Arm Bar From The Guard
Most jiu-jitsu students know the basic arm lock from the guard. But getting it on an experienced, fully resisting opponent is an entirely different thing! The instant you grip the …
Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone is Everywhere
There are no limits for how Jiu-Jitsu can improve your life. No matter where you are and what you do, Jiu-Jitsu and Gracie Barra will make a difference for you. …
Some Great Rolls
It can be very helpful for jiu-jitsu students to observe black belts roll. Sure, you can see some new techniques and positions that you are not familiar with yet, but …
GB Athlete Profile : Prof. Isaac Dull
Gracie Barra is proud of the athletes that represent the Red Shield in competitions all over the world. Prof. Isaac “Dull” Dull has been an instructor at Gracie Barra Brasil …
GB Training Plan – Week 2
GB TP Week 2 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
The Details Make The Difference!
Have you ever been to class and learned a new detail for a technique that you already thought that you knew completely? Have you ever watched a YouTube video by …
GB Training Plan – Week 1
GB TP Week 1 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes is built by over 600 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
Get a Grip! Some important points about grip fighting in Jiu-Jitsu
If you watch some of the world class level competitions you will see that a significant part of passing the guard / defending the guard is about grip fighting. Hand fighting …
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3 Reasons Your Friends Should Try Jiu-jitsu
Most of us students of Brazilian jiu-jitsu can not imagine our lives without going to the academy several times per week. At a social gathering some of your friends will ask …
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Experiment With Your Jiu-jitsu
Students of jiu-jitsu who attend class regularly and follow the guidance of their instructor make the best long term progress. Having a qualified black belt instructor can save one literally …