Professor Joaquim Valente traveled to Los Angles, representing the Valente family, to receive this beatiful plaque from the hands of Rose Gracie, Grandmaster Helio Gracie’s eldest granddaughter. The Gracie Nationals is a Jiu-Jitsu event that promotes the practice of traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by holding matches without points where vitory can only be achieved by submission.
Professor Gui teaching the Guard during the Fundamentals class
After receiving the Key to the City last week, with the presence of UFC Hall of Famer, Royce Gracie, Mayor George Vallejo proclaimed December 18th, 2012 the Valente Brothers Day.
VBs together for the final event of the year
