No-Gi Half Guard Sweeps With Prof. Tussa
The half guard bottom position has evolved a lot in the last several years. At one time, half guard was considered to be a defensive position where we were half …
How To Correctly Pull Open Guard with Rodrigo Fajardo
Stand up grappling can involve wrestling or judo style takedowns but also, especially in competition style Jiu-Jitsu, pulling guard. Prof. Rodrigo Fajardo shows us how to use the guard pull …
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GB Student Question: Advice for small students
A GB student writes in and asks “I’m one of the smallest students in the class. What can I do to not get smashed by bigger, heavier training partners?” ㅤ …
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GB Technique: Single Leg Takedown Entries
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a takedown that might be the most successful at the higher levels of competition (both with gi and No-Gi) …
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Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Speaks on the Importance of Communication
This conversation is excerpted from a talk by Master Carlos Gracie Jr at a seminar where he shares his thoughts on the importance of communication and taking responsibility within the …
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GB Technique: Clock Choke & Turtle Attack from GB1
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at 2 techniques from the GB1 Online taught by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. – taught by Prof’s Marcio Feitosa and …
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GB Student Question: “Does the instructor have to get me caught up or is it my responsibility?”
A new GB student, Anthony, asks “I have a question for the collective on here (the GB Online Community)… I joined late into this program and I just started jiu-jitsu… …
GB Technique: Head and Arm Choke: Attack and Escape
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at a pair of techniques from the perspective of both the attack and then the counter and escape. ㅤ Have …
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Technique Beats Strength with Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
This week on Gracie Barra’s blog, we have a video from a seminar held by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Master Carlos teaches a slick guard pass, but more importantly, explains …
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GB Technique: Knee on the Belly with Prof. Marcio Feitosa
This week on GB Technique we are going to look in-depth at the control and attack from the Knee on the Belly KOB position with one of Gracie Barra’s most …
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