GB Magnolia News

Breakfast Roll/Potluck this Saturday Feb 25th!!

GB The Woodlands - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

This Saturday in Celebration of Prof.Robo's visit we will be having a Breakfast roll at our Woodlands location from 10AM-12pm!

No Formall BJJ Classes will be held for either location, 11am Cardio Kickboxing is still going on, 12pm Muy Thai will be open bag circuit!

The Breakfast Roll will be potluck style, so any food donations such as orange juice, donuts, snacks etc will be graciously accepted :)


 
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IBJJF Houston Open results!

GB The Woodlands - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

February 11th and 12th Gracie Barra North Houston had a successful showing at the 3rd annual IBJJF Houston Open!

Notable competitors include Corey Bacek with a gold place showing, Bailey Boyd winning his 2nd Gold medal of the year, Matthew Macione who fought hard in his tournament debut, Kaiden Kenepperath who had an awesome showing along with his father Brandon who earned some valuable competition experience.  Coach Carlos Martinez went home with 2 medals, winning gold in his division then going on to a strong 2nd place finish in the absolute division.  Prof Todd competed in his first Black Belt match, Mike Pollard tested himself with some stiff purple belt competition, and Big Joel Allen defended his title and won the gold medal for the 3rd straight year!

In the team division, Gracie Barra was able to walk away with a 1st place showing and team trophy presented to Gracie Barra's Texas director Professor Draculino!  Awesome job Gracie Barra competitors and we look forward to the next one!!!


 
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IBJJF this weekend Feb 11th & 12th!!!

GB The Woodlands - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

This Saturday and Sunday Feb11th&12th the IBJJF comes to Houston for it's 3rd annual Houston Open tournament!

We have several competitors competing including last year's purple belt absolute Champion-Big Joel Allen returning to defend his title, Coach Carlos Martinez will put it on the line this weekend, BJJ Standout Corey Bacek will return to action, as will Mike Pollard,  Matthew Macioce, and father son duo of Branden and Kaiden Knepprath!!

For more details and times of competition go to ibjjf.com, and good luck to all our Gracie Barra North Houston competitors!


 
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Thank you GBNH Students!!!!

GB The Woodlands - Friday, January 13, 2012

 


It is a busy time right now at Gracie Barra North Houston, with so many competitions and events coming up, team morale has boosted higher than it has in a long time.

Coming up first is the Tournament of Champions Jan 14th to be held at the Spring Klein wrestling club.  We are sending out a committed Coaching staff of Coach Carlos, Chris, Prof Alex and Todd to support our GBNH competitors and lead them to victory!  Already slated to compete are Tre Mitchell, Duncan Rainey, Isreal Valdez, Memphis Ford, Tatum Ortiz, Braxton Husk, Ryu Turcios, Michael Reutzel, Miguel Romero and close to a dozen adult competitors!! For more info go to worldgrapplingcircuit.com for location details and tournament schedule.

http://youtu.be/tHpaekr2cfQ

Later in the month our MMA team kicks off the year with Ricky T representing us at the Legacy Amatuer Series here in Houston at the Arena Theater!  Get your Haduken T-shirts at the front desk to support this outstanding amateur competitor!  Also Coach Mike's boxing debut has been post poned 2 weeks due to opponent injury.  Tickets for Coach Mike's fight on sale now!!! See the front desk for details!!!

Keep up the good work students!! Pass on the word to your friends about this great team!! I will see you on the mats!

-T.Moore-



 
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Special Guest Coaches next week at GB MAGNOLIA!!!!

GB The Woodlands - Friday, December 16, 2011

Your in for a treat next week students!!

As Coach Morono goes on vacation next week(dec 19th-23rd), we have some special guest Coaches to shake things up as he is away.

Monday night(@ GB MAG)- Undefeated Amateur and Professional MMA competitor Coach Jared Chaffee will be teaching the BJJ all evening long.

Followed by Wednesday morning at 11am(GB MAG) Texas BJJ State Champion-Coach Charles Lloyd will be teaching his unique blend of BJJ on the Magnolia mats!

That same evening-IBJJF MIAMI OPEN Champion-Coach Carlos Martinez will be teaching the No gi Wednesday evening at 7pm(@GB MAG)!!

finishing the week off with Coach Jarred again on Friday night(@GB MAG)!

All these classes are scheduled for GB Magnolia, take advantage students of the awesome Coaching we have available.

(Remember we will be closed Dec 24th and 26th)

C U on the mats!!

-Prof. Todd-


 
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December Holiday Schedule(closures)

GB The Woodlands - Thursday, December 08, 2011

Hi students!!

We will be closed Saturday Dec 24th and Monday Dec 26th

We will be Closed Saturday Dec. 31st and Monday Jan 2nd.

for the Holidays!! Please plan accordingly, and have a safe Holiday season!!!

 

-Prof.Todd-


 
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benefit dinner (classes) and MT seminar

GB The Woodlands - Thursday, December 01, 2011

Thursday December 1st our Magnolia location will be closed due to most of the staff and students participating in the Mighty Oaks Benefit dinner.  However, our Woodlands location will have normal class schedule up to 6pm.  From 6pm to 8pm will be open mat at the Woodlands, all students welcome.(515-6 kids Muay Thai @ woodlands will still go on)

Saturday December 3rd Head Muay Thai Coach Michael Corley will be hosting a huge Muay Thai seminar featuring some of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world.  Seminar is from 12pm-3, followed by sparring 3pm to 4pm.  The only class that will be affected by this is the Muay Thai adult class at 12pm.  Seminar cost only $20 for current Gracie Barra students, $30 for general population.

 Big things happening at Gracie Barra North Houston students!!! Dont be afraid to get involved!!!

Prof.-T.Moore-


 
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WGC Grappling tournament results and play by play!!!

GB The Woodlands - Monday, November 28, 2011

 Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Week Students!!

Gracie Barra North Houston was represented well this past Saturday November 19th at the latest World Grappling Circuit Tournament held by promoter Brett Boyce.


Representing our kids, Kendall and Ryu T. had some tough matches but came through with strong performances by each competitor.

Brandon Stryker had a tough 1st match in the no gi, narrowly loosing his match by 2 points, only to come back in the gi division to avenge his loss against the same opponent.  Winning via points.

Dusty Ford displayed the work he has been putting into his guard and scored nice sweep attempts in his 2 gi matches.

Elias Rodriguez had a hard fought day, competing in the purple belt gi division and then going on to the no gi Absolute division, loosing only by 2 points to one of the best competitors at the tournament.

Adam Jusaino showed heart going the distance in one his very first tournaments in the gi division white.  

Matthew Ignasiak had a strong run in his divisions competing in both the gi and no gi competitions placing in both and winning a come from behind exiting match via submission!

The GBNH Competitor of the day was big Scott Shelburne.  Scott had a busy day competing in 7 matches!!  He placed in all 3 divisions he signed up for and represented our team proudly, displaying true poise and competitive maturity by listening perfectly as he competed, doing everything he was intsructed to do during the course of his matches.

Congrats to all, I can not wait to see you all and the rest of our team compete in the near future!!

-Prof. Todd-



 
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November News Updates & Thanksgiving Schedule

GB The Woodlands - Friday, November 18, 2011

Gracie Barra North Houston's, Coach Matt Wald traveled to Oklahoma November 12th to go and win the C.E.C Muay Thai JrWelterweight Championship in a hard fought split decision victory!!  Way to go Coach Matt!!


November 19th promoter Brett Boyce will be hosting a BJJ tournament at the Legends Sports Complex.  Several of our teammates will be competing.  For more information visit worldgrapplingcircuit.com, and stop by to support your teammates.


Thanksgiving week, we will be closed Thursday November 24th, 25th, & 26th. Please plan accordingly and enjoy your Holiday week!


 
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Gracie Barra N.H @ Health Expo this Saturday!!!

GB The Woodlands - Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Please stop by and visit us this saturday at the Nutrition Depot Health and Fitness expo located on Louetta (1/4 mile East from Kuykendahl).

Forrest Griffin will be there signing autographs, and Gracie Barra N.H will have a booth set up with an onsite martial arts demo going every 15 minutes.  Event starts at 9AM and will run most of the day.

Visit mynutritiondepot.com for address or more info.


 
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