8 Ways the ICP5 Can Make Your School Bigger, Better, and Stronger
Prof. Flavio Almeida grew up under the direct influence of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Learning from this amazing leader, Professor Flavio Almeida saw firsthand the GB method and training techniques …
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Your BJJ Comfort Zone: Your Philosophy of Struggles in BJJ and Life
I enjoy listening to and reading interviews with the great bjj competitors. Beyond technique, the advice and philosophy of the greats can influence your own bjj journey and help you …
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GB Training Plan – 10/19 – 10/25
GB TP Week 10 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
Are You a Martial Artist?
Most people who are outside of the world of brazilian jiu-jitsu tend to think of martial arts in the traditional sense. Starched white gis or black ninja pyjamas, lots of bowing …
Inspiration behind Gracie Barra
Inspiration The inspiration behind Gracie Barra includes the lessons and legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Great Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., and all those in the Gracie family …
4 Tips to Stop Getting Submitted
Bjj legend Renzo Gracie famously said that “sometimes you are the hammer, sometimes you are the nail”. The “nail” part is particularly true in your first year of training when you …
GB Training Plan – 10/12 – 10/18
GB TP Week 09 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
Confidence in Your Jiu-jitsu : Wise Advice from Coach John Wooden
You would be surprised to discover that many of your bjj training partners often lack confidence in their jiu-jitsu. Here are some examples: 1) Following a new belt promotion, many …
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Leadership
An instructor by nature is a teacher – a leader. But true leadership is not something you can inherit with a belt color or title change. It is demonstrated by …
GB Compnet – 2nd Copa Carlos Gracie
Saturday – October 3rd, 2015 Last year I wrote about experience a tournament as a competitor during the 1st Copa. I remembered my nerves, the excitement, and the emotional roller …