Competition Mind Set with Prof. Ulpiano Malachias
“…you will be unbeatable, you are going to be a champion” ㅤ Prof. Ulpiano Malachias of Gracie Barra Westchase talks this week about mental focus, feeling nervous before competing, and …
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3 Great Reasons That Kids Should Do Jiu-Jitsu
“Jiu-Jitsu is training for life.” One of the most important parts of the Gracie Barra school is the Little Champions Jiu-Jitsu programs. ㅤ Many parents are aware that martial arts …
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GB Kids: A Success Story with Prof. Bryan Waltz
“…a hard-earned advantage that in a life-threatening situation can make all the difference.” ㅤ Prof. Bryan Waltz from GB Colorado Springs talks about a real-life story of where a Jiu-Jitsu …
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Gracie Barra Kids Jiu-jitsu with Prof. Bryan Waltz
The Gracie Barra Kid’s jiu-jitsu programs can have a tremendously positive effect on young people’s lives. Today’s children are faced with many challenges in life from bullying, to lack of …
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Black Belt Advice for GB Students by Prof. Carlos Lemos
“Share everything that you know with everyone…” ㅤ Prof. Carlos comes from the original Gracie Barra in Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, also known as Gracie Barra Matriz. The …
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GB Motivation: Prof. Carlos Lemos on Inspiration and Overcoming Obstacles
Meet Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr., a 5th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the head instructor and owner of Gracie Barra Downers Grove, Illinois. ㅤ “I was the …
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Attitude and Mindset with GB Champion Kendall Reusing
“Winning and achieving a certain goal long-term can only happen when they’re having fun” ㅤ Prof. Kendall shares her story about her start in Jiu-Jitsu, her mindset for competition, and …
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The Importance of Judo with Prof. Carlos Lemos
GB Online readers may remember Prof. Carlos Lemos from our GB Technique series whenever we feature takedowns. This week, we talk with Prof. Lemos about the importance of judo for …
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GB Women: Prof. Kendall Reusing on Competition
Gracie Barra athlete Prof. Kendall Reusing has been on quite a competitive tear in 2020 with victories in Subversive, FightToWin, and most recently the prestigious Pan American championships. ㅤ “..Doing …
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GB Motivation: Prof. Carlos Lemos on Jiu-jitsu Attitude and the Pandemic
“It’s exactly like a Jiu-Jitsu match. Your whole life is a Jiu-Jitsu match…” ㅤ Meet Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr., a 5th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the …
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