Pedro Schmall Brings Gracie Jiu-jitsu to China

We are happy to announce that Professor Pedro "Bebe" Schmall will become a permanent member of our teaching staff, beginning this May 2008. Pedro hails from the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu--Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where he began his training under Fernando "Pinduka" Guimarães and the legendary Carlson Gracie.

In his younger days, Pedro was a fierce competitor and perfected his trade alongside the great champions, Mario Sperry, Murilo Bustamante, and Ricardo Liborio. His determination and hard work earned him many tournament victories for the Carlson Gracie Team.

After Carlson Gracie moved to the USA, Pedro continued his training under Royler Gracie, who awarded him with his brown and black belts. In addition to his competition experience, Pedro has extensive coaching experience around the world, including the USA, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and now Mainland China. Pedro has been training and teaching Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for close to 20 years.

Pedro's jiu-jitsu style is no-nonsense, just heavy and tight... the way jiu-jitsu ought to be. If you would like to experience some truly world-class Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and take your skills to another level, please stop by the Academy today!!!