Austin Massei

I have been training at Gracie Barra Texas for a little over three years now. Being in the Coast Guard I have to keep in good shape and BJJ is the best exercise I have ever experienced. I have seen many people lose weight and change their whole lifestyle because of Jiu-Jitsu. For me, I love coming to GB TX every day. The people are amazing and I have made great friends. Professor Draculino is a world class instructor. Being able to train under someone of his caliber is a dream come true. You will not find a better teacher. Whether you are looking to lose weight, exercise, make friends, learn self defense, compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or fight MMA, Gracie Barra TX is the place to be.

Roger Allen. 38 years old. Executive.

Run; do not walk to Gracie Barra Texas if you want to get into shape

I had a problem like many others who let the daily rat race get in the way of exercising and living healthy because of work related demands and stress. Inthe course of several years I gained weight slowly and got up to 323 lbs. Severe shin splints and planter’s fasciitis made exercise painful and counterproductive. I knew that I would have to do something.

I saw that Professor Draculino was starting up a BJJ school in Clear Lake and I decided to give it a try. This decision has changed my life. Draculino provided the atmosphere, the curriculum, the support, and the motivation for getting me back on track through his fundamentals program. Not only is he a great motivator, but a world class Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor. Draculino has produced many champions, and I now feel like one of them.

After Training with Professor Draculino for 3 months, I have lost 35 lbs and 6 inches off my waist. I no-longer have problems with shin splints or planter’s fasciitis. Many of my friends and family have been amazed at the strides I have made. Better still, I am now giving the youngsters a run for their money again because my cardio, strength, stamina, and flexibility are improving each and every class.

I highly recommend that you start training with Draculino if you to want to be a champion and enjoy these same benefits. If I can do it, then you can too!

Kristin Sommer, C.S.C.S. Personal Trainer

Training with Vinicius Magalhaes, aka Draculino, is a martial artist’s dream come true. As someone who has studied, trained and taught in the martial arts for 25yrs, I expect a lot from a teacher. And as a champion competitor, I expect a lot from a coach. Draculino has far exceeded my expectations

It’s not only the quality of the material taught (Gracie Barra Jiu-jitsu, which has been proven in self-defense and in competition), but the way Draculino is able to teach the material. He is able to make what seems complicated to be simple. He is a master instructor

The competition team he has already created here is more proof that he is an excellent coach. And the team is really the entire school. Even those who do not step on the competition mat or get in the ring or cage are necessary to help those who do. He and my teammates helped me achieve a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Mundials with less than 4 months from the opening of the school.

In addition, every class is designed to challenge and improve your overall fitness. I am also a 25yr fitness educator and am impressed he provides a lot of variety in the conditioning part of each class. The fitness training part of each class will definitely improve your strength, endurance and flexibility.

I am so glad Draculino chose Clear Lake/Houston as his U.S. home!