The 2 year celebration was a great success, as we coincided the anniversary with the surprise opening of our new academy location. So much planning and coordination had to be packed into just a few days in order to keep the secret, yet still allow everyone who attended the special day of training an opportunity to know the new address just prior to the big day.
Special thanks go out to Professor Maycon Carvahlo and Brandon Russell from Gracie Barra Jacksonville. Being the only other GB school in the state, we will always strive to support each others academies whenever there is a need. They came to train and share in our celebration, which only made it that much more of a special day for everyone. Thank you!
Also to all the Students of both GB Arkansas and GB Jacksonville. Your commitment and dedication to your academy and professors, solidifies the reason we are here to teach and share our Jiu Jitsu and way of life with you. Your goals and give us all purpose and become our goals on your journey to the black belt and beyond.
Professor Brian also gave special thanks to his lovely wife, Rebecca, for planning and making sure every minute detail was coordinated in the opening of the new academy for this very special day. The GB family extends well beyond those on the tatame, and would not have been possible if not for the support and love of our immediate family members as well.
Thank you to the students that helped with the last minute moving of the mats Friday night before. Not the easiest of jobs to complete, but we did manage to get it all finished in just a couple of hours.
And last but not least, special thanks to Blythe Keller for the taking the time and effort to make the special cake for the party. We could have easily went to a store to get the everyday cakes they have, but were very happy that Blythe too cared enough to take on the task of preparing one especially for this day. Thank you very much from all of us!
Here are some picture of our day of training at the new 3000sqft academy. Professor Brian gave a special class on sweeps with the help of Professor Maycon. We also had a few promotions afterwards, congratulations to:
Mark-1st Stripe White
Adam-3rd Stripe White
Wes-3rd Stripe White
Allen-Blue Belt
Cassie-1st Stripe Blue
and Pablo Piedra on his promotion to Brown Belt.
Keeping the Legacy Alive!
