GB Technique: Spider Guard Sweeps with Prof. Marcio Feitosa
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at one of the very best defensive and offensive open guard styles – the Spider Guard. Especially effective for smaller jiu-jitsu …
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Mount Submissions 101 with Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
The Top Mount is considered to be one of the most dominant positions to achieve as it has very strong submission opportunities (and 4 points in competition). Master Carlos takes …
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How To Escape The Knee On The Belly
One of the toughest positions to get caught in is the bottom of the Knee on Belly (KOB) Prof. Victor Estima shows us how to relieve the enormous pressure and …
Gracie Barra Head Instructor Prof. Moura Interview Part 1
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we talk with Prof. Jefferson Moura about his role as head instructor at the original Gracie Barra school in Rio de Janeiro and the new …
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GB Technique: 4 Techniques for Smaller Bjj Students
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a selection of techniques that are especially useful for the Gracie Barra students reading this that are in the …
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No-Gi Half Guard Sweeps With Prof. Tussa
The half guard bottom position has evolved a lot in the last several years. At one time, half guard was considered to be a defensive position where we were half …
How To Correctly Pull Open Guard with Rodrigo Fajardo
Stand up grappling can involve wrestling or judo style takedowns but also, especially in competition style Jiu-Jitsu, pulling guard. Prof. Rodrigo Fajardo shows us how to use the guard pull …
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GB Student Question: Advice for small students
A GB student writes in and asks “I’m one of the smallest students in the class. What can I do to not get smashed by bigger, heavier training partners?” ㅤ …
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GB Technique: Single Leg Takedown Entries
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a takedown that might be the most successful at the higher levels of competition (both with gi and No-Gi) …
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Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Speaks on the Importance of Communication
This conversation is excerpted from a talk by Master Carlos Gracie Jr at a seminar where he shares his thoughts on the importance of communication and taking responsibility within the …
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