BJJ Lifestyle: BJJ for the Busy-Body
There are about 24 hours in a day. Yes. We all know that. But for the busy, 24 hours in a day may not be enough to keep up with their …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Winning is overcoming yourself, even when everything seems to be lost.
Who has never felt like life was being unfair? Everything seems to be going so well, then things change suddenly, from one moment to another, and you have no idea …
The Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Several years ago I stumbled across a Gracie Barra documentary on the internet that featured GB head instructor Marcio Feitosa while he was the head instructor at the original Gracie …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Spar and Learn
Sparring is going against a teammate in a fight, where enough rules are set to avoid injuries. Often sparring is a good way to gauge someone’s skills, especially in BJJ. Now …
Social Media and the Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has grown substantially in the past couple of decades. Factors such as the rise of Mixed Martial Arts can explain how the world was exposed …
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Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Pre-World Championship breakfast with Fábio "Gigantinho".
Going to a lower weight category is not easy, as many athletes have already experienced. Keep training hard but eating less? It demands discipline – lots of discipline – and …
GB Weekly Training Plan for 06/23 – 06/29
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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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Injuries are part of the mission. Know how to overcome them. Be strong.
There is no war without battles, nor victories without pain. You do not need to be a soldier to know that. It’s just about being willing to give 100% of …
BJJ Lifestyle: Pain is Normal
So why are we doing BJJ again? Seriously. This question always comes into mind whenever my body is sore and my legs starting to hurt, or when I get a …
BJJ Lifestyle: Setting your Defining Moment
How do you want to be remembered in your legacy as a BJJ artist? Stop for a while and think about how you think you will be defined. Would you …
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