JW Wright, head instructor of GMA Gracie Humaita St Louis will be in Springfield, MO to teach a seminar on JAnuary 31.

The second degree black belt under Royler Gracie will be teaching at 12 p.m. at Springfield BJJ located at 648 S. Scenic, Springfield, MO 65807.

The cost is $60 per person.

To reserve your spot, please contact Brian Stuebner at 417-841-8250 or email brian@springfieldbjj.net

Learn more about JW Wright and GMA Gracie Humaita St Louis at www.grapplingconcepts.com

JW Wright receives his second degree. Photo: Personal archive

GMA member Professor JW Wright is the head instructor of GMA Gracie Humaita St. Louis. He was honored at the Gracie Humaita annual meeting in San Diego, CA where he was promoted to second degree black belt under seventh degree red and black belt, Master Royler Gracie and fourth degree black belt Master David Adiv.

JW is also co-owner of Kozen Jiu-Jitsu, a clothing line and tournament series dedicated to promoting youth and adult Jiu-Jitsu in the Midwest.

Congratulations to JW and the GMA Gracue Humatia St. Louis team. To learn more, visit www.grapplingconcepts.com

You can follow more podcasts and info about the students of Gracie Humaita St. Louis by going to www.grapplingconcepts.com

Jena Bishop earned her black belt from Master Royler Gracie and instructor JW Wright on July 13. Photo: Gracie Humaita St. Louis

American brown belt world champion, Jena Bishop, was promoted to black belt by Master Royler Gracie on July 13 at GMA Gracie Humaita St. Louis. Gracie was in town for a seminar and surprised Bishop with the promotion after a spectacular performance at the 2013 IBJJF World Championship.

Jena submitted her way to the World Championship gold medal and lightweight brown belt title. Photo: Erin Herle

Jena Bishop finished atop the lightweight division at brown belt in June of this year defeating the likes of Angelica Galvao, Leanna Dittrich, and Kristina Barlaan, to name a few. Bishop also went on to place in the absolute, as the lightest competitor on the podium. “I am really excited for all of the new challenges that the black belt brings. This is my life, and I am just thankful to be doing what I love,” said Bishop.

Jena Bishop trains in St. Peters, MO at Gracie Humaita St. Louis under Professor JW Wright. Bishop is currently preparing for competition at black belt, and plans to compete more than ever before this year. “As an America female living in the Midwest it can be difficult to find opportunities to compete, but I am looking forward to traveling more and challenging myself more than ever this year.”  Jena Bishop is currently awaiting an invite to ADCC in October, and is preparing for the upcoming Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship  Trials.

Southwest Missouri Championships

GMA member JW Wright, leader of Gracie Humaita St Louis, invites you to be in Mt. Vernon on January 2013.

On that day, takes place the Southwest Missouri Grappling Championships at the Mt. Vernon Highschool.

The event is open for all ages and will features Gi and No-Gi divisions under the IBJJF rules.

For more info, go to midwestgrappler.com

JW Wright welcomes Royler Gracie

GMA member JW Wright will welcome a very special guest next July 14th.

His Gracie Humaita St Louis is inviting students from all schools a seminar with Royler Gracie.

The cost for the three hour class is $85.

For more info, go to grapplingconcepts.com.

GMA member JW Wright is particularly proud of one of his students.

Blue belt Nick Shrock was the abslute champion at the recent 2012 WPJJC, in Abu Dhabi.

Nick, aka Moose, played football in college.

He is now preparing for the IBJJF’s World championship.

For more info, go to grapplingconcepts.com

The leader of Grappling Concepts, in St Peters, Missouri, submitted his opponent at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu 2, last December 4th.

Photo: Personal Archives

The fight didn’t take too long.

At 1:29 of the first round, the 1st degree black belt locked a guillotine choke on Josh Epps.

For more info, go to grapplingconcepts.com

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Our GMA member  JW Wright was awarded last September 9th by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Professor Wright, leader of JW Wright’s Grappling Concepts, was given a commemorative plaque for his services with the force.

Wright does a great work updating the Patrol’s training system with Jiu-Jitsu.

The ceremony ended with JW teaching the program instructors positions that will be taught to every new trooper who attends the Force’s academy.

For more info, go to grapplingconcepts.com

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