Gracie Barra Team Takes 2nd Place 2018 IBJJF Denver Open

Gracie Barra Team 

This weekend the Gracie Barra Team showed up in Denver at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Denver Open in full force. We had competitors from GB Schools from all over the globe take medals at the competition. Having only two schools in Colorado and Placing 2nd in this tournament is quite an accomplishment. It is a testament to the Gracie Barra Brotherhood and Team. Check out all the results for Gi Here and No-Gi Here.

Gracie Barra Centennial

Our local school in the Denver Market – Gracie Barra Centennial did well for a school only open for 9 months. Combined its competitors brought home 10 Medals. Professor Duda, scored three – a gold, sliver and a bronze. Coach Robert brought home four, two silver and two bronze. Kirk Pearson won gold in only his third competition. David Heasley and Krista Olsen both took home the bronze. Both Alex Chapman and CJ Kennett battled in some tough matches in their first tournament.