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2012 Belt Ceremony & BBQ Party Saturday May 26th!

GB Santa Barbara - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

2012 Belt Ceremony & BBQ Party Saturday May 26th!

This is the time of the year when all our students come together to support and celebrate each other and especially those who are getting promoted to the next belt rank. Your presence at this event is important to us and your teammates! 
 
The Belt Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th. We will start with our little guys at 11AM. After the Kids graduation we will hold a Kids BJJ competition. Custom medals will be given to all division winners. Tournament Registration is FREE and all our students enrolled in the Kids or Jr's program are welcome to participate.  
 
We will follow up with our Adult Belt Ceremony immediately after the kids tournament. The adult graduation is scheduled to begin at 12pm.  As usual, after the Belt Ceremony all the students participating in the event are welcome to join us for a sparring session as well as our annual group picture.  
 
For those who enjoy good food, we are going to host our traditional Brazilian BBQ Party on West Beach Park in the afternoon following the Belt Ceremony. Feel free to bring your friends and family to celebrate and party with us!
 


 
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Professor Zé Radiola Seminar Friday May 25th

GB Santa Barbara - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Professor Zé Radiola Seminar Friday May 25th
 
As part of our Belt Ceremony, we are offering our students the opportunity to learn from one of the Gracie Barra leaders for a great price! Friday, May 25th Professor Zé Radiola will be at our school teaching lots of great techniques.  
 
José Olimpio, mostly known as “Zé Radiola”, is a former professional surfer who became a pioneer for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. A black belt in BJJ under Carlos Gracie Jr., Zé Radiola became the leader of the Gracie Barra Pernambuco Academy in the city of Recifé from where he spawned BJJ starlets such as Braulio Estima, Vitor Estima, Otavio Sousa, Lucas Rocha and many others.
 
This is your chance to learn from one of the best BJJ coaches in the world! Don't miss it!!!

CLICK LINK BELOW for video of Prof. Zé Radiola teaching a technique:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N4eZbinz28&feature=related


 
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Women's Self Defense Bootcamp Friday May 18th + Women's Enrollment Special Offer

GB Santa Barbara - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Women's Self Defense Bootcamp Friday May 18th
 
Gracie Barra Santa Barbara is offering a FREE Women Bootcamp including Yoga, Conditioning Training and Self Defense this Friday, May 18th at 7pm. The session will consist of 60 minutes of Yoga and conditioning exercises + 30 minutes self defense including techniques to help you protect your self against 4 common street attacks.
 
Don't miss this great opportunity to exercise and learn the worlds' most effective method of Self Defense: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Tell your friends and family! Call us today and R.S.V.P. to save your spot! (805) 845-2272.

$0 Registration + FREE BJJ Uniform for Women Joining During May
 
This month GBSB has a special promotion for the ladies! Women who join our program until the end of May will receive a very special deal! $0 registration ($50 value) + FREE Official GB uniform ($140 value).  It's a women's world! So is our school... Make sure to get the word out to your friends about our May promotion.


 
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GB Anti Bullying Community Program

GB Santa Barbara - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

GB Anti Bullying Community Program
Gracie Barra is offering, during the entire month of June, a Self Defense program that will help kids from 6 to 13 years old to properly prevent, respond and deal with bullying.
This is a great opportunity for your kids to experience Jiu-Jitsu and address their most common concerns in regards this important subject with our experienced team of instructors. All participants who complete the course will receive a diploma at the closing ceremony. Spread the word amount your friends and family.  Let's help kids to learn how to effectively defend themselves against Bullying!


 
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New Classes Added to the Academy Schedule!

GB Santa Barbara - Sunday, February 05, 2012

New Classes Added to the Schedule!


No Gi Classes Starting Next Tuesday, Feb. 7th at 6pm

No Gi classes will be held every Tue & Thu from 6 to 7pm and Sat at 11am.


Official Gracie Barra Rashguard is part of the uniform and it's use is mandatory during No Gi classes. No excuses!


Official GB shorts are not required but we strongly recommend the students wear grappling trunks only.


More New Classes Coming Up Soon!

Great news! Besides our new 7am classes, now it's time for some No Gi training to take place in our schedule. The No Gi program will start Feb 7th and will be available 3 time per week for now on. Make sure to check out our new class schedule for more information.

But we don't stop here! After introducing 2 new classes to our school schedule we are planning to offer even more training options to our students. We have in mind to include 3 other classes until summer. All Levels MMA/Self Defense, Judo and competition classes. Stay tuned!


Family Class Now Saturdays from 10AM to 11AM

This popular class is now being held from 10AM to 11AM every Saturday morning!  If you have family members who haven't tried BJJ yet, here is a great way that you can give them an opportunity to try while having some fun together!  Adult students may also bring their children to this class to try BJJ, and Kid Students may bring their Parents!  Find out why BJJ is so effective and watch out for our little champs...it may cost you and arm or two!!!  Intro uniforms are available for parents and children who want to participate.


 
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GBSB TOURNAMENT SAT DEC 17 AT 1PM Don't Miss It!

GB Santa Barbara - Friday, December 16, 2011
Attention GBSB Students!
The Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Gracie Barra SB is holding an in-house tournament Saturday December 17 at 1:00 PM.  The tournament is open to all GBSB students.  The registration fee is $20 and proceeds will be donated to the the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.
Register + Compete + Help Save Lives!
We hope to see you there!
Rules of this tournament are same as the ibjjf http://www.ibjjf.org/rules.html

Except for the following:
****White belts under 3 stripes will start from their knees.
****All white belts with 1 stripe will only be competing with passing the guard.
***White belts above 3 stripes can start from their knees or standing.

 


 
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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS

GB Santa Barbara - Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Save Big on Rashguards - $10 Off

Official Gis - $40 Off

30% Off everything else in stock!

While supplies last

Friday November 25th


 
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Last Few Days for October Promotion

GB Santa Barbara - Friday, October 28, 2011
Bring in a Friend
Gracie Barra is holding an
October Special Promotion
Only one more week left!
Tell your friends about our monthly promotion!

Get a FREE Rash Guard If Your Friend Joins!
Your friend will get the benefits of training BJJ and a great deal and you will get a Free Rash Guard when you bring a friend and your friend enrolls during October.


 
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GB Tournament Results

GB Santa Barbara - Friday, October 28, 2011
GBSB students had a great performance at the GB COMPETITION last weekend! Everyone fought very hard and represented our academy with heart and soul! Congratulations everyone! We are all very proud of you!!!

Check out the students results:

Igor Tavares - Gold Medal
Mike Zuckerman - Gold Medal
Sean Snodgress - Gold Medal
Maurice Moreno - Silver Medal
Kim Seyong - Silver Medal
Damien Choi - Silver Medal
Michael Costa - Bronze Medal
Alex Pedrote - Bronze Medal
Mike Lagrassa - Bronze Medal
Joey Snodgress - Bronze Medal
Jake Snodgress - Bronze Medal


 
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New Arrivals - Check Out Our Selection of T-Shirts, Sweaters, Shorts and more!

GB Santa Barbara - Saturday, October 08, 2011

Get your GB Wear from us and save shipping charges!


 
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