GB Technique : Lasso Guard
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some Lasso Guard techniques by Gracie Barra instructors. ㅤ One of the most powerful guards that you can learn to …
Tips to Finding your Jiu-Jitsu Style
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are many types of Jiu-Jitsu styles. Some practitioners enjoy playing closed guard, and others prefer to focus on the passing game. As a result of these …
GB Ambassador : Marcos Souza
The Gracie Barra Ambassadors Program is about recognizing and supporting GB athletes in their journey of competition, achieving their personal best and representing the Red Shield. ㅤ GB Online will …
GB Student Question: “How can I improve my sweeps?”
A Gracie Barra student asked the following question: “I really want to get better at the Butterfly Hook Sweep. How can I make it better?” ㅤ So you’ve identified a …
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The Virtue of Brotherhood.
Brotherhood – an attitude and lifestyle of commitment to a particular community. While leadership might not seem to have a place in this discussion, as leaders are thought to …
Swept Off Your Feet: Transitioning from Striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting is communication through the act of combat. There are as many different types of martial arts as there are languages in the world. Learning a new martial art is …
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GB Technique : Passing Butterfly and Knee Shield Guards
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some advanced guard passing techniques by Gracie Barra instructors. ㅤ Passing the guard is a complicated topic, for the reason …
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GB Motivation: Being Your Best
“Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.” – John Wooden ㅤ If you ask …
5 Jiu-Jitsu Pet Peeves
Jiu-Jitsu can be a love-hate relationship. It can pull you in, changing your life forever. It’s a difficult journey and can cause frustrations that only a truly dedicated student of …
GB Technique : Sacrifice Throws and Guard Pulls
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some scarifice throw techniques by Gracie Barra instructors. ㅤ What is a sacrifice throw? As defined on the Gracie Barra …
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