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On Brazilian television show Sensei Sportv Kyra Gracie ( from Issue 1, 2009 BJJ Legends Magazine) shows how her MMA training has been progressing. Her standup trainer Claudio Coelho, and takedowns with Leo Leite.  She's apparently received offers according to her statements, but the MMA community is in a wait and see mode to catch the reveal and event.  She says,  "I want to be to women’s Jiu-Jitsu what Rickson is to men’s Jiu-Jitsu,"

MMA Debut for Kyra in 2011

Kyra Gracie reported, (via Tatame.com) that she is training at Nobre Arte gym and is preparing for her MMA debut in 2011. “My focus is still the Jiu-Jitsu, and my biggest goal this year is the Worlds, but my goal is to keep training more boxing so next year I can debut on MMA”, said the Gracie family Black Belt.

Kyra's instructor and master: Claudio Coelho is reported to be happy with Kyra's progression and evolution to stand-up.

“She really surprised me, she has a good physical prepare, she’s good on boxing and she’s a left-handed. We are identifying each other a lot and I’m pushing the work because I want to make her good on her game without being hit with punches, I’m doing the best I can and she has abilities", Claudio said.

There's more at: Tatame.com including photos of Krya's Training.

Kyra Gracie is Featured in the BJJ Legends Magazine, Issue 1 with Royce Gracie.

Kyra Gracie é destaque no BJJ Legends Magazine, Issue 1 com Royce Gracie.

MMA Debut de Kyra em 2011

Kyra Gracie relatou, (via Tatame.com) que ela está treinando na Academia Nobre Arte e se prepara para sua estréia no MMA em 2011. "Meu foco ainda é o Jiu-Jitsu, e meu maior objetivo deste ano é o Mundial, mas meu objetivo é manter a formação mais boxe para o próximo ano eu possa estrear no MMA", disse que a família Gracie Black Belt.

Kyra instrutor e mestre: Claudio Coelho é relatado para ser feliz com a progressão de Kyra e evolução de stand-up.

"Ela realmente me surpreendeu, ela tem uma boa preparação física, ela é boa no boxe e ela é um canhoto. Estamos identificando muito uns aos outros e eu estou empurrando o trabalho porque eu quero fazê-la bem no seu jogo, sem ser atingido com socos, estou fazendo o melhor que posso e ela tem habilidades ", disse Claudio.

A look back to the 2009 IBJJF Mundial / BJJ World Championship with an interview post fight with Kyra Gracie and Renzo Gracie.

Um olhar para trás para o Mundial 2009 IBJJF / Campeonato do Mundo com uma luta pós entrevista com Kyra Gracie e Renzo Gracie.

Kyra Gracie is Featured in the BJJ Legends Magazine, Issue 1 with Royce Gracie.  Both, plus other black belts provide 3 hours of interviews, techniques, submissions and BJJ fights on a 3 hour DVD and 80 page FULL Color magazine. 27 techniques in all - you can't miss it.
Kyra Gracie é destaque no BJJ Legends Magazine, Issue 1 com Royce Gracie. Ambos, além de outras faixas pretas oferecer 3 horas de entrevistas, técnicas, fundamentos e lutas de Jiu-Jitsu em um DVD 3 horas e 80 COMPLETO página de revista cor. 27 técnicas de todos - você não pode perdê-la.

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Watch Out Jiu-Jitsu Worlds for Gracie Elite

Debuting at the 2010 Worlds this year you'll find a new team on the roster, Gracie Elite.  The Team is combines teams from Renzo, Rillion,Cesar, Ralph, Ryan & Gordo. It will be an interesting Mundial as we watch the teams early in points.

World Jiu Jitsu Analysis

An interesting run-down of the players competition and details.  Worth a good read if you are following the ACTION here this weekend.  Analysis by John Shotter.

See the analysis here at ADCombat.com

Jiu-Jitsu Focus: Fabiana Borges

Its 2012 – Have you started training for this year’s tournament season? Fabiana Borges has.

Fabiana started Jiu-Jitsu when she was eleven. She attended a Jiu-Jitsu school for underprivileged youth in Rio de Janeiro led by Professor Fabiano Gaudio. She fought in her first Worlds at fourteen. She’s won two world titles since, as a blue belt in 2004 and as a purple belt in 2005.

In 2010 she won her first Pan Ams against Michelle Nicolline. Pan Am gold followed again in 2010. But Gold at the worlds would elude her when she lost to Bianca Ribeiro. Last year Fabiana got a gold at the American Nationals, silver at the Pan Ams and bronze at the Worlds losing by points to Kyra Gracie.

Fabiana has moved to Austin Texas and is teaching at Gracie Barra North Austin. She is working towards developing a strong women’s program.

What you missed in Jiu-Jitsu this week...

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu

2012 Gracie Barra Team Preview at Bloody Elbow, going into the detaileded history of GB Jiu-Jitsu and their team for the 2012 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.  Roger Gracie & Braulio Estima stand up the mundials for MMA and Romolo Barral's injury for the Pan Ams has gotten better for him to compete in June.

ATOS Jiu-Jitsu

Not to be outdone, Bloody Elbow provides a 2012 ATOS Team Preview for the 2012 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships. Where Gracie Barra has the numbers, ATOS may have the higher talent per pound ratio with Andre Galvao and the new kid, Kyra Gracie who left Gracie Barra recently to join ATOS.

Save Jiu-Jitsu for the Tournamanents... says UFC Fighter

In an article on MMAJunkie.com, UFC fighter Lavar Johnson (fighting in UF 146) quoted as saying "We're here to put on a show," he said. "Let's save the jiu-jitsu for the jiu-jitsu tournaments, I say. The UFC is for fights. So let's fight." The article is indicative of his fighting style... Read the article Lavar Johnson vs Stefan Struve here.

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ADCC Rundown

The ADCC 2011 Semi finals are looking hot. From Nottingham, England we've seen some great fights and match-ups you won't see anywhere else. Next we have the Absolute division and Renzo Gracie and Mario Sperry hit the mat in their Superfight prior to the Absolute finals. Here's a run-down on the fights remaining:

ADCC Semifinals:

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Rafael Mendes x Robson Moura
Rubens "Cobrinha" x Jeff Glover

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