Motivational Tools Every Athlete Should Have
Motivation here. Motivation there! Everywhere, you see motivational quotes, posters, quips and what-have-yous. There is only so much that motivational material can do to our lives unless we really take action. Motivation and …
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Be a Dragon Slayer
This is inspired by one of the conversations I had with a Gracie Barra purple belt. I hope this story also touches you and set your soul on fire as …
4 Things To Avoid in BJJ
As a full time bjj instructor I see many different personality types on the mats every week. There are some negative habits that I have seen many students exhibit and it …
Start Them Out Early: BJJ for kids.
Wait! Before you pull out that credit card to get the newest Xbox or an Ipad for your crying toddler, consider other alternatives that are better than having a 5 year-old …
3 Pieces of Advice for White Belts
90% of his success was just showing up.” Woody Allen On BJJ related internet message boards there are several popular topics that arise again and again.Two common themes that continually …
Drills that You Should Not Take For Granted
Drills. Drills. And more drills. The repetitive and often mind-numbing practice of repeating things over and over again is the keystone that holds the entire institution of training. You may …
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Experiencing a Jiu-Jitsu Tournament: Compnet 2014
On Saturday, October 11th, Gracie Barra held their annual tournament open to all Gracie Barra students in Irvine, CA. This year was unique as it honored Master Carlos Gracie Sr., …
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Why Comparing Your Growth to Others Can Harm You
“Don’t compare your insides to someone else’s outsides…” So you have been doing BJJ for a couple of years now. And it seems that your contemporaries have managed a little …
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GB Kids Competition Team Announcement
To all our loyal and hard working Academy Owners, Professors, Instructors, Program Managers, Kids Coaches and Parents; Thank You! For all your hard work and sacrifice, due to your efforts …
The Chess Game
To defend or not to defend. Offense is the best defense. Defend, defend, and defend. There are just so many opinions on how to handle your own BJJ game. On the internet …