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Cross choke from the half-guard with Roberto “Gordo” Correa

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:41:06 +0000

What do you do when your opponent is pressuring to pass your half-guard? Roberto “Gordo” Correa uses his forearm to push the enemy away and open up space to sink a choke.

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Roberto “Gordo” Correa teaches a sweep from half-guard landing with the guard passed

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:30:51 +0000

Roberto Gordo is considered the creator of the half-guard. The BJJ black-belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. has a bevy of techniques starting from that position. In this video, Gordo teaches a sweep from half-guard landing with the guard passed. Pay close attention to the details and add this move to your Jiu-Jitsu game.

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Roberto “Gordo” Correa is coming to Boston BJJ Academy on August 17

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:08:09 +0000

Photo: Marcos Furtado – Equipe FlashSport

GMA Boston BJJ Academy in Newton Highlands, MA will be hosting a seminar with half-guard connoisseur Roberto ‘Gordo’ Correa.

The date is August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $50 and open to those ages 12 and older.

The address to the academy is 10 Dedham St., Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461

To register, fill out the registration form here: http://www.bbjiujitsu.com/events/seminar_register_initial.asp

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GMA Newsflash

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:19:02 +0000

Here is some of the latest that is happening with our members

Leo Leite

In New Jersey, Renzo Gracie Denville, run by George Sernack, will be welcoming world champion Leo Leite for a seminar on January 24^th. On the same day, the academy will have its promotion night. More at rwmma.com.

Elliot Marshall

In Florida, Marcelo Garcia has promoted another black belt. Marcelo’s head instructor in Pembroke Pines, Henrique Resende, received the graduation earlier this week. More at marcelogarciajj.com.

The Easton BJJ family, wich includes many GMA members, will be rooting for another victory of Easton BJJ’s black belt instructor Elliot Marshall. He will be fighting Vladimir Matyushenko, at the UFC Fight Night 21, on March 21^st, in Denver, Colorado. More at eastonbjj.com.

In Cincinnati, black belt James Kelly, of the Cincinnati Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, will be hosting its second annual fundraiser event for St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Tony de Souza

Black belts Robin Giesler, from Relson Gracie Columbus, Matt Strack, from Academy Soma, Allan Maganello and Scott Smith, from Louisville, and JohnMeyer , from the Reed Academy of Martial Arts, will all be teaching classes and workshops throughout the day. Other instructors that may attend are pending sokeep checking in to see who is going to be there.The event is scheduled February 6th. More at cincinnatijiujitsu.com.

Back to the seminar subject, in Ecuador, Alliance Ecuador will be hosting UFC veteran Tony de Souza for a MMA seminar. More at leoiturraldebjj.blogspot.com.

In Manhattan, Renzo Gracie is offering a great opportunity for you to learn about the half guard with the highest authority in the subject. Roberto “Gordo” Correa, aka the King of Half Guard, will be teaching a seminar on January 16^th. More at renzogracie.com.

In Abilene, Texas, The GB school will welcome Vinicius Draculino next January 16th. More at graciebarraabilene.com.

And finally, tonight, Braulio Estima, of GB Birmingham, continues his North America Seminar Tour with a stop at Gracie Barra Vancouver, of Tim Shears. The cost for the class is $ 75 (Canadians dollars). More at GracieBarra.ca

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It’s legend time

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:07:41 +0000

The Thursday morning of training at Renzo Gracie Academy, in Manhattan, was not a regular one.

Roberto “Gordo” Correa paid a visit for a half-guard seminar.

And after that, the historic scene was registered.

Renzo Gracie rolling with Gordo. Check it out.

Just to mention, both are GMAs.

For more info, go to renzogracie.com, evolve-mma.com

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