What Should Each Color Belt Focus On?
Jiu-jitsu students who want to level up in their skill will often ask their instructor “What should I be working on in my game?” Of course individual games vary according …
GB Technique : Guard Passing Problems
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at some of the most common situations where jiu-jitsu students get stuck inside their opponent’s guard. There are certain guard styles …
GB Training Plan – Week 2
GB TP Week 2 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since …
The Difference Between The Belts
“What is the difference between a blue belt and a purple belt?” someone asked. What about a purple belt and a brown or black belt? There is definitely a difference …
GB Technique : Butterfly Guard Setups
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at one of the most powerful open guard positions, the Butterfly guard. The fundamental hook sweep from Butterfly Guard is one …
GB Training Plan – Week 1
GB TP Week 1 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …
Pulling Guard: Do’s and Don’ts
Preparing for an upcoming jiu-jitsu competition, one of the white belt students was discussing his strategy for his upcoming matches. He felt most comfortable playing from his closed …
“Be like water.”
There is a famous quote “Be like water….” that is attributed to martial arts icon Bruce Lee that is especially helpful to jiu-jitsu students. The full quote : “Be like …
GB Technique : The Guillotine Choke
This week on Gracie Barra Blog we are looking at one of the most common submissions in NoGi, self defense and MMA jiu-jitsu – the Guillotine Choke. The …
GB Training Plan – Week 16
GB TP Week 16 Gracie Barra is a Global Jiu-Jitsu Team. Our community of instructors, students and athletes are built by over 800 schools in the five continents. Since 1986 …