from left to right:
RODRIGO GRACIE, ROYCE GRACIE & EVALDO LIMA
Main Instructor: Evaldo Lima is a Black Belt under Royce Gracie and Rodrigo Gracie. And is Rodrigo's only Black Belt. He has been studying the art of Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 17 yrs & counting. Born in Goias, Brazil he was active in the Brazilian Airforce and studied Pathlogy for 4 yrs. He moved to the US in his twenties & has been a Long Beach Resident of 22 yrs. "It is a honor to learn this art directly from the source and to be involved in such a great art." This art was taught only to the royal family in Japan & to become apart of it is such honor." " Jiu-Jitsu has taught me Self Respect, Respect of Life & SELF DEFENSE, Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life."
Evaldo accompanies seminar nation & world-wide with Royce & Rodrigo Gracie
Some Videos & Media for Evaldo there are many more pix from Pride, k1, books & other media
Tapout Magazine issue 36 & 38: Search for Evaldo Lima
http://www.smpdigitaledition.com/publication/?i=36211&p=63
ADCC Who's Who in Jiu-Jitsu picture
http://www.adcombat.com/news/2010-06-09/kid-peligro-jiu-jitsu-news-worlds-2010-gallery-part-1-some-whos-who
JiuJiitsu Mania:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWspvDOQW3E
Tournaments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhYcXgjTXic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t78mLNkSrfo
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/lifestyle/royce-gracies-2010-philippine-tour
We see Martial Arts as Self Defense & Higher Learning.
Our Main Instructor, Evaldo Lima is a direct Black Belt of Royce Gracie, and Rodrigo Gracie's only Black Belt, as well as sparring partner of Royce & Rodrigo Gracie. Evaldo has been studying the art of Gracie /Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 17yrs & counting. Our Muay Thai Instructor, Arun was trained in the harsh schools of Thailand since the age of 5. He has traveled through out the world teaching the true techniques of Muay Thai. We searched 1 1/2 yrs to find a great MT instructor to represent the World-Renowned Gracie name & found him. Wrestling Coach Joey Solis has coached numerous High Schools in long Beach, & Colleges in So Cal. You can find his profile on "Instructors" Page.
Our goal is to teach & help students perfect techniques which is the key to Martial Art Success. Each discipline must be learned in order for one to understand the importance of each move.
Everybody has different reasons to train, but everybody wants to learn. Neutral Grounds is the school for all; Law Enforcement, Tournament competitors, MMA Enthusiasts, or if you just want to acquire Martial Arts knowledge on your resum'e.
We Hope you enjoy your journey into the World of Neutral Grounds Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy! Much Success!!!
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Long Beach est. 2004
World-Renowned Royce Gracie Network
About Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ie7nL64DuA
GRAND MASTER HELIO GRACIE
One of the Founders of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Helio's Brother Carlos Gracie
Hélio Gracie (Portuguese pronunciation: ['?liu 'g?ejsi]; October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009) was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] Until his death, Gracie was the only
living 10th degree master of that system, and is widely considered as one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history; he was named Black Belt magazine's Man of the Year in 1997.[2] He was the father of the world-renowned fighters Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Co-founder Rorion Gracie. According to one of his most notable opponents, Masahiko Kimura, Gracie held the rank of 6th dan in judo.[3][4][a]
You can find the history of Jiu-Jitsu at:
http://www.jiu-jitsu.net/history.shtml (BJJ).
Royce Gracie born December 12, 1966) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1][2] practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts, he is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA.
Gracie gained fame for his domination in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He became known for beating opponents much larger than he was, and between 1993 and 1994, he was the tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2, UFC 4, and fought to a draw with Ken Shamrock in the championship match in the Superfight at UFC 5. [3]Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and revolution Gracie popularized ized mixed martial arts with his results contributing to the movement towards grappling and cross-training in the sport.
He holds the most submission victories in UFC history with 11, which he earned between UFC 1 and UFC 4.
www.roycegracie.tv
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_Gracie
Rodrigo is the son of Jiu-Jitsu Grandmaster Reylson Gracie and grandson of one of the founders of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie.[3] Rodrigo began teaching Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 14 and was awarded the black belt at the age of 18 under his father. He then came to the United States to teach at his father's academy in California. Rodrigo and Royce have started to train together as well as spend a lot of time as a family. He travels conducting seminars all all of "Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Networks".[4]
Gracie has co-written three instructional books on Brazilian jiu-jitsu with author Kid Peligro; “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No Holds Barred!: Fighting Techniques”,[5]“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Path to the Black Belt”,[6] and “The Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu”.[7]
| Medal record | ||
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Competitor for  Brazil |
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| Grappling | ||
| ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship | ||
| Gold | 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 77 to 87 k |
