GB CompNet 2016 – 3rd Copa Carlos Gracie Sr.
The GB CompNet is one of the most incredible events that Gracie Barra hosts every year! It enables all members of Gracie Barra to unite and represent their individual schools, whilst …
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Are You a Martial Artist?
Be a Martial Artist. What does that mean to you? Does it mean that you have earned a Black Belt? Does it mean that you train hard at least …
GB Training Plan – Week 8
GB TP Week 8 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 …
Self defense vs. sports bjj : How Important is Self Defense Training in BJJ?
Visit any bjj internet forum and there most certainly will be a debate on learning jiu-jitsu for the street / self defence vs. learning pure sports jiu-jitsu. Grandmaster Helio Gracie himself …
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OVERCOMING PTSD THROUGH BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness linked with experiencing or witnessing terrible events (Yehuda, 2002). A terrible or traumatic event is a serious occasion such as terrorist incidents, …
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Be Personable to Strengthen Your GB¹ Program
Think back to when you were a White Belt. There were probably many things running through your head. Maybe you were stoked to get on the mat. Perhaps you were …
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GB Techniques: The Arm Bar
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the straight armlock. Want to get someone hooked on jiu-jitsu? Teach them how to do an arm bar when they …
GB Training Plan – Week 7
GB TP Week 7 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 …
GBK Success: Teaching and Training for Our Youngest Students
The GBK program at Gracie Barra is about more than just teaching some classes for kids. It is about reaching out to youth, and their families, and introducing them to …
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3 Tips To Improve Your Mount
Along with the rear mount, the mount is considered the most dominant position on the ground in jiu-jitsu. Yet, many students struggle with the mount, preferring to stay on top in …