GB Learning : Takedown Techniques
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature important judo throws that jiu-jitsu students should know. Subscribe to the Gracie Barra YouTube channel to be notified of new video techniques. Many …
Why Did You Start To Train Jiu-jitsu?
I am always interested to ask new students who show up to try a jiu-jitsu class the question: “So what made you decide to try Brazilian jiu-jitsu?” There are a million …
GB Learning : Advanced Guard Passing
This week Gracie Barra Learning will feature some advanced techniques and strategies to to pass some of the more advanced guards. Often, IBJJF competition matches often are determined by if …
3 Tips To Improve Your Sweeps
The ability to reverse position and come to the top position against a tough opponent is one of the things that makes jiu-jitsu different than most other martial arts. There …
Your First Major Goal : Blue belt
As goal oriented people starting to learn the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, one of the first questions that new students ask is “How long does it take to get a …
GB Techniques: Leg Locks
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you various techniques to attack the opponent’s legs. Did you know that Gracie Barra Brazil’s YouTube channel is FILLED with great techniques from GB …
GB Techniques: Side Control Submissions
This week Gracie Barra Techniques brings you techniques to attack from the side control position. In Brazilian Portuguese language, the side control position is called “Cem kilos / 100 kilos” …
When Should You Start Rolling?
The Gracie Barra Method introduces new students in the Fundamentals program to live training through “Positional” or “Specific” sparring. That is live sparring that is confined to a specific position with a simple set of objectives. Ex. pass the guard / defend the guard and sweep or submit.
Building Your GB Community: The Power of Social Media
Communities do not develop instantly – there is no magic bean or instant option available. Instead, they grow from dedication, attention, and shared goals. Webster’s Dictionary defines community in …
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Jiu-Jitsu: A Lifelong Lesson
Your school calendar likely includes classes that range from GBK to classes for community members to GB³ offerings. These account for hours – even minutes – in your weekly schedule. While your calendar might just reflect these time slots, your GB School classes overflow into future weeks, months, and even years. This is because teaching GB Jiu-Jitsu is not just about the individual classes each week. It is about teaching Jiu-Jitsu for life.