Meet the Gracie Barra team of athletes training out of Romulo Barral's gym in Northridge, Los Angeles. Many of the team's top athletes have traveled in to prepare for Worlds at Romulo's academy, including Felipe Pena, Samuel Braga and more.

Romulo Barral: "Until four weeks ago I wasn't even going to compete"

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Felipe Pena: "It's my dream to win this year"

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Samuel Braga: "The tournament is the fun part of it"

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Gabriel Arges: "The sparring here is like a world championships!"

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Edwin Najmi: "Being around these guys is incredible"

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