GB North Phoenix Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Spring Schedule
GB North Phoenix Spring Jiu-Jitsu Class Schedule Hi Team, Our Spring Class Schedule is going live! We are super excited about the new classes and the amazing team we are building together. These changes represent our effort and commitment to continue to offer you convenient and challenging classes that will ease your journey while helping …
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Jiu-Jitsu for Teens: From Overweight to World Champion in 5 Years
Jiu-Jitsu for Teenagers. My Own Personal Account Next week will begin our new Jiu-Jitsu for Teenagers Program at Gracie Barra North Phoenix. As we build this program and work to have a positive impact in teenagers in our community, sharing my personal story may give parents an insight into the powerful effects Jiu-Jitsu can have …
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Why Should You Love Jiu-Jitsu Sparring?
Thoughts on Jiu-Jitsu Live Training and Why You Should Love It One of the most unique elements of the Jiu-Jitsu training experience is Live Training, or sparring. This type of training gives practitioners as much freedom as they can have within the rules and safety guidelines of the sport. Although it can be intimidating at …
5 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Jiu-Jitsu Student
Powerful Ideas to Make You A Better Jiu-Jitsu Student The first year of training in Jiu-Jitsu is not easy. As a martial art fundamentally based on real life and practical combat situations, the complexity and unpredictability inherent to Jiu-Jitsu is overwhelming for most beginners. The first thing you must take into consideration if you feel …
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A-Z Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Training for Women
A-Z Guide to Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Self-Defense Training for Women Conditioning and confidence. Optimized health. A better body. Jiu-Jitsu, a Brazilian form of martial arts, is one of the only ways for you to exercise, strength train and learn self-defense. Here’s all you need to know to start training in Jiu-Jitsu: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Beginner’s Guide …
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5 Reasons Why All Children Need to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 Reasons All Children Need to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Today, children are more likely to sit at home, in front of the television or a video game, than to get outside and learn or do something new. Unfortunately, this leads to more children suffering from health issues, such as diabetes and obesity, and many even …
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New Video: Never Give Up
Never Give Up – Powerful Insight On Dealing with Injuries In Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts and Sport In General Injuries are not common in Jiu-Jitsu. In Fact BJJ is considered to be the safest of all grappling arts. At the Gracie Barra North PhoenixJiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense School students safety is our number one priority. The full implementation of the Gracie …
Technique Friday: Escaping From the Rear Choke
New Self-Defense Jiu-Jitsu Video: How to Escape from the Rear Choke Check this brief recap video from one of the techniques taught in class at GB North Phoenix a few weeks ago. It teaches a smart and simple strategy for how to use Jiu-Jitsu self-defense technique to escape from the rear choke
Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life – What Do We Mean?
“Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life” By Prof. Flavio Almeida If you have been around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners long enough you probably heard someone saying “Jiu-Jitsu saved my life” a few times. As a lifelong student of the art, this always made sense to me. Jiu-Jitsu has had such a deep impact in my life. I have …
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New Video: Recovering The Guard From Side Mount
Fundamentals Jiu-Jitsu: Recovering The Guard From Side Mount Check out this basic technique from our all levels Jiu-Jitsu class. A simple guard recovery from side mount