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Head Professor: Art Alvarado

Details: Prof. Art Alvarado is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has 25 years of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling. He started his martial arts training when he wrestled for Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe Springs, California. He began training at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California in September 1994 after he witnessed Royce Gracie submit Kimo Leopoldo in UFC 3 with an armlock. The Gracie Academy was owned by Rorion Gracie the creator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. There he had the privilege of training with Rorion, Royce, Relson, Rolker, Robin, and Grandmaster Helio Gracie. It was also there that he met and trained with Master Caique Elias. Grandmaster Helio Gracie considered Master Caique the most technical student outside of his sons! Shortly after receiving his blue belt Prof. Art entered into the Instructor Program. On top of his regular training, he had to attend separate classes on how to be an instructor. On many occasions Prof. Art had to teach practice classes in front of Royce, Rorion, Grandmaster Helio and the other instructors! The idea is that just because you’re a tough fighter/competitor doesn’t make you a good instructor. By being in the instructor program you had to know all aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Sport, Self-Defense, and Vale-Tudo (No-Rules)! Prof. Art moved to Houston in the summer of 2000 and is now the official representative for Team Caique. He is eager and ready to teach anyone who is sincere in learning the art that changed his life: Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Kids Program Url: http://www.hbjjc.com/newsite/index.php/kids-programs-houston-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-club/

Kids Program Detail: Our Kids Program is designed to familiarize your child with the etiquette of being on the mat and also teach them to use Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a way to defend against a physical confrontation. Other benefits include: improved balance, coordination, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Our instructors will show them the many forms of bullying and how to deal with it from the moment it starts. Our program will also teach your child what to do when approached by strangers. Children are rewarded at the end of each class with a fun activity such as: dodge ball, simon says, etc.

Other Programs Available: Kickboxing, MMA

Schedule Url: http://www.hbjjc.com/newsite/index.php/class-schedule-houston-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-club/

Email: prof.hbjjc@gmail.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/houstonbrazilianjiujitsuclub/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEyW-B_sS-KG61g3J5C9oA

Video Url: https://youtu.be/HkXkI1BHP6g

Country: United States