Our FamilyHybrid WeaveIndividual PantsIndividual TopsKids' Single Weave Palladium WeaveA Quick Little Photo I took of Us at the Zoo. It Turned Out to Be One Of My Favorites.AccessoriesAgain, my son and I having fun on the beach I used to live - July 2006All of us in our new home - 5/17/03Article on the Cyclone Cup from ADCCArticle from Rodrigo's Website by Martin RooneyArticle on Rodrigo from Japanese Magazine - KakutsuuAt a barbecue restaurant in front of my old apartment in Barra - 2001.At Barra, Tyler and Josh prepare to go surfing for the first time - July 2006Attending Boxing Training at Claudio Coelho's Academy in Cantagalo FavelaBarra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, - at the balcony - July 2001.Batatinha on the winner's podium with teammate Luiz "Renatinho" Renato and Royler GracieBatatinha winning the 1997 Brazilian National Championship. Back in 1996, he became our first medal winner.Batatinha working hard to pass the open guardBeach Boy Tyler - 6/20/04BeltsBJJ Heroes Interviews Luciana Machado SimonBJJ Heroes Profiles Marcelo MachadoBJJKimonoReviews.com Checks Out the 2011 Black HybridBJJKimonoReviews.com Plays 5 Questions with Luciana Machado SimonBlowing Out the CandlesBlue Double MKimonos Judo Gi - RAREBrad CourtBrand AmbassadorsBrandsBrazil's Most Famous Boxing Trainer with Us at his Nobre Arte AcademyBuyer's GuideCloseup of Tag on Back of CollarClothingComing from the water - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - May 2005Daddy Josh and Tyler at Barra - July 2006Dancing to our song: "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing"Daniel CovelDetail of Back ImageDetail of Corded Drawstring on PantsDetail of Emboridery on Lower BackDetail of Emboridery on the Lower BackDetail of Embroidery on Lower BackDetail of Embroidery on Lower BackDetail of Front ImageDetail of LA Logo on Front of ShirtDetail of LA logo on front of shirtDetail of Tag on Back of CollarDetail of Tag on Back of CollarDetail of Tag on CollarDetail of Tag on Collar and PantsDetail of Tag on Collar and PantsDetail of Tag on Inside of JacketDetail of Tag on Inside of JacketDetail of Tag on Inside of JacketEntering at Tyler's Third Birthday Party - May 20, 2007Everything BJJ Reviews the 2011 Hybrid Weave MKimonoExchange PolicyFabricio "Morango" CamoesFAQGlobal MMA Reviews MKimonosGlover Teixeira, that we met there and is a wonderful person, Gets Ready for Action; I was SO excited and nervous!Gobal MMA Reviews More MKimonosHats fom V&MHere we say our vows...So romantic!HistoryHugging my sweet and beloved parents-in-law...Hunter Green V&M Board ShortsI was at my old apartment in Barra da Tijuca - Rio - May 2001I was taking the Oath of Allegiance to become a United States citizen on the past July 27th, 2006. It was a happy moment!Inside BJJ Interviews Luciana Machado SimonInterview with Rodrigo after Pride 19Interview with Rodrigo before Pride 24Jared WeinerJiu-Jitsu Kimonos Jiu-Jitsu.Net Reviews MKimonosJosh and his surf instructor head for the Barra waves - July 2006Josh and I at a party at "The Venetian" in Las Vegas (March, 2001).Josh and I at Lagoa in RioJosh and I at My Favorite Kilo RestaurantJosh and I at One of Our Favorite Restaurants in BarraJosh and I at Prainha at SunsetJosh and I at the Pool at the Sheraton Barra da TijucaJosh and I having lunch before my Naturalization cerimony - July 27th, 2006.Josh and Morango After a Training Session at Gracie TijucaJosh and Tabata enjoying the sunrise at Barra da Tijuca beach, my old neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.Josh and Tyler (a little bit older than 3 months)Josh and Tyler at home (3 and a half months old)Josh and Tyler Attack he Rock WallJosh and Tyler in the ballpit at the end of his one year birthday party in RioJosh carries Tyler down the beach - I am just laying and getting a tan - July 2006Josh did great for his first day - July 2006Josh doing the BJJ poseJosh preparing for the deliveryJosh Simon Interviews LeticiaJosh stands up on his very first wave - July 2006Josh Talking with Fabricio "Morango" Camoes and Leticia RibeiroJosh waits for me at the altar...Nossa Sra do Monte do Carmo Church.Josh's Birthday DinnerJosh's surprise birthday party at my aunt's place - Rio de Janeiro - May, 2001.Josh, Lu and Tyler in Rio preparing to go to Tyler's first birthday partyJosh, Lu and Tyler in the mirror at home (3 and a half months old)Josh, Pamela and SusieJosh, Tyler and I at the Sheraton PoolJosh, Tyler and I waiting for the boat in Angra dos Reis - July 2006Kid's White BeltLA Black Gi PantsLA Blue Gi PantsLA Blue Hybrid Weave Gi LA Kid's White Single Weave GiLA White Gi PantsLA White Hybrid Weave GiLA White Summer WeaveLast minute instructions - July 2006Leaving the Church. Aren't we beautiful?Leka attacking Japan!
Picture from Global Training ReportLeka teaching at Gracie Japan
Picture from Global Training ReportLeka VieiraLeonardo "Batatinha" XavierLeticia Interview from BJJBabe.comLeticia RibeiroLiborio instructing at the new American Top TeamLinksListening to the Priest...Lu and Tyler (3 months old)Lu and Tyler at the Magic KingdomLu and Tyler at FrontierlandLu and Tyler at Starbuck's Coffee (3 months old)Lu and Tyler at the mall (a little bit older than 3 months old)Lu and Tyler in the home theater (2 and a half months old)Lu and Tyler out for a walk in PA, USA - July 2005Lu and Tyler out on the town (3 months old)Lu before the birthLu before the birthLu Getting Ready for the Vale TudoLu holding Tyler at his 1 month birthday party - 6/20/04Lu Kissing HannibalLu out with a sleeping Tyler (3 months old)Lu, Tyler and Pamela in the home theater (2 and a half months old)Lutador Americano Blue BeltLutador Americano Est. 1776 T- Shirt - Heather GrayLutador Americano Gi Shorts - WhiteLutador Americano Gold Series Short Sleeve RashguardLutador Americano Gold Series Vale Tudo ShortsLutador Americano Purple BeltLutador Americano Tattoo T-Shirt - WhiteLutador Americano Vale Tudo Team T-Shirt - WhiteLutador Americano White BeltMansao Rosa Reception Alto da Boa Vista
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil.Marcelo and I. I think I was 7 and he was 6.Marcelo, Josh and I at Josh's Birthday DinnerMarcio FeitosaMarcio Interview after Abu Dhabi 2001Matthew FoxMe Chasing Tyler Through One of the MazesMike FowlerMike Moses and Amy Pavlock exchange their vows.MKimonos 10th Anniversary Long Sleeve T-Shirt - WhiteMKimonos Axe Blade Patch - BlueMKimonos Black Hybrid Weave GiMKimonos Blue Gi PantsMKimonos Blue Hybrid Weave GiMKimonos Brown BeltMKimonos Chest Patch - EmbroideredMKimonos Competition Team Patch Large - BlueMKimonos Competition Team Patch Large - EmbroideredMKimonos Competition Team Patch Large - WhiteMKimonos Kid's Orange BeltMKimonos Lightweight Short Sleeve Rashguard MKimonos Lutador Americano Patch - Embroidered MKimonos MMA ShortsMKimonos Purple BeltMKimonos White BeltMKimonos White Gi Pants MKimonos White Hybrid Weave Gi - Out of StockMKimonos White Palladium Weave GiMore Photos of Jared WeinerMore Photos of LeticiaMore Photos of Mike FowlerMore Photos of Mike Fowler 2More Photos of Mike Fowler 3More Pictures of Rodrigo GracieMore surfing at Barra - July 2006My Aunt Nilda and Myself My Brother and My Mom Helping Josh Get ReadyMy brother Marcelo at his Gracie Tijuca Academy (May 2002). Isn't he cute? I'm sure he'll kill me when he sees WHICH picture of his I posted here!!!! Hehehe...My Cousin and I at the PoolMy Cousin Cintia and Her SonMy Dad and Tyler at UrcaMy Mother-in-Law Escorts Tyler Around the PartyNEW MKimonos Black BeltNEW MKimonos Blue BeltNEW MKimonos Brown Belt - Out of StockNEW MKimonos Kid's Yellow BeltNEW MKimonos Purple BeltNEW MKimonos White BeltNewsNo NameNo NameNo NameNo-Gi/MMANow arriving at the reception place,
with the song "Luciana" playing. Dad's and mom's surprise for me!OnTheMat Interview with Marcio 1/2000OnTheMat Interview with Marcio 7/2002Ordering InfoOther FriendsOur Family # 11 - Rio, July 2011Our Family # 6 - Tyler's 3rd Birthday in Rio 2007Our Family #10 - Orlando 2011Our Family #2 - Tyler is BornOur Family #3Our Family #4 - Rio de Janeiro 2006Our Family #5Our Family #7 - Other Rio 2007Our Family #8Our Family #9 - Tyler Training and CompetingOur great childhood friend Luciano "Skamoso"Ribeiro, Tyler, Josh Simon, ME and my black belt 5 degrees under Royler Gracie brother. Marcelo Machado.Our WeddingPamela and SusiePatchesPe de Chumbo Takes the Back (Notice how the cage is sponsored by the Rio Secretary of Tourism)Pedro instructing in his MKimonoPedro posing with his first Black Belt, Greg NelsonPedro SauerPedro Sauer posing in his MKimonoPedro takes time to autograph his patchesPicture GalleryPosing with Tyler at the Beginning of the PartyPraying with the Priest and all the guests.Pride Grand Prix 2000 PosterProfessor Sauer conveying the detail of the techniqueRed V&M Board ShortsRenato "Charuto" VerissmoReturn PolicyReviews and InterviewsRicardo LiborioRicky MigliareseRodrigo GracieSamir ChantreSaulo in the NewsSaulo on his way to winning another World Title: 6 times World Champion. This guy is a machine!!!!Saulo on the Cover of Submission Fighter MagazineSaulo preparing for battle.Saulo pulls guard on RoletaSaulo RibeiroSaulo versus Ze MarceloSaulo verus Roberto "Roleta" Magalhaes at the 99 World ChampionshipsSearchShaolin T-ShirtShipping InfoSizing InfoSPECIALSSperry Long Sleeve T-ShirtSperry T-Shirt 3 Steve MaxwellSteve Maxwell - 2 x Pan Am and 3 x World Champion. Go Steve!!!!SusieT-ShirtsTabata and I decorating the tree - Christmas 2001Tabata and Marcelo, fresh with a black eye from trainingTabata guards a shipment from the factory - Sep 2001Tabitha, Pamela and I - 5/17/03The Family During Brazilian Mother's DayThe Family Posing with the CakeThe Grappler's Quest Reviews MKimonosThe Manster - focused as alwaysThe Priest blessing our wedding bands...The Simons with the SimpsonsThe Table for Tyler's Birthday CakeThe View From Our Seats at the Clube de Luta Event, where the MMA event ocurred; it was sooooo exciting!!!This is a Great Photo of Us. Unfortunately, It Came Out Blurry!This is my dad and I. Don't we look alike?Tiny MKimono Kimoninho - you can hang it in you rear view mirror or in your keychain.Tyler - Seven Years OldTyler an My FamilyTyler and CyclopsTyler and His CousinTyler and His Cousin Toninho Get Matching TattoosTyler and I at Prainha - May 2005Tyler and I at the Philadelphia ZooTyler and I at the PoolTyler and I check out the view of the islands from the boat in Angra - July 2006Tyler and I enjoying the great view in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - July 2006Tyler and I in Barra da Tijuca beach - July 2006Tyler and I on Barra da Tijuca beach - May 2005Tyler and I on the beach, resting and enjoying each other - July 2006Tyler and Josh at Barra Da Tijuca Beach, where I lived.Tyler and Josh at the ZooTyler and Josh with Nenzao and Tyler's Muay Thai teacherTyler and Lu at Downtown DisneyTyler and Lu on Safariat Animal KingdomTyler and Lu Pose with Storm and RogueTyler and Lu with Buzz LightyearTyler and Lu with Dr. DoomTyler and Marcelo at DelfimTyler and Marcelo Training Full MMATyler as Darth MaulTyler at 7 monthsTyler at Ipanema BeachTyler at Lagoa (gorgeous neighborhood in Rio) practicing his Rio driving skillsTyler at the End of a Long DayTyler at the park in Rose Tree, PA - April 2006Tyler at the Playground at My Mom's CondoTyler Begins Working His Way Through the Giant PlaygroundTyler Checking Out the Face Painting OptionsTyler Checks Out the ZebrasTyler Defending the Family HonorTyler doing a Wallid impersonation - 6/29/04Tyler Doing Battle with the Green GoblinTyler dressed as Elmo for Halloween 2005 - Our streetTyler drives with my dad in Recreio dos Bandeirantes (close to Barra) inside my cousin's development - July 2006Tyler Driving Electric Cars in TijucaTyler Gearing Up for His Muay Thai LessonTyler Getting Dr. Doom's AutographTyler Getting Ready to Train at Delfim AcademyTyler Getting the Americana at His Second Ever CompetitionTyler Going for the ArmTyler has fun at the playhouse at the hotel in Angra - July 2006Tyler in Barra da Tijuca beach, playing with the sand - July 2006Tyler in his snugglenest (2 and a half months old)Tyler in his snugglenest (2 and a half months)Tyler in His Thinking PoseTyler in the car-seat at "King of Prussia" Mall (a little bit older than 3 months)Tyler in the Hotel PoolTyler Jumps on the TrampolineTyler Marcelo - Sem KimonoTyler Marcelo Machado Simon in the CageTyler on His Speeder BikeTyler on one of the rides during his Birthday partyTyler on the balcony of the Sheraton Barra Hotel - Rio de Janeiro - May 2005Tyler on the Move as My Family WatchesTyler one day old - 5/21/04Tyler Playing in the Moon Bounce in TijucaTyler Posing at the Rio Sports FestivalTyler Ready for ActionTyler relaxing at Barra da Tijuca BeachTyler rides a pony in "Pracinha Xavier de Brito" Park , in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - July 2006Tyler rides another pony ; look at my proud and happy dad! I love him! - July 2006Tyler Rides Josh Around the Kid's Pool at the Sheraton BarraTyler Showing Off the UFC Poster He Was Given By Minotauro's Manager (Tyler is a BIG fan of Anderson Silva!)Tyler shows off his no hand driving skills he learned from Marcelo Machado, my brother.Tyler Sizes Up the Rock Climbing WallTyler Slaps My Father-in-Law Five While Riding the CarouselTyler taking a bath in the kitchen (2 and a half months old)Tyler Training Muay Thai with Marcelo MachadoTyler waits for the boat to arrive - July 2006 - mommy's shoe; I don't know where he got that hat, though! Tyler with Captain AmericaTyler with Chuck LiddellTyler with GoofyTyler with his instructor, John WilsonTyler with JoshTyler with my cousin's son (Tuninho) at the Rio Zoo; so much fun! - July 2006Tyler with My DadTyler with the GuysTyler with the Other Vendors at the Rio Sports FestivalTyler with Wanderlei SilvaTyler Working his Muay ThaiTyler Works His JudoTyler's first Halloween (5 months old)Tyler's Seventh Birthday DinnerTyler, at 4weeks old, sleeps through his first UFC - 6/19/04Tyler, Josh and Daisy at the park in PA - April 2006Tyler, Josh and Myself with the CakeTyler, Josh and Tyler's cousin (son of my cousin Cintia), AntonioTyler, Josh, my mom, stepdad and I on the cruise in Angra dos Reis - July 2006Tyler, Marcelo and Their Muay Thai ProfessorTyler, My Dad and I at UrcaView of the Party. You Can See My Brother and Myself in the ForegroundVitamins & Minerals Black Wool Cap - SALEWalking around the beach (Josh takes pictures) - July 2006We celebrate the arrival of gi's from Brazil - Apr 2002We get ready for a boat cruise in Agra dos Reis - July 2006White Double MKimonos Judo Gi - RAREWhite Hybrid MKimonos Gi TopWhite Palladium Weave MKimonos Gi TopWorking out at Maxercise Sports/Fitness - March 2001World Champion Leka Vieira. Sweet, beautiful and talented... I love this girl!!!World Champion Ricardo Liborio - one of the leaders of Brazilian Top Team and of the brand new American Top Team. Great guy!!! Good luck Liborio!!!!!!Xande RibeiroZeilton "Nenzao" Rodrigues, Boxer and MMA Fighter, training in his MKimonos gear