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To train body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the ‘winning-losing’ or ‘contest’ philosophy. At Gracie Barra America we strive to help students get the most out of their training. For students with consistency and dedication, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the Jiu-Jitsu or the “Gentle Art”. Working from the assumption that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be embraced as a lifelong journey, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has designed an effective learning plan or program of study that allows for students to naturally progress from the white belt to the black belt. Thus, classes and their respective curriculum at Gracie Barra America are not isolated from one another, but elements of a larger structured learning plan called “Programs”.

Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc. (KMW) is the largest reality-based self-defense organization in the world and industry leader in Krav Maga-based self-defense, fitness, and fighting. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, emphasizing instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. Founded in 1999 to promote Krav Maga throughout the United States and around the world, KMW trains and certifies instructors and licenses over 150 authorized Krav Maga training centers in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Europe. KMW has trained over 10,000 law enforcement and military personnel, together representing more than 1000 government agencies and military forces throughout the United States. The KMW HQ Training Centers™ offer the highest caliber of instruction to thousands of people, supporting the company’s core commitments to keeping people healthy, fit and safe. KMW maintains a long-standing relationship with the non-profit Krav Maga Association of America (KMAA), which were both founded by LA County District Attorney Darren Levine, a sixth-degree black belt in Krav Maga, who trained under Imi Lichtenfeld. Through the service of its leaders and strategic partnerships with educational institutions and other civic organizations and agencies, KMW continues to develop, promote and implement self-defense and fitness programs that help people “Get in shape. Go home safe.”

BJJ Fanatics was started by a pair of black belts who know that nothing is more important for a fellow fanatic than their time on the mat. Their aim was to create a shop for BJJ Students who dont look at BJJ as a sport but a lifestyle. Bernardo Faria grew up in Juiz de Fora, Brazil and through a studious nature and