The group at the fundraiser on Dec. 21. Photo: Juan Pablo Garcia

On Dec. 21 many gathered at GMA Gracie Barra Corona to raise money for typhoon Haiyan relief. The event collected donations in the form of cash, canned food and clothing to send to the Philippines in the wake of the natural disaster that hit the island last month.

In attendance were black belts who helped teach: Gustavo Pires, Kayron Gracie, Juan Pablo Garcia, Budo Jake and more. A raffle took place with gear from sponsors as well.

GB Corona says: “The event was a huge success, a whole lot of fun and a great reminder of the momentum being developed for social potential that our art has and will continue to develop in our communities and the world!”

Check out a video of the event by Juan Pablo Garcia:

GRACIE BARRA CORONA

PROFESSOR:

Black Belt Tom Reusing

ADDRESS: 280 Teller Street, Unit 100, Corona, CA, ZIP:92879

PHONE: (951) 505 1441

WEBSITE: www. graciebarracorona.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/graciebarra.corona

ABOUT:

We provide self-defense instruction in the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to men and women of all ages, and to kids 3 years old and up. Participating in our program is a great way to learn a practical and proven system of self-defense, get in top physical condition and develop life changing levels of self-confidence and awareness.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective self defense art and sport in the history of the world. It is an art that gives a person of smaller stature the greatest chance to defeat a larger stronger opponent. In addition when taught and practiced as the founder intended, jiu-jitsu is available to a great cross section of society in a safe and healthy environment and is easily the safest of all full resistance martial arts and in many ways the least violent and traumatic. Jiu-Jitsu also offers the practitioner tremendous opportunities for psychological and spiritual growth. We practice an art where persistence and thoughtfulness regularly prevail over natural ability and aggression, in an environment where humility, perseverance, integrity and empathy can flourish. This is the brilliance, vision and magic of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

VIDEO:

Next Sunday, September 25th, the local Gracie Barra school will be open for friends and family of its students and the general public for a seminar.

The Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone Seminar intends to be an opportunity for a first contact with the gentle art.

The event is free and kicks off at 2:00pm.

For more info, go to graciebarracorona.com

Galvão is one of the champion's at the seminar. Photo: Carlos Ozório.

One of birthplaces of the martial arts, Japan, recently suffered one of the greatest tragedies of its history, with the earthquakes and tsunami that ravaged a large part of the country.

And as previously reported here on GRACIEMAG.com, the Jiu-Jitsu world has joined in the effort to help the Japanese people. This Saturday, Gracie Barra Corona, California, will be gathering a number of fighters for a benefit seminar. Among those invited is Pan 2011 winner and MMA fighter André Galvão.

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Galvão é um dos campeões no seminário. Foto: Carlos Ozório.

Um dos berços das artes marciais, o Japão sofreu uma das maiores tragédias da sua história, recentemente, após terremotos e tsunamis que devastaram parte do país.

E o pessoal do Jiu-Jitsu não fica de fora e busca de recursos para ajudar o povo japonês. Neste sábado, a Gracie Barra Corona, na Califórnia, reúne muitas feras num seminário beneficente. Entre os lutadores convidados, o campeão do Pan 2011 e lutador de MMA André Galvão.

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Alberto Crane, of Legacy MMA, announces a busy week for the academy. His students will be competing at the Gracie Nationals. One of the coaches of the academy will be competing at the World Pro BJJ Cup, in Santa Cruz and Alberto himself is getting ready for another MMA bout at the  Called Out MMA event. More at legacymixedmartialarts.com.

In Arizona, Gustavo Dantas announces the main sponsor for the upcoming 5^th Arizona BJJ International Open, scheduled March 13 & 14th in Mesa, AZ. Many Weapons has been sponsoring BJJ Competitors such as: Gustavo Dantas, Steve Rosenberg, Kristina Barlaan, Issa Able,and the Broadnax Brothers. More at manyweapons.com. To register at the event, go to gdjiujitsu.com.

Wellington “Megaton” Dias announces another seminar. The leader of Team Megaton, in Arizona, will be at the North West Martial Arts Academy next February 27^th-28^th . For more info, go to teammegaton.com or call (541) 912-9099.

Browsing the website of our member Cadu Francis, we have found no breaking news, but we did found a taste of Cadu teaching. So, we direct you to this calss of the black belt teaching a arm bar from closed guard. Enjoy: myjiujitsuschool.com.

After organizing the World Pro BJJ Cup US west coast trials, in a partnership with Emirates Team leader Carlao Santos, to be held this Sunday, in Santa Cruz,  Claudio Franca is ready for yet another tournament. The Jiu-Jitsu by the Sea is scheduled February 6^th and registration is open at strongvon.com/jjbts0210.

In Irvine, California, Gracie Barra America, has some great news too. The BJJ for MMA class is just about to kick off. Professor Marcio Feitosa will be in charge of the training. BJJ for MMA will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at 8:00PM and it is open to all Advanced and Black Belt Program members. On the same subjet of improving your skills, GBA will host a Braulio Estima Seminar next February 5^th. Before January 31^st, Gracie Barra students will pay only $50.  After that, the cost is $75. Non Gracie Barra students will pay $100 before January 31st and $150 after that. For more info, go to graciebarraamerica.com.

Gracie Barra Corona, of Tom Reusing,  also in California, has launched a women’s self defense program. It is called “know means no” and already a success, as the picture shows. Next class is scheduled January 31st and February 7^th and 21^st. For more info, go to graciebarracorona.com.

Another GB branch with a innovative Idea to teach BJJ is Gracie Barra Dana Point, run by black belt Flavio Almeida. Last Saturday, the school kicked off its Buddy week.  The idea is for students to invite friends and family to go train with them and have a taste of what BJJ is all about. For more info, go to gbdanapoint.com.

And in Santa Ana, Ulpiano Malachias and his GB students had no rest during the hollyday season. They took the time to make improvements to the academy. The purpose is to bring more comfort to the classes. As you can see in the picture, they realy needed more room. For more info, go to gbsantaana.com.

And GMA member Robson Pereira, of Team Pereira, in Pennsylvania, informs that this Wednesday, January 20^th, is the last day to pre-register for UGC XI “ADRENALINE”. For more info, go to www.ugc-challenge.com.