Congratulations to one of our bright new students for being March Student of the Month!  Sean Lee joined us only a short time ago, but his progress week to week… (Continue Reading)

Congratulations to Gracie San Diego’s newest Yellow belt, Kayla Santos. Kayla also happens to be our 3rd kid Student of the Month and for very good reason. Kayla is always… (Continue Reading)

Congratulations to Gracie San Diego’s newest purple belt, Jay King!  Jay has been a student of Johnny’s “since bump and roll”, or the very beginning in laymen’s terms.  The owner… (Continue Reading)

I am very pleased to announce only our second kid Student of the Month, the first since Austin was awarded over a year ago.  Jasmin Shasteen is one of the… (Continue Reading)

The father of the famous Launais clan as represented by Niko, Jon is a wonderful addition to our team.  After watching classes for over a year and picking up a… (Continue Reading)

Congratulations to another helpful, proud dad in the Gracie San Diego family!  Glenn took a little time off a while back but since then has been a consistent and valuable… (Continue Reading)

Just because Sonny is his kid. Scott goes above and beyond, frequently helping out with the kids’ class while keeping tabs on his little champ.  He has been training hard… (Continue Reading)

Lee is a great example of a beginner student.  He came in a little unsure, but comes to class consistently, stays quiet, and works hard.  Every class he has visible… (Continue Reading)

We are happy to announce the June student of the month, Julianna Canepa.  “J” is a 2-stripe white belt and an exemplary student.  From her very first day people had… (Continue Reading)

Guy is a blue belt now!  New responsibilities, new divisions to conquer, new colors to coordinate…ok maybe Guy isn’t thinking about all of that.  And that is why he deserved… (Continue Reading)

Zack is a quiet young guy who works hard and always stays positive. A white belt, his first tournament was the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, where he earned the nickname,… (Continue Reading)

(APRIL FOOLS) Rauan has been on the mat more than anyone in terms of percentage of their entire life. Constant grappling practice with his parents, Regis and Carol Lebre, has… (Continue Reading)

You may not recognize this face just yet, but that just means you haven’t been coming to class enough. Brian started with us a short time ago but already has… (Continue Reading)

Just 7 months after having a baby, Carol stepped back into tough competition for the first time at the Abu Dhabi Trials in Las Vegas.   If you haven’t heard already,… (Continue Reading)

Those of you that train regularly should be used to seeing Ben’s face on the mat.  He is one of our newer students but is also one of the most… (Continue Reading)

Congratulations to Bo Francy, our December Student of the Month!  Thank you, Bo, for always being serious in your training and helping your partners.   Showing up regularly and ready to… (Continue Reading)

Give the best that you have, show up regularly and on time, help your partner while training. Raszell does all these things and always with a smile.  Thank you for… (Continue Reading)

The student of the month showed technical and physical improvements. The consistency of his frequency attending the classes and the effort invested in each day at our Academy was the… (Continue Reading)

The Student of the month is an example of positive attitude among his partners in the class. Always showing the respect to the professors and the dedication in class. If… (Continue Reading)

“Xavier” is an example of dedication and hard working student. He is also an impressive knowledge of the Gracie Self Defense Program surpassing some of the graduated students. Moreover, the… (Continue Reading)

Some students find within Gracie Jiu-Jitsu an alternative way of working out. Therefore, the goals that you set for yourself can be obtained with hard working and dedication while having… (Continue Reading)

Consistency and dedication on the training. Therefore, as a result it was noticeable the improvements on the technique. Respecting the Instructors and Training partners he was always on time  for… (Continue Reading)

Being able to identify your strengths and weakness is not easy. In addition, being able to ask for guidance is even harder.  It was noticeable the improvements on your technique by the instructors and training partners. Dedication,… (Continue Reading)

Give the best that you got, show up regularly and on time, help your partner while training. Those qualities would describe someone who deserve the honor to be the Student… (Continue Reading)

So easy to add new Students of the Month. Just add a new POST with the category ‘Student of the Month’. Use the POST THUMBNAIL Box on the Right >>… (Continue Reading)