The Beginner in Competition with Prof. Carlos Lemos
“I think the biggest mistake is to not try.” Prof. Lemos ㅤ Many Gracie Barra students start jiu-jitsu and begin to become interested in the idea of competition. It’s a …
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2021 World Jiu-jitsu Champion Andressa Cintra
“…the best way to conquer your dreams is believing in it.” ㅤ Gracie Barra is very proud of all of the athletes who compete under the Red Shield. ㅤ Fresh …
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Prof. Draculino On The Meaning Of Black Belt
“Graduating my son Igor to the black belt is a dream come true.” ㅤ What does it mean to graduate to Gracie Barra Black Belt? One of Gracie Barra’s most …
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Prof. “Pimpolho” Fajardo on the Importance of Technique in Your Jiu-Jitsu
“Some advice that I like to share is cause and effect, to ask yourself why you were submitted or why you won and/or lost the match?” ㅤ Prof. Rodrigo “Pimpolho” …
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The Championship Attitude with Prof. Kendall Reusing
“And that’s what makes champions. Strengthening ourselves through adversity over and over and over.” Prof. Kendall Reusing is one of Gracie Barra’s most active competitors – just recently winning her …
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Legends of Gracie Barra – Prof. Ximu Machado
Meet Prof. Gustavo “Ximu” Machado, one of Gracie Barra’s most prolific MMA fighters and currently one of the top Master’s competitors in Brazil. ㅤ Last year, the city of Rio de …
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Double Gold No-Gi Worlds Champion Prof. Pedro Marinho
One of Gracie Barra’s most exciting and successful competitors is Prof. Pedro Marinho who recently had an incredible performance at the 2021 No-Gi Worlds. Prof. Pedro won double gold in …
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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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