Orlando Sanchez at the Chicago Open. Photo: Erin Herle

GMA member Orlando Sanchez, head instructor of GMA Gracie Barra Pasadena, will be in Concord, CA on Dec. 23. If you’re around for the holidays, serve yourself a treat of this world champ’s technique.

The seminar will be held at Sabre Jiu-Jitsu located at 101 John Glenn Dr. Suite 2, Concord, CA 94520. It will run from 6 -8 p.m.

Reserve your spot for just $45 per person.

Learn more about Orlando and his Gracie Barra Pasadena academy at www.gbpasadena.com

Orlando wins at Mexico National Championship. Photo: Instagram @orlandogbdena

While helping Fabricio Werdum prepare for his next UFC fight in Mexico, GMA member Orlando Sanchez of Gracie Barra Pasadena traveled down to the city of Mexico City with the crew.

On Nov. 8 Orlando, a black belt and head instructor at GB Pasadena, entered the Mexican National Championship. This is the biggest Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Mexico.

He came out with the gold in the absolute division. Here’s how Orlanda described the day on his Facebook:

“It’s been well over a year since I have competed in the gi and have been focusing on MMA… This weekend I decided to enter the Mexican National Championship which is Mexico’s largest BJJ tournament. I entered the absolute division and had some really tough matches… Got to compete against a very tough Brazilian in the finals and was a great day to win gold… was so fun and I always love leading my team by example and representing my Gracie Barra family… CHAMPIONS IN LIFE®”

Catch him in action:

A video posted by ORLANDO SANCHEZ (@orlandogbdena) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:52am PST

Milton Bastos is signed up for the IBJJF Seattle Open and is calling for more black belts to join. Photo: Ivan Trindade

The deadline is fast approaching for one of IBJJF’s newest tournaments: the 2014 IBJJF Seattle Open. This will be the northwest’s first time competing in their backyard.

The event will be held on Oct. 25 at the Everett Community College Fitness Center located at 2206 Tower St., Everett, WA 98201.

Many GMA academies have athletes signed up already including Gracie Barra Seattle, Impact Jiu-Jitsu, Caio Terra Association, Lovato Jiu-Jitsu, Cascao Jiu-Jitsu, Foster Jiu-Jitsu, Ralph Gracie OC, Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra Pasadena, Five Rings Jiu-Jitsu and more.

Earn a gold, go up in IBJJF rankings, prepare for the 2015 grand slam tournaments and enjoy the northwest, perhaps indulging in some coffee.

You can register until Oct. 17 at 11:59 p.m. PST by going here: www.ibjjf.org

See the athlete list so far: http://static.ibjjfdb.com/Campeonato/000322/en-US/RegistrationsByCategoryAndAcademy.pdf

Here he teaches a way to capitalize on this position and submit the opponent with a collar choke. Check it out:

Until Friday May 2, you can purchase a Shoyoroll shirt that will go to charity.

“A small project driven by the Shoyoroll Brand to help build the awareness for Autism. The original logo design built around the puzzle pieces and chess colors to tie in both Autism and Human Chess aka Jiu-Jitsu. All profits will be donated to the charity to benefit Autism. This will be a pre-sale and we will be shipping all tees by the end of next week. From our Jiu-Jitsu community to those that are affected by Autism. We together can help change the way our minds are programmed to help understand others.”

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GRACIE BARRA PASADENA

PROFESSOR:

Black belt Orlando Sanchez

ADDRESS: 2560 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, ZIP: 91107

PHONE: (626) 200-5997

WEBSITE: www. graciebarrapasadena.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GBPasadena?fref=ts

ABOUT:

Our school was established to provide the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction by giving students a safe, progress-oriented learning environment. Following the teaching methods of Master Carlos Gracie jr. we are able to offer a precise program structure for all levels; whether you are a beginner or experienced martial artist. We provide a clean, safe, friendly, family oriented environment that allows our students to improve upon their Martial Art skills set.

Prof. Orlando Sanchez is a Black Belt under world renowned Builder of Champions, Professor Ze Radiola, of Gracie Barra PE, in Recife, Brazil.  Coach Orlando is an undefeated professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter.  He is a member of the Kings MMA Team in Huntington Beach, CA, led by legendary trainer Master Rafael Cordeiro.  Coach Orlando trains with champions like Fabricio Werdum, Renato Babalu Sobral, and Wanderlei Silva.  He was Werdum’s primary training partner for Werdum’s comeback to the UFC, in UFC 143.

VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IepObzCowEs

GB Pasadena Gand Opening

The next August 19th will be a special day for GMA member Orlando Sanchez.

The leader of Gracie Barra Pasadena invites all for the Grand Opening ceremony of his academy.

BJJ and MMA stars suh as Romulo Barral, Babalu Sobral, Kayron Gracie, Fabrício Werdum and others will be present.

Orlando will be offering food and drinks for all participants.

Professor Ze Radiola will be teaching a free seminar.

On top of all that, Sanchez will be awarded his black belt.

For more info, go to graciebarrapasadena.com.

GMA member school Gracie Barra Pasadena announces a Renato “Babalu” Sobral Seminar.

The class is scheduled next December 3rd and the cost is US$ 50.

It is open also for non-GB students.

Babalu is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr and an experienced MMA fighter.

In his 36-9 MMA career, he has big wins over Chael Sonnen, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rameau Sokoudjou.

For more info, go to graciebarrapasadena.com

GMA member Orlando Sanchez, from Gracie Barra Pasadena, was featured on an article by a local newspaper.

The brown belt’s story was told by the La Cañada Valley Sun.

The piece tells how Orlando got involved with the gentle art, narrates his trajectory so far and reveals his plans for the future, that include an MMA debut.

To read the article, click here.

For more info, go to graciebarrapasadena.com

GMA member Alberto Crane is doing a great job at his Gracie Barra schools in California.

In Pasadena, they have been featured on a local radio show.

The Southern California Public Radio did a news report on the school’s kids program.

It focus on anti-bullying techniques.

Check out the report here.

For more info, go to graciebarrapasadena.com