10 Reasons to Join
1. GB Jiu-Jitsu is a truly exciting way to get fit Jiu-Jitsu is often likened to a game of human chess. If you don’t like to work out at a …
Prof. Ana Laura Tinoca Cordeiro
Gracie Barra recognizes the Gracie Barra Women training in GB academies all over the world. In a serie of articles on Graciebarra.com, we feature some high level GB women Professors …
The Teaching Philosophy of Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Translated from a conversation in Portuguese, Carlos Gracie Jr. shares the history behind his philosophy of teaching jiu-jitsu and the 3 most important influences in his mentality. . Here are …
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Professor Murillo Neto
Professor Murillo is one of the top athletes from Gracie Barra who started training with Master Carlos Gracie Jr. in Brazil, at the first GB School in the world. He …
The Positional Hierarchy – Your First Year of Training
One of the students at my home academy is a competitor who comes from a striking background. Well conditioned and coordinated, he is progressing very quickly since he started training …
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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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Jiu-jitsu Is Great For Kids
I was at a tournament recently watching the kids matches. I was astounded at the smooth techniques and movements of many of the young competitors. It struck me how kids …
Drilling – The Key To Mastery
What is the most neglected part of many jiu-jitsu students training? Behind training standup, drilling is often neglected in favor of rolling. Rolling is perhaps the most fun part of …
GB Interview: Professor Draculino on Competition
This week Gracie Barra Blog brings you a terrific Interview with Professor Draculino on Competition “Competition is fundamental for athletics in general, and this is also very true for Brazilian …
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My Favorite Quote on Jiu-jitsu by Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
Many Gracie Barra instructors like Head Instructor Marcio Feitosa – a multiple time World Bjj Champion – tell how they would enjoy sitting around the side of the mat after …
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