Following the January 12 massive earthquake that struck the nation of Haiti, Valente Brothers black belt Dr. Anire Okpaku and blue belts Dr. David Farcy and Dr. Peter Romano traveled to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, to assist and provide care for earthquake victims. A plastic surgeon, an ER doctor and a pediatric orthopedic surgeon respectively, they volunteered to aid the victims in Haiti. Dr. Okpaku's brother and blue belt, Temi, is also in Haiti aiding victims. Black belt Dr. Gaetano Scuderi also volunteered to assist the victims and is scheduled to travel to Port-au-Prince next week.
Valente Brothers joins the rest of the nation in their concern and support for the survivors of the Haitian earthquake and prays that everyone will do their part to help relieve the burden of these victims.
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