Congratulations GB Chino Students!

Congratulations to the Muraoka family and Mike Velez on their success at the North American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament.  Competing in his first tournament, Konner Muraoka took 2nd place in the Junior Teen division.  Kent Muraoka also took second place in his division; his first competition as a blue belt.  Keith Muraoka, white belt, took home gold in his division.  Mike Velez, white belt, has been training hard and took third place.  GB Chino is very proud of you and all of our students for their continued commitment and hard work!

Mike passes his opponent's guard.                                                                     
     

Konner works for the takedown.


Attempting the Key Lock.
  

Konner takes pointers from dad (Keith)
 

Mike and Konner onn the medal podium.
 
 

1-Day Kettlebell Workshop

Gracie Barra Chino is excited to host its first kettlebell workshop, presented by AB Sports Performance!  Kettlebells are a functional hand held gym that delivers extreme all around fitness.  Anybody can learn and reap the benefits of kettlebell training.

Date:           Saturday, September 12, 2009
                     9:00am-1:00pm

Location:    Gracie Barra Chino
                     3811 Schaefer Ave., Suite A
                     Chino, CA 91710

Price:          $249.00 before September 4th, $300 after September 4th.
                           AB Sports Performance accepts check, cash, and credit cards through Paypal  
                           (www.absportsperformance.blogspot.com)
                           If paying by check, please remit payment to:
                           4752 Francis Avenue
                           Chino, CA 91710

Price Includes:                                                                
*4 hours of kettlebell training                                          
*Men receive 35lb kettlebell ($80 Value)                         
*Women receive 18lb kettlebell ($50 Value)

Workshop will cover:                        Rules of Participation:
*Dynamic Warm-up                             Please be prompt and ready to work. 
*Deadlifts/Swings                               Barefoot & no shoes on the mats.
*Turkish Get-ups                                  Attire: Work-shirt and shorts.
*Clean                                                   Ladies, pull hair up & shorten nails.
*Press                                                   No Jewelry (rings or watches)
*Snatch                                                 Bring a towel and water.
*Squat

Instructor: Adam Bresciani, RKC, MA, CSCS
Adam Bresciani has 20 years of experience in the field of fitness & exercise science. He has trained athletes ranging from youth to professional status. In addition to being the former Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Avengers, he has experience with the Oakland Raiders. Adam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor. Adam has a a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State and a Master’s Degree in Sports and Fitness Management from the University of San Francisco.

Asst. Instructor: Shane Kaplan, BS, CPT
Shane Kaplan is a former professional boxer and has been involved with sports performance training for 20 years. During this journey, he has helped enhance athletes of the World Games, Olympics, the professional boxing and kickboxing industry, and in the mixed martial arts world. Shane has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management and is certified with the International Fitness Association.

Contact: (909) 203-0969

Guest Instructors at Chino August 15th and 16th

Professor Rafael will be traveling on August 15th and 16th.  Classes will take place as scheduled with guest instructors.  On Saturday, our dear instructor "Big" George and instructor Frank Nava from San Clemente will be teaching.  On Sunday, Professor Andre Fernandez, from Gracie Barra Irvine, will teach the Fundamentals class.  This a great opportunity to learn from other Gracie Barra team members.  The GB Chino staff greatly appreciates their support!

Another Win For Gracie Barra

Gracie Barra had another win at the IBJJF’s International of Masters and Seniors last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Marcelo “Vietcong” Rezende brought his adversaries into his web and took the medium heavyweight, also at master. In the final he beat Jorge Luiz Oliveira (blue).

Congratulations!