First Responders Foundation Wellness Center Becomes Home of New Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
The First Responders Foundation (firstrespondersfoundation.org) Wellness Center at 10605 Burt Cir. is the home of the new Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha offers a variety of classes. The Gracie Combatives® program is an adult self-defense program that includes, with modification, a law enforcement component that trains de-escalation techniques to first responders. Another program, The Gracie Bullyproof® program, provides techniques and strategies to deal with the bullying epidemic facing children today.
In honor of the grand opening of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha, world renowned Gracie University black belt Evandro Nunes held a seminar titled Mount Escape Mastery at the First Responders Foundation Wellness Center on Tuesday, December 2, from 6 – 8 p.m. Evandro Nunes is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt who was born and raised in Brazil. He has had huge success at the elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition level, competing in the World No-Gi Championship, Pan American Championship, Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, American National, and more. Today, he travels around the world as a BJJ teacher. Nunes’ profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and deep gratitude for
law enforcement officers and first responders made training with him a life-changing event for all those lucky enough to participate under his leadership.
Nunes was also in the community for that week teaching Gracie Survival Tactics® (GST) Level 2 to over thirty law enforcement officers from around the country. GST Level 2 training teaches de-escalation tactics for arrest and control for officer and citizen safety, and gives officers more options with less force.
An open house was held on Saturday, December 4, from 1 – 3 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha. The event welcomed all-ages to join Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Omaha in celebration that included food, drinks, giveaways, demonstrations, tours, and more.
Brian Bonifas, First Responders Foundation director of physical training/certified Gracie Jui-Jitsu instructor, will be available at all locations to answer any question. Bonifas has been a metro area police officer since 2009, and can be reached at brian@firstrespondersfoundation.org.
The First Responders Foundation is a social impact organization that works to build community appreciation and respect for our first responders. The mission is to serve and honor all first responders, veterans, and their families; build appreciation and respect for their work; and enhance public safety. For more information on the First Responders Foundation, visit the official foundation website at firstrespondersfoundation.org, or contact the Director of Social Media
Patrice Monnier at (402) 917-7136.