White Belt – The Most exciting Time In Your Jiu-jitsu
I was speaking with a senior GB Black-Belt from Brazil about what it was like to teach a class of black and brown belts. I expected the senior black belt to …
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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 …
4 Advanced Guard Sweeps
There are many different grappling arts – Sambo, Wrestling, Judo – but what makes Brazilian jiu-jitsu unique is the development of the guard game. Sweeps enable the person on the bottom …
Instagram and Your GB School
We know that social media is a fairly simple and inexpensive way to reach your current students, as well as spread the word about Gracie Barra to prospective students and …
GB Interview with Prof. Dave Ogden of Gracie Barra Clermont
“The opportunity to serve and mentor others and be someone who can make a difference in the lives of people you touch.” Prof. Dave Ogden This week Gracie Barra Blog brings …
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Gracie Barra Women : Prof. Ana Laura Cordeiro
Gracie Barra recognizes Gracie Barra Women training in GB Schools all over the world. How do we build the women student members in our Gracie Barra schools? What are the challenges and …
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The Turtle Top – An Advanced Jiu-jitsu Position – Part 1
Once bjj students get to the purple belt and above, they must deal with the turtle position much more often. Why? 1) After a few years of experience opponents are no …
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Gracie Barra Kids : Part 1
Important parts of the Gracie Barra school are the kid’s jiu-jitsu programs. Today’s children are faced with many challenges in life from bullying, to lack of proper role models to unhealthy …
Building Safe Schools: Defining Environmental Hazards
Gracie Barra Schools must be welcoming environments where all of our students, staff, and visitors feel safe and able to concentrate on Jiu-Jitsu training. As we strive to build safe …
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Belt Promotion: Feeling unprepared?
Annual School photo day and promotions days are an exciting time for many students. The entire group comes together and the sense of team and community is strengthened. Those students who …