GB Technique: 3 Tips for Knee Slice Guard Pass
This week on GB Technique we are looking at some tips and troubleshooting for the Knee Slice Guard pass. This is certainly one of the most successful guard pass techniques …
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On Self Defense and Kids Jiu-Jitsu Success Stories with Prof Ericka Almeida
Meet Prof Ericka Almeida of GB Curitiba. Prof Ericka is very passionate about the self-defense component of Jiu-Jitsu and shares her perspective on how we can apply it in our …
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GB Technique: Advanced Submission Strategies with Prof Marcio Feitosa
This week on GB Technique we are looking at some advanced variations of some submissions that you may have already learned in GB1 Fundamentals. Jiu-jitsu has an infinite variety of …
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The Magic Island – World Summit 2022
The GB Summit will be arriving in Brazil with the fourth edition of Gracie Barra’s biggest event scheduled for November 24-26th in Florianópolis, Brazil. Florianópolis is also commonly known by …
GB Student Question “I’m a new bluebelt”
Recently a GB student asks “I was just promoted to blue belt by my Professor after the tournament. I’m not sure that I feel ready. What should I be working …
Understanding The Closed Guard Game with Prof Valerio Ubaldini
“The beauty of Jiu-Jitsu is that the game always evolves and there is always something new you can learn, work and get better on!” ㅤ Prof Valerio is very passionate …
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GB Technique: Solving The Turtle
This week on GB Technique we are looking at some strategies for solving the turtle. ㅤ The turtle – when employed by a skillful opponent – can be very difficult …
Prof Carlos Lemos On How To Train Standup
“That’s why I train my standup game so hard. Because I love to throw. It’s one of the favorite parts of my Jiu-Jitsu.” ㅤ Part of having complete jiu-jitsu is …
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GB Technique: Single Leg – Offense and Defense
This week on GB Technique we are looking at one of the best takedowns for both gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu – the single leg. In order to be the most …
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Jiu-Jitsu for Humanity
“Jiu-Jitsu is a mechanism for helping others and something that works for humanity.” Master Carlos Gracie Jr. For this month’s blog, we wanted to share some thoughts on a concept …