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		<title>Roberto &#8220;Tussa&#8221; Alencar seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Campinas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>GMA member Roberto &#8220;Tussa&#8221; Alencar will be headed to Brazil for a seminar at Gracie Barra Campinas in Campinas, Sao Paulo. The seminar is on September 11 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00. Tussa is the professor at Gracie Barra New Mexico in Albuquerque and will be returning to his home country to spread the knowledge&#8230;</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/roberto-tussa-alencar-seminar-in-sao-paulo-brazil-on-sept-11/">Roberto “Tussa” Alencar seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 11</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
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<p>GMA member Roberto &#8220;Tussa&#8221; Alencar will be headed to Brazil for a seminar at Gracie Barra Campinas in Campinas, Sao Paulo. The seminar is on September 11 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00.</p>
<p>Tussa is the professor at Gracie Barra New Mexico in Albuquerque and will be returning to his home country to spread the knowledge he has learned in the gentle art.</p>
<p>If you are in the area, send an email to reserve your spot: <a href="mailto:andrecyrino76@gmail.com" target="_blank">andrecyrino76@gmail.com</a></p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/roberto-tussa-alencar-seminar-in-sao-paulo-brazil-on-sept-11/">Roberto “Tussa” Alencar seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 11</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Adjust your back attack</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The new GracieBarra.com website is going off, with loads of information and positional videos. Below, Professor Rodrigo “Farol,” one of the instructors at GB Campinas, demonstrates the ins and outs of taking back when the opponent is on all fours. Watch and finish with greater precision!</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/adjust-your-back-attack/">Adjust your back attack</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new GracieBarra.com website is going off, with loads of information and positional videos. Below, Professor Rodrigo “Farol,” one of the instructors at GB Campinas, demonstrates the ins and outs of taking back when the opponent is on all fours.</p>
<p>Watch and finish with greater precision!</p>
<p><iframe title="Ataque emborcado" width="650" height="366" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hMwUa9Pv74M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/adjust-your-back-attack/">Adjust your back attack</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Ajuste a sua pegada de costas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[finalização]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pegada de costas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>O novo site GracieBarra.com está bombando, com muita informação e vídeos de posições. Logo abaixo, o professor Rodrigo &#8220;Farol&#8221;, que é um dos instrutores da GB Campinas, mostra alguns ajustes para pegar as costas quando o oponente está de quatro apoios. Confira e finalize mais justo!</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/ajuste-a-sua-pegada-de-costas/">Ajuste a sua pegada de costas</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>O novo site GracieBarra.com está bombando, com muita informação e vídeos de posições. Logo abaixo,  o professor Rodrigo &#8220;Farol&#8221;, que é um dos instrutores da GB Campinas, mostra alguns ajustes para pegar as costas quando o oponente está de quatro apoios.</p>
<p>Confira e finalize mais justo!</p>
<p><iframe title="Ataque emborcado" width="650" height="366" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hMwUa9Pv74M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/ajuste-a-sua-pegada-de-costas/">Ajuste a sua pegada de costas</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Jiu-Jitsu a 300 por hora na moto velocidade</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Liberi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fernando Kabide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra Campinas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Marcelo Polatto é piloto de moto velocidade e participa de campeonatos de superbike 1000 cilindradas, além de ser gerente de engenharia e projetos em uma multinacional americana. O envolvimento com o Jiu-Jitsu começou na década de 90, mas, nos últimos anos, o piloto e engenheiro adotou de vez a arte suave ao seu cotidiano. “Comecei&#8230;</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/jiu-jitsu-a-300-por-hora-na-moto-velocidade/">Jiu-Jitsu a 300 por hora na moto velocidade</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_14654" style="width: 509px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moto3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14654" class="size-full wp-image-14654" title="moto3" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moto3.jpg" alt="" width="499" height="360" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-14654" class="wp-caption-text">Marcelo Polatto e Kabide: GB nas pistas! Foto: divulgação</p></div>
<p>Marcelo Polatto é piloto de moto velocidade e participa de campeonatos de superbike 1000 cilindradas, além de ser gerente de engenharia e projetos em uma multinacional americana. O envolvimento com o Jiu-Jitsu começou na década de 90, mas, nos últimos anos, o piloto e engenheiro adotou de vez a arte suave ao seu cotidiano.</p>
<p>“Comecei a praticar com o Carlos Liberi, que já era uma referência na região de Campinas em 1993. Após alguns anos entrei na faculdade de Engenharia e, com muita dor no coração, tive que parar de treinar. Voltei há dois anos incentivado pelo meu amigo faixa-preta Fernando Nogueira Rodrigues, mais conhecido como Kabide, e incrivelmente a minha vida mudou muito. O Jiu-Jitsu proporcionou novamente o equilíbrio que tanto eu precisava e até hoje lamento o tempo que passei sem treinar”, diz.</p>
<p>Mas, o que o Jiu-Jitsu tem a ver com o bom desempenho nas pistas? Polatto explica:</p>
<p>“Por exemplo, no circuito de Interlagos, na reta dos boxes, chegamos a 300km/h de velocidade e a pressão aerodinâmica no corpo e principalmente na cabeça do piloto, em determinados momentos, é enorme. O pescoço chega a suportar um peso de 20kg. O Jiu-Jitsu contribui muito no fortalecimento do pescoço, abdômen, braços e pernas, além de dar a flexibilidade necessária para fazer o pêndulo que é necessário para o posicionamento, puxando a moto para o chão nas curvas”, diz ele que, ao lado do faixa-preta Kabide, na equipe Team for Speed, conquistou pódios importantes como nas 500 milhas de Interlagos e em provas que chegam a durar seis horas.</p>
<div id="attachment_14655" style="width: 520px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moto2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14655" class="size-full wp-image-14655" title="moto2" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/moto2.jpg" alt="" width="510" height="279" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-14655" class="wp-caption-text">Foto: divulgação</p></div>
<p>Mas, segundo Polatto, os benefícios não param por aí.</p>
<p>“Diminui o estresse do dia-a-dia; me sinto mais disposto e em forma; auxilia no equilíbrio mental, diminuindo a ansiedade e até auxiliando em decisões importantes; além da disciplina e concentração”, fala.</p>
<p>E o amor pela arte suave é tão grande que não poderia ser esquecido nas pistas.</p>
<p>“Como homenagem ao Jiu-itsu Gracie Barra, nas corridas sempre uso por baixo do macacão a camisa GB e temos colado um adesivo da equipe nas motos”, encerra.</p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/jiu-jitsu-a-300-por-hora-na-moto-velocidade/">Jiu-Jitsu a 300 por hora na moto velocidade</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Flávio Cachorrinho num super seminário</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Notícias]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Gracie Jr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Escola Premium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flavio Almeida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra Campinas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Associação Gracie Barra convida todos os seus alunos e professores ao seminário técnico com o faixa-preta Flávio Almeida, o Cachorrinho, bi-campeão mundial e responsável pela implantação do sistema Premium em todas as escolas GB do mundo.  As atividades serão no dia 27 de maio, na Gracie Barra Premium-Campinas, rua Dos Contabilistas, nº 131, Novo&#8230;</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/flavio-cachorrinho-num-super-seminario/">Flávio Cachorrinho num super seminário</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_10302" style="width: 308px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cachorritoxlvato.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10302" class="size-full wp-image-10302" title="cachorritoxlvato" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cachorritoxlvato.jpg" alt="" width="298" height="242" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10302" class="wp-caption-text">Cachorrinho contra Rafael Lovato. Foto: Alicia Anthony</p></div>
<p>A Associação Gracie Barra convida todos os seus alunos e professores ao seminário técnico com o faixa-preta Flávio Almeida, o Cachorrinho, bi-campeão mundial e responsável pela implantação do sistema Premium em todas as escolas GB do mundo. </p>
<p>As atividades serão no dia 27 de maio, na Gracie Barra Premium-Campinas, rua Dos Contabilistas, nº 131, Novo Cambuí, Campinas-SP. </p>
<p>Além da parte técnica a ser desenvolvida, será feita uma reunião com os professores presentes para definir e explicar as novas diretrizes da Associação Gracie Barra Brasil através das Escolas Premium, o novo sistema de ensino e gestão que já é sucesso em escolas da equipe por todo o planeta. Nessa oportunidade, o Mestre Carlos Gracie Jr. falará com os presentes através de um link com a internet. As vagas são limitadas e as possíveis dúvidas poderão ser esclarecidas através do telefone (19) 3294-5646. </p>
<p>Garanta já a sua participação neste grande evento!</p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/flavio-cachorrinho-num-super-seminario/">Flávio Cachorrinho num super seminário</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra Campinas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Faixa-marrom da Gracie Barra, Rafael Ferraz, de 27 anos, acredita fielmente que o Jiu-Jitsu é capaz de mudar o comportamento das pessoas e se tronar uma opção de vida. Sabe disso, pois sentiu na pele.  “Falo por mim. Antes de treinar Jiu-Jitsu era um cara encrenqueiro e, quando passei a treinar, quando fiquei viciado nessa&#8230;</p>
The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/arte-suave-ajuda-crianca-em-campinas/">Arte suave, um caminho para crianças carentes</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></description>
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<p>Faixa-marrom da Gracie Barra, Rafael Ferraz, de 27 anos, acredita fielmente que o Jiu-Jitsu é capaz de mudar o comportamento das pessoas e se tronar uma opção de vida. Sabe disso, pois sentiu na pele. </p>
<p>“Falo por mim. Antes de treinar Jiu-Jitsu era um cara encrenqueiro e, quando passei a treinar, quando fiquei viciado nessa arte suave, mudei totalmente o comportamento. Hoje tenho uma vida regrada e abracei a filosofia desse esporte”, conta. </p>
<div id="attachment_9795" style="width: 406px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/GB6.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9795" class="size-full wp-image-9795" title="GB6" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/GB6.jpg" alt="" width="396" height="284" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-9795" class="wp-caption-text">Dojô montado por Rafael.</p></div>
<p>Entretanto, agora a missão do lutador e advogado é muito maior. Há algum tempo, Rafael ensina a arte suave para menores carentes. Crianças que foram retiradas do convívio familiar pelo Poder Judiciário, por terem sofrido maus tratos. Do próprio bolso e apoio da Gracie Barra, conduz um projeto social em abrigos para menores. </p>
<p>“Nunca tive apoio nenhum, sempre fiz do meu bolso. Contei com uma ajuda da Gracie Barra e consegui kimonos mais baratos, além de doações de kimonos usados”, disse ele, que comenta o trabalho em Campinas. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/GB7.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-9796" title="GB7" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/GB7.jpg" alt="" width="109" height="228" /></a>“São crianças e adolescentes que aguardam para ser adotados, que recebem esse suporte até completar 18 anos. Mas agora vou trabalhar com um número muito maior de alunos. Na instituição há cursos profissionalizantes e acho que o Jiu-Jitsu vai ser mais uma ferramenta para esses jovens saírem de lá com oportunidades”, completa. </p>
<p>Rafael espera transformar seu projeto, que se chama “A Arte é Suave”, numa ONG e atender o maior número de jovens carentes. Enquanto isso, os que se interessarem em ajudar com kimonos, tatame ou faixas podem entrar em contato pelo e-mail <a href="mailto:rafaelferraz9@hotmail.com">rafaelferraz9@hotmail.com</a><strong> </strong></p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/arte-suave-ajuda-crianca-em-campinas/">Arte suave, um caminho para crianças carentes</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Jiu-Jitsu as police aid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Carlos Liberi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Douglas Maddarena]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gracie Barra Campinas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For some time Jiu-Jitsu has been employed as an important instrument to help police officers. In Brazil, although not an mandatory part of police training, many in the profession have turned to the Gentle Art. And the benefits go well beyond the advantages Jiu-Jitsu offers in answering the call of duty, by immobilizing or defending&#8230;</p>
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<p>For some time Jiu-Jitsu has been employed as an important instrument to help police officers. In Brazil, although not an mandatory part of police training, many in the profession have turned to the Gentle Art. And the benefits go well beyond the advantages Jiu-Jitsu offers in answering the call of duty, by immobilizing or defending oneself from suspect.</p>
<p>One who can talk is Douglas Maddarena, a student of Carlos Liberi at Gracie Barra Campinas, in the state of Sao Paulo. Definitively, the art changed the life of the policeman who, through great dedication, made it to black belt after seven years of practice.</p>
<p>“I started training in 2003, through a co-worker who passed away. My friend was a brown belt, policeman, and, unfortunately, he died in the field of service. At the time, for pitfalls of my profession, he suffered panic attacks and weighed 102 kg (224 lbs), while only 1.71 meters (5’6”) tall. He was obese,” he recounts.</p>
<div style="width: 164px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" title="Douglas attests to Jiu-Jitsu's effectiveness in improving the quality of life of police officers" src="https://www.graciemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/douglas2.jpg" alt="" width="154" height="433" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Douglas attests to Jiu-Jitsu&#39;s effectiveness in improving the quality of life of police officers</p></div>
<p>Douglas, affectionately nicknamed Presuntinho by his teammates, lives with the stress of being a policeman in Sao Paulo.</p>
<p>“I worked in special units like GARRA (armed group for repressing theft and muggings), at the criminal investigations department and in smaller departments. I worked a lot in narcotics and dealt with dangerous criminals. I even investigated the PCC (Sao Paulo’s largest drug gang) in Campinas, and made arrests. I also worked in putting down prison revolts and I have been a detective for the police for the last 18 years,” he explains.</p>
<p>In the quality of life and work of a police officer, Douglas attests to Jiu-Jitsu being a great tool.</p>
<p>“Ever since I started to train my psychological health has improved 100% and I don’t even need to say anything about my physical health. It was a great victory for me. Gracie Barra is a family to me now. Jiu-Jitsu was great for my personal life above all else. And that improved my life, because I made true friends. In controlling criminals and prisoners during rebellions, where one cannot use lethal weapons, I carry myself well,” he says, adding:</p>
<p>“I managed to teach some friends in the profession to subdue criminals using Jiu-Jitsu, which avoids the need for deadly measures, since we no longer need weapons. It also prevents the abuse of authority, as we can dominate an individual in order to handcuff him. It has been spectacular for my professional life. I avoid a lot of headaches. Also, using Jiu-Jitsu and its philosophy in work has helped me make it to the top of the special unit,” he adds.</p>
<p>Douglas still manages to find time to compete, having won silver at the Gracie Barra in-house tournament. At the academy where he trains, he has been able to follow up close the introduction of the Premium Schools system, developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr, which is being applied as a standard to GB branches around the world.</p>
<p>“It inspires a lot of confidence, for example, for the beginners. The new fighters, when they do their first rolls in the gym, already have a solid base. Beyond that, it unifies everybody. The student knows that what he is learning here is what is being taught around the world. That provides great confidence and the teaching methods have improved a lot. It can only bring more to the table and the proof of it being a success is that the mat is full,” he says in closing.</p>The post <a href="https://www.graciemag.com/jiu-jitsu-as-police-aid/">Jiu-Jitsu as police aid</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.graciemag.com">Graciemag</a>.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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