NEW E-BOOK: ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
There is no question about it: bullying is a real problem in communities. And there is also no question that Gracie Barra has developed a strong, effective program to counteract the …
GB Techniques: The Spider Guard
This week, Gracie Barra studies the Spider Guard – a powerful defensive and offensive position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. There are a number of variations of grips and perhaps more sweeps can …
Fundamental to the Gentle Art: Be Welcoming
Look back and think of those people who first introduced you to Jiu-Jitsu. Think of the individuals who helped you to embrace Gracie Barra – and who positively influenced your …
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The mission of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone”
One of the most famous phrases from the Jiu-Jitsu Father, the Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., is: “Every person who wears a kimono and believes in Jiu-Jitsu that is taught …
GB Training Plan: Week 13
GB TP Week 13 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Thermogenic Foods
The new ‘fever’ in the gyms (since a few years ago) is the thermogenic supplements. Those ones that promise to dry your fat, improve the muscles definition and keep the …
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GB Feature School : Gracie Barra Surrey, Canada
This week at Gracie Barra we feature an interview with GB Prof. Yang and Coach Kevin of the new Gracie Barra of Surrey, BC in Canada. “Jiu Jitsu is FOR …
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Improving the Training Experience: The GB Uniform for Kids
The GBK program is built from an interweaving of building blocks. These blocks include those that range from the GBK Curriculum, the GBK Program Structure, and the GBK Class Structure …
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Single Best Piece Of Training Advice
One of the curious things about new bjj students is that many of the students feel that they are the ONLY student in the class who is struggling to learn …
Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion
In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …
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