What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?
White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …
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Tips For Your Grips
My first jiu-jitsu professor often said “With strong grips you can control a fight.” When his hand went into your collar you instantly felt in danger and had to move …
The Vision and Direction of Gracie Barra
You have heard it before – yet it does not lose its value. Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. This grand, overarching vision for Gracie Barra is our central mission. It is what …
GB Techniques: Single Leg Takedowns
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the Single Leg Takedown. The single leg is used in every area of jiu-jitsu: IBJJF rules, self defense, no-gi and MMA. There …
GB Interview – Coach Maik Henneberg from GB Wolfsburg, Germany.
This week Gracie Barra Blog brings you an interview with Coach Maik Henneberg who has recently opened a new Gracie Barra academy in Wolfsburg, Germany. “Train hard and keep believing …
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The White Belt No-Nos! 5 Things You Need Know Before You Start to Roll
In Gracie Barra schools, students start their introduction to live rolling through specific training. The students start in a certain position and have specific objectives (ex. escape the half guard …
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An Amazing School Must be a Safe School
As part of your commitment to providing amazing Jiu-Jitsu instruction, you also have a responsibility to create culture of safety. This includes everything from reducing a whole range of risks …
6 Great Ways to Get Information About BJJ
For those of us who can’t get enough information and discussion about bjj, there are numerous great resources for the bjj addict to satisfy their hunger. 1) Bjj Podcasts For …
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Great Training Partners
It seems that every group of people has an appreciation day dedicated to their service: International Secretary Day, Teachers Day and so on. I think that the bjj world needs a …
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School As part of your commitment to providing amazing Jiu-Jitsu instruction, you also have a responsibility to create culture of safety. This includes …