Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion
In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …
Top Game or Bottom Game?
Most experienced practitioners will have a decided preference when asked “In bjj, do you prefer to play top or bottom?” “My takedowns are terrible, so I prefer to just jump to …
Start Them Out Early: BJJ for kids.
Wait! Before you pull out that credit card to get the newest Xbox or an Ipad for your crying toddler, consider other alternatives that are better than having a 5 year-old …
Experiencing a Jiu-Jitsu Tournament: Compnet 2014
On Saturday, October 11th, Gracie Barra held their annual tournament open to all Gracie Barra students in Irvine, CA. This year was unique as it honored Master Carlos Gracie Sr., …
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7 Jiu-Jitsu Lessons Learned Only From Experience
In life there are some things you will learn on your own. No one will be able to teach you certain things. In Jiu-Jitsu there are things you will have …
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The Magic of Visualization
Have you ever heard of The Secret? No. We are not going to talk about how the law of attraction will work on your BJJ. Or how the universe will …
The Perfect Week: 7 Straight Days of BJJ
I have a typical 9-5 job and go to school at night. Like so many people I love Jiu-Jitsu enough to make time to train about 3 times a week. …
4 Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu for Students
This is one of the most dreaded times of the year for many students. Summer break is over which means students will be heading back to school. For most students, …
Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The jiu-jitsu as a character builder.
Those who have never been in contact with the gentle art cannot imagine how this sport can transform – in all respects – an individual. Initially, the learned techniques, some …
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More Reason Why Your Kid Should Start BJJ
#1: Active Kids are Healthier When you let your kids down that last piece of fries, or gobble up the last tub of ice cream, you are putting them at …
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