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Left to right: Richard Herndon, Rey Diogo,
Steve Grantham

Left to right: Richard Herndon, Shawn Williams,
and Steve Grantham

In June 2005, Richard and I had the opportunity to go out to L.A. and train with Rey Diogo and Shawn Williams in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Rey Diogo, a Carlson Gracie Black Belt, is an amazing martial artist, who has competed and won in the BJJ Pan Ams, as well as competing in Brazil before moving to L.A.  Shawn Williams is an accomplished BJJ competitor, who is featured on the BJJ DVD, Tools of the Trade II.  Both instructors were very welcoming and giving of their knowledge.

 

November 2004, we had the opportunity to train with Jorge Jimenez, who is a black belt under Pedro Sauer.  Jorge has been training for 11 years with Professor Sauer.

Left to right: Ralek Gracie,  Professor Pedro Sauer, Steve Grantham, Grand Master Helio Gracie, and Ryron Gracie Left to right:  GM Helio Gracie, Steve Grantham

Helio Gracie is one of the most noted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.  

Grand Master Helio Gracie has been training for over 70 years, and he is a Grand Master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  I had the opportunity to train with Grand Master Helio Gracie and two of his grandsons in September 2004.  We receive our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Pedro Sauer, 6th degree Black Belt.  Pedro earned his black belt under Helio and Rickson Gracie.  It was a great opportunity for me to train with Grand Master Helio Gracie and his grandsons at the seminar.
Left to right:  Sifu Alan Baker, Sifu Steve Grantham, Sifu Billy Jack Rucks,
Sijo  Dana Miller, and Sifu Eric Wilson 

In the fall of 2003, I participated in a seminar at Atlanta Martial Arts Seminar, which is owned by a previous student Sifu Alan Baker.  Above is a picture of all the instructors who conducted classes at the seminar.  Each instructor has distinguished themselves in the Martial arts community.

 

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Three of the world's most knowledgeable and gifted instructors in the Martial Arts today.

Left to Right: Sifu Francis Fong, Guro/Sifu Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Surachai "Chai" Sirisute

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Interviewing Ajarn Chai.   Another recent interview - Left to right: Steve Grantham, Guro Inosanto, Sifu Fong, Ajarn Chai Sirisute

Here I am with several of my instructors:  Guro Dan, Sifu Fong, Professor Sauer, Sifu Eddie Camden, Khun Kru Shin Shoji

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With Guro Inosanto    With Sifu Fong  Prof. Pedro Sauer - when we met in May 2000

                

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With Khun Kru Shin Shoji Rusty Adams, Angie Harvey, Steve Grantham, Alan Baker, & John Sul