Description: This is a/an Carlos ValenteAutographed Full Issue of the August 2005 Edition of Grappling MagazineSigned on August 25, 2016 in San Diego, CaliforniaThe Photo from the signing is NOT included. We can email you the digital photo if requestedCarlos Valente is currently a 7th Degree Red & Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Robson Gracie. “Professor” Carlos Valente was born in Rio De Janeiro. He became involved in martial arts at a very young age. Carlos Valente met the Gracie family early on and was privileged to begin his training with the legendary Rolls Gracie. At the Rolls Gracie Academy he had the opportunity to learn from the Gracie family champion at the time and also train and compete with some of the world’s most famous jiu-jitsu fighters such as Rylion Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Royler Gracie, Crolin Gracie, Fabio Santos, Sergio “Malibu”, the Machado brothers and Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti and many others.After Roll’s tragic death in the early 80’s, Carlos became a student of Rickson Gracie, under whom he earned his black belt. Carlos Valente help teach at the first Rickson Academy in Los Angeles and accompanied Rickson to many of his Mixed Martial Arts Competitions. Carlos Valente was one of the first instructors to arrive in the U.S., second to Rorion Gracie, founder of the Ultimate Fighting Championship where Valente served as fight Coordinator.Professor Valente has worked to help spread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu around the world. After being the first to bring Jiu-Jitsu to Hawaii Carlos Valente moved back to California where he currently resides. He teaches at the main academy located in San Diego. Currently, Professor Valente is also a writer in MMA Magazine and mentor to many of the world’s best modern Jiu-Jitsu champions such as Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, The Nogueira brothers, Vitor Belfort, Andre Galvao, Eduardo Telles and many others.The Item Has been Authenticated By (BAS) Beckett Authentication Services. BAS is the Top Third Party Authenticator and is one of Ebay’s Pre Certified Authenticators. BAS Cert # B11910And comes With a BAS Certificate of Authenticity !! Check Out Our Website for Upcoming Events and Photos from Previous Signings Please View Our Other Auctions For Other Great Authenticated Sports Collectibles Look at Our eBay Store and Don't Forget to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List!! Wholesale and Corporate Orders Welcome Payment: Payment can be made via paypal (Preferred) and by Credit Card by calling our store. Payments accepted in US Funds Only and Due Within 10 Days of Auctions End. California Residents Please add 8.00 % Sales Tax. International customers, We will not declare a lower value than the purchase price so please do not ask. Questions???? Call American Icon Autographs LOCAL PICK UP IS AVAILABLE AT OUR STORE We Do Combine Shipping. 8x10 Photos and Smaller are $5 for the First and $2 each additional. Please ask for Details on other Combined Shipping Options
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Poway, California
End Time: 2024-02-22T20:40:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Product: Magazine
Autograph Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services
League: UFC
Original/Reprint: Original
Sport: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
