Experiment With Your Jiu-jitsu
Students of jiu-jitsu who attend class regularly and follow the guidance of their instructor make the best long term progress. Having a qualified black belt instructor can save one literally …
Belts and Stripes. Are They Important?
There are 2 schools of thought on the subject of belts and stripes in jiu-jitsu. 1) “Belts are not important to me. I don’t care if I stay a white …
The Ego In Training
There is a popular saying in jiu-jitsu “Leave your ego at the door.” I have even seen this quote posted on a sign at the entrance of an academy. The …
GB Learning : Attacking From the De la Riva Guard
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on the open guard style the De la Riva Guard The De la Riva guard is a powerful guard to use …
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Master Carlos Gracie Jr.'s Philosophy on Jiu-jitsu Self Defense
“Nowadays, words on the streets and internet, everyone wants sometimes to emphasize something and say that there are 2 types of jiu-jitsu. The self defense jiu-jitsu and the sport jiu-jitsu. …
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Leg Locks In Training
The recent submission only competition events have featured many of the winners dominating with leg locks. Is this merely a new trend in BJJ and submission grappling or is it …
GB Techniques: Technique Combinations
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on 4 more advanced attack combinations in jiu-jitsu. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video …
GB Learning : Intermediate Jiu-jitsu : Attack Combinations
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on attack combinations from different positions for intermediate and advanced level jiu-jitsu students. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to …
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The Fundamentals Class – Not Just For Beginners!
Gracie Barra introduces students to jiu-jitsu through the Fundamentals class. After several months of training the student may then attend the Advanced classes. Some students are eager to start the …
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GB Learning : the Kimura Lock
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on the versatile Kimura lock. The “Kimura” was named after one of the greatest Japanese judo icons Masahiko Kimura who famously …