Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: 10 foods high in proteins
In the gym we always hear “to gain mass you need to consume protein,” “to have strong muscles you should consume protein” and so on. The importance of consuming protein …
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3 Tips to Correct Weaknesses in Your Game
As your own game develops in brazilian jiu-jitsu, you will get very strong in certain positions and experience your best success using your favorite techniques. The opposite side of the equation …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 10/27 – 11/02
GB WTP Week 07 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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Motivational Tools Every Athlete Should Have
Motivation here. Motivation there! Everywhere, you see motivational quotes, posters, quips and what-have-yous. There is only so much that motivational material can do to our lives unless we really take action. Motivation and …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Anxious about a fight? Learn with the master how to control it.
Who has never felt the butterflies in their stomach before a competition? Not only at fight time, but days before, the first signs of anxiety and nervousness start to appear: …
Be a Dragon Slayer
This is inspired by one of the conversations I had with a Gracie Barra purple belt. I hope this story also touches you and set your soul on fire as …
4 Things To Avoid in BJJ
As a full time bjj instructor I see many different personality types on the mats every week. There are some negative habits that I have seen many students exhibit and it …
Start Them Out Early: BJJ for kids.
Wait! Before you pull out that credit card to get the newest Xbox or an Ipad for your crying toddler, consider other alternatives that are better than having a 5 year-old …
9 benefits of asparagus for your health
Asparagus for lunch, asparagus for dinner… Asparagus is becoming a really popular dish! You may notice that asparagus is a more and more common option for those who are looking …
3 Pieces of Advice for White Belts
90% of his success was just showing up.” Woody Allen On BJJ related internet message boards there are several popular topics that arise again and again.Two common themes that continually …