Passion + Career = The Jiu-Jitsu Entrepreneur
This equation: passion + career = the Jiu-Jitsu Entrepreneur is a lot like mathematical equations. There are numerous contributing variables, inequalities if you do not add up everything, and it …
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The Gracie Barra Method
I have visited many different jiu-jitsu schools in my travels. From the tiny one room spaces with enough room for 2 pairs to roll all the way to state of …
Gracie Barra Instructors : Competition Advice
GB asked several GB black belts for their mental attitude and advice on competition. Here is what they shared from their experience :Draculino, Almeida, Harnish and Borges. BJJ Competition – …
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Gracie Barra Instructors : Advice For New Students
GB asked several GB black belts this question : Starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes can be a little intimidating for many people. Can you share a few tips for new students …
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The Global GB Team
We talk a lot about the importance of building your school in your community – forming relationships with those in your defined geographic area. There is almost immeasurable value in connecting with your school’s neighbors and becoming a central resource for families and individuals. But your GB School is about so much more than your specific region. It is a representation of the global network of Gracie Barra leaders and team members representing multiple countries around the world. Yes – you have a serious role to play in your own community as a leader of your GB School. However, you also have a role in the larger global GB team. So instead of looking at your own school and community under the lens, let us widen that viewpoint and see just what we can learn from the strength of our global team.
GB Techniques: Takedowns
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on how to get the fight to the ground. Unfortunately, this area is sadly neglected in many bjj schools. The Gracie Barra …
The Black Belt: A Journey in Inspiration
When a Gracie Barra student earns a Black Belt, it represents the leadership framework we live out every day, with the drive and dream of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to …
GB Techniques: The North South Position
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the North South position. The North South position is a very secure hold down to control a larger, stronger opponent. …
A New Student's Improvement
For all of the talk on how to “hack” your jiu-jitsu, how to pass the guard like a World Champion and secret positions and techniques one thing remains true. Training regularly …
GB Techniques: Advanced Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Flavio Almeida
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the 50/50 Guard which is used by many of the top level competitors in both gi and no-gi competition. Prof Flavios …
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