BJJ Lifestyle: Learning
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi Learn as you go through your journey in Jiu-Jitsu. Have you ever felt …
BJJ Lifestyles
Your BJJ lifestyle A lot of people would ask: what’s the right lifestyle for anyone who aspires to take their game to the next level. While there are different paths …
The Value of Role Models
I want you to make a mental inventory of the people that you look up to. They can be anyone. They can be friends, family, from your past, to your …
BJJ Competitions to Watch Out For
Competitions You May Want to To Join This 2014 Throughout the best remaining part of the year, there are matches that are happening all over the country. Although, joining …
An Awesome Promotional Video from GB Downer's Grove
Oh wow. Never have I seen one of the best promotional video of a Gracie Barra school. Professor Carlos Lemos heads this school. High production value and kick ass musical …
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Does Size Really Matter?
Let’s say that your won the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu genetic lottery; where you were born with a good frame, height way above the average grappler. For those born blessed with this …
The Women of BJJ
In a male dominated sport, a woman to reach the pinnacle of the BJJ summit still astounds every BJJ fan out there. It wasn’t until lately that women has had …
2014 Regional Events Agenda
Many of us start our year planning and expecting the Gracie Barra and our school events. Today we will talk about Master Carlos Gracie Jr.’s plans for Gracie Barra events …
The Difference Between the Amateur and the Pro
Have you been into BJJ for a long time? If so, have you ever wondered why you haven’t moved up the ranks, or at least have won gold in …
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Jiu-Jitsu Myths
Everybody may be thinking about these myths, or at least may have these these ideas in mind. For those who may believe in these myths, could led to the failure …