Gracie Barra Alaska Grand Opening

A very special day at the new Gracie Barra Alaska School, with a four black belt seminar and 80 participants on the mat.  I was honored to share the mat with Professor Nelson Monteiro and former world champion Rafael “Gordhino” Correa, head instructor at Renzo Gracie’s Academy in New York.  A 2 hour seminar, followed by a grand opening ceremony and reception.  A fantastic facility, and an extended family under the guidance of Professor Ted Stickel.  RDA member Brian Dunagan was also at the seminar, which was filmed and will be dropped to DVD in the future.  We were skunked in First Annual Black Belt fishing competition, sitting on the Kenai River and chatting it up.  More pictures and insights to come.