04/10/2026
April it’s an important month in my life story, marks 20 years since I arrived in USA.
Just a young kid who didn’t know that much English who moved to Chicago by himself.
I’m the proof that take risks in life will pay off with time.
Thank you everyone for the support during my journey!
America it’s the best country in the world and be a citizen of USA was one of greatest achievement in my life also!
Today I call myself an American by heart and a Brazilian by soul.
God bless America 🇺🇸
Thank you 🙏
03/07/2026
“Jiu-jitsu is personal efficiency to protect the weaker, which anyone can do. It is the force of leverage against brute force.”
Helio Gracie
03/03/2026
Growing up in Brasil every kid dream wanted to make in the soccer leagues.
Jiu Jitsu was already a well known martial art in Rio de Janeiro.
Was because of GM Carlos and GM Hélio work. But was not even 10% of the popularity that is today. Instructors that time all of them was doing because they love the art. Today people don’t even put their blood and sweat and tears to the art a they think they can teach Jiu Jitsu. See a black belt in Jiu Jitsu in the 90’s was not normal.
That person had to really commit to the art.
I’m very thankful that I saw those times!
I’m continue the mission and values was shared to me in Jiu Jitsu. Old school values.
Where Jiu Jitsu not only helps you to gain skills but built your confidence to face life.
That was exactly GM Carlos Gracie sr mission.
A real samurai live by their sword and die by their sword!!!
🥋🤙👊
12/26/2025
Attention Uflacker Students!!!
Reminder: the academy is closed until January 2nd
Our Renzo Gracie Location is open!!!
2727 N Lincoln Ave
12/26
11:00A.M.- Adult Gi (all levels)
5:00P.M.- Kids 3 and Up
6:15P.M.-Adult Gi (all levels)
12/27
10:00A.M.- Kids 3 and Up
11:00A.M.- Adult Gi (all levels)
12/28
11:00A.M.-Adult Gi (all levels)
03/03/2026