On November 17, the Brazilian Senate will pay tribute and honor one of the world’s most prominent martial artists. Senator Arthur Virgilio from the state of Amazonas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, requested the special session following Grandmaster Hélio Gracie’s passing. In his request, the Brazilian Senator stated, “A master of the masters, a resistant warrior and an obstinate fighter left us”. The Senator added, “Victorious even in defeat, Hélio was able to overcome his weak body, spinal problems, and a fragile health to become a singular athlete. He deepened the teachings of his brother Carlos and modernized the Jiu-Jitsu that Japan forgot.” The Senator also pointed out, among other things, that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu proved to be the most effective Martial Art and originated Mixed Martial Arts. The Senator finished his request by thanking the Gracie family for teaching him, “the art of facing life’s challenges with confidence rather than submission”.
On a special note, Dr. Pedro Valente Sr. was invited as a special guest by Senator Arthur Virgilio to attend the commemorative session in Brasília.
Monday, Jul 26, 2010
Day 2 of the Rickson Gracie seminar was held in the Sociedade Israelita Brasileira (SIB) in the neighborhood of Copacabana.
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010
During his visit to Rio de Janeiro, where he is spending time with his father, Professor Pedro Valente was invited by Master Rickson Gracie to participate in his Invisible Jiu-Jitsu Seminar.
Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010
Valente Brothers Fort Lauderdale will temporarily hold classes at the Martial Arts University International (MAUI), owned by Valente Brothers brown belt Steve Lavalle.
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010
Professor Joaquim Valente and Jiu Jitsu student - helicopter pilot Jared Schmelzer flew over Rio de Janeiro aboard Rio's Police SWAT helicopter