Gracie Barra Springfield

Hello Gracie Barra Students and family. Some things to keep in mind this weekend and to save the date this September!

Monday September 6th is Labor Day and we will be closed. Happy Labor Day!

September 4-5 Students will be competing in Chicago! We wish you the best in success and an all around great time! You have worked hard on the mats and are sure to meet some new friends and cheer on your Gracie Barra Team members!

September 17th at 6 PM MOVIE NIGHT! Attention Kids and kids at heart, bring your family members, pillows and your belt!

Thats right there will be a proper belt tying contest! The movie is The Tooth Fairy and is rated PG. Parents should preview the movie before but it is a family film. Popcorn, special treats and a night of family fun awaits you! We so look forward to seeing you at Gracie Barra Springfield for this great EVENT!

Click on the photo below to see more photos at our school gallery!

Jeff Peter

John Mohan

Machine and Jessie hard at work!

Professor Marcos and Jamie Barros

Kory going for it!

More photos on our gallery page! Click on the first photo!

Closing class tradition, Professor Marcos Barros and students shake hands and encourage each other until the next time they train!

Hello Gracie Barra Springfield Family! We would like to post in an effort to keep you up to speed on the many events happening this August and September! Please check the website or give us a call often to stay current on all the new classes and changes the fall and winter will bring!

This Saturday August 21st in Chicago the IBJJF will be hosting a  referee course  for anyone interested to attend. Professor Marcos as well as several of your Instructors will be attending this certification in order to help serve YOU ALL better.  The IBJJF is an excellent resource to learn the skills and knowledge for BJJ rules, points and performance as a referee. We appreciate the Instructors that will be taking advantage of this opportunity to serve the students even better as they prepare for future competitions and training.  Following the Referee course on Sunday August 22 is the IBJJF Chicago OPEN! Details below!

REFEREE COURSE

On Saturday, August 21st, prior to the Chicago International Open IBJJF Championship, the IBJJF will be giving a Referee course. 

Time: 
12PM – 3PM

Fee – 30 dollars

Symmetry Fitness Center & MAT
401 W. Ontario Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60610  

For more info email to regras@cbjj.com.br

On Sunday August 22, 2010 many students will take on a new uniform, the one of a competitor. Its very different from a student’s Gi. It is filled with confidence and maybe a little excitement. An ounce of fear but loads of team encouragement and of course a blanket of training and preparation. We are really proud of all the support that has come to many students even attending on that day and local GBS Families, businesses and friends that have even sponsored many competitors with train tickets, competition fees, meals and lodging. We would like to thank Hickory River and Ryan Louis, Gracie Barra Springfield students, Wendy and Family, Fitness Together, Gracie Barra The Loop, Sabrina Barnett, Gracie Magazine,Gracie Barra Korea and Gracie Barra Store for all your support! God Bless you in your generous giving for the competitors!

There will only be one class scheduled for Saturday August 21st due to so many of your Instructors attending the referee course and competition in Chicago. Come to Chicago and support your school! Its a great excuse to take a trip and really see the premium competition only IBJJF can offer!

On Saturday August 21st ONLY  all levels 10 AM class will be in session.  Woman attending the 9 AM Woman’s class are welcome to join in the 10 AM all levels class on this day.

Adult Students who would like a 6:30 AM class added to the schedule are welcome to put in their suggestion for any particular day except Monday on the sign up sheet at the front desk. We will be adding this class if enough students show interest.

Gage and Professor Marcos

Back to School for our Future Champions and Juniors will again return us to our previous two day schedule. Saturday classes will not be in session for the fall and Winter on Saturdays after August 28th.

However, with Demonstrations ( TBA), Awards and appreciation night (TBA), Corn Maze (TBA), FAMILY Movie Nights (9/17/10), GBS in house Tournaments, GBS Messy Relay and BJJ in the park (9/25/10) still to come… we encourage you to check the website for events and we will see you on Monday and Wednesdays for your Training!

Lahne and Professor Marcos

Girls Class. A serious bunch.

guess who this little guy is?

You asked for them and they are here! Get yours before they are gone!

GRACIE BARRA T-SHIRTS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ! MANY IN STOCK TO SHOOSE FROM!

Support your Team and school with your new Gracie Barra T-shirt !

Stay posted for more pictures and video!

Come out and support the Future Champions of Gracie Barra!

Competition starts at 5:00 PM!

All family and friends are welcome and encouraged to come on out and support the kids!

All Gracie Barra students are also encouraged to come and support the smallest members of their team!

We hope to see you there!

Adults will begin at 9 AM and continue through the afternoon! There will be a break for lunch at

Hickory River !

Tournament,friends,great BJJ and food! Come join us Saturday even if you are not competing! We look forward to spending time with everyone and its going to be a great day!

July 9 & 10  is our Gracie Barra Springfield

Summer Tournament.

Friday July 9th the Gracie Barra Future Champions and Juniors will take the matt to compete starting at 5:00PM.  Tournament cost for kids is $10 per student and $14 for sibling groups.

Lillie getting a stripe!

Tournament fees and Registration Forms are due by  JUNE 29th with no exceptions for bracket purposes and preparation.

You can register in person at Gracie Barra Springfield or via your Professor or Instructor if you are not a student at Gracie Barra Springfield.  All GB schools are welcome!

Mike, Adam and Josh showing their GB medals and sportsmanship.

Saturday July 10th all adult competitors from all Gracie Barra Schools are  welcome to attend and compete with White-Blue to belts beginning at 9 AM – 12:30.

There will be a break for lunch at Hickory River Restaurant!

The Advanced competition will resume at 2:00 PM to completion.

Don’t forget to ask for sponsors if you are growing your career in BJJ. There are many local businesses that would like to sponsor students competing. Five sponsors at $5 will pay all your fees!

Tournament fee for adults is $25 per student.

Tournament fees and Registration Forms are due by  JUNE 26th with no exceptions for bracket purposes and preparation. You can register in person at Gracie Barra Springfield or via your Professor or Instructor if you are not a student at Gracie Barra Springfield.

See you There!

July 9 & 10  is our Gracie Barra Springfield

Summer Tournament.

Friday July 9th the Gracie Barra Future Champions and Juniors will take the matt to compete starting at 5:00PM.  Tournament cost for kids is $10 per student and $14 for sibling groups.

Lillie getting a stripe!

Tournament fees and Registration Forms are due by  JUNE 26th with no exceptions for bracket purposes and preparation.

You can register in person at Gracie Barra Springfield or via your Professor or Instructor if you are not a student at Gracie Barra Springfield.  All GB schools are welcome!

Mike, Adam and Josh showing their GB medals and sportsmanship.

Saturday July 10th all adult competitors from all Gracie Barra Schools are  welcome to attend and compete with White-Blue to belts beginning at 9 AM – 12:30.

There will be a break for lunch at Hickory River Restaurant!

The Advanced competition will resume at 2:00 PM to completion.

Don’t forget to ask for sponsors if you are growing your career in BJJ. There are many local businesses that would like to sponsor students competing. Five sponsors at $5 will pay all your fees!

Tournament fee for adults is $25 per student.

Tournament fees and Registration Forms are due by  JUNE 26th with no exceptions for bracket purposes and preparation. You can register in person at Gracie Barra Springfield or via your Professor or Instructor if you are not a student at Gracie Barra Springfield.

See you There!