5 New Years Resolutions Jiu-Jitsu Students Should Make
2020 is upon us. People often make resolutions. For Jiu-Jitsu students we’d recommend not making a general resolution like “get better at Jiu-Jitsu.” After all, you’re going to want to …
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GB Training Plan – Week 2
GB Training Plan Week 2 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since …
The Meaning of Uniform GB
A few years ago we made a video interviewing some children and parents of students at the San Clemente School in California. The idea was to grasp the real meaning …
Tips to Finding your Jiu-Jitsu Style
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are many types of Jiu-Jitsu styles. Some practitioners enjoy playing closed guard, and others prefer to focus on the passing game. As a result of these …
GB Training Plan – Week 1
GB Training Plan Week 1 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since …
GB Student Question: “How can I improve my sweeps?”
A Gracie Barra student asked the following question: “I really want to get better at the Butterfly Hook Sweep. How can I make it better?” ㅤ So you’ve identified a …
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The Virtue of Brotherhood.
Brotherhood – an attitude and lifestyle of commitment to a particular community. While leadership might not seem to have a place in this discussion, as leaders are thought to …
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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GB Training Plan – Week 16
GB Training Plan Week 16 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since …
GB Motivation: Being Your Best
“Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.” – John Wooden ㅤ If you ask …