with Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima (Grappler's Retreat)
Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima co-headline a BJJ retreat hosted by Grappler's Retreat in Mendocino, California. Gracie is a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion known for flawless fundamentals, while Estima is celebrated for his innovative, technical guard game and ADCC success. The retreat runs September 7, 2026.
Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima co-headline a Grappler's Retreat camp in Mendocino, California on September 7, 2026, pairing two of the most accomplished black belts of their generation for a multi-day retreat on the Mendocino coast. Roger Gracie is a black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and one of the most decorated competitors in IBJJF World Championship history, famous for winning at the highest level using fundamentals -- cross-collar chokes, mount, and back control -- executed with rare precision. Braulio Estima is a Brazilian black belt known for his innovative and highly technical guard work, including popularizing inverted and berimbolo-style guard attacks, and for multiple ADCC medals across his career. Together they bring a broad mix of old-school fundamentals and modern guard innovation to this retreat; specific format and pricing details have not been published, so check the Grappler's Retreat listing for the latest.
Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie is a black belt under Mauricio Gomes and grandson of Carlos Gracie Sr., and the most decorated competitor in BJJ history: 10 IBJJF black-belt World titles (three in the absolute division), inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame in 2014 and the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2021. He retired in 2017 undefeated by submission at black belt.
Braulio Estima
Braulio "Carcará" Estima won the Mundial the same year he received his black belt (2004) and is a multiple-time ADCC and black-belt World Champion, inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2022. He's best known for his unorthodox inverted "Braulio" triangle — used to submit André Galvão at ADCC — and for co-creating the Estima Lock with his brother Victor around an entire inverted-guard attack system.
When is the Roger Gracie Retreat with Braulio Estima?
September 7, 2026 in Mendocino, California.
Who is teaching?
Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima co-headline this retreat.
Who is Roger Gracie?
A black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and one of the most decorated competitors in IBJJF World Championship history.
Who is Braulio Estima?
A Brazilian black belt known for his innovative guard work and multiple ADCC medals.
Is this seminar gi or no-gi?
The format has not been published yet -- check the Grappler's Retreat listing or contact the host directly.
How do I register?
Registration information is available on the Grappler's Retreat / jktjj.com event page linked from this listing.
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