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? A Spooktacular Belt Grading Ceremony?

?️Congratulations to all our GBDG kids who earned their belt promotions for this month. Keep up the good work. We are here to support you every step of the way. We are so proud of you guys.
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Check out these cool pictures of our GB Kids who came sporting their awesome masks and costumes in true Halloween fashion. Thank you for making this our spookiest belt grading ever!?

Gracie Barra Downers Grove serving Downers Grove, Naperville, Hinsdale, and surrounding communities

For a free trial lesson call us at : (630) 964-1414


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Dear Parents,
The summer break is here, and we would like to invite all little champions of Chicagoland to develop VALUABLE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS that no other summer camps can offer. Gracie Barra Downers Grove Summer will teach the kids self defense, competitive Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and functional workout in a safe environment, with fun activities on top!

The Gracie Barra Chicagoland Summer Camp will be following all safety protocols designed in accordance with Gracie Barra Safety Protocals??, respecting all the CDC and State protocols for reopening after-school programs and day camps.

These special workshops will be lead by:
◦Prof Carlos Lemos Jr: 4x Brazilian Jitsu World Champion Gracie Barra Black Belt 5th degree
◦Prof Marcos Barros: Pan American Champion, Brazilian National Champion Gracie Barra 4th Degree Black Belt, Illinois State Police Officer and member of the SWAT Team

?Location: Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu (152 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515)

?Period: From June 22th to August 20th, Monday through Thursday, except July 6th to 9th in appreciation to the Independence Day weekend.

⏰Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

?Participants: GB members and non-members age 6-13 yr old. No prior experience required. All participants must be fully Gracie Barra uniformed.

?ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Sign up today! [email protected]


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Dear Parents,

Summer break is on the horizon and we would like to invite all kids and teens of Chicagoland to develop VALUABLE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS that no other summer camps can offer. Gracie Barra Downers Grove Summer Camp will teach your kids self-defense, competitive Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and functional workout all in a safe environment with fun activities on top!

The Gracie Barra Chicagoland Summer Camp will be following all safety protocols designed in accordance with Gracie Barra Safety Protocols??, respecting all the CDC and State protocols for reopening after-school programs and day camps.

These special workshops will be lead by:

Prof Carlos Lemos Jr.: 4x Brazilian Jitsu World Champion Gracie Barra Black Belt 5th degree

Coach Andrew: BJJ Brown Belt and Striking specialist

Coach Vince: BJJ Blue Belt, Muay Thai and wrestling specialist

?Location:
Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu (152 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515)

?Period:
From June 14th to August 12th, Monday through Thursday, ⏰Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ?Participants: GB members and non-members age 6-13 yr old. No prior experience required. All participants must be fully Gracie Barra uniformed. ?ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Sign up today! [email protected].


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Calling all Gracie Barra members in the Chicagoland area. Gracie Barra Downers Grove is hosting two special training days as part of the GB Chicagoland Training Day event. This is a joint effort by the GB Chicagoland leadership to help prepare our students for upcoming competitions and improve their overall conditioning.

Training will be conducted by a team of top GB Midwest black belts headed by our very own Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr.

$15 minimum donation. All proceeds will go towards the GB Chicagoland Ambassadors Program fund, a non-profit organization that sponsors athletes that best represent the Gracie Barra vision and embody the GB lifestyle.

  • GB Chicagoland Kids Training Day will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6:15PM open to kids 8 years or older, 3 stripes and up.
  • Chicagoland Adults Training Day takes place the following day on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00AM available to adults 1 stripe and up.

Limited spots available. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with your brothers and sisters from other top GB schools in the Midwest.

Register today!

 

Talk to one of our staff members to sign up. You may also contact us at:

Phone: (630) 964-1414

Email: [email protected]

 

SEE YOU THERE!

 

Gracie Barra Downers Grove serving Downers Grove, Naperville, Hinsdale, and surrounding communities

For a free trial lesson call us at : (630) 964-1414


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?Attention GBDG Family. Here is our Holiday Schedule. Please take note and spread the word.

?Thank you and Happy Holidays from all us at Gracie Barra Downers Grove.

Gracie Barra Downers Grove serving Downers Grove, Naperville, Hinsdale, and surrounding communities

For a free trial lesson call us at : (630) 964-1414


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Professor Carlos “Escorrega” Lemos Jr. surrounded by his children and friends after receiving his Gracie Barra 25 Year Achievement Award from Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, our very own Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. received the inaugural Legacy Award award for his over 25 years of dedication, commitment, and loyalty to Gracie Barra.

“Over 26 years ago I had two dreams and two dreams only…”  The Gracie Barra black belt said during his acceptance speech. “I wanted to one day become a father and I wanted to one day to receive my black belt under Master Carlos [Gracie Jr.]” He continued. “Almost 27 years later I can tell that I am a blessed man.”

The awards ceremony was held during dinner on the second night of Gracie Barra World Summit 2019 as part of a 3-day event held every two years where leaders and members of Gracie Barra academies from all over the world come together to celebrate the three pillars that make Gracie Barra the largest and most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in the world: GB Legacy, GB Jiu-Jitsu, and GB Competition Team.

Among the award recipients were other accomplished GB black belts and fixtures namely Prof. Flavio Almeida, Prof. Carlos Maia, Prof. Rafa Ramos, and Prof. Marcelo Souza.

To conclude his speech, Professor Carlos thanked Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and ended with the words “I know I made the right choice.”

Congratulations, Professor Carlos! The Gracie Barra Downers Grove Family is extremely proud of you!

 

Gracie Barra Downers Grove serving Downers Grove, Naperville, Hinsdale and surrounding communities

For a free trial lesson call us at : (630) 964-1414

 

 

 


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?️Start the year right. Come train with us tonight!

?Reminder: New year, new schedule

Tuesday and Thursday evening fundamentals class
6:30-7:30 pm immediately followed by Adults No-Gi class 7:30-8:30 pm

?See you on the mats!

Gracie Barra Downers Grove serving Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, and surrounding communities

For a free trial lesson call us at : (630) 964-1414

 


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Attention GB Downers Grove & East Naperville students
There will be no classes at either school from Saturday 5/29 through Monday 5/31 in observance of the
??Memorial Day Holiday
Instead, we will be hosting “Holiday Roll” at GB East Naperville on Saturday 5/29 • Back-to-back Study Hall sessions at 11am & 12pm
‍Book your spots here!
Regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, 6/1.
Thank you! ?
(630) 964-1414