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Tribute to the Gracie Family
Picture of Helio Gracie in his later years.
Helio Gracie
Picture of Carlos Gracie in his later years.
Carlos Gracie

Carlos and Helio took the art of jiu-jitsu and changed it from its formal Japanese style and turned it into an art that could win street fights common in Brazil. The Gracie brothers turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into the best ground fighting system ever created.

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Welcome From Rommel Dunbar

Picture of Master Rommel Dunbar, 3 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion

It is with great honor and pleasure that I extend to you my personal invitation to participate in the 2nd World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships for Kids & Teens on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

This is an exciting time for the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their growing success. I would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the parents, instructors, athletes, volunteers and above all the referees who continue to support these tournaments and make these events worthwhile.

I hope that your experience at this competition will be stimulating both physically and mentally. May all of you excel in your skills and perform to the best of your abilities. May you have a positive experience and learn new techniques and skills to enhance your appreciation of these sports and the personal cultivation acquired through practicing them.

I wish you the best of luck and success in all of your endeavors and look forward to seeing you at the 2nd World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships for Kids & Teens.

Respectfully,

Rommel Dunbar