an extra Seminar with Grand Master Helio Gracie for this Saturday, May 26 at 2PM.  Students now have a second opportunity to see the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in action at age 95. The seminar will commence at 2pm with the presentation of a special commemorative video followed by a clinch/guard/joint lock/choke clinic and a Q&A session.

For reservations contact us at 305 354-2060 or go to www.graciemiami.com

Monday, May 21, 2007

PROFESSOR PEDRO VALENTE MEETS WITH HILLARY CLINTON

By STEVEN ABOOD 

Miami, Florida – In a historic meeting, presidential candidate and United States Senator Hillary Clinton met with Gracie Jiu-jitsu Professor Pedro Valente of Gracie Miami to discuss the physical and psychological benefits of jiu-jitsu in young children.  The summit was held at North Beach Elementary School and Mr. Valente accompanied other educators invited by Ms. Clinton to share their experiences regarding the positive impact of various activities on early education. 

Mr. Valente, who began formally learning jiu-jitsu from Grandmaster Helio Gracie at the age of three (his brother, Professor Gui Valente, had a year head start on Pedro, beginning his training at age two), spoke with Ms. Clinton about the benefits of educating children early.  Not only is physical confidence developed in the young child from learning how to defend against an aggressor, Mr. Valente related, but mental discipline and focus is developed as well, traits essential for many aspects of life.  The transformative power of jiu-jitsu in a young child’s life is repeatedly evident in the Gracie Miami children’s class, where students start as young as age three, Mr. Valente conveyed.  Ms. Clinton was very receptive to the early educational benefits of Gracie Jiu-jitsu and stated that “I’m a firm believer in teaching martial arts to children.”  Observers saw the meeting as an important milestone for the acquisition of political support for Gracie Jiu-jitsu in youth education.

--Gracie Miami would like to thank our friend Reed Wallace for organizing this meeting.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

PROFESSOR GUI VALENTE WAS AWARDED HIS MASTER'S DEGREE

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt Professor Gui Valente of Gracie Miami was recently awarded his Masters of Science in Sport Management from Barry University’s School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences.  Professor Gui states that “I chose to pursue this degree in order to advance my knowledge in the field of sport administration and thereby further aid our school not only technically but also through the modern methods of Sport Management.  Through my Master’s thesis I addressed the important issue of the need for an organized teaching structure that can be replicated to more efficiently spread the teachings of jiu-jitsu.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

GRAND MASTER HELIO GRACIE'S ANNUAL GRACIE MIAMI SEMINAR

The father of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu will be back in Miami on Thursday, May 24th to conduct his annual Seminar. Start Time : 7 PM Price Gracie Miami Students: $100 prior to May 21. $125 May 22nd-May 24th Non-Students $150

For more info. regarding the seminars please contact us at 305 354 2060 

Tuesday, May  1, 2007

Belt Promotion Ceremony

This year's belt ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007.  The purpose of this event is to reward the effort, dedication and commitment of our students throughout the year.  We will be very happy to see you in this important night. 

Start Time : 7 PM
 

Thursday, March 22, 2007

'Gracie Jiu-Jitsu' launch a success
Fans and friends filled the bookstore to greet Helio Gracie
From Gracie Magazine

Surrounded by his sons Rorion, Rickson Rolker and Royler, Helio received the affection of his long-time friends, among them the doctor Pedro Valente, and patiently attended to, smiling throughout, each of those that braved the, on average, two hour wait in line for a chance to arrive at the table where the Master sat beside his son Rorion.

After the marathon ended, Helio could once again be certain of how much he is adored, and the book "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu" since last night, in Rio de Janeiro, is already a best seller.

Dr. Pedro Valente interviewed by SporTV	Gracie Academy Masters Joao Alberto Barreto, Helio Vigio, Pedro Valente & Reyson Gracie
Royler, Rorion, and Helio Gracie	Dr. Pedro Valente being interviewed
Joaquim, Rickson Gracie, Pedro Valente	Pedro Valente and Carlos Gracie's son Reyson Gracie
Approximately 400 books sold in 2-hours

Saturday, January 27, 2007
UFC and Gracie Miami

This past week UFC fighters Diego Sanchez and Roger Huerta visited Gracie Miami for a couple of training sessions and a Press Conference for local TV channels such as CBS, NBC, FOX, and TELEMUNDO.  Roger who is only 23 years old will be fighting in the next UFC event February 3 in Las Vegas.  Diego is scheduled to fight in April.