Train in the Gi or No-gi?
Train in the Gi or No-gi? Traditional bjj is taught in the gi and has since branched off into no-gi submission wrestling, bjj for mixed martial arts and training in …
GB Techniques: Attacks From The Guard
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on guard attacks. The key to have a solid guard is to have attacks that prevent your opponent from feeling comfortable in …
Google+: Making the Most of Social Media Tools
Social media – it is all around us. People and companies use it to work, advertise, build relationships, and simply connect with others on a global scale. Gracie Barra is …
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4 Beginner Guard Passing Mistakes
When you are starting jiu-jitsu passing the guard can be a frustrating experience. Getting trapped inside your opponent’s closed guard and fending off a constant stream of sweeps and submissions is …
6 Steps to Fix a Hole in Your Game
Whether fixing a technical problem in your bjj game or adding a new technique or position that you want to experiment with, you can find a remedy with the help …
GB CompNet 2016 – 3rd Copa Carlos Gracie Sr.
The GB CompNet is one of the most incredible events that Gracie Barra hosts every year! It enables all members of Gracie Barra to unite and represent their individual schools, whilst …
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Are You a Martial Artist?
Be a Martial Artist. What does that mean to you? Does it mean that you have earned a Black Belt? Does it mean that you train hard at least …
Self defense vs. sports bjj : How Important is Self Defense Training in BJJ?
Visit any bjj internet forum and there most certainly will be a debate on learning jiu-jitsu for the street / self defence vs. learning pure sports jiu-jitsu. Grandmaster Helio Gracie himself …
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OVERCOMING PTSD THROUGH BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness linked with experiencing or witnessing terrible events (Yehuda, 2002). A terrible or traumatic event is a serious occasion such as terrorist incidents, …
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Be Personable to Strengthen Your GB¹ Program
Think back to when you were a White Belt. There were probably many things running through your head. Maybe you were stoked to get on the mat. Perhaps you were …
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