Kyra Gracie is a great ambassador of jiu jitsu. On July 23rd of last year she held the event that had the attention of every jiu jiteiro about there – and an event that did not disappoint: Roger vs Buchecha 2.
Now Gracie is gearing for a 2nd edition of the event – the organization has a definite date and venue for its new event. The Gracie Pro 2018 will be held on September 29th and 30th, and to be even more special it will feature the historic gymnasium of Maracanãzinho, north of Rio de Janeiro.
“Jiu-Jitsu live a very special moment all over the world, and the return of the sport to Maracanãzinho comes to crown it. It’s a historic stage for every fighter lover, so the Gracie Pro 2018 has everything to be unforgettable as well. It will be amazing to receive children up to male and female athletes competing, indulging and learning on the mat, proving that Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. We are preparing everything with much affection, everything to be a beautiful soft art party again. Soon, we’ll have even more news, “says Kyra Gracie, a five-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion and Gracie Pro organizer alongside entrepreneur Mariana Britto via graciemag.
No word yet on who will be headlining the new event.
Sign ups for the event are available – the event will haveall categories of belts in the male and female, divided the usual divisions. The division system by weight, rules and timing of the matches will be the same as the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, IBJJF.
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