Prof. Rodrigo Freitas Showcases the Double Under Guard Pass
Key Points in Executing this Guard Pass Passing the guard. It can be as simple as, “calm down, breathe, pass the guard,” but without great techniques in our arsenal, …
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The True Art of Submission in Jiu-Jitsu
Submission to the Process of Learning Jiu-Jitsu “But, when will I get good?” How often have I asked that over the last two years of training at Gracie Barra? When …
6 Great Tips for Women Thinking about Getting into BJJ
Everyone Can Get into Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. There are no exemptions to this rule. Everyone can practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Women will no longer go down in history …
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Prof. Phillipe Dela Monica Demonstrates Foot Lock from the Leg Drag
Great Strategy to Secure a Foot Lock Against a Defending Opponent Professor Felipe Dela Monica of Gracie Barra California demonstrates how to secure a foot lock from the leg …
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Understanding Losing and How it Helps You Grow
In Jiu-Jitsu Whenever You Lose You Learn The path to jiu-jitsu greatness is not a paved road. It is filled with potholes of lament, moments of utter frustration, and …
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GB Pride, Unity, Belonging & Team Spirit at the Pan Ams
GB Team Geared Up for Combat! GB Athletes were in full force at the recent Pan Ams Championships held in Irvine California. We caught up with a few of our …
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Gracie Barra PerfectMIND 3 Training Sessions
Live Training Opportunity for GB Schools All GB schools are welcome to access the live training sessions for Perfect Mind 3. This week the live training sessions will dive deep …
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The GB Anti-Bullying Community Program is Back!
Teach Your Kids How to Effectively Defend Themselves Great News! Gracie Barra is offering, during the entire month of April, a FREE Self Defense program that will help kids, ages …
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GB Weekly Training Plan for Week of 3/25-3/31: Week 4
GB WTP Week 4 This week all of our 300+ Gracie Barra schools in 5 continents will be teaching the lessons of week number 4 of our annual schedule from …
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Hollywood's Teri Reeves Trains at Gracie Barra Encino
Actress Teri Reeves on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Staying Healthy and Acting Yes. The title says it all. Ms. Teri Reeves plays Dr. Hallie Thomas for NBC’s Chicago Fire which airs every Wednesday at 10p. Aside …
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