GMA member Romulo Barral, the 2013 ADCC champion and multiple-time world champion, will be hosting a kids tournament at his Gracie Barra Northridge academy in California.

On Sept. 6, the GB Northridge mats will host their first tournament and give youngsters the chance to test their skills against those in similar age and weight brackets.

The best part about signing up is the perks involved. Every competitor will receive a Romulo Barral shirt, a tournament medal, and two training sessions/rules meeting on August 29 -30.

To reserve your spot, call 818-709-1808 or email info@gbnorthridge.com

GB Northridge is located at 9149 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324.

Learn more about Romulo Barral’s academy at www.gbnorthridge.com

The Gracie Barra academies in the Houston area came together on Saturday, August 31 for the kids to earn experience in competition. The internal Gracie Barra tournament gathered kids from their schools all around the area to meet at GMA member Ulpiano Malachias’ Gracie Barra Westchase location. GB Katy, GB Champions and Draculino’s Gracie Barra Texas all came with their kids to participate alongside the Westchase group.

There were a total of 115 kids in attendance ranging from age three to thirteen.

See more information about the kids program at Gracie Barra Westchase here: http://www.gbwestchase.com/

The Gracie Barra Houston area community invests heavily in their children. See photos below:

One of the matches at the competition. Photo: Ed Lauron

Warm-ups. Photo: Ed Lauron

Students show off their medals. Photo: Ed Lauron