GB Technique : The ArmBar – Juji Gatame
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at one of the techniques most loved by jiu-jitsu students: attacking the straight arm bar (aka Juji Gatame in …
Jiu-jitsu For Everyone – What Does It Mean?
If you are a jiu-jitsu addict and follow bjj related blogs (like the Gracie Barra Blog!), news sites and Bjj forums, there is a lot of discussion about the evolution …
Continue reading “Jiu-jitsu For Everyone – What Does It Mean?”
GB Technique : Finishing From The Back
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at finishing techniques and strategies from the most dominant position in jiu-jitsu: the Back Mount. There is a reason the back …
Does Training In The Gi Make Your No-Gi Better?
“Is it necessary to train in the gi to attain the highest level in jiu-jitsu?” No-Gi Drills with Prof. Marcio Feitosa This question has been around jiu-jitsu for a while, …
Continue reading “Does Training In The Gi Make Your No-Gi Better?”
“What is the Bulldog Choke?”
At the UFC 235, undefeated MMA fighter and high level wrestler Ben Asjren won a submission victory over his opponent using a lesser known technique called by many the “Bulldog …
GB Technique : IBJJF Legal Leg Locks
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some leg lock techniques and strategies that are legal in the IBJJF competition rule set. Leg locks have become …
Stop Getting Tapped Out!
“There is no losing, only learning” a popular piece of jiu-jitsu wisdom goes. And that positive attitude will carry you through periods where you are getting dominated by training partners …
GB Technique : 5 Must Know Guard Passes
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some techniques and strategies to pass various open guard styles. With so many different open guard games, the passer needs …
GB Technique : Takedowns With Prof. Carlos Liberi
racie Barra Blog we are looking at some advanced level standup techniques from the head of Gracie Barra Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil Prof. Carlos Liberi. Training for over 20 …
Continue reading “GB Technique : Takedowns With Prof. Carlos Liberi”
GB Technique : The Open Guard With Prof. Flavio Almeida
Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some techniques and strategies from the open guard with Prof. Flavio Almeida of Gracie Barra of North Phoenix. Prof. Flavio is a black …
Continue reading “GB Technique : The Open Guard With Prof. Flavio Almeida”