Started way back in 89 basing our workouts on Gracie in Action, magazine articles, then the Gracie Basics tapes. We were experienced martial artists with judo (and a few with wrestling) backgrounds. Traveled around while in the Air Force working out at different places. Did not formally start till 2 yrs ago when I walked into the school to watch a class at age 56. Sebastian (the professor) thought I was someone’s dad or uncle coming to watch them in the adult class.