Cinta azul (Blue Belt)
Philippe Brenner
Carlos Alonzo
Rolando Lazo
Alvaro Ortiz
Alexander Rothlein Pinto
Rudy Rosal
Oscar Martinez
Sergei Korstcheff
Jose Calvimontes
Gustavo Paiz
Oscar Paiz
Miguel Antonio Garcia
Rodrigo Lambour
Andrea Ovalle
Anneka Kestler
Grethel Mazariegos
Keyla Marin
Maria Ines Suarez
Pamela Sosa
Cintas Moradas (Purple Belt)
Maria Fleischmann
Luis Fernandez Duran
Fernando Pontaza
Renato GironCinta Cafe (Brown Belt)
Fernando Granai
This morning VB Headquarters hosted the winter edition of the annual Youth Fellowship Challenge™. Over 150 children participated. The event showcased the spirit of the Valente Brothers youth program. As Professor Pedro Valente said, “the Jiu-Jitsu we teach prepares children to face all challenges life may present.” At the end of the day, Professor Valente also congratulated all families, parents and especially the children for their technique, kindness and respect.
The Valente Brothers Youth Program focuses on the physical, emotional and mental well being, as well as the education of our children. It is “Education for Life.” Firstly, we provide our young students with the most powerful defensive skills so they will be ready to stand up against bullies. In addition, we assist our students with the development of characteristics and skills they will need in order to live a happy and balanced life. Our young pupils develop confidence, discipline, courage, responsibility, and leadership among other important values. We promote non-violent resolutions to conflict.
Last week Professor Gui Valente travelled to Holland for an intense week of Jiu-Jitsu.
Gui taught two seminars at Yamato Gym and was invited to visit the training center of the Amsterdam Police and to demonstrate Jiu-Jitsu at the Royal Dutch Marines Base in Doorn.
Last year the Valente Brothers also established a Study Group in the city of Weesp, located minutes away from Amsterdam.
The VB Study Group of the Netherlands – Yamato Gym
Amstellandlaan 106
1382 CH Weesp
T. : 0294-267032
info@yamatogym.nl
Valente Brothers student and Instagram sensation Carol Buffara, spent the frist weeks of january in Miami taking the VB intensive self-defense course. Carol, who lives in Rio de Janeiro, created a Healthy Lifestyle movement on Instagram called #ProjetoCarolBuffara which quickly became a hit in Rio and all over Brazil. During her stay, Veja, Brazil’s most prominent magazine intereviewd Carol and did a photo session with her at Valente Brothers Headquarters in North Miami Beach.
Royce Gracie was selected by Sports Illustrated as one of the 50 greatest athletes of all time. The only other Brazilian on the list: Pelé. A well deserved recognition to a man who not only showcased the superiority of JiuJitsu as a fighting system but also kick started a brand new sport. Congratulations!
Schedule Reminder: All Valente Brothers locations are currently closed and will reopen on January 2nd.
Let’s rest, recover and prepare for a great and fabulous 2014.
With over 400 students and friends in attendance the 2013 Winter Belt Ceremony was the largest Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ceremony ever in Miami. Valente Brothers and Royce Gracie students united for a wonderful night of celebration.
The event took place at Valente Brothers Headquarters in North Miami Beach.
Grandmaster Pedro Valente and UFC Legend Royce Gracie were in attendance.
This year’s ceremony also celebrated the 20th anniversary of Professor Pedro’s arrival to Miami, the 20th anniversary of Royce Gracie’s first UFC Title in UFC I and the 60th anniversary of the friendship between the Valente and Gracie families.
15 new Black Belts were promoted.
