GRACIE BARRA GLENDALE

PROFESSOR:

Black Belt Robert Hill

ADDRESS: 325 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA, ZIP: 91203

PHONE: (714) 883-8855

WEBSITE: www.gbglendale.com

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Gracie-Barra-Glendale-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu

ABOUT:

We have been here in Glendale since June of 2010, and have been growing stronger every month! 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 BJJ skills set while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the techniques that were developed by the  Gracie family.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been tested and proven as an efficient, effective “real-world” system of self-defense, both through amazing successes in the Ultimate Fighting championship as well as in the introduction of ground grappling into the training regimen of nearly every major martial art worldwide.

You too can benefit from the BJJ lifestyle, contact us to schedule your free intro class and start learning the most in demand martial arts in the United States.

VIDEO:

Shrine to Master Carlos Gracie Sr. and Master Carlos Gracie, Jr. / Photos: publicity

Reverend Shumyo Kojima from the Zenshuji Soto Mission in Los Angeles executed the blessing. “Reverend Kojima set up his stand in front of the Shomen, which had a 120-year-old Japanese scroll on it, along with the pictures of Master Carlos Gracie Sr. and Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.,” Hill says, “Students, professors, and visitors were all kneeling on the Dojo as Reverend Kojima sang a prayer. He then began the incense offering. The students followed Reverend Kojima by coming up to the altar, offering a pinch of incense and burning it on the coal. Kojima Sensei then gave his interpretation of the scroll and a simple Zen story related to bringing unity into our daily practice and how we apply what we learn to our daily life.”

Hill says although the Zen Buddhist blessing occurs more in traditional Japanese dojos, Gracie Barra Glendale wanted to honor the roots of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu. Professors Raul Montolfo and Hill welcomed many new visitors to the Glendale dojo. Senseis from other martial arts communities were also honored on this special day. “After the blessing, everyone chatted and shared lunch in the academy,” Hill says, “Gracie Barra Glendale is looking forward to a healthy new year for our students both in and out of the academy and the blessing was the perfect way to start the year as we promote the gentle art.”

We extend our warmest welcome to Gracie Barra Glendale.

The school leader is second-degree brown belt Robert Hill.

Hill started training six years ago and his first teachers were black belts Marcio Feitosa, Marco Joca and Andre Fernandez, under the supervision of Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

Robert began teaching BJJ as a blue belt,  assisting with the children’s classes.

Hill is also a certified IBJJF referee, working in numerous tournaments.

Welcome to Robert and GB Glendale.

For more info, go to gbglendale.com.