Are You a Martial Artist?
Most people who are outside of the world of brazilian jiu-jitsu tend to think of martial arts in the traditional sense. Starched white gis or black ninja pyjamas, lots of bowing …
Inspiration behind Gracie Barra
Inspiration The inspiration behind Gracie Barra includes the lessons and legacy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Great Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., and all those in the Gracie family …
4 Tips to Stop Getting Submitted
Bjj legend Renzo Gracie famously said that “sometimes you are the hammer, sometimes you are the nail”. The “nail” part is particularly true in your first year of training when you …
Confidence in Your Jiu-jitsu : Wise Advice from Coach John Wooden
You would be surprised to discover that many of your bjj training partners often lack confidence in their jiu-jitsu. Here are some examples: 1) Following a new belt promotion, many …
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Leadership
An instructor by nature is a teacher – a leader. But true leadership is not something you can inherit with a belt color or title change. It is demonstrated by …
GB Compnet – 2nd Copa Carlos Gracie
Saturday – October 3rd, 2015 Last year I wrote about experience a tournament as a competitor during the 1st Copa. I remembered my nerves, the excitement, and the emotional roller …
Why It is Ok To Do Fancy Techniques!
A common theme in both the articles on Gracie Barra blog and also when you talk to one of those old professors who have black belts so old they are …
The 5 Commandments Of Escaping from the Bottom
Ask a group of first year students to brazilian jiu-jitsu “what are you having trouble with in your training?” certain answers will inevitably arise. “I get stuck on the bottom, under …
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How do You Roll? : Rolling Hard vs. Rolling Light
This is one of those debates that continues on internet bjj message boards. The young competitors say that “Of course you have to roll 100%. In the competition, your opponent is …
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The Gracie Barra Curriculum: The Best Way to Learn Bjj
Recently, I have had several students tell me that they enjoyed learning bjj in a program that followed a curriculum. I asked them why they felt it was better for them? …
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