GB Weekly Training Plan for 10/13 – 10/19
GB WTP Week 05 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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How to Be an Effective Coach
This is for the coaches that we have in Gracie Barra. So far, you have done a great job in promoting and spreading the love for the art. Our art. …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: True friendship is found on the mats
Tying the belt and wearing the kimono for the very first time in your life may be a step towards a great transformation that jiu-jitsu will bring to you. After the …
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What's all this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all about?
This is for those who have seen blogs, TV shows, and dudes with huge muscles walking around gulping down power drinks etc., and heard the term, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” on almost every …
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TIPS on becoming consistent
Jiu-Jitsu is an art that is best done with consistency. Consistency breeds learning, growth, reputation and all that other good stuff! If you are stopping short of success, then, in …
Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: Needing a boost in your training?
Do you need something more? Bet on your food. Yes, there are some foods that give us more energy, so we can work a bit harder during trainings. Forget about …
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"But, What If He/She Does This?”: Why This is a Good Question in BJJ
If you were to ask many bjj professors what are their pet peeves in teaching a bjj class, the answer will soon come up:“I show the student a technique and …
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The Spread of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Globally
Until the early UFC brought the world’s attention to the unique style of jiu-jitsu developed by the Gracie family, the art and sport were largely unknown outside of Brazil. The exposure …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 10/06 – 10/12
GB WTP Week 04 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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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Envy in jiu-jitsu. Does this happen?
It’s very gratifying to be motivated by qualities you see in your training colleagues. Have you ever thought about having guard skills like that black belt, the agility of that …
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