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Head Professor Seidler Rodrigo Ziser at Gracie Barra Riverton

Interview

Head Professor Seidler Rodrigo Ziser in Voyage Utah

A longer conversation with Head Professor Seidler Rodrigo Ziser about his path into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the move from Brazil to Utah, and the growth of Gracie Barra here.

Read on Voyage Utah
Professor Seidler Rodrigo Ziser teaching a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class

Professor profile · In Portuguese

Seidler Rodrigo e sua missão com o Jiu-Jitsu na Gracie Barra Salt Lake City

A Portuguese-language profile of Seidler Rodrigo, Head Professor at Gracie Barra Riverton, and his mission to share Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Utah.

Read on GracieMag
Adult students training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Riverton

First person

My Journey to a BJJ Black Belt, by Coach Andrea Warner

A first-person account of the years of training, setbacks, and progress behind a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.

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Gracie Barra Riverton, the third Gracie Barra school in Utah

Announcement · September 2024

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Academy Expands Utah Footprint With Opening of Third Location in Riverton

An announcement of the Riverton opening and the continued growth of Gracie Barra across Utah, published in the USA Today contributor content section.

Also carried by New York Weekly.

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A structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in progress at Gracie Barra Riverton

Press release · July 2024

Global Jiu-Jitsu Academy Gracie Barra Spearheading Inclusive, High-Quality Classes in Utah

A release about the Gracie Barra curriculum in Utah and the organization's goal of making structured Jiu-Jitsu accessible to more people.

Published through GlobeNewswire and carried by Yahoo Finance, Benzinga, and Life News Agency.

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Two students drilling a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique at Gracie Barra Riverton

Partner content

More Than Self-Defense: The Hidden Benefits of Learning Jiu-Jitsu

A feature about the physical, mental, and social benefits people can build through consistent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.

Published in the Muscle & Fitness partner content section.

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