We’re thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the students who recently earned their next belt promotion at Gracie Martial Arts Tampa! Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance on the mats have truly paid off.
A Big Round of Applause for Our Promotees
- Receiving the first brown belt under head instructor Emiliano Cardona: James
- Receiving Purple Belts: Wayne and Kyle
- Receiving Blue Belts: Albo, Ryan, Duenytz, Nukñu, Matthew, and Jarel
- Earning their Combatives Belts: Kit, Ian, and Carlos
- There were also stripes galore, too many to list them all!
- Each of you has demonstrated exceptional technique, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout your journey—and you earned every stripe and belt you walked away with!
Thank You to Everyone Who Made the Event a Success
- Our Students: Thank you for showing up early, cheering on your training partners, and bringing contagious energy to every portion of the ceremony.
- Our Instructors & Staff: Your guidance, encouragement, and attention to detail ensured that each promotion ran smoothly and safely.
- Friends & Family: Your support—clapping, shouting encouragement, and capturing memories—made this day extra special.
Share Your Memories
The mats may be rolled up for now, but the memories last forever. Feel free to:
- Tag Us on Social Media: Use #GMATPromotions when you post your photos and videos.
- Download the Gallery: Visit our website’s Photo Gallery to download high-resolution shots from the ceremony.
- Leave a Review: Tell us about your experience on Google or Facebook—your feedback helps us grow!
What’s Next?
- Keep Training: Promotions are milestones, not finish lines. Your next challenge awaits on the mats!
- Upcoming Events: Stay tuned for summer seminars, open mats, and community socials.
- Invite a Friend: Share the journey—bring someone new to your next class and help them start their BJJ adventure.
Once again, congratulations to our promoted students, and thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event. We couldn’t have done it without you!
See you in class!
