Valentines Day: Love Jiu-Jitsu
It’s like love at first sight. It was then when we first put on that Gi, we knew it was love, right? Ok. So it’s Valentine’s Day. Let’s sit back …
The Serenity Prayer and Jiu-Jitsu
Have you heard the Serenity Prayer? It’s a prayer popularized by Reinhold Niebuhr. The Prayer goes: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the …
Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: Post-workout lunch with Inácio Neto
Because a warrior’s faith never disappears, it doesn’t wither, nor does it fall behind.” Racionais Mc’s Faith in yourself , in God , in life and in Jiu – Jitsu …
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What's In Your Gym Bag?
I have a habit of rummaging inside the bag of my friends (with permission of course). And it’s funny what popular items are found inside gym bags of Jiu-Jitsu artists. …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/10 – 02/16
GB WTP Week 02 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 'Jiu Jitsu for Everyone' philosophy is contagious
Think only about the best, work only for the best, and always expect the best” Grand Master Carlos Gracie Have you ever stopped to think that the GB philosophy ‘Jiu-Jitsu for …
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Landmines: A New Jiu-Jitsu Artist Must Avoid
There are landmines in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Think of it as a way for us oldies giving you your fair share of warning signs to avoid in your Jiu-JItsu …
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Real Training vs. Video Training
Supplemental Learning in Jiu-Jitsu Ok. I have heard a lot of people telling me that they learned Jiu-Jitsu just by watching videos. OR worse, learning MMA just by watching the …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 02/03 – 02/09
GB WTP Week 01 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 Cauliflower Ear
A lot of people think that having a cauliflower ear to be an awesome badge of honor. Whereas, showing off a pretty busted up ear deformed because of years of …