Swept Off Your Feet: Transitioning from Striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting is communication through the act of combat. There are as many different types of martial arts as there are languages in the world. Learning a new martial art is …
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Signs That You Have Been Doing Too Much Jiu-Jitsu
Humans have a tendency to get addicted. It’s hard-wired in our genes. And at times, we can take things a bit too far. As for me, aside from my BJJ …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 05/26 – 06/01
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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Surviving and Excelling through the Plateau
No matter the rank, no matter the skill, the plateau can seem unavoidable or inescapable. Eventually the amount of skill begins to level and the improvements taper off. I’ve seen …
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Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Is there a time to leave the Jiu-Jitsu?
A man can leave the jiu-jitsu, but jiu-jitsu will never leave the man.” We who practice jiu-jitsu know how this sport may involve us, make us love it and, …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Off Season Activities
After drilling it out for weeks in the gym and trying to get back in shape and ready for the big show. Regardless what those are, you are still doing …
Learn Three Jiu-Jitsu Submissions with Prof Mike Buckels
On this video Professor Mike Buckels will teach you how to apply three Jiu-Jitsu submissions from closed guard. Prof Mike was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. He is …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Love Them Drills
Repetition is the mother of all education. When you repeat, you know. This goes hand in hand with your passion for BJJ. And we all love BJJ, right? So as …
Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: A sound mind in a sound body.
A sound mind in a sound body. Body, mind and spirit. These are the 3 main pillars that are part of the life style of the gentle art practitioners. …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for 05/19 – 05/25
GB WTP Week 16 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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