GB Program Structure: The Bigger Picture
The ICP5 describes in detail the 7 essential components of the Gracie Barra Method. In summary, these 7 components include (beginning with the foundation): GB Program Structure GB Curriculum GB …
The Role of Goal Setting at Gracie Barra
In the ICP5 we walk through the Gracie Barra Leadership Development Framework, and one of the first building blocks of this is Goal Setting. Your ability as a leader within …
The Purple Belt in Bjj
The rank of purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the mark of a serious student. In last night’s class I taught, there were 3 purple belts, all of whom have been training …
The Arm Lock Hunter – 5 Black Belt Tips on Submitting the Arm Bar
I spent several years training with a black belt who was an expert in the straight arm lock. He trained at the original Gracie Barra in Rio de Janeiro and picked …
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Risk Management to Build and Grow Your School
Risk management is an important component when building and growing your school. While most people understand that accidents happen and there are no 100% guarantees when it comes to risks, …
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Great Holiday Gifts for the BJJ Lovers
The holiday season is almost upon us and for a Bjj fanatic’s loved ones, they may wonder what to get them for Xmas? What warms the heart of the student of …
The importance of Self-Defense
The global spread of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gave our sport thousands of practitioners, which is surely great for everyone. Unfortunately, what did not grow in the same way was the …
A Step-by-Step Guide to Running a Successful Marketing Campaign in Your School
We understand that a love of marketing is probably not what first drew you to Jiu-Jitsu. It might not even be something with which you feel comfortable and an area …
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The Guard – 6 Building Blocks for Your Guard
Often when discussions of different grappling styles come up – sambo, judo, catch wrestling etc – we are reminded that many key techniques in bjj are also contained in these …
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Big Guy Jiu-jitsu – A Word for the Heavyweights
Brazilian jiu-jitsu caught the attention of the world when 175lbs. Royce Gracie defeated larger, stronger opponents in the earliest days of the UFC. Jiu-jitsu has always been synonymous with a smaller person …
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