Got Takedowns? Champion Kendall Reusing On Why You Need Standup
One of Gracie Barra’s most active and successful competitors as of late is Prof. Kendall Reusing of Gracie Barra Newport Beach. Prof. Kendall is especially well known for her dominant …
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GB Kids: A Parent Asks “How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?”
Recently, a parent that knows I teach jiu-jitsu messaged me and asked “How old should a boy/girl be to start BJJ?” Their son was already involved in swimming and the …
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Winning in Jiu-jitsu and in Life with Prof. Jefferson Moura (Part 2)
“Jiu-jitsu is like this all the time, one time you win, another time you learn, it’s always starting over, trying something different and better until you start winning.” ㅤ This …
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Stop Getting Tapped By Heel Hooks With Prof Braulio!
This week’s 50/50 Heel Hook techniques are part of Week 11 of the NEW GB3 No-Gi module with Prof. Braulio Estima Technique 1 – In our first video, we find …
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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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4 Reasons That Every Jiu-Jitsu Student Should Compete
This week on the GB Compnet blog, we will talk about the top 4 reasons that all Jiu-Jitsu students should compete at least once. ㅤ Many instructors at Gracie Barra …
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Prof. Pedro Jordao: BJJ coach for UFC fighter Wei Li Zhang
Meet Prof. Pedro Jordao, head coach of Gracie Barra Shunyi in Beijing, China, and also known as the BJJ coach for UFC Strawweight champion Wei Li Zhang. ㅤ ” I …
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GB Women: Prof. Jo Thomson on Dealing with Challenges
“…not allowing myself to quit, I continue to show up and do my best. “ ㅤ This week we will be talking with GB Australia’s first woman black belt – …
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GB Women: Motivational advice with Prof. Jo Thomson
“It’s a long journey. I can tell you that it won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.” ㅤ This week we will be talking with GB Australia’s first …
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How To Eat Better For Jiu-Jitsu
A big part of the GB Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle is following a nutritious diet of clean, natural foods to maximize our performance and recovery on the mats. ㅤ This week GB …