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Carlos Gracie Jr.
7th Degree Red and Black Belt
Master Carlos Gracie Jr. is a man ahead of his time. Son of Grand Carlos Gracie Sr., he has used his unique visionary skills to create two of the world's largest and most important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Organizations: the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and Gracie Barra. As founder and current Chairman of both institutions, he has channeled his entrepreneurship to take our sport to the next level allowing thousands of individuals across the five continents to experience the 'Gentle Art' as students, instructors, or competitors.
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Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes
4th Degree Black Belt
Professor Vinicius Draculino Magalhaes is the head instructor of Gracie Barra Texas and Gracie Barra - BH Schools (more info about GBBH at www.jjbh.com). With more than 20 years of teaching experience, he is a primary example of a man who is fully dedicating his life to his Children (Jade and Igor), his wife (Monica), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Barra and its members. Prof. Draculino‘s personality, enthusiasm, integrity, charisma and leadership make the essence of GB Texas and GBBH and touch all those around him. A great competition background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Wrestling and MMA qualifies him as one of the best featherweight competitors in BJJ history. He holds many titles such as: a 4-time Pan American Champion, 1 time no gi pan American champion- 2008, 2 Times Brazilian national champion, 2 Times Silver medalist at the world BJJ championships, MMA lightweight champion in Brazil, Strike Force Feather weight Winner and Abu-Dhabi veteran. Besides these titles held as a competitor and fighter, Professor Vinicius is considered one of the best instructors in the BJJ world. Among his students, you will find world champions, Pan Ams, national BJJ champions, more than 100 Black Belts, MMA and Grappling champions spread all over the World. Professor Vinicius is also a Lawyer in Brazil and graduated from the UFRJ (Federal University of Rio De Janeiro) which is one of the top three Law schools in the country. Recently, Professor Draculino launched a BJJ training website with online classes where people can access great techniques and class schedules for any computer or IPhone. www.draculinobjjtraining.com
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Brandon Wolverine Mullins
1st Degree Black Belt
Professor Brandon " Wolverine" Mullins has his nickname for good reason: He has the discipline and the will of a Samurai and the tenacity of a Wolverine. As an example of his dedication, Professor Brandon has hundreds of titles in his career in Gi BJJ, Judo, Wrestling and NOGI Jiu-Jitsu, and being one of the two Americans to win the World NoGI championships two times. Professor Brandon is by far the most accomplished Texan BJJ competitor in history, and is always sharing his knowledge at the mats of Gracie Barra Texas daily, from Sunday to Sunday. With a very direct and honest personality, he is one of the reasons why the competition team of GBTX is number one in the state.
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