Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a constantly evolving martial art with hundreds of attacks, defenses and positions. But the beauty of the art is also in its simplicity. Powerful submissions like the cross-choke exploit weaknesses in human physiology and can be utilized by anyone, from Roger Gracie at the Worlds to Victor’s little girl, Kayla.
The team traveled to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the World Masters/Seniors Championships, one of the most competitive tournaments in the world. The team proudly brought home two silvers and 4 bronzes. Congratulations to everyone who made this happen! Without our training partners there to push us, none of this would have been possible. We look forward to returning next year and doing even better.
Stay tuned for a photo gallery from our trip.
Check out the photo gallery from the 2011 Victor Huber Cup in Ormond Beach, FL. Congratulations to all the competitors who came out and gave their all!
In June’s technique, Victor shows in this video a nifty leg lock from side control. You can use this technique when your opponent is defending the mount.
Victor shows an effective way to open up your opponent when he’s turtled up and you’re having trouble getting your second hook established to take his back. Once you’ve established your second hook and take his back, then it’s time to submit with a collar choke! Check out the video here on youtube.
Whether it’s your first competition or your hundredth, competing in a brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament is always an exciting experience. Competition allows you to test yourself, assess strengths and weaknesses in your jiu-jitsu game, and it builds a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie.
Check out some of the Team Victor Huber competitors in action at the Relson Gracie Tournament held at UNF arena. We’re especially proud of each one of our kid competitors.
Team Victor Huber
Team Victor Huber is training hard for the Worlds in Rio de Janeiro in July. Last year, Charlie and Sean brought home golds from the Masters World Championships and the team plans to add to the medal count this July. Come train with us and help us represent North Florida when we compete in the mecca of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu!
Against opponents with a strong closed guard, it is often wise to attempt a stand-up pass. Victor shows a great stand-up guard pass by controlling his opponent’s sleeve, standing up with proper posture and passing into side control.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has gained popularity due to mixed-martial arts events like the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But jiu-jitsu isn’t just for guys in the octagon. Jiu-jitsu is great for children, too!
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for kids…
In the words of the late Grandmaster Helio Gracie, “Jiu-jitsu is an art that can soothe us without the need for violence. “
Royler and Victor at the Royler Gracie Cup
Victor Huber is a third degree black belt under Master Royler Gracie (the undisputed technician of the Gracie family). Victor is a native of Rio de Janeiro. Victor represents Gracie Humaitá in the Jacksonville/North Florida area, his adopted home since 2005.