GB Compnet Nationals is underway

The Gracie Barra Compnet Nationals was a complete success this Saturday, at the Northwood Highschool, in Irvine.

The GB community gathered for a whole day of competition, but mainly of cammaraderie and sportmanship.

Kids, teens, young adults, adults, masters and seniors, men and women, gave their all on the mats and helped creating a wonderful atmosphere.

The bleachers were always full, with excited parents, family and friends.

After each and every match, both athletes had their arms raised by the referee, symbolizing that it was impossible to realy loose today, even when you were defeated.

All the kids got medals and they were almost the same, with only an inscription in the back stating the final ranking of the athlete.

The reason for all that was simple, as Professor Marcio Feitosa said: “It’s ground work. We are planting the seed of a great future for Gracie Barra and for Jiu-Jitsu irtself!”

That ground work came from everywhere, as schools from all over the USA took part in the event.

That also brought a great deal of diversity, as the mats had people that looked a lot different from each other but shared the same love for the gentlee art

As the day went by, the kids gave way to pre-teens, teens, young adults and adults.

The “pro division” awarded the purple and brown belt champions with $250 in the adult category.

Feitosa summed the feeling of the day in the end: “Thanks to all staff, instructors, competitors, friends and family who were in the GB Compnet Tournament today with a goal not to promote individuals, but to promote skill development, sportsmanship, team play and love of the sport. Together we are creating a challenging, engaging, and learning environment where we learn from each other and lift each others up. There was no losing in that venue today. You either won or you learned.”

Get the complete result at gbcompnet.com.

Here is a exclusive photo gallery of this Saturday’s thrills.

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GB Compnet Nationals this Saturday

The Gracie Barra Compnet Nationals takes place this Saturday, october 20th.

Over 600 students will take over the Northwood High School, In Irvine, California.

Much more than a tournament, the GB Compnet Nationals is a huge celebration of the ideals of the GB Team.

Under the motto “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone”, the entire network will gather for this very special event.

Activities kick off at 8:30Am and go on until after 6:30PM.

It includes competition for students from the age of 4 up to the masters and seniors divisions.

For more info, go to gbcompnet.com.

GB Conpnet Nationals is coming

If you are a Gracie Barra student and you want to feel the thrill of competing, you better hurry!

The registration period for the Gracie Barra Compnet Nationals ends this Friday, October 19.

The event is scheduled for the day after, at the Northwood High School, located at 4515 Portola Parkway, in Irvine.

The cost is $70 for kids or adults.

Register now at gbcompnet.com

Watch the video below and find out why GB Compnet events are unique.

The GB Compnet Nationals is coming up this next October 20.

The event will be held at the Northwood High School, in Irvine, California.

Gracie Barra Director Marcio Feitosa is thrilled with the growth of the tournament.

He remembers how it all started: “Master Carlos Gracie Jr. started it out in 2008, at the Irvine headquarters. At that time, he told everybody that it would quickly grow out of the academy”.

For this next event, they expect over 600 athletes from all over the United States.

Marcinho talks about the fun it is for everybody: “We have a massive attendance of kids, parents and families. And for some time now, with the prizes we offer, a lot of high rank GB athletes are also taking part on it.”

The registrations for the GB Compnet Nationals are open.

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GB Nationals to celebrate Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone motto

Gracie Barra’s motto is “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone”.

Under that philosophy, the GB Nationals Compnet is shaping up to be the team’s annual gathering.

Scheduled for October 20 in Irvine, California, the event is much more than a tournament.

“We expect up to 800 competitors of all ages. From five years old to 70 years old, we will have our students giving their best on the mats”, says Compnet director Nelson Monteiro.

The fifth-degree black belt puts the whole thing into perspective: “Not many teams are able to have a event this size, with over 700 athletes from schools all over the USA”.

Registration is open and should go on until the week of the tournament.

For further info, go to gbcompnet.com.