GB Compnet Season Opener 2013

The Saturday afternoon of March 2 was completely devoted to Jiu-Jitsu at Nothwood High School in Irvine, Calif.

The Gracie Barra Competition Network (GB Compnet) held its first event of the year, the 2013 Season Opener.

More than 700 students from schools all over the state and the country were present to compete.

Professor Nelson Monteiro, GB Compnet’s director, along with Professor Rafael Ramos, defined the event that is much more than a championship for the Gracie Barra community.

“It’s a get-together. A bunch of friends gathered,” said Professor Monteiro.

Since 8 a.m., kids, teens and adults stepped on the six mats and gave their best.

Again, to make sure everyone knew that this was much more than a championship, before every kids’ division started, one professor guided the kids in a group warm-up session. This is the same warm-up every GB student does at his or her class.

Professor Marcio Feitosa, fourth-degree black belt, arrived at the gymnasium around 8 a.m. and stayed until the end.

He also talked about the importance of the event: “It’s really a celebration. It’s much more than winning or losing. Here, we take care of each kid to provide the best atmosphere for him or her to feel a integral part of the Gracie Barra family.”

Many GB stars and professors were there, such as Romulo Barral, Otavio Sousa, Kayron Gracie, Philipe Della Monica, Ana Laura Cordeiro, Marco Joca and Orlando Sanchez.

The next GB Compnet event in California happens in October.

Here is a exclusive photo gallery of the Saturday:

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GB Compnet Season Opener 2013 this Saturday, March 2

The Gracie Barra family has a unavoidable appointment this Saturday, March 2.

Fortunately, it is the kind of appointment you don’t want to miss anyway.

The Gracie Barra Competition Network Season Opener for 2013 is scheduled this Saturday at Northwood High School, in Irvine, Calif.

Students, instructors, professors, family and friends will gather to celebrate the school’s motto “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.”

It is also a great opportunity to put their skills to the test in a friendly enviroment filled with good values.

For more info, go to gbcompnet.com.

Watch the video bellow and get in the right mood to compete Saturday.

GB Compnet returns next March 2nd

Gracie Barra students from all ages and belt colors have an almost mandatory commitment next March 2nd.

It’s the Gracie Barra Competition Network 2013 Season Opener.

The event will be held at the Northwood High School, in Irvine, California.

The registration period is already open and the costs are:

Normal Registration:

Adults: $ (USD) 70 from January 4 to February 25

Child: $ (USD) 70 from January 4 to February 25

Late Registration: 

Adults: $ (USD) 80 from February 26 to February 28

Child: $ (USD) 80 from February 26 to February 28

The Compnet is a great opportunity for every student to test their skills and experience the philosophy of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone”, imagined by Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

Register now at gbcompnet.com

Here is a video with a special invitation from Professor Marcio Feitosa.