The Choke – 5 Advanced Strangles
This week, Gracie Barra brings you some Advanced Chokes to try in your game. Grandmaster Helio Gracie preferred the choke over the armlock – especially against a larger opponent. He said that …
Adding New Positions To Your Jiu-Jitsu
There are so many positions in bjj (especially the sports aspect training in the kimono) that students should try to see if it is a fit for their game. Many will …
Dressed for Success: The GB Uniform
The GB Method is comprised of many aspects – from the way we structure our classes to the teaching vocabulary we use with our students. All of the aspects of …
5 techniques demonstrated by Gracie Barra Black Belts
This week Gracie Barra brings you some technique videos from the Half Guard Bottom Position. In the last several years, the use and development of the half guard in competition …
Continue reading “5 techniques demonstrated by Gracie Barra Black Belts”
GB Warriors: André Almeida
From generation to generation we follow strong and united always seeking to keep our legacy alive. Previous generations helping future generations to go in search of their dreams and to …
Applying Principles To Your Jiu-jitsu
Most of us start our learning jiu-jitsu by focusing on developing our sports specific jiu-jitsu muscles and conditioning and learning the basic techniques. Especially during the blue belt period of learning …
Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone: What Does that Mean to You?
The mission of Gracie Barra is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. But what does that really mean, and how can you live out that mission in your school and in your community? …
Continue reading “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone: What Does that Mean to You?”
Become A Master Of Escapes!
This week, Gracie Barra brings you Escapes. In the first year of training bjj, most students focus on learning how to escape from bottom positions. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube …
White Belt – The Most exciting Time In Your Jiu-jitsu
I was speaking with a senior GB Black-Belt from Brazil about what it was like to teach a class of black and brown belts. I expected the senior black belt to …
Continue reading “White Belt – The Most exciting Time In Your Jiu-jitsu”
The Virtue of Personal Growth
Your journey as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is one of transformation. It is a personal process where you are responsible for making decisions that direct you on your journey. Each decision …