Jiu-jitsu Is Great For Kids
I was at a tournament recently watching the kids matches. I was astounded at the smooth techniques and movements of many of the young competitors. It struck me how kids …
GB Training Plan – Week 11
GB TP Week 11 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
The Fundamentals Class – Not Just For Beginners!
Gracie Barra introduces students to jiu-jitsu through the Fundamentals class. After several months of training the student may then attend the Advanced classes. Some students are eager to start the …
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GB Learning : the Kimura Lock
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on the versatile Kimura lock. The “Kimura” was named after one of the greatest Japanese judo icons Masahiko Kimura who famously …
GB Training Plan – Week 10
GB TP Week 10 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
Your Side Control Checklist : 5 Tips For You
You have defended the triangle, passed your opponent’s guard and achieved side control…Now what? How do you keep the position without your opponent recovering their guard and squandering all of your …
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Drilling – The Key To Mastery
What is the most neglected part of many jiu-jitsu students training? Behind training standup, drilling is often neglected in favor of rolling. Rolling is perhaps the most fun part of …
GB Learning : The Omoplata
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on one of the best guard attacks of all..the omoplata. The omoplata is a powerful and versatile technique that can be …
GB Training Plan – Week 9
GB TP Week 9 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
In Praise Of Great Training Partners
We love to follow the achievements of the top jiu-jitsu competitors and are inspired by their technical innovations, sharpness and creativity. But who is actually far more important to our …