GB Techniques: Escapes from Bad Positions
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on how to escape from bad positions. Your first year of training, you often get stuck in bad positions on the bottom. …
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The Impact Jiu-Jitsu Has On Children
“Jiu-jitsu is a great developer of character, builds their courage, work on friendships with other kids. They close their fears.” Prof. Kayron Gracie The Gracie Barra Competition Network (Compnet) brings together …
Leadership: A Virtue for Positive Influence
Among the virtues that we hold so deeply at Gracie Barra are those such as brotherhood, cooperation, respect, discipline, and personal growth. Intertwined with these is the virtue of leadership. …
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4 People You Meet in Gracie Barra
I have always been a fan of Mitch Albom. From his novels “Tuesdays With Morrie,” and “For One More Day,” I have grown to love literature. In turn his novels inspired …
Stop the Spread: Minimizing Contagions in Your School
We know that operating a GB School has many rewards. It also comes with challenges, but if we address these upfront, we increase those rewards and minimize the effects …
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Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?
Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …
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GB Techniques: 5 Submissions
Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video techniques. This week, Gracie Barra studies Submissions. There are numerous grappling arts in thew world, but no martial …
Make the Most of Social Media: GB and YouTube
There are numerous options for social media – and those such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be beneficial for connecting with your students and your community. Another option which …
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GB Techniques: Self Defense
This week, Gracie Barra studies Self Defense techniques in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video techniques. Here are 4 Self Defense …
Taking care of your mind is Jiu Jitsu – Follow Your Dreams.
The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams . When you have a dream and fight for it many obstacles arise along the way . Sometimes, you feel …
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