HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2012-02-08 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ribbon Cutting
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Opens in Leesburg, Virginia
A demonstration and open house will follow the ribbon cutting ceremony
Leesburg, VA February 6, 2012 – On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Town of Leesburg officials will hold a ribbon
cutting ceremony for the grand opening of The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu located at 525A East Market Street in the
Bellewood Commons center. Leesburg Mayor Kristen C. Umstattd will officiate, with the ribbon cutting
commencing at 11:00 a.m.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was developed and implemented by the Gracie Family over three generations and is
considered by some to be the most effective and humane self-defense system ever created. The school
follows the legacy and vision of Grand Master Helio Gracie, who created a self -defense style based on leverage
and natural body movements that can be enjoyed by all ages.
“No matter how out of shape, weak or old you consider yourself, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for you”, said owner Marco
Moreno; who is a brown belt under Relson Gracie and a certified head instructor. The children’s program ,
“Gracie Bullyproof”, is available for ages 4 to 14. “The techniques are less violent. We don’t teach the kids to
kick or punch, we teach ways to achieve a dominant position and control to restrain the bully and negotiate
from there,” said Moreno.
For adults, the “Gracie Combatives” program provides the skills to master the basi c techniques used most
often and with greater success in self-defense scenarios. “There is no experience necessary to participate in
any class, but the most amazing part is the structure and the teaching methodologies perfected by the Gr acie
family; we guarantee that anybody can execute the techniques perfectly” adds Moreno.
The grand opening celebration will include live Jiu-Jitsu demonstration. A free 10-day trial period and
introductory pricing are currently offered for new students.
“The opening of The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu brings a unique opportunity to practice a healthy lifestyle while
learning a time-honored and effective method of self-defense in a family friendly atmosphere,” said Leesburg
Economic Development Manager Marantha Edwards.
For more information, please visit www.thebasicsgjj.com or find The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu on Facebook.
Contact:
Debi Parry
Business Retention Coordinator
dparry@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7023
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