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STICKY:
Some Changes
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Hi guys, We are going to slowly implement the official procedures of Gracie Barra. We already do an outstanding job regarding work ethic, technique, and attitude. The changes will mostly surround curriculum and etiquette. Curriculum changes will not be too noticeable. Basically, we will foc...
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40+ Geritol Jiu-Jitsu
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So, I'm fortunate enough to have started grappling seven months ago, and I just hit that magical age--to which none of us is immune--of forty in September. I say "magical," because it seems to be common knowledge that at forty, our metabolism changes (so beer actually settles for the lo...
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Gi, anyone?
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I have a blue GB gi that's a size A3, which turns out to be too small for me. You've probably seen me wear it for a couple of weeks now (and laughed), so it's in excellent condition, and I wanted to find out if anyone needed to purchase one, or even trade if you just happen to have purchased a blue A4 that's too...
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Sully and Smeef: Kick some ass tonight!
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Wish I could be there. Can't wait to see the videos!
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NateW
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Drilling a specific Guard.
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I was looking for people or a person to drill cross guard and some spider guard sweeps and submissions. Essentially this is the stuff I like to do but you may find you like it as well. I can see that this may not interest some of you as you don't play it or don't like it... but if you do like it and want to learn it...
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Flack
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Belt Promotions Tuesday 09/27/2011
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We will be having belt promotions Tuesday night at 7:30pm! Please come out ot support the new belts!
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John Fain
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New Judo class starts Tonight!
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Wed 6pm Judo class with USA Olympian Rick Hawn! Don't miss his classes!
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John Fain
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Thank You All
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This old man is truly grateful for eveyone's help.
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Joe Walsh
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Bring the pain tonight Orto!
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KpKane
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Sat or Sun Morning Drilling?
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Anyone interested in some regular drilling at 9 or 9:30 before the weekend morning classes?
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No regular classes on Sunday (Storm)
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GBNH will be closed tomorrow (Sunday) due to the weather. I however will be there with my family for the day as it is much safer than my house surrounded with trees! If anyone wants to train or just hang out if you lose power, I will be there by 9am!
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John Fain
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No Class this Saturday (Boston Open)
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We have a great team representing GBNH at the Boston Open tomorrow. If you can, come down to support everyone at UMASS Boston!
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John Fain
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Boston Open!
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Team GBNH: The training is going great but I want to start getting organized as far as registration for the Boston Open. Get in touch ASAP to make sure you register for the right division. Also, you can change your division after you have registered so there is no reason to wait until the last minute....
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John Fain
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Boston Brawler Shorts
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Just looking to pick up a couple of pair of shorts. Wondering how to get them with the GBNH logo and maybe the design for PJ on them.
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Academy will be closed...
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Hey guys, I'm sorry but we will be closed on Thursday and Friday. PJ's wake and funeral hae me running in circles. Believe it or not, I have a ton of planning for these. To make matters worse, Dennis and Orto are weighing in Thursday and fighting on Friday. They would usually help to cover all the clas...
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John Fain
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Donations for PJ Memorial Decals and Flowers
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TEAM GBNH: We are accepting donations for the 300 decals that will be available tomorrow at the wake and for a flower arrangement. Both of these items will be gifts from PJ's GBNH family! Any left over money will be used towards more decals, patches and shirts! Meet up with me at the academy ASAP! Thanks...
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John Fain
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Drilling
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Is anyone interested in getting some drilling in before the Tuesday advanced class and the Sunday morning classes? Maybe a half hour before, I am hoping to try to do this consistently. I am trying to work on half-guard (for starters). I am getting married on the 30th of this month so the next few weeks ar...
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Need Help with Saturday Classes (This week only!)
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I need someone to cover the kids class at 9am and the all levels class at 10am on Saturday! I would prefer someone who has taught the kids class before or one of the parents of the kids who trains. The adult class can be a huge marathon session 10-11:30am. Please let me know ASAP
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John Fain
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Gym Fight Nights!
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I want to increase the number of exhibition matches between teammates. This will be much more structured and will include a tiny weight-cut, interview and walkout with music. We have a referee training with us now and he will be officiating the fights. This is an outstanding way to sharpen skills a...
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GBNH MMA = Team Triumph!
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As most of you know, we started as Triumph BJJ/Team Triumph in Feb 2008. Our MMA team is going back to Team Triumph. Our academy will remain GBNH, only the fight team will change! We will have lots of shirts/shorts and gear with our new Triumph logo!
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John Fain
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Dennis, Orto and Smith All fighting!
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In case you don't know, Dennis Olson, John Ortolani and Smith Cotito are representing GBNH/team Triumph at Combat Zone July 29th. GBNH coaches Ortolani and Olson are the main event and co-main event! This will be a GBNH victory celebration so let's bring the biggest crowd ever! Contact the fighters...
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John Fain
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OFFICIAL: Sunday Night Training!
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There has been a lot of requests for evening training on the weekend. So, here it is! JJ will be running a class for all levels on Sundays at 6pm. This class starts this weekend! JJ runs a great class so be sure to make it in!
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John Fain
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Who wants to work the Boston Open (IBJJF)?
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My friend Alex is a director with the IBJJF and is looking to hire ring coordinators and scorekeepers for the Boston Open August 27th. You get pay, lunch and a huge opportunity to work with the ONLY legitimate and most prestigious BJJ competition organization in the world! Post here ASAP if you want...
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John Fain
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2nd annual GBNH Pool Party and Cookout
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This sunday, July 3rd 2:00 after the morning class. See me on the mats or message me and I will give you the address and directions. We will have another epic volleyball game where Flack can show off his "white man jumping skills" Bring your spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends and kids. Ky...
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In-house Tournament Results
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I heard you all did very well! Post your experiences here, I want to hear how your matches went down!
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John Fain
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New Weekend Class?
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Hey everyone. JJ wants to start a class on Saturday or Sunday evenings. What do you all think? He has no problem doing this and I have no issue with it, I just want to know what the interest is for it.
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John Fain
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In-House Tournament Tomorrow
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If you have not registered, do so ASAP! You don't have to pay on line, you can pay when you get there. But you have to register tonight! If you cannon register, send me an email or write here your weight and division and I will register you. john@graciebarranh.com Also, post here to coordinate rides....
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John Fain
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Friday Night!
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Hey everyone! I have my 10 year wedding anniversary this Friday night and I don't think I will see # 11 if I miss it for BJJ. Can any of our advanced students cover the class? We usually just do tons of rolling on the timer. Please let me know ASAP!
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John Fain
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Can anyone cover tonite's all level class?
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So I messed up my ankle pretty bad tuesday. I figured I would be able to at least teach by now, but I doubt I can even scale the stairs. So if anyone can cover class at 7:30 tonite it would be greatly appreciated. Here's my number if you have any questions 603-860-9624. If you can do this for me... you will be m...
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Congratulations to GBNH's newest Blue Belt!
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Shannon received his blue belt last Friday. Shannon has been with use for a long time and this promotion was well deserved!
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John Fain
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