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Some of the members of the Gracie Barra Evolution Competition…



Some of the members of the Gracie Barra Evolution Competition Team prepare for battle at the COPA Grappling Championships. The team did an absolutely fantastic job bringing home countless Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. A notable contribution was BJJ Blue Belt, Michael Miller, submitting a BJJ Black Belt to win the Advanced No Gi Division. Way to go Mike!

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month. Blake Caynor…


Blake Caynor


Conner Golden

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month. Blake Caynor is our Advanced Student of the Month and Conner Golden is our Beginner Student of the Month. You make us proud gentlemen, keep up all the hard work!

Congratulations to our newest winners of the Student of the…


Kevin Rohrer


Ankit & Anika Balaraju

Congratulations to our newest winners of the Student of the Month title. The February winners are Kevin Rohrer for the Advanced students. The Beginner students have the brother and sister pairing of Ankit and Anika Balaraju. Keep up the great example to others!

Congratulations to Hermes Espinoza for achieving his Brazilian…



Congratulations to Hermes Espinoza for achieving his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blue Belt last night!

I am so proud of the entire Gracie Barra Evolution competition…







I am so proud of the entire Gracie Barra Evolution competition team for their incredible performances at NAGA Tampa this weekend. In particular, my daughter, Savannah Cook, did a fantastic job winning first place in Gi and No Gi. My concern wasn’t whether or not she would win first, but that she had fun to set the stage for the future. She had fun, gave her second sword to her competitor and is ready to take on the Beginner Division next time. I couldn’t ask for any more!………Professor Ryan

Congratulations to Gracie Barra Evolution January 2012…


Ryan Kline


Joshua Leeds

Congratulations to Gracie Barra Evolution January 2012 Student’s of the Month, Ryan Kline and Joshua Leeds. Ryan Kline is our Advanced Student of the Month and Joshua Leeds is our Beginner Student of the Month. Both these young men demonstrate exceptional attitudes in class, at home and at school. Keep up the inspirational motivation to all of your peers!

Professor Ryan is home from knee surgery. Only 55% of his…



Professor Ryan is home from knee surgery. Only 55% of his miniscus was removed with everything else looking good. “I’m going to rest up today and tomorrow, but will be at GB Evolution on Wednesday to train the team. Thanks for everyone’s help!”

Professor Ryan is home from knee surgery. Only 55% of his…



Professor Ryan is home from knee surgery. Only 55% of his miniscus was removed with everything else looking good. “I’m going to rest up today and tomorrow, but will be at GB Evolution on Wednesday to train the team. Thanks for everyone’s help!”

Congratulations to Gracie Barra Evolution Students of the Month…


Tyler Peterson


Tyler Davenport

Congratulations to Gracie Barra Evolution Students of the Month of December 2011!

Tyler Peterson (Advanced Student of the Month) & Tyler Davenport (Beginner Student of the Month)

Student of the Month exemplifies a positive attitude and great work ethic at home, in training and at school. Congratulations to both Tyler P. and Tyler D. for giving the very best of themselves in everything they do in life. Keep up the great work, we’re proud of you both.

Gracie Barra Evolution Christmas party on Wednesday, December…



Gracie Barra Evolution Christmas party on Wednesday, December 21st @ 6:30pm. Bring some sort of dish to eat and bring absolutely everyone to hang out and enjoy this special time of year.