Jiu-Jitsu World Championship 2014 – The confirmation of GB Tradition in Tournaments
Last weekend was not just any other one in the Jiu-Jitsu world. Closing the month of May (29, 30, 31) and getting started with the second semester (June 1st), we …
Eating well is Jiu-Jitsu: Sweet potato – The good carbohydrate
What do you have in your lunch? Sweet potato with… What is your favorite pre-training snack? Sweet potato with… In your dinner? Sweet potato and… Not only one or two …
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BJJ Lifestyle: Time to Spend in BJJ
Throughout our typical days (and a rather busy ones) we have routines that are specifically designed to make our lives easier and more manageable. And in this sense, at times …
GB Learning: Lapel Chokes From Side Mount Control
On this video Professor Marcos Barros teaches you how to apply two lapel chokes from the side mount control. The techniques demonstrated in this videos are effective for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu …
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Your History at GB: From Despair to Hope through Jiu Jitsu
“Jiu Jitsu is life.” I know it’s a common euphemism uttered by Jits practitioners all over the world. It’s spoken on the mats, put on social media, on Jits t-shirts …
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The Most Epic Gracie Barra Battles Ever Video's
Let’s admit it. We idolize our professors. They are the ones who have stood the test of time when it comes down to BJJ. They are the ones who …
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Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle: Women and Jiu-JItsu
Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. And women have been equals of men, or even better, for a long time. The good thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that it recognizes no gender or …
Jiu-Jitsu Lifestyle: BJJ and Kids
We have heard stories of kids that were bullied in the past. And we have seen success with Gracie Barra’s Anti Bullying Program with hundreds of kids bully-proof. This is …
Your Belt Promotion
There has to be a silver lining at the end of the rainbow. BJJ goes through different levels for you to, well, level up. Ranks dictate your level in …
Taking care of your mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Strong mind, victory assured.
An athlete knows that, besides your body, you must have your mind in peace, calm and without internal conflicts in order to be 100% focused on your competition. Muscles are …
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