Student question “Hey coach! Can you show me this move?”
In conversation with an experienced Jiu-Jitsu instructor I asked what difficult questions he was asked most often by the students? ㅤ “Most often it will be an inexperienced student asking …
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The Art of War – Why we Train Jiu-jitsu
Many people begin training jiu-jitsu for reasons of self defense, a new way to stay physically fit or a desire to compete. Many people discover other, more profound reasons to …
Set A Goal To Get Your Blue Belt
Curious students starting jiu-jitsu often ask the question “How long does it take to get a blue belt?” How many bjj students will scoff at this innocent, honest question and …
Professor Murillo Neto
Professor Murillo is one of the top athletes from Gracie Barra who started training with Master Carlos Gracie Jr. in Brazil, at the first GB School in the world. He …
3 Tips To Improve Your Takedowns
Every class at Gracie Barra includes some training in standup techniques. Understanding how to get the fight to the ground is an important part of having well rounded jiu-jitsu skills. …
What Is Your Favorite Guard?
Some guard styles tend to suit students with longer legs ex. Spider Guard while other equally skilled (but with shorter legs) players prefer the deep half guard. Which guard do …
The All Or Nothing Mentality
The All Or Nothing Mentality “Discipline and consistency. I owe these two factors all have attained in my life. Things have never happened overnight. Results have appeared as a consequence …
Experiment With Your Jiu-jitsu
Students of jiu-jitsu who attend class regularly and follow the guidance of their instructor make the best long term progress. Having a qualified black belt instructor can save one literally …
Be An Ambassador For Jiu-jitsu
Be An Ambassador For Jiu-jitsu Since the early days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu first spreading outside the country of origin Brasil and throughout the world, jiu-jitsu culture has evolved along with …
Be Knowledgeable
As part of GB Charisma we learn to understand how important it is to ‘be knowledgeable’. But just learning about things is not enough. To be truly knowledgeable we have to …