GB Technique : Techniques from GB Japan
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at techniques by Gracie Barra Japan instructors. ㅤ With over 800 schools on six continents, Gracie Barra leads the Bjj world …
Check out a deep conversation between Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and some of his senior students
Do you know why Master Carlos Gracie Jr. chose the name Gracie Barra for his team? We hope you enjoy the video as GB leaders discuss the early years of …
7 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons Learned Only From Experience
In life there are some things you will learn on your own. No one will be able to teach you certain things. In Jiu-Jitsu there are things you will have …
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GB Motivation : When You Feel Like Quitting
As much as you love training and look forward to the next class, have you ever experienced a slump – both mental and/or physical? Even the most motivated among Jiu-Jitsu …
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GB Technique: Linking Your Moves
As you accumulate more techniques that you are confident that you can make work in your game, your progress becomes less about acquiring additional moves and more about HOW you employ those moves that you already know. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Straightforward, single attacks seldom work …
The Culture Of Gracie Barra
At Gracie Barra we firmly believe that our culture is our strength. At Gracie Barra we strive to develop and uphold a culture of respect, strength, leadership, and success. We …
GB Kids Programs – Videos
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some videos featuring the Gracie Barra Kids programs. ㅤ Many parents have given thought to enrolling their children in a …
Five Tips to Staying Motivated in Jiu-Jitsu
The road to a black belt is long. It takes several years, and most people who start jiu-jitsu will honestly never make it to black belt. That’s not pessimistic, but …
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GB Technique : Self Defense 101
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at essential Self Defense techniques by Gracie Barra instructors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many Bjj schools focus exclusively on sports jiu-jitsu training. The Gracie …
GB Values: Respect in Jiu-Jitsu
Many people associate the positive values of humility, discipline and respect for ones instructor and fellow students with the traditional martial arts. This is one of the most important reasons …