Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
GB Techniques: Leg Locks
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you various techniques to attack the opponent’s legs. Did you know that Gracie Barra Brazil’s YouTube channel is FILLED with great techniques from GB …
How Jiu-Jitsu Changes Lives
Beyond the techniques and fun of training jiu-jitsu in class, jiu-jitsu has the power to change people’s lives outside of the academy. The martial arts have a long association with …
Sharpening Your Sword
This is an old expression that means that you take your best tools (or techniques in the case of the BJJ student) and sharpen them to be as sharp as …
4 Tips to Prepare For Your First Competition
Some BJJ students get super excited when they hear that a competition is coming up. If it is their first ever try at an IBJJF tournament they will suddenly think …
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When Should You Start Rolling?
The Gracie Barra Method introduces new students in the Fundamentals program to live training through “Positional” or “Specific” sparring. That is live sparring that is confined to a specific position with a simple set of objectives. Ex. pass the guard / defend the guard and sweep or submit.
Building Your GB Community: The Power of Social Media
Communities do not develop instantly – there is no magic bean or instant option available. Instead, they grow from dedication, attention, and shared goals. Webster’s Dictionary defines community in …
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Women and Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, like many martial arts, is a male dominated discipline. But women interested in this self-defense technique should know that it has benefits far beyond the confidence inspired …
Jiu-Jitsu: A Lifelong Lesson
Your school calendar likely includes classes that range from GBK to classes for community members to GB³ offerings. These account for hours – even minutes – in your weekly schedule. While your calendar might just reflect these time slots, your GB School classes overflow into future weeks, months, and even years. This is because teaching GB Jiu-Jitsu is not just about the individual classes each week. It is about teaching Jiu-Jitsu for life.
Is the pre-championship anxiety something normal?
For a high quality jiu-jitsu, it is necessary to keep up – not only with the attendance records, but also with the physical and psychological preparation, prior to major championships. …
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