Here’s a highlight video of Professor Lemos from the 2002 Worlds:

Professor Lemos 2002 Worlds Highlight

The following article is written by Paula Ralph, reposted on the Gracie Magazine Association website:

http://www.graciemag.com/en/2011/12/an-evening-of-seminar-with-carlos-lemos/

An Evening Seminar With Carlos Lemos

On November 23rd, Gracie Barra Bath held its annual Seminar with Professor Carlos Lemos Jnr. You could feel the excitement was buzzing in the air as 50 students lined up on the mat, ready to begin. It was impressive to glance around the room and see so many students packed in, with only two not being regulars at Gracie Barra Bath. Even with so many on the mat there were still a few of our students who weren’t able to attend, so who knows – soon we will probably have to find a bigger place in order to accommodate everyone!

I digress however – let’s get back to the seminar. It is always special to witness a teacher like Professor Carlos step onto the mat and command respect with a strong inner stillness that immediately brings a room to order. As we stood ready and waiting for the seminar to begin I believe it made Prof. Carlos proud to see so many old faces, so many new ones and a healthy growing school.

Everyone in attendance was there for one reason, to gain just a little bit of the wisdom and knowledge imparted by Professor Carlos. Sure, we were there to gain new techniques and add them to our repertoire, definitely, but more than that, we were there to learn life lessons. To gain wisdom from someone who has been on the journey of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu a lot longer than most of us, is something to cherish. As students we listen to every word, absorb it, digest it, then try to live by it as we strive to be better people and create a better society around us. Learn from those who have been on this journey longer and avoid their mistakes as they teach us the right way. It is obvious at these occasions that we are part of something greater than us, something special that any one can be a part of if they are willing to be the clay that is moulded into something new and outstanding. We are part of a Jiu-Jitsu family that extends world wide.

I love Professor Carlos’s seminars as there’s always a little funky move that can be added into the mix of everything we learn, but more important are the things we learn to help us create a solid foundation on which good, strong Jiu-jitsu can be built. If we do not have a solid foundation the funky stuff can never be set up. It not about the finish, it’s about how you got there. This is not only true during our sparring but in life as well. Professor Carlos called us to sit and listen; as good children we gathered around to hear to the story. He recalled a few tales of a student of his which brought home just how much we must be a united team in order to progress. How we need to be good to each other and help each other to learn in order to grow. That preventing a team mate from learning a move or getting the feeling for a move not only slows their progress down but hinders our own. Allow yourself to be used as an instrument for progress so we can all play a better game of chess.

Each and every time Professor Carlos visits us, I can never stop thinking about what a wondrous path we are on and I honestly can’t wait to see where it leads to. However, there is no rushing this journey, it is not a sprint but a marathon and one that will lead us down many avenues but one thing we must always hold close to our hearts is to be true to ourselves and good to each other. It is called ‘the gentle art’ for a reason.

This evening was not only full of excitement for the seminar but also for the new belts that were awarded that evening. Professor Carlos and Professor Salvatore proudly awarded four new purple belts and our first two brown belts under Professor Salvo. That evening Andy Brown, Harvey Dines, Mark and Callum Siddons were all made purple belts. It is always a proud moment to see a new belt being handed to students who work hard, put their time in on the mats and are dedicated to the sport.

Jason Tripp and Richard Weatherall are our first students to be awarded their brown belts under Professor Salvatore. If these guys weren’t BJJ men, I think tears would have been shed. What a magnificent moment to behold as old belts were shed and new belts were donned. These two have been on this journey from the beginning of Gracie Barra Bath and their loyalty is as strong as ever. Their journey is far from over and there is still so much for them to learn. It will be exciting to watch as they grow into their new belts and see their games develop. Hearing a little bit of where they’ve come from, to the men that stood before us that day made it an honour to know them and from the depths of our hearts we wish them great things for the future.

To everyone who received a new belt that evening congratulations aren’t enough, wear your belts proudly boys and know we are proud of you. To everyone who attended the seminar thank you for your continued support, we have a great team, a great family, and it is always a pleasure training with each and everyone of you. See you on the mats!

- Paula Ralph

On Friday, November 18th at the latest Total Fight Challenge, promoter Joe Goytia brought Professor Lemos to the cage to announce that Carlos would be the first official participant in the upcoming TFC four-man tournament.  This will be the third TFC event that Professor Lemos will participate in, and he would like to express his appreciation for this event, the area’s longest and most prestigious amateur and professional mixed martial arts venue.  More information to be posted here soon!

Professor Lemos is now listed in BJJ Heroes, the online encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors.  His article may be found here:

http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/carlos-lemos-jr

http://www.graciemag.com/en/2011/08/fisher-training-for-tavares-and-conversation-from-the-plane/

Last Saturday was another victory for Professor Lemos, as he again demonstrated not only his jiu-jitsu but primarily his striking at Total Fight Challenge 17.  Scheduled to fight another fighter, who pulled out of the fight at the last minute, Carlos was instead paired up with Mike Philips, a very tough opponent from Team No Ego with a wrestling and kickboxing background.  Whereas his last fight at TFC could be said to be utter domination, this fight was an all-out WAR, and both combatants have every right to be proud of their performances; in fact, several experienced fighters and fans both mentioned that the match was worthy of being shown in the UFC or WEC.  It ended with Professor Lemos engaging an armbar from the top mount, he had the arm extended and was working on adjusting the wrist to the proper angle when the third round ended, earning him a unanimous decision for the win.

Of course, while Professor Lemos has the fighting training and experience of almost two decades, his venture into the world of mixed martial arts is supported by many individuals, including his boxing coach, Manny Masson, his kickboxing coaches Lou Tobar and Hector Vargas, his mma coach Spencer Fisher, his judo/sambo coach Condrat Lamcov, and Professor Ryo Ominami and Professor Jose Diago as his jiu-jitsu coaches.  He would also like to acknowledge his students for their support and training during his fight preparation.  Finally, thanks go to Joe Goytia for his support, and for his dedicated work in furthering the great sport of mixed martial arts in the Midwest!  The Total Fight Challenge is a premier event in the area, and hopefully we will see Professor Lemos compete again in there soon!

Professor Lemos will again be fighting in the Total Fight Challenge on July 23.  Also competing will be Professor Lemos’ Black Belt student, Professor Ryo Ominami.  Professor Ryo will be fighting in a special four man advanced grappling tournament against some of Chicago’s best grapplers!  TFC always puts on an exciting show, if you are able to be in the Chicago area on July 23 be sure to attend this event!

Prof.Carlos, Prof. Condrat and Prof. Pablo lifted the crowd up, in one of the most prestigious MMA organizations of Chicago area the TFC.

With support of over 30 loyal students and their families who ” swarmed” the stadium,our professors demonstrated a fine display of Jiu Jitsu and Judo. For every ” perfect” throw executed by prof. Condrat , Prof Carlos responded with a classical Gracie JJ move.

At the end for the surprise of the crowd they both took their gis off and on their MMA shorts they showed to the amusement of TFC’s spectators some never seen before MMA take downs, flying submissions in a real martial arts show.

According to the promoter of TFC, Mr. Joe Goytia the presentation was one of the highest moments of the show and the crowd responded really well.

Mr. Goytia is looking forward having Prof. Carlos and Condrat back in his cage soon!

The presentation ended with a decided Prof. Ortega opening Prof. Carlos and Prof. Condrat for challenges on their respective weight classes against anyone in the Midwest.

Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. will be performing a jiu-jitsu demonstration at the Total Fight Challenge on May 7th!  The Total Fight Challenge (TFC) is one of the premier MMA events in the midwest, having featured such fighters as Miguel Torres, Pat Miletitch, Matt Hughes, Stefan Bonner, Jason Chambers and of course Professor Lemos himself!   This is guaranteed to be an exciting exposition on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, so if you are anywhere near the Chicago area be sure to attend!

Professor Carlos Lemos Jr was recently awarded a rare and great honor, the reception of this Third-Degree Black Belt from Master Carlos Gracie Jr at Gracie Barra HQ in California.

From his eighteen years of training, eleven having been spent as a Black Belt, Professor Lemos has become a preeminent competitor and instructor, and as an ambassador of Gracie Barra jiu-jitsu and philosophy has opened several Gracie Barra schools throughout the world.  Congratulations are due to Professor Lemos not only because of his past accomplishments but for his continuing pursuit of teaching authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and for seeking new challenges in both jiu-jitsu competition and mixed martial arts.  Professor Lemos provides an excellent model for the Way of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and it is assured that he will remain an impactive force in the world of jiu-jitsu for decades to come. Congratulations Professor!