26
Aug
2023

Issue #8

Howdy, Jiu-Jitsu family! We're swinging through your inbox to share the latest on the happenings and goings-on of our gym.  It's a bit long this week, so be sure to stick through to THE END.   SCHEDULE & CLASSES THE LAST CLASS The last class at our current location will be held Friday, September 15th [...]
14
Feb
2023

Issue #3

Howdy, Jiu-Jitsu Fam! Competitions teams, open mat, and bears—OH MY! COMPETITION TEAMS   We’ve been discussing competition for a while now and several of you have expressed an interest in getting started.  So, give us a shout if you’re interested and we’ll get you added to the roster.  We are going to establish teams for […]

14
Feb
2023

2023 Competition Schedule

2023 Competition Schedule GRACIE BARRA ALABAMAGracie Barra GreystoneMarch 4thRegisterGracie Barra HuntsvilleMay 27thRegisterGracie Barra JasperAugust 19thRegisterGracie Barra PelhamNovember 11thRegisterCOMPNETYou will need a SMOOTHCOMP Account prior to registering for an event.  Parents will need to register themselves and then create an account for their children. Rules COMPNET TENNESSEE SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPApril 15th RegisterINTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (IBJJF)You will [...]
1
Feb
2023

Issue #2

Howdy, Jiu-Jitsu Fam! I’m swinging through to share some information and touch base.   SATURDAY, 04 FEBRUARY This Saturday we will be hosting a private event when open mat normally occurs.  To make up for that, the 10 AM GB¹ class will be run as an All-Levels class.  We will spend 10-15 minutes working on […]

26
Jan
2023

Issue #1

Howdy, Jiu-Jitsu Fam! I’m swinging through share some recent happenings with you and remind everyone of some changes we’ve made. A BRIDE TO BE   This week, we will say goodbye and best wishes to professor Jefferson as he heads back to Colorado to tie the knot with his long-time sweetheart.  While we would have […]

14
Jan
2022

Lance Kennedy-Gracie Barra Birmingham’s First Champion

Lance is perhaps not what you would expect out of a top-shelf competitor.  At 36-years-old, Lance is on the older side of the spectrum for those seeking to enter the competitive Jiu-Jitsu scene.  Humble, in every respect, he lacks the flare and swagger of younger competitors.  With less than a year of formal Jiu-Jitsu instruction, […]