Flying Submissions: The good, the bad, and the ugly
As fans and students of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we can all appreciate the awesomeness of a flying submission. The explosive aerial nature of the technique stands in training and competition. We …
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Nutrition and the Fighter
Foods fuel the body. What you take into your system will affect your performance. Skip breakfast and you are pretty much doomed for the entire day. Well, not exactly as bad …
A Thought from Lao Tzu
What are the things about you that you need to let go of for you to become who you want to be? There are things about us that are keeping us …
Things to Look Out for When Signing up for Any Martial Arts School
The McDojo phenomenon has been plaguing the world of Martial Arts for quite some time now. Be warned. The phenomenon is very true. Let us first define what makes a …
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Top Game or Bottom Game?
Most experienced practitioners will have a decided preference when asked “In bjj, do you prefer to play top or bottom?” “My takedowns are terrible, so I prefer to just jump to …
It Happened at GB: Gracie Barra Jacksonville’s at Five Grappling
On November 8th 2014 three of Gracie Barra Jacksonville’s top sponsored competitors were participating in the prestigious FIVE grappling North American Invitational Championships. Top Jiu Jitsu athletes from all over …
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Ideas to Improve Your "A Game"
A few weeks ago I penned an article about how to correct weaknesses in your bjj game. Today we are going to spin around faster than a 180 degree armbar and …
My Guard Doesn't Work!
The BJJ guard is as essential in learning Jiu-Jitsu as breathing is to a human being. You need to master it. It has to be automatic! It has to be …
Learning the BJJ the Hard Way
Scenario at Point Being an spectator at BJJ matches can be frustrating at times, right? You say these things: “I can’t believe he didn’t get to pass that guard!” and the …
GB NEWS: Master Worlds – Gracie Barra took home 1st place as a team.
Rigorous training, along with phenomenal instruction is key. The IBJJF Master Worlds took place this past weekend and Gracie Barra took home 1st place as a team. There were many …
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