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Largest seminar Gracie Fishhawk has ever hosted is in the books. Thanks to all who helped make it such a huge success. January 2020

Congratulations to Travis and Jason for receiving black belts. Also Ruben Alvarez and Josh Hayden for getting black belt stripes.

Are you ready for this amazing seminar with @tomdeblass ? We will be hosting a stellar seminar in St. Pete later this month. The facility is large and can accommodate many bodies—the more BJJ practitioners the merrier. ????? All BJJ schools welcome.

Congratulations to all those who competed and learned at December’s Grappling Industries tournament at Strawberry Crest Highschool. When all was done Gracie Fishhawk took the Best Academy by points.

John Danaher, March 9, 2018 A fun day of training today at RGA when the Hayden brothers, Josh and Jason came in unexpectedly for a workout with the squad. They have always been among our toughest rivals in EBI competition and other shows. It’s always a pleasure to see athletes in less competitive settings and enjoy a grappling in a …

Another great showing at EBI 15 by our own Jason Hayden. After winning his first round he lost to Jon Calestine who ultimately won the whole thing. In an interview after the event Calestine had some nice comments about Jason. In a post-event phone interview with the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Calestine described the opportunity to compete against his opponents as an …

EBI Veteran @jay_hayyybjj representing Gracie Fishhawk is back at EBI 15 The Featherweights | February 17th live from the new MuslePharm HQ @musclepharm | Live on UFC Fight Pass and Available in Pay-Per-View at InchbyInch.TV

Mark your calenders. October 28th. The man, the myth, the living legend himself, Professor Duane Ludwig will be here for a seminar. Limited spots available so pre-register so you don’t miss out!

[In Just a Few Short Months, Travis and Todd Pictured] One will often hear the phrase from Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ) practitioners that it is a lifestyle rather than just a martial art. While other martial arts are certainly admirable and practicing them can inject someone’s life with purpose, they are often viewed as simply a hobby. Yet, the interpersonal nature …

It’s a new year and a new start for many of us here at Gracie Fishhawk. Last year was both rewarding and difficult for many of us at the gym. It was rewarding because the gym entered its second year of existence and membership has been growing consistently since its opening over two years ago.  It was difficult because we …