We live in an age with never before seen access to information on the internet. And there are few better examples than online bjj techniques. A few clicks and a search …
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In a perfect BJJ world, every training session would see new breakthroughs, energetic rolls where you submit every opponent and leave the mat without a scratch, already eager for the …
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Those who lived the old days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu know that much has changed. We are not referring only to the changes of the sport’s image among the society, but …
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For the new student to brazilian jiu-jitsu, starting to spar can be an overwhelming experience. Trapped on the bottom, an opponent’s weight pinning you to the mat and defending a …
For some more experienced belts, finding training partners of the same level in some academies can be difficult. Not all academies have a variety of training partners of beginning through …
2015 is upon us. People often make resolutions. For Jiu-Jitsu students I’d recommend not making a general resolution like “get better at Jiu-Jitsu.” After all, you’re going to want to …
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If the samurai wore armour on the battlefield, then the student of brazilian jiu-jitsu wears their kimono when they step on the mat. Most kimonos for bjj are priced at $100 USA …
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Rules are good. While others may see rules as a way to hinder freedom, they liberate us from chaos… or at least make training a harmonious environment for everyone. There are …
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Health. It is a word that we often ignore. Media has bombarded us with ads, catchy song about health. Health is a weak subject. Often it is because presently healthy …
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In recent weeks Gracie Barra Blog has published several articles on developing your guard. In the first couple of years of learning to defend the guard, there are certain mistakes that …
