Gracie Barra has a long list of professors who started as GB white belts and worked their way through the ranks. Professor Alexandre, or Dande, is one who made his mark competing early on, and has kept the legacy alive. Now, as the head instructor at GB South Austin, Professor Dande passes on his knowledge and guidance on living a life of Jiu Jitsu to … Continue reading Alexandre Ferreira Santos
As the IMFK Royal World Cup 2015 begins in Bangkok, two Houston fighters make their final preparations. Jennifer Guerrero and Samuel Mongonia from Revolution Dojo earned their way on the team, a team that consists of the best striker the United States has to offer. Teams from around the world are allowed one fighter in each category, so to make it to this team is … Continue reading Jennifer Guerrero & Samuel Mongonia
The benefits of living a martial arts lifestyle boast a wide range from internal to external. For Houston MMA fighter Cody Owens, they save him from a vicious downward spiral. Now, as he prepares to step in to the cage for the first time in a year, he reflects on his motivations and his drive. MMAWIN.com was proud to sit down with this energetic, positive, … Continue reading Cody Owens: The Texas Zombie
On August 1st and 2nd the Lubbock City Bank played host to the Sanshou National Championships and Team Trials. The event is used to select the National Sanshou Team in the 13th World Wushu Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia this November. The rules of a Sanshou match are pretty simple. The fighter is awarded 2 points for a knockdown, kick to the head or trunk (body), … Continue reading Sanshou Nationals
The head of Gracie Barra Brownsville, Tyler Bosard, started Jiu Jitsu in late 1998 in Lubbock, Texas. Being one of the first to train in the Lone Star State, Tyler has seen the the martial art grow and evolve. Now, with his academies is the Rio Grand Valley, Tyler continues the legacy of BJJ with his own blend of humor and techniques. Gracie Barra Brownsville2451 … Continue reading Tyler Bosard
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