The Gracie Barra academy in Santa Barbara led by GMA member and 2nd degree black belt Rodrigo Clark have scheduled their celebration for two related anniversaries coming up. On September 27, the head instructor will celebrate his tenth year teaching in Santa Barbara along and the academy will celebrate their fourth year as an academy.
Rodrigo Clark began training Jiu-Jitsu when he was sixteen in 1992 and earned his black from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. The Santa Barbara Gracie Barra academy has been operating on State Street since August 2009.
The celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. and go until 7:00 p.m. at the school located at: 1014 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Master Vinicius ‘Draculino’ Magalhaes will be in town for a seminar so don’t miss the chance to celebrate a solid academy in the Santa Barbara town and learn from a decorated coach.
Learn more about GMA Gracie Barra Santa Barbara and the anniversary party go to: www.gbsantabarbara.com
Check out this highlight of the academy by Andres Quintero: