Yesterday Jay Speight got promoted to brown belt by Luiz Palhares, after 15 years of training in Gracie Jiu-jitsu. We had 16 students in attendance to witness this great accomplishment.
Lifetime of Dedicated Training Promoted to Brown Belt.
- February 14, 2015
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