Gracie Barra Encinitas dear student, Steve Gable won again!!!With a great performance,Steve now improved his MMA record to 3 wins-0 loses .Well done , the Gracie Barra Family is very proud of you . 
Keep up the good work,
Gracie Barra Encinitas Family.
Gracie Barra Encinitas students moving forward toward the Black Belt!!!
Great job guys, Gracie Barra Encinitas Team.
Professors Nelson and Rafael are very proud of all the people that represented the GB Family at the 2008 Nationals, it was a great display of technique and guts.
Lets train harder for the next chalenge!!
Below are some pictures from the tournament:
Odilon Maia and David Zappazodi hanging out on the bleachers .
Paulo Carvalho going for a sweep towards the title.
Paulo Carvalho at the top of the podium of the Blue Belt Midle weight adult division.
Congratulation Paulo, you did great in all of your 5 fights!!
Paulo and Prof Rafael after the podium!!
See you on the mats,
Gracie Barra Encinitas Family.
**All pictures by Prof Magid Hage
Few know the foods that we must consume to keep a healthful life. Certain vitamins and nutrients capable to improve the functioning of its organism, if ingested exist frequently. Already scientific studies had been made had proven that these substances are capable to prevent illnesses
But do not think that they are foods expensive.
We, as BJJ practitioner and adepts of a healthful life, must know of this:
1- The mighty Apple
Thought how functional food, the apples help to delay the aging shear, protecting it of the solar rays. Besides, reduce the risks of developing diseases in your brain, Alzheimer, cancer in the stomach, liver and lung, prevent and maintain the tax of cholesterol in acceptable levels, through the ingestion of an apple daily, it helps in the slimming, since the pectin makes difficult the absorption of the fats, of the glucose and removes the cholesterol. The ideal is to consume it to a native
2- The essential Oat
Of all the cereals, the oat is one of the richest in fibers. It is able to reduce the blood levels of glucose , the bad cholesterol (LDL), it obstructs cardiac diseases and the cancer, for his antioxidant effect; regulate the functioning of the intestine, calm the nerves and improve the concentration and the mental exhaustion, it prevents migraines, insomnia, hyperactivity and anxiety.
Act still avoiding deficiencies in the pregnancy and it guarantees a good development of the fetus, stimulating the production of milk. It avoids pains in the esophagus, gastritis, ulcer, cold or diarrhea and flatulence
3- The famous Garlic
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4- The protection of the soy
Because of being a rich woman in estrogen, helps the women to maintain the levels of regular hormones after the menopause. But, for that, they must be consumed three times weekly from 25 years.
She still reduces risk of heart diseases, to ease the nuisances of the menopause and I prevented it the cancer of breast and of colon. It acts still in the absorption of the calcium, avoiding the osteoporosis.
5- The great ally: Oil of olive
Essential item in the kitchen, the oil maintains diseases like the arteriosclerosis and the cancer of colon far from his health. Act still improving the functioning of the stomach and of the pancreas, accelerate the metabolic functions, produce protective effect and tonic of the epidermis, stimulate the growth and it favors the absorption of calcium and the minerals. And, o what is better of everything: oil helps to lose weight!
6- The delicious Tomato
With low calories and rich man in nutritious, the tomato cannot be lacking on the table. It is rich in lycopene and mineral salts like potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and iron. Therefore completely, it is able to reduce the risk of cancer, help the organism to fight infections, it strengthens the memory protecting against the males of Alzheimer and Parkinson. Besides, it is ideal for whom wants to lose weight, since it contains only 25 calories and works like anti poison and laxative.
7- The taste of Brazil nut
Native of the Amazonian Forest, this nut helps in the prevention of cardiac problems, it is a fountain of vitamin E and selenium, which they collaborate to curb the production of free roots. She is able to slow the aging down, to reduce the risk of diseases of heart, to strengthen the immunity and to prevent the cancer.
8- The healthy Yoghurt
The value of this food is in 6 million bacteria pro biotic (beneficial to the health) . His ingestion is a fountain of help in the growth of the children. More still: the yoghurt reduces the dark rings under eyes. It had been that, balance the intestinal micro flora, help in the absorption of the nutritious ones, control the cholesterol, increase the absorption of calcium for the organism, improve the immunity and it prevents infections caused by funguses.
9- The benefits of the Seed of linseed
The seed of linseed is the richest fountain of Omega existent 3 in the nature. Therefore, go too far of her! Between his actions, she is able to prevent heart diseases, the high pressure and the thrombosis, help in the development and growth of the children, it activates the metabolism, helping fighting the obesity; it would ease the effects of the TPM and the little flames of the menopause; improve the function of the intestine and it reduces the cholesterol.
10- The tasty Grape
Rich woman in fibers and flavonoids, the grape has laxative and diuretic properties, the grapes stimulate the functions of the liver, leaving you well and with the prettiest skin. It has more: besides it is a good fountain of vitamin C, I spike and potassium. Strengthen the immune system and the arteries, reduce cancer, hemorrhage, loss of the memory and cardiac diseases, avoid the precocious aging and it has antioxidant substances , mighty allies in the combat to the free radicals
EAT WELL,
GRACIE BARRA ENCINITAS FAMILY.
Carlos Gracie Sr.’s life was amazingly portrayed in a recently launched book about his life! The author, his daughter Reyla Gracie, delights the readers with fantastic stories about the Gracie Family.
Anyone who looks at the book is touched by “The list of teachings who inspired Carlos Gracie” at the back cover of the book. Find below a quick translation:
1. Be so strong that nothing can disturb the peace of your mind.
2. Talk to all people about happiness, health, and prosperity.
3. Give to all your friends the feeling of being valued.
4. Look at things by the enlightened point of view and update your optimism on reality.
5. Think only about the best, work only for the best, and always expect the best.
6. Be as just and enthusiastic about others victories as you are with yours.
7. Forget about past mistakes and focus your energy on the victories of tomorrow.
8. Always make those around you happy and keep a smile to all people who talk to you.
9. Apply the largest amount of your time on self-improvement and no time in criticizing others.
10. Be big enough so you can feel unsatisfied, be noble enough so you can feel anger, be strong enough so you can feel fear, and be happy enough so you can feel frustrations.
11. Hold a good opinion about your self and communicate that to the world, but not through dissonant words but through good works.
12. Believe strongly that the world is in your side, as long as you stay loyal to the best of yourself.
Best regards,
Gracie Barra Encinitas Team.
A recent visit to the Gracie Barra HQ in Rio de Janeiro saw some unexpected visitors: Georges St Pierre, Alvaro Romano, Martin Rooney and Kid Peligro. GSP who was here recently is back training at GB while helping good friend Gustavo “Ximu” Machado prepare for an upcoming fight in Canada.
GSP went round and round against some of the Gracie Barra’s best on that day and let me assure you all that he is the real deal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Here is a picture of GSP training with the Gi on:
GSP we are very proud of having an athlete of your caliber training at Gracie Barra.
Good luck,
Gracie Barra Encinitas!
Hello Dear Students,
In this edition of “The ‘B’ in BJJ” we will talk about one of Brazil’s great sports idols, three-time Formula One Champion race-car driver, Ayrton Senna (March 21, 1960 – May 1, 1994).
In Brazil, the most popular form of auto racing is Formula One. On Sundays, fans watch Formula One races, which take place in different countries around the world, on TV. Once a year, Brazilians get to see Formula One take place live in Sao Paulo, at the “Autodromo de Interlagos” in Sao Paulo. For years, the driver they were all cheering for was Ayrton Senna.
More than an idol, Senna was a national hero for the most of the Brazilians.
“I remember the time when Senna was racing for his second and third title and everybody used to get together with the families and friends on Sundays to have lunch and watch the race. Every place you were there was always a TV playing the Formula One. My uncle use to lock himself in his room just to watch the race without anybody to distract his attention. When I was a kid, I was on vacation with my family at the hotel’s swimming pool area, and all the guests requested the hotel to put a TV in the pool area for us to watch the race—nobody wants to leave the pool area but watching the race was more important.
“My personal opinion is that the race itself is magnificent but Senna was more that just a racer. Having an athlete competing for your country and bringing so many victories almost every Sunday for all the Brazilians it was a glory. For millions of people going through a tough life, battling all week to support their families, battling against the social inequality and struggling day by day to be happy the Sundays were a day that together with the Senna’s victories we all had the “good winning sensation feeling” in our hearts, and with that we all had our will to win and to go after your dreams boosted to achieve our goals in life. Rich or poor, ugly or beautiful, black or white, man or women, Ayrton Senna da Silva was a Idol for all of us. We all know that if you are a famous person you will always have somebody with a negative comment about you—but with Senna it was different. I never met a Brazilian in my life who did not like Senna.”
(Felipe Guedes - GB San Clemente Student)
In Formula One he raced for Toleman, Lotus, MacLaren and Williams. And in “Formula One’s Society”, a question that seems to never be answered is: Who is the best pilot of all the times?
Miguel Fangio (Argentine)On the early days of F-1 and not so much technology? Ayrton Senna (Brazil) with his great talent? Or Michael Schumacher (Germany) breaking all the Records? Well if Senna did not have a fatal accident in the San Marino Grand Prix maybe we would have the answer—but I’m sure that if you ask any Brazilian you can imagine what the answer is.
Besides been a champion inside the tracks Senna was also a champion outside it. He was a reserved person and even shy.
He created together with his family just a few months before his death the “Instituto Ayrton Senna” (Ayrton Senna Institute) The Ayrton Senna Institute is the fulfillment of the F1 Tri-Champion’s dream. The Institute’s programs develop innovative social technologies that are implemented, evaluated and disseminated all over Brazil to offer human development opportunities for children and young people. Since its foundation in 1994, the Institute has helped transform the lives of 7,896,146 million children and young people, reaching 1,360 cities in 25 Brazilian states.
Check out some videos from him:
Interviewed by Jack Stewart CLICK HERE
Tribute to Senna CLCK HERE
Ayrton Senna memorial CLICK HERE
Take care,
Gracie Barra Family.
