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Historic Video shows Formation Of Jiu Jitsu International in Rio, Brazil
Posted by USAJJ in jiu jitsu grandmaster on December 19, 2009
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As we’ve published here before, jiu jitsu international is now official – but this is the video shot by Brazilian reporters that we edited to show the actual historic moments.
On the video you’ll see JJI’s executive director “Papa” John Gorman, along with the President of the World Black Belt Council Sylvio Behring, and on the table, 3 of the 4 grandmaster that make up JJI’s governing body, the Red Belt Council:
Grandmaster Alvaro Barreto, Grandmaster Joao Alvaro Barreto, and Grandmaster Flavio Behring.
You can learn more about their life-long dedication to the sport on the jiu jitsu international website.
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BJJ Red Belt Alvaro Barreto Named Professor Emeritus
Posted by USAJJ in jiu jitsu international on November 27, 2009
"Papa" John Gorman presents BJJ Grandmaster Alvaro Barreto the Professor Emeritus title
USA Jiu-Jitsu is the non-profit organization in the United States
working to promote Jiu-Jitsu as an amateur sport in order for it to be recognized by the U.S. and International Olympic Committees.
Realizing Jiu Jitsu in the U.S. wouldn’t exist without its strong ties to Brazil where it has thrived for nearly a century, USA Jiu-Jitsu is honoring many of the recognized grand masters of the art with a special status.
John “PapaJohn” Gorman, commissioner of USA Jiu-Jitsu and Executive Director of the recently formed Jiu-Jitsu International presented Alvaro Barreto with a certificate naming him Professor Emeritus of USA Jiu Jitsu.
The title illustrates Alberto’s lifelong dedication to the art and USA Jiu-Jitsu’s debt to the masters who helped popularize the sport in Brazil and its immigration to the United States.
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