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 …
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 …
Different Reasons To Train Jiu-jitsu
The Gracie Barra philosophy of “Jiu-jitsu for everyone” recognizes that training jiu-jitsu has benefits for all types of people. Not only restricted to the serious competitors who push themselves to …
The Turtle Position
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some videos on submitting the “turtle position”. Instead of accepting a guard pass (and giving up the 3 points) many jiu-jitsu fighters prefer …
Learning From Videos
The best way to learn jiu-jitsu is from attending classes with a black belt instructor with a structured curriculum. The instructor can correct the mistakes that you make while drilling …
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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Gracie Barra Training Etiquette
With the new year 2016 upon us and students are returning to the academy after a holiday of relaxation, hopefully renewed and ready to roll. Read also:5 Ways to Eat …
Why Did You Start To Train Jiu-jitsu?
I am always interested to ask new students who show up to try a jiu-jitsu class the question: “So what made you decide to try Brazilian jiu-jitsu?” There are a million …
GB Learning : Advanced Guard Passing
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some advanced techniques and strategies to to pass some of the more advanced guards. Often, IBJJF competition matches often are determined by if …
3 Tips To Improve Your Sweeps
The ability to reverse position and come to the top position against a tough opponent is one of the things that makes jiu-jitsu different than most other martial arts. There …