Our very own Professor Carlos was featured in an article in “On the Mat”

‘Three part video interview with Carlos Lemos Jr AKA Escorrega’

https://www.onthemat.com/news/three-part-video-interview-carlos-lemos-jr-aka?destination=node%2F1006391

In this video article David Marco interviews Prof.Carlos Lemos Jr.

Together they explore most questions about history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu,Gracie Barra and Carlos Lemos Jr, going deep into Carlos’ secrets on preparation for his matches .

Part 3 is coming out soon.

We hope you enjoy it.

Yet again, Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr. rises to the challenge and doesn’t disappoint. In the last minute, spur of the moment decision, he registered himself for the American No Gi Nationals in Las Vegas, NV. Giving himself only 5 days to mentally and physically prepare, he walked away victorious in the featherweight division and a second place on the Absolute(Open Class), proving why his name is synonymous with Gracie Barra and achievement by going back home with two medals of this high class competition.

We all face modalities of adversity in our lives, but Carlos’ is unique. After building successful academy after academy, his role quickly morphed into one of a manager of sorts. While continuing to replicate his model and offer top-level instruction, fighters often fall victim to ignoring their own continued development. That said, his accomplishments here at the Nationals were a result of only training with White and Blue Belts within his own academy. This in no way discredits the talent that these students possess, but for any of us to grow or get better, we often count on other individuals “challenging” us to take our own game to the next level. This is a true testament to his drive, desire, and perseverance.

The Gracie Barra legacy continues to be fulfilled with champions and warriors like Carlos. The week prior to that, three more students under his tutelage became NAGA champions as well. We think it’s safe to say that everything his hands touch turns gold.

Carlos is not one to brag or boast about his achievements which makes him all the more likable. We look forward to following Prof. Carlos’ progress and look to follow him as it has been rumored he may be making a transition into the MMA world. A natural and expected move for an athlete of Carlos’ caliber.

Pictured here with Prof. Marcio Fietosa and Prof. Phillipe Della Monica, the Gracie Family displays a sense of genuine comradely rarely seen in other organizations.

One more tournament and new champions under Prof.Lemos Jr!

On Saturday 19th of September, the GB fight team went to Indiana USA to compete in the National American Grappling Association tournament.

Although Prof.Lemos Jr was not perosnally coaching on the mats, it was well represented by GB Springfield head instructor Prof.Marcos Barros and our purple belt champ John Tutaj.

Congratulations to our medalists:

John Tutaj No Gi Champion Advance division and 2nd place on the Purple belt Gi division
Stefan Glodik Gi and No Gi blue belt champion and
Kyle Comstock 2nd Place White Belt Division

Congratulations also to Micheal Schulte who showed great heart on his matches

It took only one minute and thirty five seconds for Gibran Alvarez, Purple belt three degrees under Prof.Carlos Lemos Jr,defeat a National Thai Boxing champion.

Gibran had a great performance which started on his feet and end with a sharp arm bar from full mount.

Gibran’s next plans are a seminar with Prof.Lemos Jr in September jn Mexico and then a trip to Midwest to traine with Prof.Lemos Jr and the rest of Gracie Barra crew.

Congratulations Gibran!

Watch the video here:

Check out this new World championships highlights video of Prof.Carlos Lemos Jr:

Its been a long time since Prof.Lemos Jr first started grappling!

The first time Prof. Lemos Jr discovered a grappling art was in 1988, when he was 10 years old in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil. The art was Judo and his sensei was Antonio Pedroso, a Brazilian air force pilot, Judo teacher and also a former champion.

Sensei Pedroso, among many unforgettable lessons, planted a very important seed on Prof.Lemos Jr heart – the love for grappling.

Prof.Lemos Jr’s grappling quest then took a different path, which lead him to become one of the most prestigious Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teachers and athlete.

Because of his ultimate goal to become a master in the ground game he dedicated himself completely to BJJ, interrupting his Judo training for several years, only returning to pratice Judo in solid basis on 2007 in UK with Sensei’s Andy Marshall and Les Eacock.

Early in 2009, Carlos moved to USA and started training Judo on a regular basis at Tohkon judo under Sensei Douglas Tono 6th dan and Sensei Majemite Omagbaluwage, who is 5th dan and three time Olympian.

On 18th June 2009, Prof.Lemos Jr was finally awarded his brown belt. According to prof.Carlos Lemos Jr,his training under some of the best Judo players of UK and USA is helping him on his standing game on competitions.

Prof.Lemos Jr stated, “I would not be able to come this far without the help of the great instructors and players of Erdington Judo Club and Tohkon Judo. I’m very fortunate to have them.”

Congratulations Prof.Lemos Jr on one more great achievement!

Thanks Prof.Pablo Ortega for these great pictures!

Gracie Barra Finland under Prof.Lemos Jr and Prof. Jukka “Lex Lutthor”Lemola(Brown Belt under Prof.Carlos Lemos Jr),did spectacular job on The Finnish Nationals!

The event took place in Helsinki 23rd and 24th fo May.

Prof.Jukka “Lex Lemola” said:

We got several silver medalists and two new gold medalists in the Finnish National championships!
When I and Prof.Carlos Lemos Jr started the first Gracie Barra school over here couple of years ago,it was all a distant dream,right now seeing these kids becaming the best in the country is a dream becoming true.concluded Prof.Lemola.

Severi Nenonen won the gold medal in blue belts division, under 64 kg’s, and
Teemu Eloranta won the white belt division, under 82,3 kg’s.

Because of his success in the Nationals, Severi Nenonen will be representing Gracie Barra and Finland in the next European championships.

Both of the fighters showed great attitude and technical excellence in
their fights. The whole Gracie Barra family congaratulates both of the
new Finnish National Champions.

Just highlighting that Finland got some of the best grapplers in Europe and its National championships is nothing but high class BJJ.
Congratulations to Prof.Lemola and Prof Lemos Jr,for this outstanding result!

Pictures:
“Severi Nenonen (left), instructor Jukka “Lex” Lemola (center) and
Teemu Eloranta (right). The picture was taken straight after the championships,in GB Kuusankoski.

After two and a half years of not competed, and concentrating on teaching Jiu-jtisu around the world, Carlos entered the Mundials. Carlos’ words was that he had a, “remarkable championship” and he loved competing. Carlos won his fight two matches, including a fight with a Rio State Champion. His third match was with one of the favourite in the division, Rafael Mendes. Unfortunately, Carlos lost this match in a close match, and Mendes went on to fight in the final.

Carlos believes he is on the right path with his own training. Although he didn’t win the championship, to him, it was a victory and asurance that he is on the right path.

Congratulations to Prof Carlos!!

NAGA – 30th May 2009

Adult No-GI division Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr lead the team taking first place defeating WEC’s and MMA icon Jeff Curran at NAGA. Jeff is one of the best 155lbs fighters pound for pound today.

Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr came back very strong after taking three years off from competing dedicating himself mainly to teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr also took first place in his GI-division defeating MMA fighter and BJJ black belt Henry Matamoros.