Gracie Barra Instructors : Competition Advice
GB asked several GB black belts for their mental attitude and advice on competition. Here is what they shared from their experience :Draculino, Almeida, Harnish and Borges. BJJ Competition – …
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Gracie Barra Instructors : Advice For New Students
GB asked several GB black belts this question : Starting Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes can be a little intimidating for many people. Can you share a few tips for new students …
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Single Best Piece Of Training Advice
One of the curious things about new bjj students is that many of the students feel that they are the ONLY student in the class who is struggling to learn …
Confidence in Your Jiu-jitsu : Wise Advice from Coach John Wooden
You would be surprised to discover that many of your bjj training partners often lack confidence in their jiu-jitsu. Here are some examples: 1) Following a new belt promotion, many …
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Submission Advice to a Blue Belt
One of the blue belt students at my academy asked my advice on what he should do to improve his submissions. He said that he felt that his submission success …
The Whitebelt Problem – Getting Stuck in Side Control: 3 Pieces of Advice
Sometimes at the academy, when I have a group of less experienced students who show up for class I will ask the students which position they want to learn that …
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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 …
Advice for New Students on How to Roll
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 …
How To Submit: Advice from the Masters
Everyone’s favourite subject in brazilian jiu-jitsu is how to catch more submissions on your opponents. The internet is filled with technique videos and new submissions with signature names being invented each …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Peace of mind – you will find it in jiu-jitsu
Who has never faced a bad phase during his/her journey in the gentle art? Personal problems, work, and studies, among many other things, end up requiring us to make some kind …