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Posted on September 23, 2016

6 Great Ways to Get Information About BJJ

For those of us who can’t get enough information and discussion about bjj, there are numerous great resources for the bjj addict to satisfy their hunger. 1) Bjj Podcasts For …

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Posted on October 2, 2015

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 …

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Posted on July 14, 2015

Details! – The Idea of Advanced Basics

More and more, when I have conversations with advanced belts who have been training for several years, they say that they have returned their training focus to the “basic” techniques. Hip …

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Posted on April 24, 2015January 10, 2018

6 Great Ways to Get Information About BJJ

For those of us who can’t get enough information and discussion about bjj, there are numerous great resources for the bjj addict to satisfy their hunger. 1) Bjj Podcasts For …

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Posted on April 2, 2015January 10, 2018

Being the New Guy or Girl at the Academy…

Jiu-jitsu is a long journey. Many people get hooked and set out on the ultimate journey, achieving the rank of black belt. Along the way, there will be hiccups. This …

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Posted on December 8, 2014January 10, 2018

What does the name "jiu-jitsu" mean?

Have you ever wondered why we have this different name for our sport? Despite the history of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – developed by Great Master Carlos Gracie, the name “jiu-jitsu” has …

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Posted on September 11, 2014January 6, 2020

12 Signs You May be Addicted to BJJ

If you’re reading this, you may have already realized you have a problem.  Jiu-Jitsu however is a good problem to have.  If you share the addiction to BJJ, hopefully some …

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Posted on August 26, 2014January 10, 2018

Eating Well is Jiu-Jitsu: Green Smoothies – Your Body Will Thank You!

Gracie Barra Blog published an article a few weeks back: Extra Things That You Can Do to Help Your BJJ #1 was Green Smoothies. This was the single best addition …

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Posted on October 22, 2012

The Why, How, and What of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu

 Why We Do It. How We Do It. What We Do.  The way organizations communicate their ideas can make or break them. While others may have the best ideas to …

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