Next Saturday, June 28, Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach lead by black belt professor Rodrigo Freitas in Los Angeles, CA will be hosting a Brazilian themed party to celebrate their 4 years anniversary.

The Jiu-Jitsu school’s parking lot will turn into a big Festival with Brazilian music, traditional foods, carnival games and even a mechanic bull to entertain adults and children.

The one’s enjoying the celebration on Saturday will be able to participate in a fun bingo and other games to win prizes like a gift card to “Fogo de Chao Churascaria”, which is a famous Brazilian barbecue restaurant, and three baskets full of Brazilian goods. The soccer “embaixadinhas” challenge will be one of the attractions of the festival that will give away a brand new Jiu-Jitsu Gi to the winner.

For more info go to www.gbmanhattanbeach.com or call (310) 536-9030

Nino at his gym in California. Photo: Personal archive

Nino Schembri marked an era in Jiu-Jitsu competition with his authentic and innovative technique. Like his greatest hero, Elvis Presley, the black belt put on a lot of shows. Who’d think, for example, to give up a mount to go for an omoplata? Nino does that kind of stuff.

These days “Elvis” teaches his technique to students in Manhattan Beach, California. But you can learn some of it in the video below.