We will see you there!

Shane takes the mat....

Welcome early birds to the newest class to welcome in fall and winter! Starting August 25th we will open the doors to invite you and several Instructors to a 6:30 AM Open Mat. Many of you showed interest on the sign up sheet at the academy and we are encouraged to help you meet your training goals!

WE WILL SEE YOU AT 6:30 AM On Thursdays!

Gracie Barra Instructor candidates Jason and Kathy!

Today eleven Instructors and students traveled to Chicago and invested their time to learn how to referee under IBJJF.

They really enjoyed the class, their time in Chicago and of course they all succeeded in gaining their certification!

Organized like a team,fighting like a family and learning with the best! Great job Gracie Barra Instructors, students and Professor Marcos!

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?

See you there.

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Second set?

Thank You Fitness Together and Adam !

Consumer Reports magazine: July 2010

Here are the average amounts of metals we found in three servings of these protein drinks. The maximum limits for them in dietary supplements proposed by the U.S. Pharmacopeia are: arsenic (inorganic), 15 micrograms (µg) per day; cadmium, 5 µg; lead, 10 µg; mercury, 15 µg. Amounts at or exceeding those limits are in bold. Experts said three servings a day is common.

Welcome Instructors to the part of your Friday that is really awesome! We will see you on the mats! Please bring any questions or buzz you have heard regarding the IBJJF competition. Lets join forces and help the students get excited about the competition and help them in any way we can! Its not often we have such a great competition so close to Springfield!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gracie-barra-springfield-brazilian-jiu-jitsu

Samuel (Sue Young) in Korea! The future Black Belt!

Hello GBS INS Candidates! We hope you enjoyed the Independence Day with your families and our summer tournament! There are more events to come for the exciting summer and fall and we are more than appreciative to see your passion for BJJ and all your teammates! So far we have 33  students competing and attending the Chicago International Open IBJJF Championship! We have some great goals to set and aim for this summer! We will see you on the mats!