NEW GBK Camps E-BOOK!
This Spring Break from April 7th, 2015 to April 19th, 2015 we will be launching a holiday camp for the GBK program. This is a means for you, the School …
3 Things a Great Instructor Does
Far too often we see “fake black belt exposed” stories pop up on jiu-jitsu news websites and internet forums. In reality, these situations are rare and the jiu-jitsu community has a …
GB RECAP 2015 – A year to go down in history… a year to be celebrated!
Every year we have the opportunity to make new dreams come true, reach new goals, and from all the success we achieve chart a new future together. We create a …
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GB Interview: Professor Cristiano Dantas
This week Gracie Barra Blog brings you an interview with Prof. Cristiano Dantas who has recently opened a new Gracie Barra academy in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Cristiano has interesting opinions on …
5 Important Questions to Ask When Learning a New Move In Class
So your instructor has just showed a new move to the class that has you excited. You can’t wait to drill this and add this to your game. How do you …
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GB Training Plan – Week 9
GB TP Week 9 Since 1986 Gracie Barra has been shattering records, innovating and contributing to the expansion and professionalization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are a worldwide community of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners …
BARRAFIT – A Fitness Program Inspired by the Art of Jiu-Jitsu
You already know many of the benefits of training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through Gracie Barra. Our schools are built on the values of Brotherhood, Expansion and Integrity. All of this is …
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The Red Shield as a Brand
A picture is worth a thousand words… This quote that is most attributed to publisher Frederick Barnard is very appropriate for our discussion of the Red Shield and all it …
Don't Overlook This Important Part of Your Jiu-jitsu!
Many of the articles that I write for Gracie Barra originate from conversations and questions that take place in the school. Several completely new students showed up to class and the …
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5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Bjj
Very often, I get the question from students: “I feel like my progress is slow. How can I get better faster?” Good question and one that does not have a quick …