To GI Or Not To GI – That is the question (apologies to Shakespeare)
One of the most popular and controversial debates in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu is to train in the gi or without the gi?Since the earliest days of Royce Gracie …
Continue reading “To GI Or Not To GI – That is the question (apologies to Shakespeare)”
How to Be an Effective Coach
This is for the coaches that we have in Gracie Barra. So far, you have done a great job in promoting and spreading the love for the art. Our art. …
What's all this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all about?
This is for those who have seen blogs, TV shows, and dudes with huge muscles walking around gulping down power drinks etc., and heard the term, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” on almost every …
Continue reading “What's all this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all about?”
TIPS on becoming consistent
Jiu-Jitsu is an art that is best done with consistency. Consistency breeds learning, growth, reputation and all that other good stuff! If you are stopping short of success, then, in …
"But, What If He/She Does This?”: Why This is a Good Question in BJJ
If you were to ask many bjj professors what are their pet peeves in teaching a bjj class, the answer will soon come up:“I show the student a technique and …
Continue reading “"But, What If He/She Does This?”: Why This is a Good Question in BJJ”
The Spread of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Globally
Until the early UFC brought the world’s attention to the unique style of jiu-jitsu developed by the Gracie family, the art and sport were largely unknown outside of Brazil. The exposure …
Continue reading “The Spread of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Globally”
7 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons Learned Only From Experience
In life there are some things you will learn on your own. No one will be able to teach you certain things. In Jiu-Jitsu there are things you will have …
Continue reading “7 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons Learned Only From Experience”
Question Authority: Why you need to ask your instructors questions about your bjj.
At nearly every bjj seminar I attend, the instructor (often a famous bjj competitor passing through my city) allocates some time at the end of the seminar for any and …
Tournaments to Look Out for This Fall
Getting psyched up in your training? Here is a list of tournaments to look out for. Why get into the buzz with tournaments? The answer is quite simple, it is …
BJJ Techniques for Rookies that Never Go Out of Style
In an ever-evolving sport such as BJJ, there is no doubt that there will be tons of techniques that come out and get the new BJJ enthusiast confused. Let’s all admit …
Continue reading “BJJ Techniques for Rookies that Never Go Out of Style”