Be An Ambassador For Jiu-jitsu
Since the early days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu first spreading outside the country of origin Brasil and throughout the world, jiu-jitsu culture has evolved along with the techniques of the art …
GB Techniques: Open guard sweep
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you open guard sweep techniques. Did you know that Gracie Barra Brazil’s YouTube channel is FILLED with great techniques from GB schools from all …
Get a Grip! Some important points about grip fighting in Jiu-Jitsu
If you watch some of the world class level competitions you will see that a significant part of passing the guard / defending the guard is about grip fighting. Hand fighting …
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Leg Locks In Training
The recent submission only competition events have featured many of the winners dominating with leg locks. Is this merely a new trend in BJJ and submission grappling or is it …
GB Techniques: Technique Combinations
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on 4 more advanced attack combinations in jiu-jitsu. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video …
GB Learning : Intermediate Jiu-jitsu : Attack Combinations
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on attack combinations from different positions for intermediate and advanced level jiu-jitsu students. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to …
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GB Learning : Escapes from Bottom Position
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on escapes from the bottom. The most common technique questions white and blue belt students ask are “How do I escape …
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GB Learning : the Kimura Lock
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on the versatile Kimura lock. The “Kimura” was named after one of the greatest Japanese judo icons Masahiko Kimura who famously …
Your Side Control Checklist : 5 Tips For You
You have defended the triangle, passed your opponent’s guard and achieved side control…Now what? How do you keep the position without your opponent recovering their guard and squandering all of your …
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GB Learning : The Omoplata
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on one of the best guard attacks of all..the omoplata. The omoplata is a powerful and versatile technique that can be …