GB Compnet – 2nd Copa Carlos Gracie
Saturday – October 3rd, 2015 Last year I wrote about experience a tournament as a competitor during the 1st Copa. I remembered my nerves, the excitement, and the emotional roller …
Why It is Ok To Do Fancy Techniques!
A common theme in both the articles on Gracie Barra blog and also when you talk to one of those old professors who have black belts so old they are …
The 5 Commandments Of Escaping from the Bottom
Ask a group of first year students to brazilian jiu-jitsu “what are you having trouble with in your training?” certain answers will inevitably arise. “I get stuck on the bottom, under …
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The Correct Attitude to Roll (Especially with your Instructor!)
One of the universal complaints among more experienced students of bjj is of the mythical “spaz”. Aka known as: “Let’s just go easy Guy” until the roll starts and he leaps …
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A Team to Lead the Expansion of Jiu-Jitsu
Teams come in all shapes and sizes, and face all kinds of challenges. There are, however, differences between successful teams and ones that flounder in the face of those challenges. Gracie Barra …
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ADCC: The GB Tradition in Competitions
One of the world’s most famous grappling championships, the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Championship) was the scene for brilliant performances of our athletes. With so many defenders of the GB …
GBK Bjj Program: 4 Ways Jiu-jitsu Benefits Children
Gracie Barra’s ICP5 (Instructor Certification Program) is underway and filled with a wealth of information for instructors. The module for the GB Kids programs – formerly called “Little Champions” examines the …
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GB Interview: Prof. Fabiana Borges from GB San Antonio
Gracie Barra likes to introduce the individual competitors and professors that make up the GB Team world wide. This week, GB talked with Prof. Fabian Borges of the new GB San …
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What Is The Role of Your Professor in Your BJJ Training?
The best possible way to learn bjj is under the direct instruction of a black belt professor. The black belt has a deep understanding of all of the fundamentals and …
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Jiu-Jitsu is never ending learning
I have been asked by students “Once you are a black belt, is it necessary to continue to try to learn about bjj?” The underlying assumption behind this question is: Don’t …