Steps for Success: Teaching and Training Practices
The GB Method is a package deal. It is a combination of building blocks which all have to be set in place in order to achieve the goals of Gracie …
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Transform Yourself: Become a Jiu-Jitsu Ambassador
You have probably already been doing some of the things it takes to be an amazing leader in Gracie Barra like goal setting, building your Jiu-Jitsu skill-set, and being a team player and team leader. While all of these are valuable steps in your leadership journey, we can’t forget about the necessity of being a Jiu-Jitsu ambassador. It is this step that will transform you from being an awesome Instructor on the mats to a true JJ leader on and off the mats.
YOU are Gracie Barra
YOU are Gracie Barra The mission of Gracie Barra – Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone – is a wide and encompassing mission that reminds us to continue reaching out and sharing the …
The Virtue of Personal Growth
Your journey as a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner is one of transformation. It is a personal process where you are responsible for making decisions that direct you on your journey. Each decision …
Tools to Build Your School: The Adult Belt System and Attendance Cards
The foundation of the Gracie Barra Method includes such aspects as GB Curriculum and GB Class Structure. Building up from there we have very tangible and practical aspects, including the …
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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 …
I Want to Quit!
Strategies to prevent and deal with student cancellations Almost all endeavors that require effort inherently include times when those putting forth the effort feel disconnected or unmotivated. Sometimes this is …
An article for our school owners!
This is an article for our school owners! School owners play a great role in the success of Gracie Barra! As a writer, I would like to give each and …
Don't Ignore the Basics : Advanced Techniques Too Quickly
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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A Tale of a Self-Confessed Bad BJJ Athlete
The word “bad” may come in a bit too strong if we are talking about the awesome world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but the goal of this article is to expound …
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