GB Student Question: “Is it better to be good at just a few moves?”
A purple belt jiu-jitsu student had a question: “Is it better to have a good, general knowledge of many techniques or to specialize in a few positions?” ㅤ An …
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GB Fundamentals: Passing Open Guard with Technique and Principles
The Bullfighter Pass – known as the “Toreando” Pass in Portuguese. It is named that as the passer is playing matador to the “bull” of the strength of your opponent’s …
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Week 3 is here Team! Let’s train! =)
? Week 3 is here and it’s time to study Ground Strikes, Leg Grab, and Guard. ㅤ Only at #GBOnline, you can experience the same class structure that you are …
GB Technique: No-gi with Prof. “Tussa” Alencar
Do you prefer to train Jiu-Jitsu in the gi or put on your rash guard and roll No-gi? ㅤ GB Online offers a course for Gracie Barra students who want …
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GB Motivation: Prof. Carlos Lemos on Inspiration and Overcoming Obstacles
Meet Prof. Carlos Lemos Jr., a 5th-degree black belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the head instructor and owner of Gracie Barra Downers Grove, Illinois. ㅤ “I was the …
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Week 2, Team! Let’s train! =)
? Week 2 is here and it’s time to study Headlock, Hip / Hand Throw, and Side Mount. Only at #GBOnline, you can experience the same class structure that …
GB Fundamentals: What Are The 5 Most Important White Belt Techniques?
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at the most important techniques that new Gracie Barra students should be learning. ㅤ Check out GB Online to see …
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Attitude and Mindset with GB Champion Kendall Reusing
“Winning and achieving a certain goal long-term can only happen when they’re having fun” ㅤ Prof. Kendall shares her story about her start in Jiu-Jitsu, her mindset for competition, and …
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Week 1, Team! Let’s train! =)
? Week 1 is here and it’s time to study Standing Strike, Transition to Guard / Sacrifice Throw, and Guard. Only at #GBOnline, you can experience the same class structure that …
GB Fundamentals: The Single Leg Takedown
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at one of the most important takedowns in wrestling and jiu-jitsu – the single leg takedown. ㅤ The single leg …