European 2017 – What a great start to the year!
Successful athletic performance generates a unique excitement across the Gracie Barra Schools and community, help strengthen bonds among the various arms of our organization, build students loyalty in a healthy manner, and give Gracie Barra members yet another reason to be proud to represent the legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and defend the red shield.
Is the pre-championship anxiety something normal?
For a high quality jiu-jitsu, it is necessary to keep up – not only with the attendance records, but also with the physical and psychological preparation, prior to major championships. …
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Reaching the Highest Level: Be Inspiring
We know we must welcome our students, and prospective students, through the door every time. We have to reach them on a personable level, where they feel valued as an individual. We also have to be knowledgeable about Jiu-Jitsu so that we continue to build that sense of trust and value of Gracie Barra training. And as we piece all of these principles together we need to apply the final principal: Be Inspiring
3 Benefits to Training BJJ – Outside of the Dojo
We are all aware of the positive physical health benefits that come from training bjj. TV host, chef and author Anthony Bourdain (now a 4 stripe white belt in bjj) …
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4 Principles of Bjj You Can Use Today
In another article we talked about Techniques vs. Concepts (Concepts vs. Techniques – Two Ways of Learning BJJ )in your learning of jiu-jitsu. This week I would like to offer a few …
The Competition Team for Youth: Building Champions in Life
You have probably seen those young students on your mats. The ones who train with a uniquely higher level of intensity, who might thrive on a deeper devotion to the …
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Jiu-Jitsu for Kids – Leading the Next Generation
Teaching Jiu-Jitsu gives you the opportunities to share your passion and enthusiasm for the gentle art while helping to make your school grow bigger, better, and stronger. Young students are …
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A Mirror of Expectations: The GB School Facility
When you think of Gracie Barra – what comes to mind? There are many things that represent the organization and mission of Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the …
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GB Techniques: Closed Guard Attacks
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the closed guard position. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video techniques. The closed …
Training Advice From Gracie Barra Instructors
Gracie Barra blog has interviewed numerous Gracie Barra black belts from GB academies all over the world and the instructors always share valuable training advice and philosophy about jiu-jitsu. When …
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