The Biggest Debates in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Whether it takes place around the mat at the academy or on popular internet message boards devoted to all topics bjj, discussions on certain subjects invite some spirited debates. As with …
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The Whitebelt Problem – Getting Stuck in Side Control: 3 Pieces of Advice
Sometimes at the academy, when I have a group of less experienced students who show up for class I will ask the students which position they want to learn that …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 03/09 – 03/15
GB WTP 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 …
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The Almost-Blue Belt Mistake – Don't Be in a Hurry!
Take your time. Get your control first. Then go for submission.” I teach bjj classes in two different academies and have a large number of students of different belt ranks …
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Safety in Sparring
Let’s start this article with a simple update from yours truly: I am injured. I busted my knee during a sparring session. It was by someone I may have mistaken …
Black Belt Certificate [REGISTER HERE]
On and off the mats the ones who attain the Black Belt rank become synonymous with experience , wisdom and knowledge. Above all the Black Belts become an example to …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 03/02 – 03/08
GB WTP 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 …
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My Opponent is Too Strong!" – How To Deal with Stronger Opponents
The water doesn’t stop when it hits the rock. It simply redirects and moves around the obstacle. A student approached me at the end of the rolling and asked me …
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Train in the Gi or No-gi?
Train in the Gi or No-gi? Traditional bjj is taught in the gi and has since branched off into no-gi submission wrestling, bjj for mixed martial arts and training in …
Leg Locks – 3 Important Points
One of the somewhat controversial debates in the bjj world is the subject of leg locks in training. In many bjj academies, lesser attention is given to leg locks than …