Importance of Closed Guard with Prof Valerio Ubaldini
“…is the most BASIC and the MOST important position in Jiu-Jitsu!” ㅤ For many Gracie Barra students, the first guard we learn is the closed guard. And for good reason …
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GB Technique: Pressure vs Distance Passing with Prof Marcio Feitosa
This week on GB Technique we compare 2 of the major styles of guard passing – pressure passing and distance passing – as taught by Prof Marcio Feitosa. ㅤ Not …
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Competition Advice with Prof Gerson Alef
“My advice is to take the competition habits for life and make it a lifestyle. “ ㅤ Meet new GB black belt and active competitor Prof Gerson Alef of GB …
GB Blackbelts on Jiu-Jitsu philosophy and competition advice.
Professors Andressa Cintra, Pedro Marinho, Jefferson Moura, and Ulpiano Malachias of Gracie Barra share decades of collected wisdom and advice on GB philosophy and competition mindset. ㅤ Have you checked …
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GB Technique: Knee on the Belly Submissions
This week on GB Technique we look at some attacks from the Knee on the Belly position with some of Gracie Barra’s most experienced instructors. ㅤ The Knee on the …
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GB Culture: Hygiene and Safety in the GB School
There are many rules inside jiu-jitsu schools to ensure the safety and best possible experience for all students involved. Some of the lesser talked about rules are those rules that …
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Gracie Barra Online Reimagined
We are excited to share the new platform helping to provide Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. Anywhere. GB online is adopting advanced technologies to make it easier for Professors to teach …
GB Technique: Submission Entries with Prof Gerson Alef
This week on GB Technique we look at some creative entries into submission attacks. Knowing how to correctly perform the mechanics of a triangle or leg lock is one thing; …
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GB Technique: Drilling Takedowns with Prof Flavio Almeida
This week on GB Blog we look at the method of practice to incorporate takedowns into our game. It’s one thing to learn a takedown and demonstrate it ..it’s quite …
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Building a Community with Integrity Through Jiu-Jitsu
Over the past couple of decades, Jiu-Jitsu has grown into a large global community. For this month’s blog, we talked to Professor Bruno Fernandes about what it means to him …
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