Gracie Sports Academy News and Anoucements
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Congratulations to the Gracie Sports Competition Team for winning 8 gold medals, and numerous silver and bronze medals at the NAGA Championships in Newark last weekend. More detailed competition results are coming soon.
Following the Alvaro Romano seminar this Saturday, Roger and Marcio will be giving belt promotions to the students who have earned a higher ranking. Further information and photos will be posted after the ceremony.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Alvaro Romano - Ginastica Natural Pofessor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt - has trained Rickson Gracie, Andre Galvao (current Jiu Jitsu World Champion), Xande Ribeiro, and UFC Champion George St. Pierre, just to name just a few, and he's coming to Connecticut to conduct a seminar at our gym! The seminar will be held at our newest location in Fitness 4000 at 4000 Park Ave. in Bridgeport, CT on Sat. Nov 15th.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to improve their conditioning and learn the most sport-specific training for BJJ and MMA.
This seminar is open to the public; email Roger for information.
Private instruction from Alvaro is available by appointment.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Roger and Marcio are now offering BJJ and MMA instruction at Fitness 4000 in Bridgeport. Classes are 8-10pm M-F. Click here for a student's review of the class.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Congragulations to all the guys from ctmma and Gracie Sports for competeing at the NAGA New England grappling championships on June 28th. Gracie Sports placed 4th out of 50 teams, good job guys. Click here to see photos of the event.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
CTMMA and Gracie Sports Academy want to congragulate Neiman Gracie and Joe Oppedisano for their efforts competing at the 2008 Jiu Jitsu World Championships at Cal State Long Beach. Joe weighed in at 195lbs and competed Super Heavy with his smallest opponent weighing in at 270lbs. Neiman also made a great showing, winning all his matches on Friday before getting disqualified due to illegal foot lock in his fourth match. This was a great event! Also Check out Gracie Magazine and Tatame for photos and coverage of the event.