Recently, a parent that knows I teach jiu-jitsu messaged me and asked “How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?” Their son was already involved in swimming and the …
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A future GB student asks about preparing themselves to start doing the Fundamentals classes at Gracie Barra: “I really want to start BJJ but should I get myself into shape …
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Meet Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr., a 5th degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Carlos is the head instructor and owner of Gracie Barra Downers Grove, Illinois. ㅤ “Once …
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Gracie Barra students and jiu-jitsu lovers should check out the new features on the GB Online website. Registration is FREE. Just create a profile and you have access to Gracie …
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by over 40 years old individuals who have become interested in the art of jiu-jitsu, but are unsure if they should …
2000BC – The origins of Jiu-Jitsu It is difficult to say precisely at what point in time or where exactly Jiu-Jitsu originated. Despite the efforts of many historians and evidence …
The Gracie Barra Method introduces new students in the Fundamentals program to live training through “Positional” or “Specific” sparring. That is live sparring that is confined to a specific position with a simple set of objectives. Ex. pass the guard / defend the guard and sweep or submit.
Combat sports are primarily dominated by younger athletes and fighters competing at over 40 years old are not common. This leads many prospective new students to jiu-jitsu to ask “Am I …
In Gracie Barra schools, students start their introduction to live rolling through specific training. The students start in a certain position and have specific objectives (ex. escape the half guard …
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I had a brand new student to bjj (How new? I had to demonstrate how to tie the white belt!) who started taking private classes as his introduction to jiu-jitsu. Most …
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