Being the New Guy or Girl at the Academy…
Jiu-jitsu is a long journey. Many people get hooked and set out on the ultimate journey, achieving the rank of black belt. Along the way, there will be hiccups. This …
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THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL
Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 03/30– 04/05
GB WTP Week 13 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 …
A Tip To Improve Your Guard – Make Your Opponent Uncomfortable
Observing a roll between two students of similar experience, I could see that one student had a far more dangerous and difficult to pass than the second. The second student knew …
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Developing Your "A" Game – Tips on Finding Your Strongest Positions
It doesn’t take long into your study of bjj before you start to experience success with some positions or submissions. It seems that whenever you roll, you find yourself in …
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GB Interview: Bruno Fernandes
Grace Barra 4th degree black belt Professor Bruno Fernandes is the head of Gracie Barra Montreal, a World Champion and notably known as the instructor who awarded the UFC Champion …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 03/23– 03/29
GB WTP Week 12 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 …
A Look Through My Lens: Gracie Barra at the 2015 Pan Ams
♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫ The competition went on from March 12th-15th in Irvine California. During that time the red shield …
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The Dirty Dozen
The 12 Most Important Techniques For You To Learn When Your Start BJJ Out of thousands of bjj techniques on YouTube, which select few should a student beginning their study …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 03/16 – 03/22
GB WTP Week 11 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 …
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