Mount Attack by Professor Otavio Sousa
Otavio Sousa Explains a Few Options for the Mount Attack The mount is probably the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu aside from the opponent’s back position. Although, there are ways …
Half Guard Options by Professor Della Monica
Appreciating the Half Guard Half guard, or alternatively half mount, is a less dominant position where one combatant is lying on the other, with the bottom combatant having one leg entangled. Sometimes …
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A Creative Triangle Choke Set Up Courtesy of Marco Joca
Triangle Set-up Using Belt Control For those who missed the Seattle Competition training that happened last month, here’s a video of Professor Marco Joca’s variation set-up of a …
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Going for the Offensive: Arm Lock
Gracie Barra Sydney’s Marcelo Rezende Demonstrates the Arm Bar There is a saying that offense is the best form of defense. As battles are won in the mats either …
Spreading Jiu-Jitsu To the World Part 1: Utilizing Social Networks Effectively
Gracie Barra’s Team of Writers, Social Media Specialists on Using Social Media to Gracie Barra’s Advantage Traditional advertising is expensive. Radio, print-media, and television still rank on top …
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Get Inspired by Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Professor Braulio Estima (Interview)
Professor Braulio’s Interview on Jiu-Jitsu, Competing, Disposition, and the Power of the Mind Due to unforeseen events, Professor Braulio was not able to make it to the scheduled interview …
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GB JiuJitsu in Panama: Meet Prof. Marcos Perez
Marcão: GBs Panamanian Gentle Giant Professor Marcos Perez is an impressive Martial Artist. Owner and main instructor at Gracie Barra Brisas and Gracie Barra Los Altos, Marcao is also one of the best fighters …
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X-Guard with Marco "Piu-Piu" Joca
Gracie Barra’s Marco Piu-Piu Joca demonstrates his take on the X-Guard Professor Marco Joca is one of the inhouse built talaneds from GB. He joined Gracie Barra Rio de Janeiro at age …
From Panama, Prof. Paulo Castro teaches a great set up for the Armbar from the Guard
Professor Paulo Castro teaches Great Armbar from Albrook Panama Professor Paulo Castro is a legendary figure at Gracie Barra. He started training back in 1986 with Master Caros Gracie Jr. and grew …
Gracie Barra Asks: Why Children Need JiuJitsu?
Jiu-Jitsu as the Best Forms of Self Development On this inspiring video from Gracie Barra Dana Point, Professors Ricardo Almeida and his brother Flavio Almeida provide great insight into the …
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