Healthier Eating – Special Diet Required
One of the most popular questions that budding bjj artists ask is if there is a special diet that will work best for athletes. And if there are, then what …
Victories of the weekend: GB PAN KIDS 2015
♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu… Uh é Gracie Barra Aha Uhu…! ♫♫ Uh é Gracie …
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu X Self-Defense – Two jiu-jitsu styles?
Over the past 10 years, the world of jiu-jitsu has undergone numerous changes. The first one refers to the way this art was labeled by society. The fight – before …
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Love on the Mat: Having a Romantic Relationship in the Academy
“Love is like a virus and can happen anytime, anywhere” – Maya Angelou If Maya Angelou is right, which I’m pretty sure she is…then its possible to find yourself to …
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The Inspiration You Get From a New Stripe or Belt
It is a cliche of martial arts that many practitioners say “I don’t care about belts!”. Their point is valid: your training should primarily be about having fun and acquiring skills. …
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Bjj Seminars: Why You Should Go!
Most bjj academies, even those with an advanced black belt professor of jiu-jitsu, will hold a seminar or two every year. A high level bjj compeititor or instructor will roll through …
Look Mom…No Hands! A Great Drill to Develop Your Open Guard
One of the students in my bjj academy had recently injured one of his hands and was forced to miss several days of training. When he returned, he had a hand …
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An article for our school owners!
This is an article for our school owners! School owners play a great role in the success of Gracie Barra! As a writer, I would like to give each and …
Don't Ignore the Basics : Advanced Techniques Too Quickly
We live in an age with never before seen access to information on the internet. And there are few better examples than online bjj techniques. A few clicks and a search …
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Why are there degrees in the belt?
It was common in jiu-jitsu’s early times to find the black stripe on the belt of everyone present on the mat, without degrees. When there was a colleague with a …