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Advanced Class Tonight!
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We need advanced students on the mats during these two classes each week. Come in and push yourself. We will cover a couple of techniques followed by situation hard training. See you at 7:30
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Advanced Class Tonight
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If you are trying to decide if you should train or not tonight, let me decide for you. Show up! I learned some great stuff from Phil today that I want to hurt you all with, I mean teach you all. Advanced Class 6-7:30
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The sport I will learn when I turn 40!!!!!
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If anyone wants to give this a try, Ill be at Greely Park this Monday Night at 5PM. It should be a good warm up before Marathon Monday. FYI being your own stick.. Dan...you might want to stay home for this one or get some head gear to protect your pretty teeth. http://boston.barstoolsports.com/random-...
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Sully
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Feb 26 = 2 Different Seminars
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Roberto Maia Spider Guard Seminar + Promotions at Gracie Barra Boston 11am-2pm Also Gustavo Machado (Nate B's Professor) Escape Seminar at Combat Sports International in Boston
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John Fain
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Pan Ams Last Call!
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I'm booking my trip and want to know if anyone is interested. Please get back to me ASAP! March 24-27 Irvine, CA
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John Fain
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Schedule Update
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Here is the updated schedule. It will be posted on the home page by Tues.
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Sunday night
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Anyone interested in training tonight? Call, text or message me on here if you are.
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saturay class
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Good rolling again. Real solid class on chokes . My neck is a little sore.
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Early AM Advanced Training
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In an attempt to get more live rounds in, I will be training with Will on Wed and Fri at 6am. Any of our advanced bigger students are welcome to attend. No offense to anyone else but these will be hard technical sessions with 200lb + competitors.
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Nap Time!
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I will not name names but Kate made someone take a nap tonight. I'm sure someone else will be more than willing to elaborate
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Marathon Monday Gi!
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There has been a lot of interest in Marathon Monday in the Gi. What I want to do is alternate Gi and No-Gi each Monday. Since I have not announced this until now, we will start next week. Tonight = Marathon Monday No-Gi. Next Monday (02/14/11) = Marathon Monday Gi.
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Pan Am Training
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I hope to have some company. We started a little competition defense training this past week. I want to do a lot more of that. Over the next month there will be a little less instruction to provide time for more situational rolling. Be prepared for several 5 min rounds each class.
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John Fain
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Fun Training Tonight!
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During the advanced class we worked on escaping submissions. Tonight we focused on rear naked chokes with one are completely sunk in and far side armbars. These drills are instrumental to reducing fear and increasing awareness when threatened. We will work on similar drills tomorrow in the comp...
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Pan Ams: March 24-27
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Seriously, who is in? Flights are $250 round trip and there is a deal at the Hilton right there. $396 for a double room for the entire Pan Ams. We can cram people in a room! We can train at GB Headquarters and a Shawn Williams where Page is now. Lets do this people!
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Can anyone help tonight?
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Can anyone cover the comp class 6-7pm or just run an open mat? Daniel Gracie is fighting in Bellator and I'm honored to be asked to go work with him tonight. Please let me know asap. Thanks
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Friday Competition Class
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We will be doing short rounds while practicing defense and escapes tonight!
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Police Unity Tour
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The purpose of this ride is to raise awareness of the Law Enforcement Officers that have died in the line of duty. This ride also raises money to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the newly opening Law Enforcement Museum. The motto of the Police Unity Tour is “We Ride For T...
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Gracie Barra Boston Monday Nights!
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I'm driving down to Newton for an advanced gi class tonight if anyone wants to go. It is a late class, 7:45-9:15pm but well worth it. I will be making this trip every Monday. Let me know
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John Fain
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Roberto Maia Seminar at GBNH 02/05/11
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I am very pleased to announce that Roberto Maia will be at GBNH for a seminar to celebrate our 3 year anniversary. Saturday February 5th! For those of you who do not know, Roberto is a 4th degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is the highest ranking professor in New England. Phil and I have been s...
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No Classes Saturday, only Seminar!
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Just a reminder that there will be no regular classes on Saturday. If you didn't know, we are having a seminar from 11am-1pm. Register online at www.graciebarranh.com
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Thanks to everyone in the gym
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I just wanted to take a second to thank everyone in the gym that has pushed me in gi, nogi and mma to get me ready for my fight. I contribute the things I achieve in bjj and mma to my GBNH family. A special thanks to Dennis and Phil for coaching me Friday night!!! Thanks Again
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Sully
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Tues Snow!
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No Noon Class today. Phil has to drive from MA and I'm not making him do it. I will update about tonight and tomorrow. Thanks
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Nashua Garden Tonight!
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Some of us will be going over for a drink or two to cellebrate our 3 year anniversary which is today! Hope to see some of you there if you live close by but please don't feel obligated.
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John Fain
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NAGA
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I was out of town but I understand our kids were amazing. Several swords and medals were brought home. I'm very proud of our kids program. The little guys put in on the line every chance they get. Nice job CJ, Riley, Ian, Noah, and Jake! Sorry if I missed anyone.
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Snowzilla and Gi Classes
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Since snowzilla will be stomping us TUE and WED and it can be tough to make class, come on in tonight for some Gi work with JJ. I may even wear all my badboy gear for No Gi if you want to see it. Im even thinking of making a saran wrap rashguard for some of the new guys to see and be creeped out by.
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This weekend!
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Few changes: My grandfather passed away this AM so I am heading down to Virginia. Thurs noon: Phil is teaching Thurs Night: Nate B. is teaching kids class, JJ is teaching the adult class at 6pm. Friday AM: I won't be in but we will be open for training. Friday Night: No classes because of Combat Zone...
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Sully's fight
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For anyone who wasn't at the fights or didnt hear the news, Mike Sullivan had an explosive KOin the 1st Round last night at Combatzone in Salem! Play by Play: Sully and his opponent were trading punches in the first round with Sully getting the better of the exchanges. Sully lands a nice takedown. They g...
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This is Sparta!
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I have to find someone in the gym to try this on. Orto has the athleticism to pull it off but is a little too girthy. Maybe Cory or Kate?
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John Fain
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Reminder
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For those of you who don't know or don't remember there is a gi class after marathon Monday's, and a gi class running the same time as nogi on Wednesday's. I know nogi is fun and all but if you want to get better you have to train in the gi, but you already knew that.
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Holy Snake, check this out!
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