Is the pre-championship anxiety something normal?
For a high quality jiu-jitsu, it is necessary to keep up – not only with the attendance records, but also with the physical and psychological preparation, prior to major championships. …
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GB Techniques: Advanced Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Flavio Almeida
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you some videos on the 50/50 Guard which is used by many of the top level competitors in both gi and no-gi competition. Prof Flavios …
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The Vision and Direction of Gracie Barra
You have heard it before – yet it does not lose its value. Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. This grand, overarching vision for Gracie Barra is our central mission. It is what …
Great Training Partners
It seems that every group of people has an appreciation day dedicated to their service: International Secretary Day, Teachers Day and so on. I think that the bjj world needs a …
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School
An Amazing School Must be a Safe School As part of your commitment to providing amazing Jiu-Jitsu instruction, you also have a responsibility to create culture of safety. This includes …
GBK Success: Teaching and Training for Our Youngest Students
The GBK program at Gracie Barra is about more than just teaching some classes for kids. It is about reaching out to youth, and their families, and introducing them to …
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The Impact Jiu-Jitsu Has On Children
“Jiu-jitsu is a great developer of character, builds their courage, work on friendships with other kids. They close their fears.” Prof. Kayron Gracie The Gracie Barra Competition Network (Compnet) brings together …
Leadership: A Virtue for Positive Influence
Among the virtues that we hold so deeply at Gracie Barra are those such as brotherhood, cooperation, respect, discipline, and personal growth. Intertwined with these is the virtue of leadership. …
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Why we "shake" before a fight? Is it fear or tension?
Among the more bizarre and inexplicable sensations we feel just before fighting, the most common is the tremor. Many people see the tremor as the opponent sensitivity. They normally believe …
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Make the Most of Social Media: GB and YouTube
There are numerous options for social media – and those such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can be beneficial for connecting with your students and your community. Another option which …
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