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 …
Gracie Barra Jiu-jitsu Social Project in Uganda
Meet John Koeshall, a Gracie Barra student who is passionate about jiu-jitsu and helping others through sharing the art. ㅤ John and his wife started a GB school in Uganda, …
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GB Motivation: Advice for Gracie Barra Women
Gracie Barra is “Jiu-jitsu for everyone”. Every person who cinches their belt up and bows onto the mats at a GB academy is coming for their own personal reasons. This …
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The ABC’s of Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu can be overwhelming to a newcomer. There is so much to know and be mindful of when training. Hopefully simplifying things to the ABC’s can help newcomers. “A” is …
GB Technique : Self Defense with Prof. Carlos Liberi
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some Self Defense techniques by senior Gracie Barra Professor Carlos Liberi. ㅤ Never forget that the roots of the martial …
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GB Motivation: Your Comfort Zone
“There is no comfort in the growth zone and no growth in the comfort zone” Unknown ㅤ One of the more common challenges faced by Jiu-Jitsu students is the dreaded …
The Virtue of Personal Growth
Jiu-Jitsu is a vehicle by which we can experience this virtue of personal growth It offers us the structure, support, responsibility and skills to make the necessary decisions for our …
5 New Years Resolutions Jiu-Jitsu Students Should Make
2020 is upon us. People often make resolutions. For Jiu-Jitsu students we’d recommend not making a general resolution like “get better at Jiu-Jitsu.” After all, you’re going to want to …
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GB Technique : No-Gi Guard Passing
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some No-Gi techniques by Gracie Barra instructors. ㅤ Parts of the No-Gi game can be very different without the gi …
The Meaning of Uniform GB
A few years ago we made a video interviewing some children and parents of students at the San Clemente School in California. The idea was to grasp the real meaning …