Gracie Barra Wins The 2021 IBJJF Kids Pan Americans Tournament For The Third Year In A Row.
If you are competitive there is no team better than Gracie Barra. For the last 3 years GB has dominated the IBJJF (biggest Jiu-Jitsu organizer in the world) Pan Americans tournament known to be the biggest and most competitive kids Jiu-Jitsu tournament in the world. Our proven methods and systems have allowed Gracie Barra students …
What to Know Before Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Most of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students at Gracie Barra in Rockledge can remember their first day of class. There is something exciting about buying your first Gi and putting on your rash guard that makes BJJ feel “official.” Attending class and learning the fundamentals with other students is also a turning point. For many students, …
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5 Things A Parent Can Do To Help His Child Succeed In Any Sport
At Gracie Barra Rockledge we have over 150 kids in our program and 85% of kids – just like any person -, eventually go through a phase where they feel unmotivated, thinking that they don’t like class anymore. We know how Jiu-Jitsu will have a positive impact on the life of our kids and …
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Jiu-Jitsu for Teens: From Overweight to World Champion in 5 Years
Jiu-Jitsu for Teenagers. My Own Personal Account *Credit: Prof. Flavio Almeida – GB North Phoenix* Next week will begin our Jiu-Jitsu for Teenagers Program at Gracie Barra Rockledge. As we build this program and work to have a positive impact on teenagers in our community, sharing my personal story may give parents an insight into …
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A-Z Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Training for Women
A-Z Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Training for Women Conditioning and confidence. Optimized health. A better body. Jiu-Jitsu, a Brazilian form of martial arts, is one of the only ways for you to exercise, strength train and learn self-defense. Here’s all you need to know to start training in Jiu-Jitsu: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Beginner’s Guide …
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Total Guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belts and the BJJ Belt System
Jiu-Jitu Belt Order and Progression at Gracie Barra Understand How to Move Up a Belt in Jiu-Jitsu Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for anyone who wants to learn the art of self-defense. teaches you defense principles that you can apply on the mat or in everyday life! From stress, relationships, confidence, and so much more …
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Why Should You Try Virtual Training?
Since the shutdown, because of the COVID-19 the Gracie Barra Community has switched to Virtual Training. The world needs now, more than ever, to stay healthy and active but at the same time we need to practice social distancing. Since Jiu-Jitsu is a sport that involves a lot of contact, people ask themselves if the …