Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Berkeley

01/20/2022

Mitch Rostad, M.D. is a Mobility & Athletic Performance Specialist. He has worked with hundreds of athletes at all competitive levels, including world champions. Dr. Mitch leverages his foundation in medicine to provide a breadth & depth of coaching that is rivaled by few. He has elucidated human health fundamentals & honed his craft to work with YOU to eliminate your performance restrictions & pain to reach your body’s full potential.

Mitch has 3 core beliefs:
1. Agency: Understanding the source of restriction, implementing a complete & understandable approach to fix it. YOU deserve specific answers. YOU deserve better than "you could be 20% better in 3 months".
2. Simplicity: You don’t need a nutritionist, personal trainer, physical therapist or chiropractor to achieve your goals! We will concentrate on the key life areas of sleep, hydration, nutrition, mobility, strength & how to optimize them in your life all at the same time.
3. Facts: We know too much about anatomy & physiology to accept “maybe this will work” as an answer. Mitch's work is rooted in fundamentals that dictate the human condition.

“It felt good to be competing again, just need to say thank you … I lost 30 pounds and competed at the lightweight division & Mitch helped me to get there. 4 months ago I could not do one push-up & now I am back to tournaments.” -Prof. Eduardo Fraga
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🔥Mitch will be hosting an intro session at Ralph Gracie Berkeley at 1:30pm on Saturday, February 12th. Cost will be $50 per person for the first seminar by using discount code DRMITCH.

Cost after the intro session:
$75 single seminar admission
$275 four seminar admission multipack

Seminars will discuss: Mobility, recovery, athletic/BJJ training, sleep, hydration, nutrition & integration.

How to sign up:
1. Complete the Registration at https://tinyurl.com/2z7yv9zw
2. Call or visit:
Ralph Gracie Berkeley
1500 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 486-8000
3. Show up early February 12th with COVID vaccine card and ID
4. Pay for the seminar online: https://square.link/u/WlScmU8t

💪Want to work with him privately? Email Mitch Rostad at [email protected].

02/12/2021

Eduardo “Selvagem” Fraga is a renowned instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Eduardo has been training and competing in BJJ for over 40 years and has been teaching both adults and children for two decades. He is a 6th degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt Eduardo is known for his dynamic teaching style which emphasizes basic technique and hard training.

He began jiu-jitsu at the age of 6 and was awarded black belt when he was 22. Eduardo came up during a golden age of BJJ in São Paulo training with and fighting against many of the other legends of the sport. Eduardo trained and taught in Sao Paulo under the legendary fighter Ryan Gracie (Ralph’s Brother). From 1995 to 1997 Eduardo fought vale tudo with a 7-3 professional record. His individual BJJ accomplishments include placing 10x Pan Americans (Black Belt), 7x Sao Paulo State Champion. In 2008 Eduardo immigrated with his family to the US and joined the Ralph Gracie team. He dedicates his life to teaching and promoting Jiu-Jitsu as a cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle. #

02/06/2021

RGB team outdoor class - Saturdays 10am kids, 10:45 Adults.

02/04/2021

Hello Ralph Gracie Berkeley Team,

We will return with our outdoor classes this Saturday, February 6th 2021.
The class will take place at Malcom X Elementary School on Ashby ave and King street. (2 bloks up from the studio, towards Ashby bart)
Kids will train at 10 am, and Adults at 10:45 am.

It is suppose to be a sunny day, nothing bettter that burn some calories before Superbowl!

Bring you own water and mask on. (no mask no train)
I hope to see you there.
I want to take a chance to thank all our members for your support during this time.
Without you, we would not be here!
We are looking forward to resuming indoor classes.

Eduardo Fraga

02/03/2021

Repost from using repost_now_app - The one bright spot of being sent away from everything I love is that now I have time to think, especially about the people I miss most.

I’ve been thinking a lot about my family lately. Yesterday marked the 15-year anniversary of the passing of my uncle, Carlson Gracie. My father, Robson, and my uncle were two of my heroes when I was growing up. When I had my first vale tudo fight at the age 20 in 1992, even before the first UFC, I knew I was carrying their legacy into battle. I felt as if I had them right next to me in the ring. I miss them greatly.

I miss my brother Ryan every day. Although it’s been 13 years since he left us, his memory is as strong as ever. When I see his son, Rayron, I know that he is still with me and Renzo and our family.

I miss my children. My son, Rygan, is my inspiration. As many of you know, Rygan fought and beat leukemia. No parent should have to see their child suffer like that. His battle was far greater than anything I ever faced. He is the true champion of our family.

I miss my students. As a teacher, nothing feeds my soul more than seeing you grow as martial artists and as people. Every new student who walks into my gym also walks into my family. Our souls become one, bonded by the sweat and tears.

I understand times are very difficult for many of you. I appreciate you standing by me, our team, and the gym. I will repay you one day for your loyalty. If there comes a day where you have to fight—in a cage or in a hospital—know that I am there right next to you.

This pandemic will end soon and we will once again be together.

Please keep the gym going for me.

Love,
Ralph

02/01/2021

01/22/2021

Repost from using repost_now_app - In the Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote, “He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.”

As warriors, we must never forget this lesson. Unfortunately, this time, I chose to fight the wrong battle. Actions have consequences, and I must face them.

On Friday, I will report to jail on the shoulders of the generations of jiu-jitsu fighters before me. My body may be behind bars for a short time, but my mind will remain free.

I would like to thank Renzo () and our jiu-jitsu family for their tremendous support. I am also very grateful to all of my students for standing with me. I wish I had handled this situation differently, because I strive to set an example for all of you. Nonetheless, you knew what is in my heart and stood by my side. With you next to me, I can never lose. And I love you for that.

I’ll be back with you soon.

Love.

Ralph
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Na Arte da Guerra, Sun Tzu escreveu: “Ele vencerá quem sabe quando lutar e quando não lutar”.

Como guerreiros, nunca devemos esquecer esta lição. Infelizmente, desta vez, escolhi travar a batalha errada. Ações têm consequências e devo enfrentá-las.

Na sexta-feira, vou me apresentar na prisão sobre os ombros das gerações de lutadores de jiu-jitsu antes de mim. Meu corpo pode ficar atrás das grades por um curto período, mas minha mente permanecerá livre.

Gostaria de agradecer ao Renzo e à nossa família de jiu-jitsu pelo enorme apoio. Também sou muito grato a todos os meus alunos por estarem comigo. Eu gostaria de ter lidado com essa situação de forma diferente, porque me esforço para dar o exemplo para todos vocês. No entanto, você sabia o que estava em meu coração e ficou ao meu lado. Com você ao meu lado, eu nunca posso perder. E eu te amo por isso. Eu estarei de volta com você em breve.

01/14/2021

01/12/2021

1995 - São Paulo/Brasil.
Circuito de lutas free style( vale tudo). Jiu Jitsu x Capoeira

01/12/2021

This the number of squats that our kids achieved last week.
It’s very hard to keep our BJJ kids motivated, that’s why we have these challenges.
It helps them improve focus, dedication and keep them in shape!
Great job kids! Keep it up.

01/01/2021

During this holiday season, we would like to thank you for your continued support.
This year has put many of us through the test, and without you, Ralph Gracie Berkeley would not have continued.
We are grateful to have extraordinary people like you.
We leave 2020 in the past and move forward with positivity, new goals, and welcome a new year.
We wish you a healthy, happy, and successful 2021.
We will resume our online classes on January 4th, 2021.
Happy New Year

12/26/2020

Merry Christmas and lots of love from our family to yours!