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Ralek Gracie, Karo Parisyan Shoot Technique Articles for March 2008 Issue


By Edward Pollard / Photos by Raymond Horwitz
Ralek Gracie, son of Brazilian jujutsu legend Rorion Gracie, came in on short notice for a photo shoot and interview, providing a voice for the younger Gracie generation. During his shoot, he discussed his newest project: the upcoming debut of www.ralekgracie.tv.

In these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, Gracie, photographer Rick Hustead (in blue T-shirt) and Black Belt Executive Editor Robert W. Young collaborate to set up the photo protocols and story outline for the article to be featured in the March 2008 issue of the magazine!

Brazilian jujutsu stylist Ralek Gracie is photographed executing a technique with his partner for Black Belt magazine. Rick Hustead, Ralek Gracie and his photo partner check out the latest batch of photos for the March 2008 issue of Black Belt.
Rick Hustead, Robert W. Young and Brazilian jujutsu stylist Ralek Gracie look pleased with photos for the March 2008 issue of Black Belt. Brazilian jujutsu stylist Ralek Gracie shoots photos for the March 2008 issue of Black Belt.


Karo Parisyan
took time out of a busy training schedule to stand still for Black Belt’s photographer, Rick Hustead. During the shoot, he demonstrated a number of grappling techniques, throws and finishing moves.

In these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, Parisyan and his partner Neil Melansen execute a variety of techniques for the upcoming March 2008 issue of Black Belt.

Karo Parisyan and Neal Melansen prep for a judo throw in Black Belt magazine. Karo Parisyan and Neal Melansen shoot judo/MMA photos for the March 2008 issue of Black Belt.
 Judo and MMA expert Karo Parisyan grapples with Neal Melansen for Black Belt magazine. Karo Parisyan flips Neal Melansen during a judo/MMA shoot for Black Belt magazine. 
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