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		<title>GB Calgary: on the road to the Brazilian Kids Championship 2025</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On June 14 and 15, Barueri, São Paulo, will host the 2025 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Kids) Championship, an event organized by CBJJ and recognized as one of the most competitive youth tournaments in the world. The news has sent ripples through the dojo of Gracie Barra Calgary, located in Alberta, Canada, where Professor GMI Allan Souza&#8230;</p>
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<p>On June 14 and 15, Barueri, São Paulo, will host the 2025 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Kids) Championship, an event organized by CBJJ and recognized as one of the most competitive youth tournaments in the world. The news has sent ripples through the dojo of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/graciebarracalgary?igsh=M2x2NDZyYnlvcGEx"> Gracie Barra Calgary</a>, located in Alberta, Canada, where <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allangbcalgary?igsh=MWh3eWtwM2Zxc2R6bA==">Professor GMI Allan Souza</a> and his team have been ramping up training for their young athletes in preparation for this significant challenge.</p>
<p>“I want to start exposing my kids’ team to tougher competitions,” says Allan. “Here in our region, my students are already making a name for themselves in local tournaments. I can’t think of a more challenging event for my kids than the Brazilian Championship. Our sport is called ‘Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,’ right? It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase what we do here in the cold of Calgary, while also learning from the source, understanding the roots of the sport, and handling the pressure of competing in a true cauldron. We already have a list of twelve kids confirmed to travel to Barueri, most of whom are Canadian.”</p>
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<p><strong>A journey of overcoming and growth</strong></p>
<p>Allan Souza’s story perfectly reflects the transformative impact of Jiu-Jitsu. Before becoming a teacher and leader at Gracie Barra Calgary, he faced personal challenges. “I weighed 120 kg, led a sedentary lifestyle, and had a job that was killing me with stress. There was nothing that helped me cope with it all… until Jiu-Jitsu saved my life. From being a corporate lawyer, working in big companies and then running my own office, I decided to change everything. I came to Canada and had the courage to live off Jiu-Jitsu,” recalls the black belt.</p>
<p>This passion and personal transformation are what Allan aims to provide for his students. He believes that Canadian Jiu-Jitsu is on the rise, with names like Brianna Ste-Marie, Oliver Taza, and Dante Leon shining on the international stage. Moreover, he sees even greater potential in the new generation. “Here at Gracie Barra Calgary, we have extremely talented kids, some already holding medals in tournaments like Pan Kids, ADCC, and IBJJF Opens.”</p>
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<p><strong>Beyond gold: building champions for life</strong></p>
<p>The competition team at Gracie Barra Calgary is not just training hard to climb the podium in Brazil; they are also learning about dedication, discipline, and teamwork. To fund this grand journey, the students themselves are participating in fundraising events, further strengthening their sense of teamwork and commitment.</p>
<p>For Allan, Jiu-Jitsu goes far beyond the gold medal. “The most important thing is the empowerment of each individual. Jiu-Jitsu helps build confidence, improve self-esteem, and develop not just the body but also the mind. Additionally, it creates a strong sense of belonging to a community that walks together towards the same goal: to be better every day. This impact transcends the walls of the gym, transforming not just the students but also the society around us.”</p>
<p>Gracie Barra Calgary is ready for this mission. In June, this team of young talents will head to Brazil not just to compete but to experience a unique journey that will shape their futures both on and off the mats.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-244642" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="758" height="1011" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4-113x150.jpg 113w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/4.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px" /></p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/gb-calgary-on-the-road-to-the-brazilian-kids-championship-2025/">GB Calgary: on the road to the Brazilian Kids Championship 2025</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Allan Souza da GB Calgary (Canadá) prepara time para brilhar no Brasileiro Kids</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>De 14 a 15 de junho vai rolar o Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu Crianças 2025, evento popularmente conhecido como Brasileiro Kids, organizado pela CBJJ, em Barueri, São Paulo. A notícia repercutiu no dojô da academia Gracie Barra Calgary, localizada na província de Alberta, no oeste do Canadá, onde o professor GMI Allan Souza vem intensificando os treinos&#8230;</p>
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<p>De 14 a 15 de junho vai rolar o Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu Crianças 2025, evento popularmente conhecido como Brasileiro Kids, organizado pela CBJJ, em Barueri, São Paulo. A notícia repercutiu no dojô da <a href="https://www.instagram.com/graciebarracalgary?igsh=M2x2NDZyYnlvcGEx">academia Gracie Barra Calgary</a>, localizada na província de Alberta, no oeste do Canadá, onde o <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allangbcalgary?igsh=MWh3eWtwM2Zxc2R6bA==">professor GMI Allan Souza</a> vem intensificando os treinos da garotada.</p>
<p>“Quero começar a expor o meu time infantil a campeonatos mais difíceis”, diz Allan. “Aqui na região meus alunos já dominam os campeonatos. Não vejo evento mais desafiador para a minha turma kids do que o Brasileiro. O nome do nosso esporte é &#8216;Jiu-Jitsu Brasileiro&#8217;, certo? É a oportunidade perfeita de mostrar um pouco do que fazemos aqui, no frio de Calgary. E ao mesmo tempo de aprender com a fonte, entender a raiz do esporte, suportar a pressão de jogar num verdadeiro caldeirão. Já temos uma lista de doze crianças que vão viajar a Barueri. A maior parte composta por canadenses.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-244638" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="743" height="495" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px" /></p>
<p>Quando começou no Jiu-Jitsu, Allan era obeso. Pesava 120kg e vivia uma vida sedentária. “Tinha um emprego que ia me matar de estresse e não tinha nada que me ajudasse a lidar com tudo isso. Foi então que o Jiu-Jitsu salvou minha vida. De advogado que atuava no mundo corporativo, em grandes empresas, e, depois, em meu próprio escritório, me mudei para o Canadá e tive coragem de viver do Jiu-Jitsu”, recorda o faixa-preta.</p>
<p>No embalo dessa retrospectiva pessoal, Allan aproveita para analisar o atual momento de expansão do Jiu-Jitsu no Canadá. “O Jiu-Jitsu por aqui é muito forte. Claro que, por ser um país com uma população pequena em relação à expansão territorial, ainda tem muitos lugares nos quais o Jiu-Jitsu ainda não chegou. Mas existem diversos atletas de muito destaque no cenário internacional, como Brianna Ste-Marie, Oliver Taza, Dante Leon, entre outros. Existe uma geração muito forte de atletas da categoria infantil que vai fazer muito barulho. Eu acho, particularmente, que a província de Alberta, onde estamos localizados, é a que mais tem talentos infantis no momento. A minha academia, a Gracie Barra Calgary, tem algumas crianças muito promissoras que estão prontas para começar a fazer barulho no cenário internacional. Já tivemos crianças com medalhas no Pan Kids, ADCC, Opens da IBJJF etc. Inclusive, estamos fazendo vários eventos de arrecadação com as crianças de nossa equipe de competição, pois vamos usar esses recursos para levar a molecada para disputar o Brasileiro Kids 2025.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-244640" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="747" height="560" srcset="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px" /></p>
<p>Embora grande entusiasta das competições de Jiu-Jitsu, o professor Allan Souza sabe que a arte suave vai muito além da medalha de ouro e lista diversos outros benefícios: “Destaco, por exemplo, o fortalecimento de indivíduos de todas as idades através do Jiu-Jitsu, ajudando a ganhar confiança, melhorar a autoestima, a qualidade de vida tanto no ponto de vista físico quanto mental, criando senso de pertencimento a uma comunidade que caminha em direção ao mesmo objetivo, de se tornar melhor a cada dia. Isso gera um impacto interno na comunidade que é a academia, mas que, também, beneficia a sociedade fora dela, que recebe cidadãos mais bem preparados para lidar com as dificuldades do dia-a-dia.”</p>
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