Join Caio Terra’s Pan-Am camp with Leandro, Luiza, Yuri, Clark and more black belts
You can now purchase your pass to the pan am camp at GMA Institute of Martial Arts in San Jose, CA. Multiple time world champion…
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IBJJF San Francisco Open has reached capacity but don’t miss the rules seminar
The 2014 IBJJF San Francisco Open on Feb. 9 has reached full capacity and closed registration. The one-day tournament will be held at the Kezar…
Video: Jiu-Jitsu tranforms Samir Chantre’s life with opportunities and blessings
For black belt Samir Chantre, instructor at GMA Institute of Martial Arts and avid competitor, Jiu-Jitsu has changed his life in many ways. For one,…
Video: Escape and pass the 50/50 guard with Caio Terra
GMA member Caio Terra has released a new video as part of his Caio Terra Online training program. He shows how to escape the 50/50…
Bay area women: Train at the 2nd Inspire all-female open mat on March 1 for free
In September, GRACIEMAG headed to San Jose, CA for the first edition of Inspire in the Bay area held by its founder Kristina Barlaan. The…
Samir Chantre of GMA Institute of Martial Arts ties the knot at wedding in Brazil
When he's not consumed by the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle at his home in San Jose, CA, black belt Samir Chantre is participating in normal aspects of…
GMA Institute of Martial Arts promote students at end of year celebration
The instructors at GMA Institute of Martial Arts in San Jose, CA led a celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7 and winter belt ceremony. Many students…
Caio Terra invites you to join his online training starting tomorrow, Dec. 15 at midnight
At 11:59 p.m. PST tomorrow, Sunday Dec. 15, Caio Terra's online training will be released. The membership offers you insight into more than just the…
2013 BJJ Pro League Warriors: Consistency is key for Samir Chantre
Samir Chantre can be found at nearly every major Jiu-Jitsu tournament. The 2013 BJJ Pro League is no different as he steps in to replace…
Kristina Barlaan to start women’s program at GMA Institute of Martial Arts on Nov. 4
Starting Nov. 4, brown belt Kristina Barlaan will be teaching classes for females at GMA academy Institute of Martial Arts. The instructors list includes head…
Inspire All Female Open Mat brings together 100 women in Bay Area Sept. 14
The first edition of Inspire All Female Open Mats in the Bay Area gave Jiu-Jitsu women an opportunity to come together and build bonds…
Free Inspire Female Open Mat moves to Bay Area Sept. 14, reserve your spot today!
The registration is now open for the 1st Annual Inspire All Female Open Mat in the Bay Area. Founder and organizer Kristina Barlaan is bringing…